· Total Colleges: 104
· Speciality: Residential Colleges + Free Education
· Available Combinations: PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) and PCMC (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science)
· Last Date for Application: 29-04-2026
For Notification, List of Colleges, Available Seats, Online Application Link and Documents, please visit the official KRIES / School Education Department website.
- Where does this admission process take place?
· Applicable to government/aided PU colleges of the state including Mysore, Bangalore, Kalaburgi, Belgaum, Dharwad, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga under kries.
· There may also be a link to model PU colleges and residential schools (residential pu) with residential facilities.
- Steps to follow to apply (as per past experience)
· Official website: Usually schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in or kries.karnataka.gov.in
· When the direct online link arrives: There will be a section called “Pre-University Admission 2026”.
· Application fee: Usually none (FREE).
· Required Documents (Must be scanned):
· SSLC / 10th Class Marksheet
· Caste Certificate (if any)
· Income Certificate (for BPL / EWS)
· Address Proof (Aadhaar / Ration Card)
· Bank Account Details (for DBT Scholarship)
- Who is eligible?
· All students who have passed SSLC / 10th Class.
· Since it is a residential college, preference is given to:
⭐ Students from village/rural areas
⭐ SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Backward Classes
⭐ Orphaned/adopted children (in some colleges)
- How to check the list of colleges & seats?
· PDF will be published as soon as the notification is out.
· You cannot directly provide the complete list as of now (2026-04-26), because the one for 2026-27 is not out yet.
· However, it says 104 colleges, which means most of the colleges under KRIES are in this admission range.
- What is the selection process like?
· Selection on the basis of merit + roster.
· For PCMB/PCMC eligibility, you can see the score of science subjects in SSLC.
· Recognition/fee exemption: Full tuition free, hostel free (meals and accommodation), book/uniform facility is also available in some colleges.
- Warning about the last day 29-04-2026
· Since the last day is 29 April 2026, expect a notification around February-March 2026.
· After submitting the application, the merit list (provisional selection) may come in May.
· Document verification and final admission in June.
- What you can do now (Tips)
· Bookmark the website: schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in
· Keep SSLC original marksheet, caste/income documents ready (soft copy + card/introduction).
· Pay attention to the choice of Kannada medium or English medium college in PCMB/PCMC.