KCET Application Form 2027: Registration Expected January 2027, How to Apply and Eligibility

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to BE, BTech, BPharm, and other professional undergraduate courses at colleges across Karnataka. The KCET 2027 application form is expected to be released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in in January 2027, based on the schedule followed in the previous cycle. The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC students from Karnataka and ₹250 for SC/ST/Category-1 students from Karnataka.

What is KCET Application Form 2027?

The KCET application form is the official registration document through which you apply for admission to undergraduate professional courses in Karnataka. KEA releases the form every year at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Submitting the form is your first step toward admission to BE, BTech, BPharm, B.Pharm (Ayurveda), Farm Science, and other courses at government and private aided colleges in the state.

The 2027 official notification from KEA has not been released as of November 2026. Based on the 2026 cycle — where the form opened on January 16, 2026 and closed on February 17, 2026 — the 2027 registration window is expected to follow a similar January–February schedule. Bookmark cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for the official announcement.

Note: The KCET 2027 application window has not opened yet as of the date of this article. All dates mentioned on this page are based on the previous year’s pattern and are expected dates only. KEA will publish the official notification at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in — always confirm dates on the official site before applying.

KCET Registration Trends — Last 5 Years

KCET registrations have grown substantially over five years — from roughly 2.25 lakh in 2022 to a peak of 3.49 lakh in 2024. The 2024 cycle recorded the highest registration but a comparatively lower attendance percentage (88.8%), a dip not seen in surrounding years. Participation has since stabilised near 3.30 lakh in both 2025 and 2026, suggesting the 2027 cycle is likely to remain in the 3.3–3.5 lakh range.

Source: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

KCET Application Form 2027: Important Dates

KEA has not released the official KCET 2027 schedule as of November 2026. The dates below are expected based on the 2026 exam cycle and are subject to change. KEA will confirm all dates in the official notification at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

KCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria (Before You Apply)

Confirm all eligibility conditions before you apply — an application from an ineligible student will be rejected even after fee payment, and the fee is non-refundable.

Note: KCET is primarily for permanent residents of Karnataka and students who have completed their schooling in Karnataka. Students from other states who have not studied in Karnataka for the requisite period are generally not eligible to apply under government and aided college state quota seats.

Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for the complete, updated eligibility rules from the 2027 official notification once released by KEA.

How to Fill KCET Application Form 2027

When the KCET 2027 application window opens, you will need to complete registration and form filling on the KEA portal in two phases. Keep all required documents ready before you begin.

Phase 1: New Registration

1. Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and click on the KCET 2027 Application link.
2. Click "New Registration" and enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID exactly as on your SSLC (Class 10) certificate.
3. Verify your mobile number with the OTP sent via SMS.
4. Set a strong password and note your Application Number — you will need it for all future logins, admit card download, and counselling.
5. Save your login credentials securely before proceeding to Phase 2.

Phase 2: Fill the Application Form

1. Log in using your Application Number and password at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Fill in personal details: full name, date of birth, gender, category, caste, nationality, and religion.
3. Fill in academic details: Class 10 (SSLC) board, year of passing, and Class 12 (2nd PUC) board, year, subjects, and marks.
4. Provide your Karnataka study details — number of years studied in Karnataka, name of school / college, and study certificate information.
5. Select the course(s) you are applying for (Engineering, B.Pharm, Farm Science, etc.) and choose your exam centre preferences in order of priority.
6. Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression in the specified format and size.
7. Review all entries — especially your name, date of birth, category, and domicile details — before proceeding to payment.
8. Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
9. Download and save the confirmation page as a PDF — take a printout and keep it safe for admission and counselling.

Note: Submit only one application form. Multiple applications from the same student will be rejected and the fee will not be refunded.

Download and keep your confirmation page safe — it is required for admit card download, exam entry, and counselling.

Check all details before submitting — once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

Documents Required for KCET Application Form 2027

Keep the following documents ready before you start filling the KCET 2027 application form. All uploads must be in the format and within the file size specified by KEA.

Note: Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a white or light-coloured background and 80% of your face clearly visible. Do not upload edited, filtered, or studio-retouched photographs — KEA rejects manipulated images during scrutiny.

Note: The Karnataka Study Certificate is mandatory for students claiming Karnataka domicile eligibility. Obtain it from your school or the competent authority well before the application window opens — processing can take several days.

KCET Application Fee 2027

The official KCET 2027 fee will be confirmed in the KEA notification. The table below reflects the 2026 fee structure, which is expected to remain the same for 2027. The fee differs by category and by whether you studied inside or outside Karnataka.

Payment is accepted online only. Accepted modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. No offline payment (cheque, demand draft, or cash) is accepted by KEA.

Note: If your payment fails, do not pay again immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the amount to be auto-refunded before retrying with a fresh payment. Contact your bank if the refund does not appear after 72 hours.

Note: The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances — even if your form is rejected on eligibility grounds or you do not appear for the exam.

The application fee is non-refundable — even if you withdraw your application or do not appear for the exam.

If your payment fails, do not retry immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the auto-refund before making a fresh payment.

KCET Application Form Correction 2027

KEA provides a correction window after the registration deadline closes each year. In 2026, the correction window was open from February 24 to March 30, 2026 — a period of approximately five weeks. A similar window is expected for KCET 2027, typically opening a few days after the last date to apply.

What You Can Correct

• Name spelling (minor corrections to match official certificates)
• Date of birth (supported by valid SSLC certificate)
• Photograph, signature, and left thumb impression uploads
• Category details (with valid category certificate)
• Exam centre preferences
• Karnataka study details and study certificate information
• Subject combination (PCM / PCB), where permitted by KEA

What Cannot Be Changed

• Application number (assigned by the system at registration)
• Registered mobile number and email ID (after OTP verification)
• Course applied for (confirm from the official 2027 notification — restrictions vary by year)

How to Make Corrections

1. Log in at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using your Application Number and password.
2. Click "Application Form Correction" from the dashboard.
3. Edit the required fields and upload updated documents where KEA asks for them.
4. Submit the corrected form and download the revised confirmation page.
5. Keep the revised confirmation page safe — it supersedes the earlier version for all future processes.

Note: Once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances — verify all details before the deadline.

Once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances — verify all details before the deadline.