KCET Application Form 2024 - Direct Link, Eligibility, Steps to Apply & Fees

Puja Ravi

Updated On: April 08, 2024 12:38 pm IST | KCET

Check all details regarding KCET application form 2024, eligibility criteria, steps to apply, and application fee and related details here.

 

KCET Application Form 2024

KCET Application Form 2024 - The KCET Application Form filling procedure is concluded on April 1, 2024. Candidates can make changes and edit the application form from April 1, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam will be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024 and the Kannada language exam will be conducted on April 20, 2024, respectively. To fill the application form of KCET 2024 candidates had to first register themselves and then proceed to fill the KCET application form 2024

Candidates must pay the KCET 2024 application fee of Rs. 500 (Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Female candidates) in either online or offline mode. Candidates must complete processes such as KCET 2024 registration, form filling, document uploading, fee payment, and KCET application form 2024 submission. The printout of the KCET 2024 application form must be attested by the Principal of their school or another Gazetted Officer after submission. Candidates are recommended to review the KCET eligibility criteria 2024 requirements before registering for the KCET in 2024. To learn more about the KCET 2024 application form, read the article.

KCET Application Form 2024 Dates

The dates for the KCET application process 2024 are released. The dates have been updated as they were released officially by the KEA.

EventsDates
Commencement of KCET 2024 registration processJanuary 10, 2024 (Halted)

Reopened January 18, 2024
Last date to fill out the KCET application form 2024February 23, 2024 (Extended)
KCET 2024 Reopening of Registration WindowMarch 30 to April 1, 2024
Release of KCET Admit Card 2024April 3, 2024
KCET exam 2024April 18 & 19, 2024
Kannada Language Test April 20, 2024

KCET Eligibility Criteria 2024

The candidates should meet the following criteria to register for KCET 2024

  • The candidates must have completed higher secondary studies (10+2) or its equivalent recognized by the government of India
  • Candidates are required to score at least 45% (40% for SC/ST) in math and physics, as well as biology or biotechnology or chemistry or computer science. 
  • Physics and Mathematics must be the main subjects and the entire syllabus in English
CoursesEligibility Criteria
Architecture course (BArch)Students who have passed in 10+2 or equivalent qualifying examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects
Engineering course (BTech)Students must pass 10+2 or its equivalent exam in the English language and a Minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Mathematics, and Biology (40% for reserved categories)
Farm Science Courses like BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BTech (Biotechnology), BTech (Food Technology), BSc (Hons) Horticulture, BSc(Hons) Community Science, BFSc (Fisheries), BSc(Hons) Agri-Business ManagementCandidates must have passed in 12std/10+2/Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as optional subjects
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal HusbandryStudents passed in second PUC/12std/ Equivalent with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects (40% for reserved category)
BPharmaCandidates passed in second PUC/12std/ Equivalent with minimum 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for reserved category)
Second-year BPharmaCandidates who have passed in Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India
Pharma DStudents passed in second PUC / 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution
Naturopathy and YogaCandidates passed in qualifying examination with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and English as one of the languages of study (40% for reserved category)

KCET Application Form 2024

The Karnataka Examinations Authority began the KCET 2024 application process again on January 18, 2024. KEA will open the portal for candidates to edit the application form after April 19, 2024. Candidates will be able to easily apply for the common entrance test by visiting the official website and following the steps below. The entire process consists of entering details, fee payment, and submitting required information/documents 

Step 1: Registration

To register for the KCET exam, candidates first have to go to the official application page, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

  • Select New User to start your application
  • Read the given instructions and proceed with the application
  • Select the nationality
  • The PUE office issues all its 12 PUC candidates with a 13-digit 'Student Number' which needs to be entered.
  • Finalize by clicking on the submit button

Required details post successful registration

  • Candidate’s full name
  • Date of birth
  • Contact details
  • Password of choice
  • Answer a security question
  • Security code

Candidates will receive their KCET 2024 application number and username along with other necessary information via email/SMS to their registered email address/mobile number. This information should be kept safe as it's used for login purposes and tracking the application.

Step 2:  Fill out the application form for KCET 2024

Next, candidates must fill out the registration form with the required information as per the valid documents. All details should be correct.

Personal information required for KCET 2024 application form

  • Nationality
  • Mother tongue
  • Religion
  • The annual income of the family
  • Reservation category
  • Caste/Category/Income Certificate Number (if applicable)
  • Select the eligibility clause code
  • Select the exam centers (in order of preference)
  • Details of higher secondary education exam
  • Year of Passing (if applicable)
  • Reservation eligibility
  • Total Number of Completed Years of Study in Karnataka (From 1st to 12th standard)
  • Whether candidates studied in Rural Karnataka from 1st to 10th standard?- Yes/No
  • Whether candidates studied in Kannada Medium from 1st to 10th standard?- Yes/No

Education details for KCET 2024

  • Name of attended school/college
  • Name of the attended school/college
  • Passing year 
  • Number of classes studied in that particular school 
  • Start year to end the year 

Step 3: Upload scanned documents 

Prospective students have to upload the necessary documents such as a photograph, signature, and left thumb impression along with their parent's signature and left thumb impression according to the specifications mentioned 

Specifications for scanned documents 

Documents 

Specifications

Photograph 

The photograph should be color on white background

  • 5 to 40 mb size
  • 3.5cm x 4.5cmy dimension 
  • jpg/jpeg image format 

Signature 

  • 5 to 40 mb size
  • 3.5cm x 4.5cmy dimension 
  • jpg/jpeg image format 

Left thumb impression

  • 5 to 40 mb size
  • 3.5cm x 4.5cmy dimension 
  • jpg/jpeg image format 

Step 4: Fees payment

The required KCET 2024 application fee has to be paid in online (net banking/credit card/debit card) or offline mode. For the offline payment, the candidates have to download the e-challan and pay at a bank that is either belonging to SBI or ICICI. 

KCET Application Fee 2024 

Category

Fees

General category

Rs. 500

SC/ST/CAT-1

Rs.250

Female candidates

Rs.250

Applicants outside Karnataka

Rs.750

Applicants outside India

Rs.5000

Step 5: Submitting the form

Finally, candidates will review all of the details submitted and any mistakes can be fixed by clicking the ‘Edit Application Form' button. Afterward, they will have to click on ‘Accept Declaration’ and then click ‘Final Print’ to print out their application form of KCET 2024. They must show this printed KCET 2024 application form to the principal or head of whichever school they studied or are studying at present to get that person to sign it verifying its authenticity. Candidates will be required to provide this attested KCET application form at their counseling session.

Tracking KCET 2024 Application

Candidates can track their application by using their login credentials, in case candidates forget their password they can retrieve it by using their application number and answering the security questions.

How to retrieve the KCET application number 2024?

In case the candidates forget their KCET application number 2024, they are advised to check their registered email address. If the KCET application number 2024 is still not found, then they will have to contact the KCET conducting body at keauthority-ka@nic.in. Candidates can also contact at their helpline number 080 - 23 460 460.

How to retrieve password?

Candidates can follow the given steps to retrieve their forgotten KCET 2024 password:

  • Go to the candidates portal of KEA
  • Click on the link ‘Forgot Password’ and then click on "Create New Password"
  • Enter your KCET 2024 User ID, application number, security question, answer, and security code to proceed
  • Click on submit, generate a new password and confirm

KCET Application Form Status 2024

To check the KCET application form 2024 status, the registered candidates are required to follow these steps:

  1. Visit the KCET Official website.
  2. Go to the Candidate login page.
  3. Enter KCET 2024 Application No. and Password

If the "Download Acknowledgement Page" link appears on the device screen then it indicates that their KCET Application Form 2024 is accepted.

KCET Application Form 2024 Correction Facility

KCET 2024 Application Form Correction Facility is opened on February 10, 2024, at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Using this facility, candidates can edit or correct details submitted in the KCET form. However, not all fields will be open for correction at this time. The candidates can access this correction facility at kea.kar.nic.in

KCET Admit Card 2024

The Karnataka Examination Authority has released KCET Admit Card 2024 in online mode on April 3, 2024. All the candidates who will successfully meet the eligibility criteria and submit their application can visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea to access their KCET admit card 2024. Candidates can log in with their credentials and download their admit cards. The admit card of KCET is an important document that should be downloaded by all candidates in online mode before appearing in the exam. 

Related Links

User ID, Application Number, Password, Steps to Retrieve KCET Login 2024Documents Required to Fill KCET Application Form 2024
KCET Physics Important Topics & Syllabus 2024 KCET 2024 Preparation Strategy

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FAQs

I am not able to upload the scanned documents during the KCET application process 2024. What should I do?

All the required documents have to be scanned and uploaded in the KCET application form 2024 as per the specifications mentioned by the conducting body.

 

Can candidates from another state appear for the KCET 2024 exam?

The candidates appearing for the KCET 2024 exam must have qualified from any institute situated in the state of Karnataka, must possess a minimum academic duration of 7 years in any institute from Karnataka, and should have cleared class 10 or 12 from the Karnataka state board.

 

Do I need to send my KCET application form 2024 by post after online application?

No. Candidates are not required to send their KCET application form 2024 via post to KEA, only online application is the valid process of application and candidates don’t need to send any of their documents offline or via post.

 

What is the KCET eligibility criteria 2024?

As per the KCET eligibility criteria 2024, candidates must be Indian, there is no age limit, candidates must have cleared  2nd PUC / class 12 or equivalent examination with compulsory subjects including Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. Also, candidates must have studied an optional subject from Biotechnology / Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science / Electronic with a language subject English.

 

How can I apply for the KCET 2024 exam?

To apply for the KCET 2024 exam, candidates have to visit the official website of KCET 2024 - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

 

Do I have to pay a correction fee for making changes to the KCET application form 2024?

No, there is no correction fee for the KCET application form 2024. KEA will commence the KCET application form correction facility 2024 after the conclusion of the application facility. Candidates will be allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Personal details such as name, email ID, mobile number, parents' details and others cannot be changed at the time of KCET application form correction facility 2024. 

 

 

Do I need to fill the KCET application form 2024 separately for the Architecture courses?

No. Candidates are not required to fill out a separate KCET application form 2024 for Architecture. Candidates have to select the course preference at the time of filling the KCET application form 2024. The admissions into Architecture courses are done based upon the NATA score 2024. After the conclusion of the KCET application process, KEA commences the KCET marks entry facility. Candidates have to provide their NATA score for Architecture admissions at the time of KCET marks entry facility.  

 

How can I retrieve my forgotten KCET password 2024?

Candidates can retrieve their forgotten KCET password by clicking on the “Forget password” link and providing the necessary details such as KCET 2024 User ID, application number, security question answer, and security code.

 

What after KCET application form 2024?

All the registered candidates of KCET 2024 who fulfilled the KCET eligibility criteria 2024 will be able to download their KCET admit card 2024. The KCET admit card is a crucial document as candidates will not be allowed to appear for the KCET entrance exam without it.

 

What are the documents required for the post KCET 2024 registration process?

Candidate’s full name, date of birth, contact details, password of choice, answer a security question, and security code are some of the documents required for the post KCET 2024 registration process. 
 

How can I pay the KCET application fee 2024?

Candidates will be able to pay the application fee of KCET 2024 either through online or via offline mode (bank challan).

 

I made a mistake while filling the KCET application form 2024. What should I do?

KEA will open the application form correction facility of KCET 2024 for all the registered candidates. During this time, the candidates will be able to edit and submit their KCET application form 2024.

 

Will KCET 2024 application form be available in offline mode?

No. The KCET application form is available only via online mode.

 

Who will release the KCET application form 2024?

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases the KCET application form. 
 

Where can I get the KCET application form 2024?

Candidates can get the KCET 2024 application form on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
 

What are the details required to apply for KCET 2024?

Personal, academic, and contact details are required to fill out the application form of KCET 2024.
 

What is the KCET application form fee 2024?

The KCET application form fee 2024 for the general/OBC candidates- is Rs.500, for SC/ST and Female Candidates the application fee is Rs.250,  and for candidates who studied outside Karnataka- Rs. 750.
 

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