What is the last date to fill KCET application form?

The last date to apply was February 27, 2026. Candidates could fill out the KCET application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

When will KCET answer key be released?

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET answer key at the official website. Applicants who appeared in the exam will be able to download the KCET answer key at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can use the KCET answer key to calculate their expected score before the declaration of the result. The answer key comprises correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. KEA also allows candidates to raise objections in the KCET answer key till a specified date. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the KCET final answer key at the official website.

What is the KCET marking scheme?

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET marking scheme in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam will be awarded one mark for every correct answers. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers in KCET exam. KEA will not deduct any marks for unattempted questions in KCET exam. As the exam is conducted in offline mode, applicants are advise to mark their answers carefully in OMR sheet. The questions with multiple options marked will be considered as wrong. Candidates are advise to cross check their answers before marking it in OMR sheet. Do not write anything on KCET OMR sheet other than marking answers.

When will KCET Spot Ranking Result be announced?

The KCET Spot ranking results is likely to be announced in May 2026 on the official website. KEA officials will verify and announce the KCET spot rank results on the website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

When will the results of the KCET exam be declared?

The exam body Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will declare KCET 2026 results online at the official website. Applicants appeared in the exam will be able to check their results by using their login credentials - user ID and password.

Can I request for re-evaluation of KCET result?

Yes, KEA allows request for re-evaluation/re-checking after the declaration of the results within three days. The exam authority also allows candidates to raise objections in the answers key. KEA has released the KCET answers key at the official website. Applicants could raise objections in the KCET answers key. After reviewing all the objections KEA has released the KCET final answers key along with the declaration of the result. The result of the KCET exam declared by KEA will be considered as final. Applicants are advised to keep their KCET scorecard safe till the conclusion of the admission process.

What if two candidates score the same marks in Karnataka UGCET result?

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET results online at the official website. In case two or more candidates score the same marks in the KCET exam then KEA opts for tie-breaking formula. The tie-breaking formula for KCET is given below. The marks secured in Biology / Mathematics will be considered BTech and other courses. If the tie still persists then the marks obtained by the candidates in Chemistry / Physics will be considered. BTech and other courses. If tie still persists then the marks obtained in specific subjects in the qualifying exam will be considered. If still the tie is not broken, then the candidate's age will be taken into consideration. The candidate with higher age will be assigned a higher rank.

Who releases KCET cutoff scores?

Karnataka Examination Authority releases KCET cutoff online at the official website. Applicants will be able to check KCET cutoff after each counselling round.

How to download KCET question papers?

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET question paper at the official website after the conclusion of the exam. Applicants can download the KCET previous year question papers at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Visit the KCET official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Click on the KCET UGCET tab from the homepage. Now, click on the “Admissions” tab and select previous year question papers link. Select the year from the dropdown menu. Download the question papers for future reference.

Can Maharashtra student fill KCET application form?

Yes, Indian nationals can fill the KCET application form. Candidates from Maharashtra can fill the KCET 2026 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants need to fill their state domicile information at the time of filling out the KCET application form

What are the items required to be carried along KCET admit card at the exam centre?

Applicants appearing in the exam will have to carry their KCET hall ticket along with one valid photo ID proof. Candidates are also allowed to carry their personal pen/pencil and face mask inside the exam centre. Applicants are advised not to carry any item restricted inside the exam centre. Without valid KCET admit card, applicants will not be allowed to appear in the exam. A list of valid photo ID proofs applicable for KCET exam are given below. PAN card Driving License Voter ID Passport Aadhaar Card (With photograph) Bank Passbook with Photograph. 12th class admit card.

What are the details mentioned in the KCET admit card?

The KCET admit card will consist of the following details - Candidate name and roll number Exam centre Address KCET exam date and time Exam day guidelines

What is the duration of KCET UGET exam?

Each paper of KCET exam is conducted for 80 minutes. The Kannada language exam of KCET will be conducted for 60 minutes for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates. KCET exam Biology and Mathematics exam will be conducted on same day while Physics & Chemistry exam will be conducted on separate day.

What should I do if I find a question that is out of the syllabus or has wrong answer options in the KCET question paper?

In case any question is asked in KCET exam out of syllabus then applicants are advised to attempt the question. In case a question will be out of syllabus, KEA will provide full marks to applicants who will attempt the question which is out of syllabus.

Can I apply for admission to preferred colleges based on the KCET result?

No, applicants looking for admission to various courses have to appear in the counselling process. KEA will allot colleges to shortlist candidates based on the rank in the result. The authorities will allot colleges to students based on the choices filled at the time of option entry.

Is the KCET syllabus the same as JEE Main entrance exams?

Yes KCET syllabus is almost similar to JEE Main exam as there are many similarities. There are some differences like KCET has topics on Biology which is not in JEE Main exam.

What is KCET syllabus for Chemistry?

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET Chemistry syllabus in the official website. The syllabus of KCET for Chemistry is prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. Chemistry is considered as the most scoring subject for the KCET exam. KCET Chemistry syllabus comprises the below-mentioned topics. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Life Principles Related to Practical Chemistry Solutions Polymers Biomolecules Equilibrium Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds Hydrocarbons Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen States of Matter Atomic Structure Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Chemical Thermodynamics Chemistry in Everyday Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

I marked two answers for a question in KCET exam. One of the answers is correct. Will I get full marks for this question?

No, in case any candidate mark two answers for a single question then question will be considered as wrong. Applicants are advised to mark their answers carefully in the OMR sheet. Candidates need to use blue/black ball point pen to mark their answers in KCET 2026 exam .

What are the factors which determine KCET cutoff?

The below factors are considered while determining the cut off - Difficulty level of question paper Number of applicants appearing in the test Seat availability

What is KCET syllabus for Mathematics?

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET Mathematics syllabus 2024 in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET syllabus for their preparations. KCET Mathematics syllabus comprises the below-mentioned topics. Relations and Functions Integral Calculus Mathematical Induction Trigonometry Mathematical Reasoning Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Binomial Theorem and its simple applications Sets Coordinate Geometry Permutations and Combinations Differential Equations

What are the details mentioned in KCET results?

The details mentioned in KCET result will be namely - Candidate’s name Total marks secured Subject wise marks Rank secured Qualifying status

What is KCET exam date?

The exam body released the exam dates for the KCET 2026 on its official website. As per the dates, the test will be conducted on April 23-24, 2026.

What is KCET application form correction date?

Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET application form facility after the conclusion of the exam at the official website. Applicants can make changes in the KCET application form in online mode. Candidates are allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Applicants are advised to cross-check all the details before submitting information. KEA do not entertain any request for change in KCET application form after the conclusion of correction facility.

KCET BPharm 2026: Application Form (Out), Exam (on August 28, 29), Check Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

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Exam On - 23 Apr '26 - 24 Apr '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.E. / B.Tech BSc, BHMS, BAMS BSc, BFSc, BHSc BPharm DPharm Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic...B.Sc and B.Tech Agriculture

Updated on Nov 11, 2025 15:15 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

KCET 2026 Exam: The exam body, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), will release the KCET notification 2026 soon. After the release of the notification, it will accept the KCET application form 2026. Students meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to fill the application form of KCET 2026 from - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

Candidates who successfully submit the online application form will be issued the KCET admit card 2026 to appear in the exam. The KCET 2026 exam is expected to be held in April in (pen and paper mode). Check more details related to the KCET 2026 here.

KCET Previous Year Question Papers with Answers PDF

Table of contents

What is KCET?
KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
KCET 2026 – Highlights
KCET Eligibility Criteria 2026
KCET Application Form 2026
KCET Application Form Correction 2026
KCET 2026 Admit Card
KCET Exam Pattern 2026
KCET Syllabus 2026
KCET Preparation Tips 2026
KCET Question Paper 2026
KCET 2026 Answer Key
KCET 2026 Result
KCET Topper's List 2026
KCET 2026 Cutoff
KCET 2026 Counselling
KCET Contact Information 2026
KCET 2026 FAQs

What is KCET?

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test, which is commonly known as the KCET, is an annual entrance exam. It is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) to shortlist students for admission into professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses.

Candidates who desire to take admission to Medical or Dental or Ayurveda or Unani or Homoeopathy courses must qualify National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam whereas candidates seeking admission to Architecture course through KCET must have qualified JEE Main Paper-2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling.

KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	KCET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
23 Apr ' 26 - 24 Apr ' 26	KCET Exam 2026
May ' 26	KCET Result 2026 TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
07 Mar ' 26	Last date to pay application fee
24 Feb ' 26 - 30 Mar ' 26	KCET Application Correction Window
29 Jan ' 26	KCET 2026 Official Syllabus PDF Release
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KCET 2026 – Highlights

Particulars	Details
Full Exam Name	Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Short Exam Name	KCET
Conducting Body	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Frequency	Once a year
Exam Level	State Level Exam
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Mode of Counselling	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Courses Offered	Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses

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KCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET eligibility criteria at the official website. Applicants looking for admission through KCET 2026 exam are advised to go through eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the KCET 2026 eligibility criteria for the different courses in the table below.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
BArch	Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate at 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam in all the subjects (45% for reserved category)
BE/BTech	Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer (40% for reserved category)
Farm Science courses means, BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Sericulture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BTech Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) Community Science, BTech (Agril. Engg), BTech (Food Technology), BTech (Dairy Technology), BFSc (Fisheries), BSc (Hons) Ag. Maco.	Candidates should have passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)	Candidates should pass 2nd PUC / Class 12 and obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects (40% for reserved category).
BPharma	Passed in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained minimum 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for reserved category candidates) or Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates)
2nd Year BPharma	Candidates should have passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and have secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates)
DPharma	Candidates should pass 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
Naturopathy & Yoga	Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the qualifying examination is eligible for admission to Naturopathy & Yoga courses (40% for reserved category candidates).

KCET Application Form 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority will start the KCET application form 2026 soon. Applicants must fill the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in till the last date. The application process of KCET 2026 comprises registration, filling form, uploading documents and payment of the fee. Candidates must note that the KCET application form 2026 will be available online only. It is advisable to preview all the information before submitting the KCET application form. KEA will not allow candidates to change any personal information after submitting the KCET 2026 application form. Applicants were advised to fill the KCET application form at earliest to avoid last moment payment failure issues. To avail a reservation, it is essential to enter the correct details; otherwise, it can result in rejection.

Visit KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in.
Complete KCET 2026 registration with basic details.
Login with username and password to fill KCET application form 2026.
Fill educational qualification, corresponding address and other details.
Upload the required documents as per the specifications.
Pay the KCET application fee online.
Preview all details and submit the KCET 2026 application form.

KCET Application Form Correction 2026

KCET 2026 application correction facility will be available online. Registered candidates can edit or correct the details they have submitted in KCET application form. The official correction facility dates will be announced soon. All details will not be open for corrections. Candidates do not have to pay any fee to make changes in the form. Since changes can be done once through correction facility, candidates are advised to be careful.

How to edit/correct KCET 2026 application form

Go to official website
Candidates have to click on link.
To log in, they will have to use their User ID and password.
OTP received on registered mobile number has to be submitted.
Once logged in, required changes have to be made.
Form has to be submitted.

KCET 2026 Admit Card

DeskCalendar Admit Card: Apr ' 26

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET hall ticket 2026 online at the official website. Successfully registered candidates will be issued KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. Applicants are required to have their application number and password to download KCET 2026 admit card.

Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Candidates are advised to check all details after downloading KCET admit card 2026. In case of any mistake in Karnataka CET Hall ticket, applicants are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections.

KCET Exam Pattern 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2026 exam pattern in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET exam pattern for their preparations. KCET exam pattern 2026 comprises questions, subjects, a marking scheme, and others. Going through the KCET exam pattern helps candidates to understand the scheme of the exam.

Candidates will be awarded one mark for correct answer while there is no negative marking in KCET 2026 exam. Along with the exam pattern, applicants can practice KCET previous year question papers for their preparations. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.

Sections	Questions	Duration
Physics	60	80 minutes
Chemistry	60	80 minutes
Mathematics/Biology	60	80 minutes
Kannada (in case)	50	60 minutes

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KCET Syllabus 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2026 syllabus on the official website. Candidates must go through the KCET syllabus for their preparations. The syllabus of KCET 2026 comprises important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Applicants are advised to go through the KCET 2026 syllabus as per the weightage of topics. Going through KCET syllabus helps candidates to make an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score.

KCET Preparation Tips 2026

Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET 2026 preparation tips to ace the exam with a good score. Referring to KCET preparation tips help candidates to make an effective study plan. Applicants can check Karnataka CET 2026 preparation tips from below.

Prepare a study plan as per chapter-wise weightage.
Go through KCET syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a list of best books for KCET 2026 preparation.
Solve previous year papers.
Practice mock tests regularly.
Make short notes for revision purposes.
Take regular rest between studies.

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KCET Question Paper 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET question paper PDF at the official website. The exam authorities provide KCET 2025 question papers separately for all the subjects.

Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to practice KCET question papers to check the important topics asked in the exam. KCET previous year papers also help candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. KCET question papers with answer key can be used as sample paper for preparations.

KCET Past Year Question Paper PDF Link

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KCET 2026 Answer Key

The KCET 2026 provisional answer key and link to raise objections WILL be activated a few days after the exam is conducted. The KCET 2026 answer key will be released for Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates will be able to raise objections till the last date. Candidates must email their objections to the authorities along with the supporting documents. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the KCET final answer key and the KCET 2026 results declaration. KEA will also release the KCET 2026 OMR response sheet at the official website. The answer key of KCET 2026 comprises correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Applicants are advised to refer to the KCET answer key 2026 to check their expected score before declaring the results.

KCET 2026 Result

DeskCalendar Result: May ' 26

KCET Result 2026 will be OUT in May 2026, tentatively. The Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2026 result online. The KCET 2026 scorecard will be available for download on the official website. The KCET result link 2026 and portal will be LIVE for a time while so that candidates can check their qualification status.

Applicants appearing in the exam will be able to check their KCET results at kea.kar.nic.in. The login credentials required to check KCET results 2026 are registration number and first four characters of student's name. The scorecard of KCET 2026 comprises scores in individual subjects, rank, personal details and others. Applicants declared qualified based on results will be called for the counselling process later. The exam authority will also announce the KCET toppers 2026 list for all streams.

KCET Topper's List 2026

The KCET Toppers list for 2026 will be made available after the results are declared; however, candidates can check the past year's toppers list here.

KCET Toppers List 2025

The KCET Topper's List 2025 for engineering, agriculture, and veterinary streams can be checked below. Candidates can check the toppers list 2025 for KCET below.

KCET Toppers 2025 - Engineering stream

Candidates name	Marks obtained
Bhavesh Jayanthi	99.06%
Satwik B Biradar	98.83%
Dinesh Gomati	98.67%

KCET Topper 2025 List - Agriculture stream

Candidates name	Marks obtained
Akshay M Hedge	179 marks
Aathreya Venkatachalam	179 marks
Saphal S Shetty	178 marks

KCET Topper's List - Veterinary stream

Topper's Name	Marks Obtained
Harishraj DV	99.39%
Aathreya Venkatachalam	99.39%
Saphal S Shetty	99.28%

KCET Topper's List 2025 - BNYS

Topper's Name	Marks Obtained
Harishraj DV	179 marks
Aathreya Venkatachalam	179 marks
Saphal S Shetty	178 marks

KCET 2024 Topper's List

Candidates can check the KCET topper's 2024 below -

Rank	Topper's Name
1	Harsha Karthikeya
2	Manoj Sohan
3	PJ Abhinav

KCET 2023 Topper's List

KCET Toppers 2023	Qualifying examination marks	CET Marks	Total
1	99.667%	96.11%	97.889%
2	100%	95%	97.5%
3	99.3%	95%	97.167%
4	99.67%	94.44%	97.056%
5	97%	96.6%	96.23%

KCET 2026 Cutoff

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2026 cutoff after the declaration of seat allotment results. KCET cutoff will be released separately for all counselling rounds. Applicants appearing in the counselling process can check the KCET cutoff at kea.kar.nic.in.

KCET 2026 Counselling

KEA will release the KCET 2026 counselling dates online at the official website after the results are declared. Applicants declared qualified based on results will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process 2026. The authorities will activate the KCET verification slip 2026 link on the website. Candidates can visit the website to verify the details or find the link here.

Candidates will have to first complete KCET 2026 counselling registration from the login window. After successful registration, applicants must complete the KCET option entry. KEA will release the KCET seat allotment result 2026 based on the choices filled by the candidates.

KCET Contact Information 2026

Sampige Road, 18th Cross,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560012.
Phone : 080 - 23460460
Fax : 080 - 23461576
Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in
e-mail: keauthority-ka@nic.in
Official Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in
Phone Number: 080-23460460