KCET BSc, BHMS, BAMS Admit Card 2026: Download Hall Ticket Here

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 23 Apr '26 - 24 Apr '26

Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Apr 6, 2026 14:38 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

KCET Admit Card 2026: The exam body, KEA will release the KEA admit card 2026 on its official website. To download the hall ticket students will have to visit the  Kcet admit card 2026 official website -cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The admit card will be released tentatively on April 10, 2026. The Kcet admit card 2026 link will be updated here as and when it is officially released. Only those students who have successfully submitted the KCET application form 2026 online will be issued the admit card.

To download the admit card, students will have to required to provide their application number and password. The KCET 2026 admit card will consist of candidates' details along with exam centre, KCET exam date, exam day guidelines etc. Students will have to carry the KCET hall ticket 2026 along with a valid photo ID such as aadhar card, voter ID card, driving license etc to the exam centre. The KCET 2026 exam date is April 23 and 24, 2026, while Kannada language test will be held on April 22, 2026. Find more details about admit card below.

Table of contents
  • How to Download KCET Admit Card 2026?
  • KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Details Mentioned in KCET Hall Ticket 2026
  • Documents to Carry Along with KCET Admit Card 2026
  • KCET 2026 Exam Day Instructions
  • FAQs related to KCET admit card 2026
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How to Download KCET Admit Card 2026?

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: Apr ' 26

KEA will release KCET hall ticket 2026 online at official website. Students can check steps to download KCET admit card. 

  • Visit - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2026.
  • On homepage, click on KCET admit card 2026 download link. 
  • Enter credentials - application number and first four characters of name.  
  • Enter captcha. 
  • Click on submit button. 
  • KCET 2026 admit card will appear on screen in PDF. 
  • Check information mentioned on the admit card and download 2-3 copies and keep it safe. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download KCET admit card PDF?
A: 

To download KCET admit card visit official website and follow steps mentioned below - 

On homepage, click on KCET admit card download link.

Enter login credentials - application number and date of birth

Check all details carefully and download hall ticket for future reference

Q:   Is a hard copy of the KCET admit card mandatory?
A: 

Yes, the physical printout of the KCET hall ticket is mandatory and must be carried to the exam hall; digital copies on phones are not allowed.

KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

KCET 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
23 Apr ' 26 - 24 Apr ' 26

KCET Exam 2026

DatesPast 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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Details Mentioned in KCET Hall Ticket 2026

After downloading the KCET hall ticket, check the details carefully. If any errors, contact KEA authorities for rectification. The following details will be mentioned on the KCET admit card 2026: 

  • Candidate’s name and CET number
    Exam centre address, date and time
    Exam day guidelines

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KCET Exam Pattern 2026 

KCET Syllabus 2026 

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KCET 2026 Shift Timings

Date

Day

Morning Session (10:30 AM - 11:50 AM)

Afternoon Session (2:30 PM - 3:50 PM)

April 22, 2026

Wednesday

Kannada Language Test (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

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April 23, 2026

Thursday

Physics

Chemistry

April 24, 2026

Friday

Mathematics

Biology

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What details are mentioned on the KCET admit card?
A: 

The KCET admit card will consist of candidate information such as their name, roll number, exam center address, and timing along with the subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology).

Q:   What should I do if there is an error in my KCET hall ticket?
A: 

If candidate's spot a mistake in their name or photo, they must contact the KEA helpdesk immediately for rectification. 

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Documents to Carry Along with KCET Admit Card 2026

Candidates are required to carry an original photo identity proof and a blue/black ballpoint pen along with the admit card of KCET 2026. Carry any one of the following valid ID proof: 

  • Aadhar card 
  • PAN card 
  • Voter ID 
  • Driving License 
  • Bank Passbook, etc. 

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Best Books for KCET 2026 Preparation 

How to crack KCET 2026 without coaching? 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What identity proof should I carry to the KCET exam hall?
A: 

To the KCET exam centre, students must bring a valid government-issued photo ID like - Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport. Student's name on the admit card must match the details on ID proof to avoid identity issues.

Q:   Can I carry digital copy of KCET admit card on my phone?
A: 

No, a physical printed copy of KCET 2026 admit card is mandatory for entry. Digital versions or soft copies ISnot accepted.

Q:   Do I need to carry photographs to KCET exam centre?
A: 

Yes, it is recommended to carry two recent passport-sized photographs, preferably the same ones uploaded during the application process.

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KCET 2026 Exam Day Instructions

KEA allows certain items to be carried inside the KCET exam centre. Applicants are advised not to carry any restricted item inside the exam centre. The items restricted inside the KCET 2026 exam centre are given below. 

  • Geometry or Pencil box. 
  • Handbag. 
  • Purse. 
  • Eatables. 
  • Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager/Calculator. 
  • DocuPen.  
  • Any metallic item or electronic gadgets/devices. 

Apart from the following prohibited items, candidates are also advised to follow the exam day instructions to ensure they experience a smooth examination experience, rather than getting debarred from the exam centre for misconduct.

  • All candidates should carry KCET hall ticket to appear in the exam. 
  • Without admit card of KCET, no candidate will get permission to sit for the exam. 
  • Candidates should not change any details in the admit card of Karnataka UGCET. 
  • Candidates should not share their KCET admit card with any other candidate 
  • Keep the KCET 2026 admit card safe until the admission process completes successfully 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is reporting time for KCET exam?
A: 

Students must arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before scheduled time for a smooth biometric verification, security frisking, and locating assigned seat without any hassles.

Q:   What type of stationery is allowed inside the KCET exam hall?
A: 

Inside the exam hall, candidates are only permitted to carry blue or black ballpoint pens for marking the OMR sheet. Pencils, erasers, gel pens, or whitener are prohibited.

Q:   Are electronic gadgets allowed inside the KCET exam hall if they are switched off?
A: 

No, all electronic items including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and Bluetooth devices are completely banned, whether switched off or switched on.

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FAQs related to KCET admit card 2026

Check here additional FAQs related to the KCET 2026 admit card - 

Q:   When will the KCET admit card be released?
A: 

The KCET admit card is expected to be released soon. There is no dates announced as of now.

Q:   How to download KCET admit card?
A: 

To download the KCET admit card candidates need to visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, enter application number and date of birth post which take the print.

Q:   Where will the KCET admit card release?
A: 

The admit card for the KEA CET exam will release on the official website of KCET- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. It will release on 10th April 2026. Students who successfully submit the KCET application form can download the KCET admit card on 10th April 2026 from 11 am onwards.

Q:   When will the KCET admit card be released?
A: 

The KCET admit card will be released by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) about two weeks before the exam date. We can expec the hall ticket by April 10, 2026. 

Q:   How can I download my KCET admit card?
A: 

Candidates will be able to download their KCET admit card from the official KEA website using their login credentials such as application number and date of birth.

Q:   What are the details mentioned in the KCET admit card?
A: 

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

Q:   I have lost my KCET admit card before document verification, what to do?
A: 

First of all it is advised to you to keep your admit card/hall ticket safe till the complete exam process is over. In case they have lost his/her KCET hall ticket before the document verification, they will have to share the application number / roll number.

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Answered 5 days ago

Registrations have seen massive upward trend, growing from 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to peaking at 3.49 Lacs in 2024, maintaining a high volume in 2026.

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Satyendra Katarya

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

As of February 2026, approximately 3,15,713 candidates successfully registered. This reflects a steady level of high competition compared to previous years.

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Nishtha Taneja

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

No, the exam centre preferences usually cannot be changed once final submission is made.

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Mamona Rai

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

While filling the application form, candidates must ensure their RD numbers for caste and income certificates are current and match government database. Double-check that name and date of birth match SSLC marks card.

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Lalit Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

While filling the KCET application form, candidates can make payments online through integrated payment gateway using a credit card, debit card, or Net Banking. 

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Nishtha Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

The KCET application fee is INR 500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates. Outside Karnataka and international candidates may have higher fee structures ranging from INR 750 to INR 5,000.

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Mani Mehra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, once application window opens, direct portal link is typically hosted or linked directly from the KEA homepage under the "Admission" tab.

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Aayushi Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

The KCET applications for the 2026 session is closed as of now, the registration link was available on KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. 

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Mayank Kumari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

The KCET registrations has increased from around 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to over 3.15 Lacs in 2026. Typically 90-95% of registered candidates appear for physical exam.

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Chanchal Sinha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

While filling application form, ensure RD numbers (Caste/Income certificates) are valid and name matches SSLC marks card. 

Avoid using mobile phone for submission; and use desktop or laptop to prevent submission errors or payment failures.

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Vikrant Shukla

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