The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET 2026) registration process is now open for aspiring candidates who wish to secure admission to undergraduate courses in engineering, science and other professional programmes in Karnataka.
Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), KCET is a state-level entrance exam, performance in which enables admission to undergraduate courses like engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary science and allied programmes for the academic year 2026-27.
The offline exam has multiple choice questions that test candidates' knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics based on class 11 and 12 Karnataka PUC (pre-university) syllabus.
Candidates aspiring to fill the KCET 2026 application form must meet the following eligibility conditions listed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
Failing to meet these criteria may lead to rejection during the counselling or admission process.
Important dates
KCET 2026 online registration commenced on January 17.
The last date to submit the KCET application form is tentatively February 17.
Admit cards for the KCET exam are likely to be released in the first week of April 2026.
The KCET 2026 exam will be held on April 23 and 24.
The Kannada language test (for special category) will be held on April 22.
The KCET results are likely to be declared in the second week of May.
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