KCET 2026 exam date, registration process, and eligibility criteria: The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, and other fields in colleges across Karnataka. For medical and architecture admissions, NEET and NATA scores are required, respectively.
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KCET 2026 Exam Date And Other Important Date
| Event | Date 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Form Release | 1st–4th week of January |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 3rd–4th week of February |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 3rd–4th week of February |
| Application Correction Window | 4th week of February/after exam |
| Admit Card Release | 1st–2nd week of April |
| KCET 2026 Exam Dates | 2nd–3rd week of April |
| Answer Key Release | 4th week of April |
| Result Declaration | 2nd–3rd week of May |
| Counselling Starts | 1st week of June |
- The exam is expected to be held in the 2nd or 3rd week of April 2026
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
- Questions per Subject: 60
- Marks per Subject: 60
- Total Marks: 180
- Duration per Paper: 80 minutes
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, no negative marking
KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with relevant subjects from a recognized board.
- For Engineering: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; for Pharmacy: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
- Medical and Architecture aspirants must qualify for NEET and NATA, respectively.
Syllabus
- Based on the 11th and 12th standard curriculum as set by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka.
- Subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology
KCET 2026 Registration Process: Application Process
- Submit the application online only via the official KEA website.
- Detailed instructions and eligibility criteria will be provided in the official notification
KCET 2026 Exam Date: Official Website
- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- KCET 2026 admissions will likely be in the 2nd or 3rd week of April 2026 for various undergraduate courses in Karnataka. The application is likely to start in January 2026, and the exam will be offline in MCQ format, covering the 11th and 12th standard syllabus
FAQ
- Will the exam happen online or offline?
The exam will happen offline.
- What is the eligibility for KCET 2026?
10+2 pass out with PCM or Biology.
