KEA announces online counselling for class 6 admissions

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened applications for the entrance test and online counselling for admission to class 6 in residential schools for the academic year 2025-26. Children currently studying in class 5 are eligible to apply. The annual family income limit for eligibility varies by category. For Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Classes, the annual family income limit is Rs 5,25,000. For the Hin. Varga Varga-1 category, the income limit is also Rs 5,25,000. For categories 22, 24, 32A, 32B, 36, and 37, the income limit is Rs 5,10,000. Parents can apply online from January 11, 2025 (4:00 pm) to January 25, 2025 (11:59 pm) through the websites of residential schools/colleges under the Karnataka Association of Residential Educational Institutions (KREIS).

The application details and the "Information Book-2025" are available on the KEA website: http://kea.kar.nic.in. The entrance exam will be held on February 15, 2025. Admit cards can be downloaded from the KEA and KREIS websites starting February 6, 2025. The following documents are required for the application process: SATS number, a recent photograph, original or photocopies of reservation documents, and a school leaving certificate from the class 5 school (original or attested copy).

During the selection process, applicants must list their preferred schools in order of priority. Seats will be allocated based on the entrance exam score, reservation category, and the order of school preference. For any inquiries, parents can contact the KEA helpline at 080-23460460, available between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm.