The KEA will conduct the document verification process for KCET 2026 from May 11 to May 21, 2026.
The main goal of this process is to check the eligibility of the students who have applied for reservation through quotas and verify the other basic details given by the students.
- For the document verification, you must have the required original documents along with 2 photocopies of the document.
- You should enroll and book a slot at the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for document verification.
- The document verification will take place at the office of Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Key Summary
- The KCET document verification process is ongoing till 22nd May, 2026.
- Students are advised to book their appointments at the earliest for document verification at the KEA office in Malleshwaram, Bangalore.
- Candidates under Clause a category who have the status “verified by college” are not required to go for offline verification, whereas the others need to go.
- To avoid last minute, it is advisable that candidates gather all the required documents and put them in a file, the day before going for verification.
- Candidates should also carry a pen, original and two photocopies of the required documents, and 4-5 passport-size photographs.
Importance of Document Verification in KCET 2026 Counselling
Document Verification is important for KCET 2026 counselling. This is because, you will be eligible for option entry and seat allotment, only if you go through document verification.
- You will get a unique CET number which is required to login the portal for option entry or you can scan the qr code to login for option entry.
- Document verification helps you to prove your eligibility for a particular quota.
- It also allows you to get leverage through reservation, if you provide the respective documents for verification.
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Ques. What is the last date for KCET document verification in 2026?
Ans. The last date to submit the KCET 2026 document is May 22, 2026. Candidates (clause a to o) need to get their original documents verified at the college as per their claim certificate. Thereafter, the candidates will be able to print their KCET verification slip as proof of the correct documents.
Ques. Is it compulsory to attend KCET document verification?
Ans. Yes, KCET document verification is absolutely compulsory for all eligible candidates to participate in counseling and seat allotment. If you fail to verify your documents, you will not receive a verification slip and will be blocked from entering options or securing a seat.
Ques. Where to do document verification for KCET?
Ans. KEA will conduct KCET 2026 document verification from May 11-22, 2026, for eligibility clauses A1-O. Book a slot online starting May 7 and appear in person at KEA Bengaluru Head Office with original marks cards, study certificates, and IDs. Only verified candidates can enter seat options.
Documents Required for all Candidates in KCET Counselling 2026
The basic documents required by all candidates for verification are listed below:
| Document | Details to Check / Purpose |
|---|---|
| KCET Application Form | Download and carry the application form, as it serves as the primary document to verify the details submitted during registration. |
| KCET 2026 Admit Card | Must include the invigilator’s signature as proof that the candidate appeared for the examination. |
| KCET Score Card | Candidates should carry a printed copy of the scorecard for the document verification process. |
| SSLC / Class 10 Marks Card | Used to verify the candidate’s name, date of birth, and board of education. |
| 2nd PUC / Class 12 Marks Card | Required to verify academic records and board of studies. |
| Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Driving License / Passport) | Indian candidates can provide Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Driving License. NRI/OCI/PIO candidates can use their Passport as valid ID proof. |
| Passport-size Photographs | Candidates are advised to carry 2–4 recent passport-size photographs for verification and official use. |
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Ques. Which documents are required for KCET 2026?
Ans. To fill out the KCET application form, you will need your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, an Aadhaar card, and scanned images (photograph, signature, left thumb impression). Candidates seeking reservations or fee concessions will also need specific caste, income, and study certificates with Revenue Department (RD) numbers.
Ques. Is an income certificate compulsory for KCET 2026?
Ans. Respective reserved category seats will be allotted to SC, ST and Cat-1 candidates based on the Caste Certificate, however to avail the benefit of fee exemption, candidates should obtain income certificate and enter the RD number of the income certificate carefully in the online application.
Documents Required for Clause a Candidates in KCET Counselling 2026
Students who have studied 7 years in one or more government or government recognised institutions in Karnataka including 10th and 2nd PUC (Class 12) and given their SSLC exam and 2nd PUC exam in Karnataka belong to the Clause a category.
Clause ‘A’ (General Eligibility)
| Eligibility Criteria | Required Document & Issuing Authority | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Studied for 7 years in Karnataka government/recognized institutions, including SSLC (Class 10) and 2nd PUC (Class 12) in Karnataka | Candidate’s Study Certificate• Issued by the Head of the Institution• Countersigned by the Block Educational Officer (BEO) | Used to verify the 7-year study requirement. |
Rural Quota
| Eligibility Criteria | Required Document & Issuing Authority | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Claiming reservation under the Rural Category | Rural Study Certificate (Classes 1st to 10th)• Countersigned by the Block Educational Officer (BEO) | Confirms completion of 10 years of study in rural schools. |
Kannada Medium Quota
| Eligibility Criteria | Required Document & Issuing Authority | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Claiming reservation under the Kannada Medium Category | Kannada Medium Study Certificate (Classes 1st to 10th)• Countersigned by the Block Educational Officer (BEO) | Confirms completion of 10 years of education in Kannada medium. |
Kalyan Karnataka / Hyderabad-Karnataka Region (HKR)
| Eligibility Criteria | Required Document & Issuing Authority | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Claiming Kalyan Karnataka (HKR) reservation benefits | HKR Certificate• Issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner | Mandatory for region-specific reservation benefits. |
Reserved Categories (SC / ST / Cat-I / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B)
| Eligibility Criteria | Required Document & Issuing Authority | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Claiming caste-based reservation benefits | Caste / Caste Income Certificate• Issued by the concerned Tahsildar | Certificate must include an RD Number for online verification.Forms required:• Form D – SC/ST• Form E – Category I• Form F – 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
General Merit (GM) / Creamy Layer Exception
| Eligibility Criteria | Required Document & Issuing Authority | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit candidates claiming Non-Creamy Layer benefits | Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC)• Issued by the concerned Tahsildar | Must include an RD Number for online verification. |
Source: Deeksha Karnataka
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Clause a Candidates Document Verification in KCET Counselling 2026
Students who fall under Clause a can complete their document verification through online application process. However, there are certain conditions applied for the same.
- If you are a student who applied for Clause a category without applying for any reservation and entered the correct SATS number, then you are eligible for online document verification.
- If you entered the correct SATS number, your details would have been processed and entered through the number.
- To check the status of your details, login to the portal and click on UGCET 2026 Application Link.
- If it is shown verified by college, then your document verification has already been completed online.
- If it is shown claimed and not verified, then documents are not verified and you will have to go for offline verification as other Clauses.
Source: Deeksha Karnataka
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Documents Required for Clause a1 Candidates in KCET Counselling 2026
OCI/ PIO Students who have completed 7 years of education in Karnataka come under Clause a1 category. Candidates under this clause cannot claim for reservation.
| Document Type | Purpose / Eligibility | Issuing / Countersigning Authority | Special Instructions / Evidence Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate’s Study Certificate | Verifies 7 years of education in Karnataka, including completion of SSLC (10th) and 2nd PUC (12th). | • Issued by the Head of the Institution• Countersigned by the respective BEO (Block Educational Officer) | Essential for proving academic tenure within the state. |
| Birth Certificate | Verifies the age and parentage of the candidate. | Competent Government Authority | Required as standard vital statistics proof. |
| VISA / Resident VISA | Verifies the legal residency status of the candidate and their parents abroad. | Respective Country's Immigration/Govt Authority | Required for both the candidate and his/her parents. |
| OCI / PIO Card | Verifies the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) or Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) status. | Government of India / Embassy | Used specifically to check and confirm the citizenship status of the candidate. |
| Resident Certificate of Parent(s) | Proves the foreign residence and financial standing of the parent(s). | Respective Country's Embassy | Must be accompanied by:• Evidence of Income Tax payments OR• Any equivalent certificate proving residence in that country. |
Source: Deeksha Karnataka
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Documents Required for Clause b Candidates in KCET Counselling 2026
Students who have studied 1st and 2nd PUC in Karnataka, but whose parents have completed 7 years of education in Karnataka come under Clause b category. This is also called Parents Quota.
| Document / Certificate | Purpose / Eligibility | Issuing / Signing Authority | Special Instructions / Linked Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate’s Study Certificate | Verifies the candidate's academic history in Karnataka. | • Issued by Head of the Institution • Countersigned by the respective BEO (Block Educational Officer) | Standard requirement for confirming candidate schooling details. |
| Parent(s)’s Study Certificate | Verifies that either of the parents completed 7 years of education in Karnataka, including SSLC (10th) and 2nd PUC (12th). | • Signed by the Head of the respective Institution | Required when eligibility is drawn through a parent's academic tenure in the state. |
| Caste / Caste Income Certificate | Required to claim reservation benefits for specific categories. | • Issued by the concerned Tahsildar | Must contain an RD number to be entered into: • Form D: SC / ST • Form E: Category I • Form F: 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
| NCLC Certificate (Non-Creamy Layer Certificate) | Required for General Merit (GM) students seeking specific reservation/fee benefits. | • Issued by the concerned Tahsildar | Ensure the RD number is handy for online entry and verification. |
Source: Deeksha Karnataka
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Documents Required for Clause b1 Candidates in KCET Counselling 2026
OCI/ PIO Students who have studied and passed either 1st and 2nd PUC in Karnataka and whose parents have completed 7 years of education in Karnataka come under Clause b category. Candidates under this clause cannot claim for reservation.
| Document / Certificate | Purpose & Eligibility | Issuing / Signing Authority | Special Instructions & Evidence Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate’s Study Certificate | Verifies completion of 1st PUC or 2nd PUC (Class 11, Class 12, or either one) within the state. | • Issued by the Head of the Institution | Note that for this specific route, it targets the pre-university college years rather than a full 7-year block. |
| Parent(s)’s Study Certificate | Verifies that either of the parents completed 7 years of education in Karnataka, including SSLC (10th) and 2nd PUC (12th). | • Signed by the Head of the respective Institution | Connects the candidate's eligibility to the parent's historic academic residency in the state. |
| Birth Certificate | Proves candidate age, legal identity, and establishes the parent-child relationship. | • Competent Government Vital Statistics Authority | Required to link the candidate to the parents listed on the residency/study documents. |
| VISA / Resident VISA | Proves the legal residency status of the family outside of India. | • Respective Country's Immigration / Government Authority | Must be provided for both the candidate and his/her parents. |
| OCI / PIO Card | Verifies Overseas Citizenship of India or Persons of Indian Origin status. | • Government of India / Concerned Embassy | Used strictly to check and confirm the citizenship status of the candidate. |
| Resident Certificate of Parent(s) | Confirms the legal and financial domicile of the parent(s) abroad. | • Respective Country’s Embassy | Must include either: • Evidence of Income Tax payments OR • Any equivalent official certificate proving country residence. |
Source: Deeksha Karnataka
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Documents Required for Clause c and d Candidates in KCET Counselling 2026
Students and either of the student’s parents who have Kannada, Tulu, Kodava or Beary as their mother tongue, but passed Class 10, 11 and 12 (or equivalent) outside Karnataka and either of the parents lived in Karnataka fall under Clause c category.
Whereas, Clause d candidates are students who studied in disputed border areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka, with the same criteria.
| Document / Certificate | Purpose & Eligibility | Issuing / Signing Authority | Special Instructions / Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domicile Certificate (Current) | Proves that both the candidate and their parents reside outside Karnataka until May 1, 2026. | • Respective Revenue or Municipal Authorities | Verifies non-resident status up to the specified cut-off date. |
| Previous Domicile Certificate of Parent | Proves that either of the parents was previously a resident of the state of Karnataka. | • Respective Revenue or Municipal Authorities | Establishes the historical link of the family back to Karnataka. |
| Candidate’s Study Certificate | Validates the academic history, location, and timeline of the candidate's schooling. | • Head of the Institution | Essential for mapping out where the candidate completed their studies. |
| Candidate’s Transfer Certificate (TC) | Proves termination of enrollment at the last attended school and tracks migration. | • Head of the last attended Institution | Used to confirm the timeline of leaving a previous institution. |
| Parent’s Marks Card / Cumulative Record | Acts as official proof that the parent's mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu, Kodava, or Beary. | • Head of the Institution / Education Board | Must explicitly display language study or records in one of these four specified languages. |
| Declaration Certificate | A legal declaration stating the official mother tongue of the candidate. | • Candidate / Parent (as prescribed by the authorities) | Formal confirmation matching the linguistic claim of the category. |
| Kannada Language Test Hall Ticket | Permits the candidate to sit for the mandatory state language proficiency exam. | • Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) / Conducting Body | Required to verify that the student is registered/eligible to take the linguistic test. |
Source: Deeksha Karnataka
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Documents Required for Special Category Candidates in KCET Counselling 2026
| Clause Code | Who Falls Under This Category? | Specific Documents Required for Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Clause e | Children of Defence Personnel (Posted in Karnataka): Either of the Parents are currently serving in Defence; student studied 11th & 12th standard in Karnataka; parent served in Karnataka for at least 1 year during candidate's PUC. |
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| Clause f | Children of Defence Personnel (Karnataka Origin - Posted Outside): Either of the Parents are currently serving in Defence but posted outside Karnataka. Parents declared a hometown in Karnataka at the time of joining service. |
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| Clause g | Children of Defence Personnel (Posted to Field/Active Duty): Either of the Parents are serving in Defence, was posted in Karnataka for at least 1 year, and is currently serving in "Field/Active Service" elsewhere while the family is permitted to stay in Karnataka. |
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| Clause h | Children of Ex-Servicemen: Either of the Parents are retired/discharged from Defence and had declared a hometown in Karnataka at the time of joining service. |
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| Clause i | Children of Central Govt / State Govt Undertaking Employees: Either of the Parents work for Union Govt / PSU / Joint Sector Undertaking, is liable to be transferred anywhere in India, and worked in Karnataka for at least 1 year during the candidate's 2-year PUC study. |
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| Clause j | Children of Retired/Deceased Central Govt / PSU Employees: Either of the Parents were a Central Govt/PSU employee who declared a hometown in Karnataka, was liable to transfer, and has either retired or passed away. |
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| Clause k | Children of Karnataka State Govt Employees: Either of the Parents was an employee of the Karnataka State Government (or State PSU) who is liable to be transferred anywhere in India/state. |
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| Clause l | Children of Retired/Deceased Karnataka State Govt Employees: Either of the Parents were a Karnataka State Govt employee who has retired or passed away. |
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| Clause m | Children of Working/Retired Employees in AICTE/UGC/Central Univ: Either of the Parents work (or retired) in recognized institutions in Karnataka belonging to Central Universities, IIT, IISc, etc., and has worked in Karnataka for at least 1 year during the candidate's PUC. |
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| Clause n | Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants: Candidates who are children of J&K migrants. |
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| Clause o | Children of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Personnel: Either of the parents are serving or retired from CAPF (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, etc.) and declared Karnataka as their hometown at the time of joining. |
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| Clause y | Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga Candidates: Kannada-speaking students living in border areas outside Karnataka (Gadinadu) or anywhere else globally (Horanadu). |
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Source: PW CET
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Important Guidelines to be followed in Document Verification for KCET Counselling 2026
There are a few important guidelines to be followed for document verification.
- Students who belong to the Clause a category and have their status as “updated and verified” can complete their document verification process online.
- Other candidates should visit the KEA office in Bengaluru to get their documents verified before May 22, 2026.
- Candidates must ensure that they carry all the original documents along with 2 photocopies of the original required documents to the office.
- Make sure you book an appointment for visiting the kEA office for document verification by reaching out to the KEA helpline number 080-23 460 460.
- Candidates are also advised to carry a pen and 4-5 passport size photographs.
Ques. What are common KCET document errors?
Ans. Mistakes in the KCET application form such as incorrect personal details, wrong marks entry, or spelling errors can cause complications. Before submitting the form, students should carefully review: Name and date of birth. Academic marks.
Document Verification for KCET 2026 counselling: Reddit Discussions
- In Reddit, a user u/General-Camera-2263 asked what are the documents he/ she is supposed to carry for document verification and how to proceed forward as Clause a candidate with documents not able to be verified online.
- To this, another user u/Large_Conversation29 asked the other user to visit the KEA office immediately with a set of required documents to get verified as soon as possible before 22nd May, 2026. The user made their first attempt to get their documents verified on 16th May, 2026, got rejected, and followed this method and it worked.
Source: Reddit
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