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KCET Counseling Documents Directory

Essential checklist for offline & online verification. Carry all original documents plus a minimum of 4 attested photocopies to prevent document rejection.

KEA document verification counter with verification officer inspecting certificates
Physical & Online Verification Protocol

Counter Verification & BEO Attestation

During KEA verification, the verification officer scrutinizes your SSLC marks card, 2nd PUC/12th marks, 7-year study certificates counter-signed by the BEO/DDPU, and caste/income certificates with matching RD numbers. Always bring original certificates plus at least 4 attested photocopies.

✓ Original SSLC & PUC ✓ 7-Year Study Certificate ✓ Caste & Income RD Certificate
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Verification Document Checklist

A comprehensive, verified checklist of all original documents and attested photocopies required during KEA physical reporting and online document verification.

Essential Academic Documents

SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card

Mandatory

Proof of date of birth, parent names, and basic secondary education.

Original + 4 Copies

2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card

Mandatory

Official qualifying examination marks card for PCM aggregate verification.

Original + 4 Copies

10th Standard Study Certificate

Mandatory

Study certificate from the 10th standard school counter-signed by BEO/DDPU.

Original + 4 Copies

12th Standard Study Certificate

Mandatory

Study certificate showing 11th and 12th attendance in Karnataka.

Original + 4 Copies

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Mandatory

Issued by the junior college or school last attended.

Original + 4 Copies

KEA Application & Entrance Documents

KEA UGCET Verification Slip

Mandatory

Contains your Secret Key and candidate verification status code.

Original + 4 Copies

UGCET Online Application Form

Mandatory

Final submitted application form printout with candidate photograph and signature.

Printout

KCET Admission Ticket (Hall Ticket)

Mandatory

Admission ticket bearing invigilator signature from exam day.

Original

KEA Fee Challan / Online Payment Receipt

Mandatory

Bank stamped challan or online transaction confirmation receipt.

Original + 3 Copies

Identity & Personal Documents

Aadhaar Card

Mandatory

Primary government identity and address verification.

Original + 4 Copies

Passport Size Photographs

Mandatory

Identical color photos matching the KCET application upload.

Original (8 Photos)

Reservation & Quota Claim Documents

Caste / Income Certificate (Form-D / E / F)

If Claiming Quota

For SC/ST (Form-D), Cat-1 (Form-E), 2A/2B/3A/3B (Form-F) issued by Tahsildar with RD number.

Original + 4 Copies

7-Year Karnataka Study Certificate

Mandatory

Must prove minimum 7 continuous academic years from 1st to 12th standard in Karnataka, counter-signed by BEO.

Original + 4 Copies

Rural Study Certificate (1 to 10th Std)

If Claiming Quota

10 complete academic years in a designated rural area, counter-signed by BEO.

Original + 4 Copies

Kannada Medium Study Certificate

If Claiming Quota

10 complete academic years from 1st to 10th in Kannada medium, counter-signed by BEO.

Original + 4 Copies

Hyderabad-Karnataka 371(J) Eligibility (Form 8)

If Claiming Quota

Issued by Assistant Commissioner for Kalyana Karnataka region reservation.

Original + 4 Copies

SNQ Income Certificate

If Claiming Quota

Proving family annual income is below ₹8.00 Lakhs for 5% supernumerary quota seat waiver.

Original + 4 Copies

Karnataka Candidature Clauses (Clause A to G)

Determine which legal eligibility clause applies to your admission candidature:

Clause A Karnataka Candidate (7 Years Study)

Candidate studied for a minimum of 7 academic years in Karnataka from 1st to 12th standard and passed SSLC or 2nd PUC in Karnataka.

Key Proofs: 7 Years Study Certificate counter-signed by BEO, SSLC Marks Card, 2nd PUC Marks Card
Clause B Parent's 7 Years Study in Karnataka

Candidate passed 11th and 12th in Karnataka AND either parent has studied for minimum 7 years in Karnataka.

Key Proofs: Candidate 2-Year Study Certificate, Parent's 7-Year Study Certificate with BEO seal, Parent's Marks Card / Domicile
Clause C Parent's Karnataka Domicile

Candidate and either parent's mother tongue is Kannada/Tulu/Kodava AND parent has resided in Karnataka for at least 11 years.

Key Proofs: Parent's 11-Year Domicile Certificate, Mother Tongue Affidavit, Kannada Language Test clearance
Clause D Kannada Language Speaker Outside Karnataka

Candidate whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava, residing outside Karnataka in disputed border areas.

Key Proofs: Study certificate from border district, Domicile Certificate, Must pass KEA Kannada Language Test (min 12/50)
Clause E Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga

Children of Kannadiga parents settled outside Karnataka or in notified border regions.

Key Proofs: Parent's Study Certificate in Karnataka, Mother tongue proof, KEA Kannada Exam clearance
Clause F Defense Personnel

Son or daughter of serving or retired Defense personnel who declared Karnataka as home town or served in Karnataka.

Key Proofs: Defense Certificate from Record Office, Karnataka Home Town Proof, Candidate's Marks Cards
Clause G Ex-Servicemen Children

Children of Ex-servicemen who declared Karnataka as home town at the time of joining armed forces.

Key Proofs: Ex-Servicemen Certificate from Sainik Welfare Board, Discharge Book Copy, Candidate's Marks Cards