KCET 2026 Document Verification May 11-22; Slot Booking Begins May 7

Content Writer | Updated On - May 5, 2026

KCET 2026 document verification May 11-22, 2026 at KEA office Bengaluru. Slot booking starts May 7, 2026. Candidates with eligibility codes A1-O must attend. Clause Y candidates exempt. Book slot online before visiting.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the document verification schedule for KCET 2026 qualified candidates. The process will be conducted from May 11 to May 22, 2026 at the KEA office in Bengaluru. Candidates must first book their verification slot from May 7, 2026 through the official website. Without slot booking, entry will not be allowed. Along with this, KEA has also activated the admission ticket (hall ticket) download link on the portal for eligible candidates.

KCET 2026 Document Verification Schedule

Event	Date
Notice Date	May 4, 2026
Slot Booking Start	May 7, 2026
Verification Start Date	May 11, 2026
Verification End Date	May 22, 2026
Verification Venue	KEA Office, Bengaluru
Official Portal	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Eligible Candidates for Document Verification

Eligibility Clause Codes	Status
A1, B1, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O	Must Attend Verification
Y	Exempt from Verification

What are Eligibility Clauses in KCET?

Eligibility clauses are conditions that decide whether a candidate can claim Karnataka quota seats. Each code (A1, B, C, etc.) represents a different eligibility situation.

Clause A / A1 → Students who studied in Karnataka for required years
Clause B / B1 → Studied in Karnataka + parent studied in Karnataka
Clauses C–H → Special cases (language, defence, domicile, etc.)
Clauses I–O → Government employee, defence, other specific eligibility groups

NOTE:

Clause Y candidates = Non-Karnataka candidates
These candidates are NOT eligible for Karnataka reservation benefits
They are exempt from document verification and can directly participate in counselling

How to Book KCET Verification Slot?

Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Login using registration details
Choose preferred date and time slot
Download confirmation slip
Candidates must visit only on their selected slot date.

Documents Required for Verification

Candidates must carry:

KCET 2026 admit card
Application form printout
Aadhaar card (ID proof)
Class 10 & 12 marksheets
Study certificate
Caste / income certificate (if applicable)
Parent documents (if required under clause)

During the verification process, KEA officials will check all original documents submitted by the candidate and match them with the details provided in the application form. Once everything is verified successfully, candidates will be issued a verification slip, which is an important document for the next stage. Only those candidates who receive this slip will be allowed to participate in the option entry (choice filling) process.

After document verification is completed, KEA will begin the option entry process, where candidates can select their preferred colleges and courses. This will be followed by multiple rounds of seat allotment based on rank and preferences. Candidates should keep all their documents ready, as they will be required again during the admission and reporting process.

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