
KCET 2026 Exam: KEA will close the KCET application correction window, on March 30, 2026. Students who successfully submitted the application form will be issued the KCET hall ticket 2026 in the first week of April 2026. KEA announced KCET 2026 exam dates on its official website. The exam is scheduled for April 23 and 24, 2026, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology for engineering and professional courses.
The Kannada Language Test will be held on April 22, 2026. As of Feb 21, 2026 close to 3.2 lakh students have registered for KCET 2026. The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 conducted by KEA, tests candidates preparedness in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. The objective of the test is to shortlist candidates for admission into engineering, pharmacy, and other professional courses into participating colleges in the state of Karnataka. Students can check this guide to know more about application form correction process, syllabus, pattern, prep tips etc here.
Latest update on KCET 2026:
- KCET 2026 Application Correction Window Open; Make Edits till March 30
- KCET UGCET 2026 Notification PDF Download
- What is KCET?
- KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KCET 2026 - Highlights
- KCET Application Form 2026 - Step by Step Registration Guide
- KCET 2026 Admit Card
- KCET Exam Pattern 2026 - Time Duration & Marking Scheme
- KCET Syllabus 2026 - Subjects, Topics and Sub Topics
- KCET Question Paper 2026 - Download PDFs of Past Year Paper
- KCET 2026 Result
- KCET 2026 Cutoff
- KCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can apply?
- KCET Contact Information 2026
- KCET 2026 FAQs
What is KCET?
Karnataka Common Entrance Test in short known as KCET 2026, is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to undergraduate (UG) courses such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture and other professional programmes offered by colleges in Karnataka for the 2026 academic session. The exam is also called as UGCET.
Students looking to take admission to Medical or Dental or Ayurveda or Unani or Homoeopathy courses must qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam, whereas those seeking admission into the Architecture course through KCET must have qualified JEE Main Paper-2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling.
KCET Past Year Registration Data (2021-2025)
| Year |
Students Registered |
Students Appeared |
Students Qualified (Engineering) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
3,30,787 |
3,11,991 |
2,75,677 |
| 2024 |
3,49,653 |
3,10,314 |
2,74,595 |
| 2023 |
2,61,610 |
2,44,345 |
2,03,381 |
| 2022 |
2.2 Lakh |
2,10,829 |
1,71,656 |
| 2021 |
2,01,834 |
1,93,522 |
1,83,231 |
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 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 |
KCET Application Form 2026 - Step by Step Registration Guide
KCET Application Correction Window
KCET 2026 application correction facility is available online. Registered candidates can edit or correct the details they have submitted in the KCET application form. The official correction facility is open till March 30, 2026. 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
- Visit official website of KEA.
- On homepage, click on "UGCET-2026 Online Application Edit Link"
- Log in using credentials such as User ID and Password.
- Enter a one-time password sent to the registered mobile number for verification.
- Access editable sections, select "Edit Required," and make the necessary changes.
- After verifying the changes, click the "Declare" button, followed by "Final Submit".
- Print the modified application form for future reference during counseling.
What All Edits are Allowed?
Candidate's name (as per SSLC records), Date of Birth, and Gender.
Category/caste details and reservation clauses (e.g., Clause C, D).
Education qualification, study details, and 10th/12th standard register numbers.
Uploading newly obtained certificates or re-uploading photographs/signatures.
SC category candidates must ensure their RD number is updated with the internal reservation details (Category-A, B, or C) by the March 30 deadline to be considered for seat allotment.
Fields You CANNOT Change:
- Registered Mobile Number & Email ID
- Application Number
- Selected Exam Centre Preferences
Prior to this, the exam body, KEA started the KCET 2026 application form on January 17, 2026, onwards. Students who abide by the eligibility criterion set by KEA could apply till the last date, which was February 27, 2026 (Previous date was Feb 22). For KCET registration 2026, they will had to visit KCET's official URL. The application process of KCET comprises registration, filling form, uploading documents, and payment of the KCET application fee. The KCET 2026 registration was accepted in online mode only.
Once the application form of KCET 2026 is filled out, students must check all the data before final submission. Students must also not wait till the last date to apply and submit the KCET 2026 application form well in advance to avoid server issues, network lags, or payment failure. There is also a reservation facility for students, and to avail it, students must enter the correct details; otherwise, it can result in rejection at a later stage.
- Visit KCET official website
- 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 2026 Admit Card
Admit Card: Apr ' 26
KCET 2026 admit card is expected to be released 10-15 days before the exam date. As the exam is scheduled for April 23 and 24, 2026, we can expect the hall ticket in first week of April. Students will be able to download it from the official website using their login credentials such as application number and password. The Karnataka Examination Authority will issue hall ticket to all candidates who successfully registered for the entrance test.
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 the KCET admit card 2026. In case of any mistake in the Karnataka CET Hall ticket, applicants are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections.
KCET Exam Pattern 2026 - Time Duration & Marking Scheme
The Karnataka CET exam is conducted in offline pen-and-paper (OMR) format. The KCET 2026 exam pattern is expected to remain similar to previous years unless revised by KEA. The exam is conducted in offline mode. Karnataka Examination Authority uploads the KCET 2026 exam pattern in the official notification PDF. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET exam pattern for their preparations. The 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 - Subjects, Topics and Sub Topics
Karnataka Examination Authority released the KCET 2026 syllabus on its official website. Candidates can go through the KCET syllabus for their preparation. 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 the KCET syllabus helps candidates to make an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score.
KCET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download Links
- KCET Physics Syllabus PDF
- KCET Chemistry Syllabus PDF
- KCET Biology Syllabus PDF
- KCET Mathematics Syllabus PDF
KCET Preparation Tips
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.
Also Read:
| Best books for KCET 2026 preparation |
KCET Question Paper 2026 - Download PDFs of Past Year Paper
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET question paper PDF at the official website. The exam authorities provide KCET 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 a sample paper for preparation.
KCET Past Year Question Paper PDF Link
KCET Answer Key 2026
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
Result: May ' 26
KCET 2026 Cutoff
KCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can apply?
KCET Contact Information 2026
KCET 2026 FAQs
310 Institutes accepting KCET
NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology
Mangalore • Public
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE
Manipal • Private
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
M S R Nagar, Bangalore • Private
- ₹ 13.35 Lakh
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore
Jayanagar, Bangalore • Private
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time