How to apply for KBC: A step-by-step guide

how to apply for kbc

If you are interested in going on Kaun Banega Crorepati, watch KBC and note the questions being asked Amitabh Bachhan especially for viewers to register for KBC. You can answer these specific questions through Sonyliv’s website or through IVR or through SMS.


1. KBC registration through Sonyliv app:
  • Open the Sonylive app
  • Click on the KBC link
  • The registration question will pop up. Answer it
  • Fill in your own details on the form that appears
  • Click submit
  • You will know the process is completed when a message flashes on the screen saying Thank you for completing your KBC registration
2. Kaun Banega Crorepati registration through SMS:
  • Amitabh Bachhan will announce questions on the KBC show at 9 pm on specific dates
  • Sending the SMS will charge Rs 3 (except on Jip phones)
  • Complete the process in the given timeline
  • Subscribers of Airtel, BSNL, IDEA, Jio & Vodafone in select circles can send their registration question answer via SMS to 509093:
  • SMS format: KBC
  • Example: If you want to send the answer option A’, and you are 21 years and 10 months old, and are a male; you will need to SMS: KBC A 21 M
3. How to apply for KBC via IVR (Interactive Voice Response):
  • To send your answer through IVR, dial 5052525, and then 01(for option A)/02(for option B)/03(for option C)/04(for option D)
  • You will be asked for your preferred language option Hindi or English
  • You will also be asked to input your age, type it in
  • The call will end with a thank you note or play back option

Here are the eligibility criteria which you need to fulfil to apply for KBC:

Anyone who is an Indian citizen, residing in India, of 18 years or above as on May 01, 2019 and the citizen should be of sound health and mind can register for KBC Season 11.

No person can participate on behalf of another person.

Any contestant who has made it even once to the Fastest Finger First of the current season (season 11) of the competition or any of the previous seasons of the competition, will not be eligible to participate in the current season (season 11) of the competition.

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