KCET 2026 Exam Date Announced: Registration Begins January 17 – Check Full Schedule

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the exam dates for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. As per the official schedule, the KCET 2026 exam will be held on April 23 and 24, 2026, in dual shifts. The registration process will begin from January 17, 2026.

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Candidates who wish to appear for KCET 2026 can fill the application form on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The exam will be conducted in two sessions each day. This entrance test is mandatory for admission to engineering, medical, and other professional courses in Karnataka.

KCET 2026 Exam Schedule: Complete Timetable

KEA will conduct the KCET 2026 exam over two days with dual shifts each day. Here's the complete exam schedule:

Note: Each exam session will be 1 hour and 20 minutes long.

KCET 2026 Kannada Language Test

KEA will conduct a special Kannada language exam for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates on April 22, 2026. This test will be held only at select centers in the following districts:

•  Bengaluru
•  Belagavi
•  Vijayapura
•  Mangaluru

Candidates belonging to Horanadu and Gadinadu categories must appear for this test to claim reservation benefits.

KCET 2026 Exam Pattern

KEA Other CET Exam Dates 2026

Along with KCET 2026, KEA has also announced the exam dates for other entrance tests. Here's the complete schedule:

KCET 2026 Registration: How to Apply?

The KCET 2026 registration process will begin from January 17, 2026. Follow these simple steps to fill the application form:

• Step 1: Visit the official website – cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Step 2: Click on "Admissions" or "New User? Click here to register" link
• Step 3: Select "CET 2026" from the drop-down menu
• Step 4: Click on "CET 2026 Online Application Registration" link
• Step 5: Choose your nationality and fill in the required details
• Step 6: Upload your photograph and documents in the prescribed format and size
• Step 7: Pay the KCET 2026 application fee online
• Step 8: Review all details and submit the form
• Step 9: Download the application form and take a printout for future reference

KCET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for KCET 2026 varies based on the candidate's category and domicile. Here's the complete fee structure:

Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

KCET 2026: Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready before filling the KCET 2026 application form:

•  Recent passport-size photograph
•  Scanned signature
•  10th (SSLC) marksheet
•  12th (PUC/Equivalent) marksheet
•  Aadhaar card
•  Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
•  Kannada medium study certificate (if applicable)
•  Rural study certificate (if applicable)
•  Income certificate (if applicable)

KCET 2026: Important Dates

KCET 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for KCET 2026:

For Engineering Courses:

•  Must have passed 12th (PUC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
•  Minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
•  Must be a Karnataka domicile or meet eligibility as per KEA norms

For Medical Courses:

•  Must have passed 12th (PUC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
•  Minimum 50% marks in aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
•  Must qualify NEET for MBBS/BDS admissions

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