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KEA UGCET 2026 Important Update for CBSE, CISCE & State Board Students

CBSE, CISCE and State Board students must update their 12th marks on the KEA CET portal via DigiLocker to avoid UGCET 2026 result with holding.
  • 17 May, 2026 06:36 PM
  • Vikrant Sharma
Important Update for CBSE, CISCE & State Board Students

Important Update for CBSE, CISCE & State Board Students

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released an important update regarding the submission of 12th standard marks for students appearing in UGCET 2026.

According to the official notice, candidates from CBSE, CISCE, and other state boards who have passed their Class 12 examination must update their marks through the KEA portal immediately. The authority has clarified that marks will be fetched automatically through DigiLocker integration.

Automatic Mark Fetching Through DigiLocker

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KEA informed students that they must log in to the CET online portal and provide DigiLocker permission so their 12th standard marks can be automatically retrieved and used for merit determination.

Candidates should note that:

  • Manual entry of marks is not allowed
  • Physical copies of marks cards should not be submitted to KEA
  • DigiLocker verification is compulsory for eligible students

Important Notice for Students

This update is applicable only for:

  • CBSE Students
  • CISCE Students
  • Other State Board Students

KEA has warned that candidates who fail to update their marks on time may face withholding of their UGCET 2026 results.

Steps to Update 12th Marks for UGCET 2026

Step 1: Login to DigiLocker

Students must first log in to DigiLocker and download their Class 12 marksheet.

Step 2: Login to KEA CET Portal

After DigiLocker verification, students must log in to the KEA portal:

KEA CET Online Portal

Students can then provide permission for automatic mark retrieval.

Official Warning from KEA

KEA has strongly advised students to complete the mark update process immediately. Failure to complete the process may result in the withholding of UGCET results.

Official Websites

  • KEA Official Website
  • DigiLocker Official Website

Conclusion

Candidates appearing for UGCET 2026 under CBSE, CISCE and other state boards are advised to complete the DigiLocker-based mark verification process as soon as possible.  
KEA has made it clear that no manual submission of marks will be accepted and delayed action could affect result processing.

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