KCET 2026 Registrations Expected to Begin in January; Check tentative dates here

The KCET notification PDF for 2026 is expected to be released in January 2026. Based on past year dates we can expect the notification of KCET to be out in the mid-week of January. Along with the notification, they will also release the KCET application form 2026. Check here the tentative dates of the KCET exam.

KCET 2026 Registrations Expected to Begin in January; Check tentative dates here

The exam body of KCET, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), is expected to release the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) application form 2026 soon. As per the past year dates, we can expect the KCET application form 2026 to be released in the first week of January 2026 at the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates will be able to apply for the entrance exam and appear in the test, which is expected to be held in May 2026 (First week).

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KCET 2026 Dates (Tentative)

Candidates can check the important dates here. These dates of KCET are based on previous year academic dates. 

What is the KCET exam?

The KCET exam is a crucial state-level engineering entrance exam which is conducted to shortlist candidates' admissions into various undergraduate (UG) BTech courses in participating colleges in Karnataka to courses like Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, and Agriculture in Karnataka's government and private institutions. 

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Who can apply for the KCET exam?

Candidates who have qualified passed 10+2 with a combination of Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology subjects can apply. The detailed eligibility criteria will be mentioned in KCET official notification.

The KCET application process is online and candidates must fill in their personal and academic details, upload documents, and pay the prescribed fees in online mode. Candidates can keep track of the KCET official website as well as shiksha.com for the latest updates.