A student from Mysuru needed to pay his diploma exam fee. The college said: “Generate K2 Challan on Khajane 2 portal — bring the receipt.”
He searched “K2 challan” — found the portal. No login needed. No registration.
Filled his details. Selected Education department. Entered fee amount. Challan generated. Paid via UPI.
Downloaded receipt. Submitted to college.
10 minutes. Done.
“ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಶುಲ್ಕ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಟ್ಟಿದೆ — ಖಜಾನೆ-2 ಮೂಲಕ।” (Paid exam fee online — through Khajane 2.)
K2 / Khajane 2 (ಖಜಾನೆ-2) — Karnataka Government’s Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS). The official treasury portal for paying government fees, taxes, and dues online. Used by citizens, students, businesses, and government employees.
💡 Quick Answer: K2 Challan Portal: 👉 k2.karnataka.gov.in Alternate URL: 👉 khajane2.karnataka.gov.in Citizen challan: No login / registration needed Search challan: k2.karnataka.gov.in → Services → Search Challan Helpline: 1800-425-1563 (Karnataka Treasury)
⚡ 2026 Updates: ✅ No registration needed for citizens — generate challan directly ✅ UPI payment available — GPay, PhonePe, Paytm ✅ Bank e-receipt auto-generated after payment ✅ UTR tracking — real-time payment status ✅ Print without reference number fix — now available
K2 vs Khajane 2 — Same Portal, Two URLs
Most people get confused by two URLs:
| URL | Status |
|---|---|
| k2.karnataka.gov.in | ✅ Official — use this |
| khajane2.karnataka.gov.in | ✅ Same portal — alternate URL |
| khajane2.com | ❌ Unofficial website — avoid |
⚡ Both k2.karnataka.gov.in and khajane2.karnataka.gov.in are official. Bookmark k2.karnataka.gov.in — shorter and easier to remember.
Who Uses K2 Challan?
| User | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Students | Exam fees — diploma, engineering, various courses |
| Citizens | Government fees, fines, taxes |
| Businesses | Trade license fees, commercial taxes |
| Government employees | GIS/KGID premium, salary-related |
| DDOs/Officials | Payroll, departmental bills (IFMS login) |
Generate K2 Challan — Step by Step (Citizens)
No registration needed — anyone can generate:
Step 1: 👉 k2.karnataka.gov.in
Step 2: Homepage → “Services” → “Generate Challan”
Step 3: Fill Remitter Details:
- Full Name
- Mobile Number (SMS alert will come)
- Email ID (optional)
Step 4: Select Department Details:
- Government type (State/Central)
- Department — e.g., Education, Revenue, Commercial Taxes
- Sub-department (if applicable)
Step 5: Select Purpose:
- Exam fee
- Tax payment
- Fine payment
- License fee
- Other government payment
Step 6: Enter Amount
Step 7: Review all details → Click “Add” → “Submit”
Step 8: Challan Reference Number (CRN) generated — note this immediately!
Step 9: Payment options:
- UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM)
- Net Banking
- Debit/Credit Card
- Save PDF (for RTGS/NEFT offline payment)
Step 10: Payment complete → Download Receipt / Bank e-Receipt
Exam Fee Challan — Special Guide
Most common citizen use — diploma, engineering, professional exams:
Step 1: k2.karnataka.gov.in → Generate Challan
Step 2: Department → “Education”
Step 3: Sub-department → Select your specific exam body:
- Board of Technical Examinations (diploma)
- VTU (engineering)
- Karnataka Examinations Authority
- Other education departments
Step 4: Purpose → Select specific exam/fee type
Step 5: Enter amount as per fee notification → Generate → Pay
⚡ Keep your CRN safe — colleges ask for challan reference number as proof of fee payment.
K2 Challan Search — Find Your Challan
Three ways to search:
Search by Challan Reference Number (CRN):
Step 1: k2.karnataka.gov.in → “Services” → “Search Challan”
Step 2: Enter your CRN (Challan Reference Number)
Step 3: Click Search → Challan details + payment status appear
Step 4: Download or Print
Search by UTR Number:
UTR = Unique Transaction Reference — from your bank after payment.
Step 1: k2.karnataka.gov.in → Services → “Search UTR”
Step 2: Enter UTR number from bank SMS/statement
Step 3: Payment linked to challan confirmed
Search by Date + Department:
Step 1: k2.karnataka.gov.in → Services → Search Challan
Step 2: Enter date range + department + amount → Search
K2 Challan Status — Check Payment
Step 1: k2.karnataka.gov.in → Services → “Verify Challan Payment Status”
Step 2: Enter CRN or UTR → Submit
Status meanings:
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | ✅ Payment confirmed | Download receipt |
| Pending | Bank processing | Wait 24 hours |
| Failed | Payment not received | Retry or check with bank |
| RTGS/NEFT Pending | Awaiting clearance | Wait 1-2 working days |
⚡ RTGS/NEFT payments take 1-2 working days to reflect. Online card/UPI = immediate.
3 Login Types — Which One For You?
| Login Type | Who Uses | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen Login | General public | Challan generation, search, status |
| IFMS Login | DDOs, department officials | Payroll, bills, departmental transactions |
| DMS Login | Document Management users | Official document workflows |
IFMS Login (DDO/Officials):
k2.karnataka.gov.in → “IFMS Login” → Username + Password + CAPTCHA → Sign In
KGID Login (Government employees): Forgot Password → Enter KGID number + registered mobile → OTP → Reset
Print Challan Without Reference Number
Printed challan lost or reference number not noted?
2026 fix — now available:
k2.karnataka.gov.in → Services → “Print Challan” → Enter:
- Mobile number used during generation
- Date of challan
- Amount
→ Challan list appears → Select → Print/Download
GIS / KGID Challan — Government Employees
Government Insurance Scheme (GIS) premium payment:
k2.karnataka.gov.in → Generate Challan → Government → “KGID” or “GIS” department → Enter details → Generate → Pay
This is for Karnataka government employees — monthly GIS premium remittance.
Common Issues and Solutions
Issue 1: Payment done but status shows “Pending” UPI/Card → wait 30 minutes. RTGS/NEFT → wait 1-2 working days. Search by UTR number to verify.
Issue 2: CRN not noted — challan lost k2.karnataka.gov.in → Search Challan → Mobile number + date + amount → Challan list → Reprint.
Issue 3: Wrong amount entered Challan generated with wrong amount — do NOT pay. Generate new challan with correct amount. Old challan will expire automatically.
Issue 4: Department not in list Some new departments added periodically. Check portal updates or contact helpline 1800-425-1563.
Issue 5: Portal not loading Try morning 9-11 AM. Use Chrome browser. Clear cache.
Official Links
| Service | Link / Contact |
|---|---|
| K2 Challan Portal | k2.karnataka.gov.in |
| Alternate URL | khajane2.karnataka.gov.in |
| Karnataka Treasury | treasury.kar.nic.in |
| K2 Helpline | 1800-425-1563 (Toll Free) |
Frequently Asked Questions
K2 Challan kaise generate karein? (ಕೆ2 ಚಲನ್ ಹೇಗೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು?) k2.karnataka.gov.in → Services → Generate Challan → Remitter details → Department → Purpose → Amount → Submit → CRN note karein → Pay via UPI/Card → Receipt download.
K2 aur Khajane 2 mein kya fark hai? Koi fark nahi — dono same portal hain. k2.karnataka.gov.in aur khajane2.karnataka.gov.in dono official URLs hain.
Challan generate karne ke liye login/registration zaroori hai? Citizens ke liye — nahi! Bina registration ke directly challan generate ho jaata hai. Sirf remitter name, mobile, email chahiye.
K2 challan search kaise karein? k2.karnataka.gov.in → Services → Search Challan → CRN ya UTR number enter karein → Status + receipt.
Exam fee challan kaise banayein? Generate Challan → Department: Education → Sub-department: Specific exam body → Purpose: Exam fee → Amount → Generate → Pay → Receipt college mein submit karein.
Payment done but status pending hai — kya karein? UPI/Card → 30 minutes wait. RTGS/NEFT → 1-2 working days. Search by UTR number for verification.
Final Note
That Mysuru student — exam fee paid in 10 minutes. Receipt submitted. Exam allowed.
“ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಶುಲ್ಕ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಟ್ಟಿದೆ — ಖಜಾನೆ-2 ಮೂಲಕ।” (Paid exam fee online — through Khajane 2.)
For any Karnataka government payment:
- k2.karnataka.gov.in → Generate Challan
- No registration needed — citizens can generate directly
- Note your CRN immediately after generation
- Pay via UPI → instant confirmation
- Download receipt + keep CRN safe
Based on official information from k2.karnataka.gov.in and Karnataka Treasury Department. Portal features may change — verify at official portal. Last updated: May 2026.