KCET 2026 correction portal opens at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; KEA issues guidelines for SC candidates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the edit option for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)-2026 application forms. The KCET correction portal will remain open until March 30 at KEA’s official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Applicants will be given an opportunity to edit and update the details through the online portal even after the last date of filling the CET applications. However, KEA clarified that candidates will not be permitted to submit fresh applications after the deadline.

The examination authority has emphasized that only the information in the final submitted application will be saved on the server and treated as valid for further processing.

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Special instructions have also been issued for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates applying under internal reservation categories such as Category-A, Category-B, and Category-C. These candidates must obtain caste certificates with internal reservation details from the concerned Tahsildar and correctly enter the Revenue Department (RD) number in their CET-2026 application. KEA noted that some applicants had entered RD numbers from earlier certificates without internal reservation details, which may affect their eligibility.

The notice also clarified that only candidates who correctly enter the RD number in the online form will be considered for seat allotment under the respective reserved category.

The authority has urged candidates to ensure that accurate information is submitted within the stipulated timeline which is March 30 to avoid complications during seat allotment.

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KCET 2026: How to edit your form

Candidates who need to update details in their submitted forms can follow the steps below:

• Visit the Official Website: Go to the KEA official portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

• Open the Edit Option: Click on the link titled “UGCET-2026 Online Application Edit Link” available on the homepage.

• Log In to Your Account: Enter your User ID and Password (or application number and date of birth). You may also need to verify your identity using an OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

• Update Required Fields: Access the editable sections and select “Edit Required for” to modify specific details such as reservation claims, RD number entries, or academic information.

• Review and Confirm: After making corrections, click on the “Declare” button and carefully review the updated details. Most corrections are allowed only once.

• Submit Final Changes: Click on “Final Submit” to ensure the revised information is saved on the server.

• Download the Revised Form: Take a printout of the updated application form for future reference and document verification.