KEA Announces DCET 2026 Exam Date; Lateral Entry exam to Be Held on May 23
KEA has announced the DCET 2026 exam date. Lateral entry aspirants must gear up for the upcoming exam. Check the complete details below.
DCET 2026 Exam Date Announced; Check Important Dates Here
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the exam date for the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 as May 23. Diploma holders seeking lateral entry into engineering and architecture programmes across the state must gear up for the upcoming exam.
The DCET is a state-level entrance exam that facilitates admission to the second year (third semester) of B.E./B.Tech courses and first year of B.Arch programmes for diploma holders in engineering and technology disciplines. Conducted annually, the test is a pathway for students aiming for lateral entry into professional degree courses in Karnataka’s engineering colleges.
DCET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DCET 2026 registration | April to May 2026 |
| DCET admit card | May 2026 |
| DCET exam date 2026 | May 23, 2026 |
| Answer key and result of DCET | June 2026 |
Candidates planning to appear for the test must complete the online registration process through the official KEA exam portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and ensure submission of the application form along with the requisite fee before the deadline. They should also prepare required documents and stay updated for admit card issuance and examination guidelines.
Calculator, electronic watch, slide rule, log table, printed or written material, mobile phone, pager or any other electronic devices are strictly prohibited at the DCET examination hall. Disciplinary actions will be taken if any student is found with these during the DCET exam.
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2026 exam date soon at the official website. Applicants are advised to keep track of DCET official website to keep track of all important dates. The DCET exam will be conducted on offline pen & paper mode.