Is there any facility for correction in the JKCET application form after submission?

There are no provisions for correction in details filled in the online JKCET application form. Once the application form is submitted and the application fee is paid, the forms cannot be accessed for editing or any sort of correction. Therefore candidates must carefully read, fill and submit the JKCET application form. The details in the application form will be used in admit card, the result and also in the final admission/counselling. Hence the candidates must be very cautious while submitting the JKCET form. Check all details twice before the final submission of the form.

What is the application form release date for JKCET?

JKCET 2026 application form will be out in March 2026.

What is the last date to apply for JKCET?

The last date to apply for JKCET 2026 will be announced with the complete schedule of the entrance exam.

How do I know if my JKCET application form has been successfully submitted?

The applicants of JKCET can check the status of their application on the official website. If any form status is not confirmed, the candidate concerned must report in the BOPEE office by or before the stipulated date fixed for this purpose in the admission notification, failing which their application form shall be rejected.

What is the syllabus of JKCET?

JKCET will have questions from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates can download the syllabus from the official website for preparation.

How many times in a year is the JKCET exam held?

JKCET is held annually, that is once a year. Jammu and KashmirCommon Entrance Test (JKCET) is a pen and paper based state level entrance exam. The exam is conducted by Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) to fill up the UG engineering seats offered in various government and private institutes in J&K.

What is the level of JKCET exam?

The entrance test is based on the courses of study and syllabi of the 12th class. As per the marking scheme of JKCET, 1 marks is awarded for each correct answer and for ecach wrong answer, 0.25 marks is deducted. Each 3 section of the question paper has 60 questions and has mamximum 60 marks. Maximum marks is thus 180.

What is the exam date of JKCET?

JKCET 2026 exam will be held in April 2026.

What is the duration of JKCET exam?

JKCET exam is held in offline mode for 3 hours duration.

In what mode is JKCET exam held?

JKCET is held in offline, pen and paper based mode.

Is there any age limit to apply for JKCET?

There is no upper age bar for appearing in JKCET for admission to Engineering Courses, both in Government and Private Colleges. However, candidates must have the domicile certificate of UT of J&K or ST certificate issued by a competent Authority of UT of Ladakh be treated as the Domicile certificate of UT of Ladakh and 10+2 passed/passing in the curren year of JKCET exam.

What type of questions are asked in JKCET?

In JKCET, candidates have to attempt Multiple-Choice Questions. JKCET is held in offline, pen and paper based mode in english language only. The entrance test is based on the courses of study and syllabi of the 12th class. JKCET exam will have 1 paper that will have 3 sections - Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Eavh section will have 60 questions of marks each. The total marks in the paper is 180 and the total questions are 180.

What details are to be filled in the JKCET application form?

Name Father's name Date of birth A valid email id and mobile number Academic details Complete address Select the exam centre

Do I need to carry a coloured printout of the JKCET admit card on the exam day?

The candidates have to download their JKCET admit cards from the BOPEE official website on photo paper printed in colour. No candidate shall be allowed to enter examination centre/venue without a valid admit card in original.

I have some errors in the JKCET admit card, what to do now?

Candidates are advised to check all the details mentioned in their JKCET hall tickets as soon as they log in to download the admit card. In case of any error in the details, candidates must check the application form confirmation page and match if they made an error in the application form or only the admit card hosts the incorrect detail. In case of any discrepancy, candidates need to contact JKBOPEE immediately, and know the further process.

What details are needed to login and download the JKCET admit card?

Candidates have to use application number and password to login and download the JKCET admit card. Candidates need to visit the official website. Click on the admit card link. Candidates will have to provide their JKCET application number and password. Click on 'Submit'. JKCET admit card will appear on the screen in PDF format. The details available on the admit card have to be checked very carefully. Take the printout of it and keep it safe till the allotment of seats/completion of selection/admission process.

Is there any qualifying marks in JKCET exam?

The minimum marks to qualify in the JKCET exam is 10. A candidate having scored less than 10 marks on the entrance test shall not be considered for admission.

Where can I get the JKCET previous year question papers?

JKCET previous year question papers can be checked online on shiksha.com: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jkcet-exam-question-papers . Using the JKCET question papers from last year candidates can understand the difficulty level of the questions, marking scheme etc. Practising the JKCET question papers is helpful in exam preparation. It will aid them in understanding the nature of questions, time management and more.

What is the marking scheme of JKCET?

As per the marking scheme of JKCET, 1 marks is awarded for each correct answer and for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks is deducted.

When will the JKCET result release?

JKCET 2026 result will be announced in April 2026. After the result is released, the JKCET merit list will be prepared on the inter-se merit acquired by students in the exam (in descending order for Open Merit Category and for each Reserved Category, separately). Qualified candidates will be able to participate in the counselling process.

What are the topics asked in JKCET exam in the Physics section?

Candidates can check the topics asked in the JKCET physics section in the official syllabus available at jkbopee.gov.in.

What are the topics asked in JKCET exam in the Maths section?

The topics that are asked in the JKCET exam in the maths section are available on the official website - jkbopee.gov.in

What are the topics asked in JKCET exam in the Chemistry section?

The topics that are asked in the JKCET exam in the chemistry section are available on the official website - jkbopee.gov.in.

JKCET 2026: Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, How to Prepare

Updated on Nov 4, 2025 12:04 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

JKCET 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) conducts state-level Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to UG engineering courses offered by various government and private institutes in J&K. JKBOPEE will release the JKCET 2026 application form in March 2026, tentatively. The JKCET exam is expected to be held in April 2026.

JKCET is an offline state-level entrance exam. The exam has 3 sections comprising Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with 180 questions (60 questions from each section) for 3.00 hours. The questions are multiple choice objective types with 1 mark each. There is a 0.25 negative mark for each wrong answer. Check all details of the JKCET 2025 exam like how to apply, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, courses offered, admission process, participating colleges, etc, here.

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What is JKCET?
JKCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule - Tentative
JKCET 2026 Highlights
JKCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
JKCET 2026 Syllabus
JKCET 2026 Exam Pattern
JKCET 2026 Books
JKCET 2026 Preparation Tips
JKCET 2026 Admission Process
JKCET 2026 Application Form
JKCET 2026 Admit Card
JKCET 2026 Exam Day Instructions
JKCET 2026 Answer Key
JKCET 2026 Result
JKCET 2026 Counselling
JKCET 2026 Seat Matrix

What is JKCET?

JKCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule - Tentative

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JKCET 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26	JKCET 2026 application form TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	JKCET 2026 Admit card release date TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	JKCET 2026 answer key TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	JKCET 2026 exam date TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	JKCET 2026 result announcement TENTATIVE