The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to release the online application form for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2022 today, i.e. April 05, 2022. As and when the application form is released, candidates can check the same from the official website – cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The last date for online registration is April 20, 2022. This examination is going to be conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses like B.Sc, B.Tech, B.Pharma and Pharma-D courses.
Important Dates
Candidates desiring to apply for KCET 2022 must take into consideration the last date of registration carefully. For some reference, the important dates have been mentioned in the table below.
| Event | Dates |
| Commencement of application process | April 05, 2022 |
| Last date for submitting application forms | April 20, 2022 |
| Release of KCET 2022 admit card | May 30, 2022 |
| KCET 2022 exam dates | June, 16, 17 and 18, 2022 |
Application Fees
The application fee varies every year for different categories of candidates. As per previous years, the application fee has remained the following for every category.
| Category | Application Fee |
| GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (within Karnataka) | Rs 500 |
| SC, ST, CAT-1 (Karnataka) | Rs 250 |
| Female Candidates (Karnataka) | Rs 250 |
| GM (outside Karnataka) | Rs 750 |
| GM (outside India) | Rs 5000 |
As mentioned already, the application fees may or may not remain the same this year. Hence, it is suggested to go through the official notification as and when it is released.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for KCET 2022 must be a permanenet resident of Karnataka. They should have passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks in PCB or PCM combinations. Reportedly, there is no age limit for filling out the application form.
Documents Required
Prior to filling out the application form, applicants must ensure that they have the following details and documents ready. These documents have to be uploaded towards the end of submitting the application form.
- A valid email ID
- A valid mobile number
- Scanned copy of the candidate’s photograph
- Scanned copy of the candidate’s signature
- Parent’s signature or left-thumb impression
Please note that the signatures and photograph must be in a JPEG/JPG format. The photograph must have a file size within 5 KB to 40 KB and dimensions of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Similarly, the photograph must be within the file size of 2 KB to 40 KB and should possess a dimension of 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm.
