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Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
Exam On - 23 Apr '26 - 24 Apr '26
KCET Exam Date 2026: KEA has opened the KCET application correction window till March 30, 2026 and candidates make corrections to their already submitted application form. The exam body, will relese the KCET admit card 2026 soon. The hall ticket will be issued to all the candidates who have successfully submitted the application form. As per the KCET 2026 exam dates, the entrance exam will be held on April 23 & 24, 2026. The KCET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline pen and paper mode, tentatively.
Prior to this, the exam body extended the last date to pay the KCET application fee till March 7, 2026. Earlier the last date to pay the fee was March 3, 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted the application form but didn't pay the application fee could visit the official website and pay application fee of KCET 2026 by visiting - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.. KEA released KCET 2026 notification PDF on January 18, 2026. Find all details regarding KCET admission 2026 dates here.
Latest update on KCET 2026:
- KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KCET Application Form Date 2026
- KCET Admit Card Date 2026
- KCET Exam Date 2026
- KCET Answer Key Date
- KCET Result Date 2026
- KCET Counselling Date 2026
- FAQs on KCET Dates 2026
KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 Feb ' 26 - 30 Mar ' 26 | KCET Application Correction Window ONGOING |
| 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 |
| 29 Jan ' 26 | KCET 2026 Official Syllabus PDF Release |
| 18 Jan ' 26 | KCET Notification 2026 PDF |
KCET Application Form Date 2026
KEA has also started the KCET 2026 application correction window which will be open till March 30, 2026. Applicants who made any mistakes at the time of filling form can make corrections through the application correction. Karnataka Examinations Authority closed the KCET 2026 application fee payment window on March 7, 2026, earlier the last date to py the fee was March 3, 2026. Applicants looking for admission to engineering courses could fill out the application form of KCET 2026 till February 27, 2026 from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. The application process of KCET 2026 comprised of registration, filling out forms, uploading documents, and payment of the KCET application fee.
Candidates had to upload the scanned images of their photograph and signature at the time of filling the KCET application form 2026.
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The last date to apply was February 27, 2026. Candidates could fill out the KCET application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
After successfully filling the KCET application form, applicants gets the confirmation mail on their registered ID. KEA also send the confirmation text on the registered number. Candidates looking for admission are advised to enter a valid mobile number and email ID at the time of KCET registration. Applicants are advised to keep the confirmation mail and text safe till the conclusion of the admission process.
KCET Admit Card Date 2026
Admit Card: Apr ' 26
KEA will release the KCET admit card 2026 at its official website - kea.kar.nic.in, and students who successfully register will be issued the admit card to download it from there. After downloading KCET hall ticket, they must check all details carefully. In case of errors, they must contact exam authority for corrections. Students must carry the KCET admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
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KEA will release the KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. Successfully registered candidates can download their KCET 2026 admit card through the application number and password. Applicants are advised to have all the details ready before downloading the KCET admit card 2026. Candidates can download the KCET hall ticket till the exam date. The applicants are advised to keep KCET admit card 2026 safely till the conclusion of the admission process.
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.
KCET Exam Date 2026
KEA mentioned the KCET exam date 2026 on its notification PDF and released it on its official website. As per the dates announced, the test will be conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026. The Kannada language test will be conducted on April 22, 2026. The KCET entrance test will be conducted in offline pen & paper mode. Students will have to appear in the exam by carrying their admit card along with one government-issued photo ID proof.
The entrance exam will be held across major exam centres in the state of Karnataka to shortlist candidates for the B.Tech. course across participating universities. Students' final selection for the course will be based on their performance in the exam and how they go through the counselling process.
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KCET Answer Key Date
Karnataka Examination Authority, will release KCET 2026 provisional answer key after the exam is successfully conducted. Along with the provisional answer key, the authorities will also activate KCET answer key objection link, students having objections against the provisional answer key will be able to raise their objections till the last date. After reviewing all objections in the KCET answer key 2026, KEA will release KCET OMR response sheet 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in. The KCET answer key 2026 comprises the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. With the help of the KCET answer key, applicants can calculate their expected scores. The answer keys will be made available for subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics in the PDF format.
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Yes, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) allows candidates to raise objections in KCET answer key. Applicants who appeared in the exam will be allowed to raise objections to the KCET answer key till a specified date.
Yes, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release KCET final answer key at official website and based on the final answer key it will create the result.
KCET Result Date 2026
Result: May ' 26
Karnataka Examinations Authority will announce the KCET 2026 result in May tentaticely on the official website. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check the KCET results through registration number and first four characters of their name. The direct link to check the KCET result and download the rank card has been activated. Shortlisted candidates based on results will be called for the counselling process.
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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.
The details mentioned in KCET result will be namely -
Candidate’s name
Total marks secured
Subject wise marks
Rank secured
Qualifying status
KCET Counselling Date 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority will start KCET 2026 counselling online. Applicants shortlisted based on the results will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process. Candidates first need to complete the KCET counselling choice filling and locking from the login facility. Candidates will be able to access the option entry link from the official website upon release.
After reviewing all the choices, KEA will release the KCET seat allotment 2026 at the official website. KEA will first release the KCET mock seat allotment 2026 after the counselling windows close. Candidates allotted college will have to report it to verify their documents and claim their seat. They must also pay their course fee to continue with their admissions.
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET admit card online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download their KCET admit card on 10th April 2026. Candidates must carry their KCET admit card and one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
No, Karnataka Examination Authority will not allow any candidate to choose their exam centre and slot. KEA will allot KCET exam centres on random basis based on the preference fillled by applicants at the time of filling form. KCET exam centre details will be conveyed to applicant through hall ticket.
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.
Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts KCET UGCET counselling in online mode. Applicants first have to complete the KCET counselling registration followed by choice filling and locking. At the time of counselling registration candidates have to upload certain documents in the candidate portals. A list of documents required to be uploaded at the time of KCET counselling registration are given below.
Copy of KCET application form
Copy of KCET admit card
KCET application fee payment proof
Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
Class 12 PUC mark sheet and certificate
7 years study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO or DDPI
Recent passport size photography
Income certificate
Rural study certificate
Caste certificate
Kannada medium certificate
Parents' study certificate or Parents Hometown certificate or Parents Domicile certificate or Parents Employment certificate or Parents Cumulative Record or Parents Marks Card, etc. for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile or study or employment of the parents
Identity card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commission or District Magistrate or Rehabilitation Commission for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmir Migrants quota.
FAQs on KCET Dates 2026
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar considers KCET rank for admission. In 2025 KCET closing cutoff was most competitive for Computer Science and Engineeringat 84566. Below is the past three-year KCET cutoff trends:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 200060 | 240742 | 257241 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 50533 | 73573 | 84566 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 73495 | 106184 | 112837 |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 194440 | 270281 | 256252 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
The seats in B.E. programme of Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar are filled based on KCET rank of the candidates. The seats are allotted to aspirants via KCET Counselling. Hence, aspirants do not need to pass KCET for admission in B.E. programme.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
If candidate's spot a mistake in their name or photo, they must contact the KEA helpdesk immediately for rectification.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
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).
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
It depends on the specific specialisation. While the main BE in Computer Science and Engineering branch at Sapthagiri College of Engineering closed at 66,750, you might have a better chance in Data Science or Electronics and Communication, which had similar or slightly higher closing ranks.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
If you are applying in the General AI quota, your rank should be between 49,268 and 89,902*. To apply under the Home State (Karnataka) quota, score between 63,332 and 1,52,086, depending on stream you select.
*The details are based on the KCET 2025 cutoff.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, there is a major difference between the two. The students who manage to secure a seat in BE through counseling in Sapthagiri College of Engineering under KCET are able to save on fees as these are government-regulated fees. On the contrary, students who secure seats under Management quota are e
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