JKCET 2026 Counselling: Check Date, Registration, Process

Jammu & Kashmir Common Entrance Test 2026 ( JKCET )

Satyendra Singh
Updated on Dec 28, 2025 01:40 IST

By Satyendra Singh

JKCET Counselling 2026: The Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&KBOPEE) will conduct the JKCET 2026 counselling in June for admission to BTech courses. The schedule of counselling will be notified on the website of JKCET. All candidates shortlisted based on their performance in the JKCET 2026 exam will be eligible for admission counselling.

Candidates have to register online to participate in the counselling. JKCET counselling 2026 has various stages like registration, choice filling, seat allotment, verification of documents and fee payment. Candidates must possess all the required documents to claim the benefits of reservation. Know more on this page below about JKCET 2026 dates for counselling, procedure, documents required and how to register.

Table of contents
  • JKCET 2026 Counselling Fee 
  • JKCET 2026 Dates (Tentative)
  • How to Apply for JKCET Counselling 2026?
  • JKCET 2026 Seat Allotment
  • JKCET Cutoff 2026
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JKCET 2026 Counselling Fee 

Candidates have to pay INR 1000 as fee payable at the time of counselling registration. Fees can be paid online through debit card/ credit card/ net banking. Upon clicking the "make payment button" on counselling registration, the page will redirect to the bill desk page where you can select your mode of payment. After making the payment of the JKCET counselling fee, the candidates will have to take the printout of the payment receipt.

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Q:   What is the counselling schedule for JKCET?
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The JKCET counselling schedule is announced after the JKCET result is announced. The candidates who qualify in JKCET can submit the online/offline preference forms for JKCET counselling. The online/offline preference form enables a candidate to fill in the preferences for various disciplines/institutions for allotment of seats for admission in BE/BTech Engineering courses in the government and private colleges of the UT of J&K/Ladakh. JKCET counselling will have 2 rounds and one mop-up round. A final, special counselling round can be held if needed.

Q:   What colleges are under the JKCET?
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The colleges accepting JKCET scores are:

  • Government College of Engineering & Technology, Chak Bhalwal
  • Jammu Government College of Engineering & Technology, Ganderbal, Kashmir
  • Model Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET), Kot Bhalwal,
  • Jammu MBS College of Engineering & Technology, Babliana, Jammu
  • SSM College of Engineering, Pattan, Baramulla, Kashmir
  • Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology, Patoli, Jammu
  • Bhargava College of Engineering & Technology Dupwal (SAMBA)

JKCET 2026 Dates (Tentative)

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

JKCET 2026 answer key

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

JKCET 2026 result announcement

TENTATIVE
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How to Apply for JKCET Counselling 2026?

To participate in the counselling of JKCET 2026, the candidates will have to register online and fill application form. Candidates will also have to fill the college and course preference form during conselling registration. In the form, candidates will fill preferences for seat allotment in BE/BTech disciplines of Government and Private Engineering Colleges of the state. Check steps to apply for JKCET 2026 counselling below.

  • Visit the official website of JKCET 2026.
  • Complete JKCET counselling registration and application process by filling the required details.
  • After successful registration, candidates will receive login details on their registered mobile number and email ID.
  • Candidates are required to login their account and select most preferred preference first along with the college of preference followed by second, third, fourth and so on.
  • Candidates have to fill up at least one preference for a discipline/college. Without filling any preference, no candidate can proceed further.
  • Candidates can modify their preferences until they finally submit the JKCET 2026 counselling preference form.
  • After that, pay the prescribed fee online before the last date of submitting the form.
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Q:   What is the counselling process of JKCET?
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The JKCET counselling process is given below:

  • Registration: Candidates will initially be required to enter the requisite/mandatory details for registration and obtain the password for subsequent login into the website. After login, candidates can view their Personal Details and CET Score by clicking on Personal Profile.
  • Fill preferences: Next, candidates have to fill out the preference form and lock the preferences before the last date. Candidate can add and delete preferences anytime but before the last date and before locking their preferences.  During the online/offline filling up of the Preference Form, the candidates will get all the details of the disciplines available viz-a-viz the institutions.
  • Make fee payment: Candidates will be given an option to “make payment” of the fee online only after the choices are locked, Fee must be paid before the last date of submission. 
  • Print the form: Candidates are advised to take a printout of the preferences they have selected by clicking on “Print Application Form” and retain a copy of the same. 
Q:   What courses are offered under JKCET?
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The courses offered under JKCET are BTech in:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Bio-Medical Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning)
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Information Technology (IT)
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JKCET 2026 Seat Allotment

The seat allotment result will be published online on the JKCET website. Candidates will be allotted seats based on the rank of candidates, considering the choices filled by them and their ctegory. Candidates will be able to check their seat allotment status by login to the website. If a seat is allotted, candidates have the option to accept or reject the seat.

Once the seat is accepted, candidates have to pay the seat acceptance fees and report to the allotted institute for confirmation of admission. In case, any candidate is not satisfied with the result then they may apply for the subsequent round of counselling. JKCET seat allotment 2026 will be done based on merit-cum-preference and candidates have to join the college within the prescribed period by submitting original educational & academic documents, category certificates, etc. 

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JKCET Cutoff 2026

JKCET cutoff will be the opening and closing ranks within which admission will be offered in any course at all the participating colleges. The cutoff will be different for various categories of students and will also vary for all colleges and course. Once the JKCET 2026 cutoff is released, it will be updated here.

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Q:   How to register for JKCET counselling?
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For JKCET counselling registration, candidates have to enter all the details asked. Once the details are submitted, candidates can login to the counselling portal and start the counselling process.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The schedule for JKCET 2026 counselling is not announced yet. The registration for counselling is expected to start in April/May post declaration of results. Candidates are advised to follow the Shiksha page and the JKCET official website for updates on the counselling schedule.

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Satyendra Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The allotment of seats in JKCET counselling will be basis the choices filled by the candidate and the rank. It is advised that candidates fill as many choices they can to increase their chances of getting a college. Also, the choices filled must be in order of preference.

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates will need to submit xerox copies of class 11 and 12 marksheet, Aadhar, and category certificate. Along with these, candidates also have to provide JKCET admit card and result copy.

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

JKCET previous year question papers can be downloaded from the official website or Shiksha page. Candidates can also purchase JKCET PYQ from market.

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The time required to prepare for JKCET exam depends on students and their basic understanding of topics covered in the syllabus of JKCET. On an avergae, it would require around six months to prepare for JKCET.

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates preparing for JKCET 2026 exam are advised to start their preparation from their class 12 books. It will help in building the basic concepts. After learning the basic concepts, candidates can take help from additional books like HC Verma for Physics and Arihant Publications books for Maths

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, candidates who are not satisfied with their scores can not challenge the JKCET result. The facility to challenge is provided only in the provisional answer key.

Candidates can however, submit a request for re-totalling of marks within 3 days of the announcement of results by paying INR 1000 per s

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates who wish to raise objection in JKCET answer key can submit their challenge within three days of the release of answer key. The objection has to be submitted in written, as per the format provided in the answer key notice. Candidates will also have to submit supporting document for their c

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

As per the JKCET information brochure, OSC stands for other social caste. The candidates of OSC are not covered under any reservation category.

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, children of defense forces are eligibile to apply for JKCET. All such candidates are admitted under a special reservation of 3% quota.

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Satyendra Singh

Contributor-Level 10

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