Kamal Ghorui
KS DAT 2026: The LBS Centre for Science and Technology has started the registration process for the Kerala State Design Aptitude Test (KS DAT) 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website, which is lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in/ksdat2026/.The last date to submit the application form is June 5, 2026.
What is KS DAT 2026 for?
KS DAT is an entrance exam conducted for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme offered by participating institutes across Kerala.
Application fee
Candidates need to pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking:
- Rs 1,300 for general category
- Rs 650 for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates
Important note on certificates
The validity of certificates will be checked based on the last date of application submission:
- Non-creamy layer certificate: valid for 1 year
- Income certificate: valid for 1 year
- Community certificate: valid for 3 years
Eligibility criteria
To apply for KS DAT 2026, candidates must:
- Have passed 10+2 or equivalent from Higher Secondary Education (HSE) Kerala or any board recognised by
Kerala Technological University (KTU), as per All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) norms - Score at least 45% marks (general category)
- Score at least 40% marks (reserved categories)
List of required documents
Candidates must keep the following documents ready while filling out the form:
- SSLC book or any proof of date of birth
- Nativity proof
- Academic documents (mark list or hall ticket of qualifying exam)
- Non-creamy layer certificate (if applicable)
- Community certificate (if applicable)
- Inter-caste certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
- Income certificate (if applicable)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate
- Any other documents mentioned in the official notification
Steps to apply for KS DAT 2026
Follow these simple steps to complete your registration:
- Visit the official website which is lbsapplications.kerala.gov.in/ksdat
- Click on “New Registration” on the homepage
- Fill in the required details
- Click on “Save & Continue” and pay the application fee
- Upload the necessary documents
- Submit the form
- Download and print the confirmation page for future use
Direct link here.Candidates are advised to fill out the form carefully and upload all required documents to avoid rejection.
