KCET Application Form 2026 OUT @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; Apply in 7 Easy Steps
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officially opened the registration window for KCET 2026 application form. The last date to apply is February 16, 2026. This marks the beginning of KCET admission process. Check KCET 2026 dates, steps to apply, and find direct link here.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the KCET 2026 application form on January 16, 2026. The application form of KCET 2026 is released on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can apply till February 16, 2026, while February 18, 2026 is the last date to pay the application fee. Check dates, and steps to apply for KCET 2026 here.
KCET 2026 Dates
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Application Form Release |
January 17, 2026 |
| KCET Application last date |
February 16, 2026 |
| KCET Application last date pay fee |
February 18, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Admit Card Availability |
Expected in the first week of April 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Kannada Language Test |
April 22, 2026 |
| KCET Exam Dates |
April 23 and 24, 2026 |
Apply for KCET 2026 in 7 Easy Steps
- Visit the official portal and select "New User".
- Fill basic details - SSLC registration number, passing year, email ID, and mobile number to create a login ID and password.
- Log in with your new credentials
- Fill in detail by adding nationality, reservation category, exam center preferences, and Class 10/12 educational history.
- Upload scanned documents between 5KB and 40KB to avoid rejection.
- Complete the payment online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit card, or UPI.
- Review all details carefully before clicking on "Accept Declaration" and submit the form.
KCET 2026 Registration Link - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/onlineapp2026/forms/login.aspx
This state-level entrance exam is essential for students seeking admission into undergraduate professional courses, including Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and Veterinary Science in Karnataka.
KEA will commence the KCET registration 2026 online at its official website. Applicants looking for admissions to courses other than engineering have to fill a single form only. Candidates can fill multiple courses in a single KCET 2026 application form.
Yes, Indian nationals can fill the KCET application form. Candidates from Maharashtra can fill the KCET 2026 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants need to fill their state domicile information at the time of filling out the KCET application form
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Last date to apply is March 15, 2026 and candidates can fill out the KCET application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.