
KCET 2026 Exam: The exam body, Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is expected to release the KCET answer key 2026 soon. The KCET provisional answer key will be released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. With the help of the provisional answer key of KCET exam, candidates will be able to know the tentative marks they will be getting in the exam, they can also raise their objections, post which the exam body will release the final answer key. Students can check this guide to know more about answer key, cut off, result.
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- What is KCET?
- KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KCET 2026 - Highlights
- KCET Answer Key 2026 - Provisional Answer Key Soon
- KCET 2026 Result
- KCET Analysis 2026 - PCM Feedback OUT
- KCET 2026 Admit Card
- KCET 2026 Cutoff
- 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 Contact Information 2026
- KCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can apply?
- KCET Application Form 2026 - Step by Step Registration Guide
- 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 |
|---|---|
| May ' 26 | KCET Result 2026 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr ' 26 - 24 Apr ' 26 | KCET Exam 2026 |
| 10 Apr ' 26 | KCET 2026 Admit Card |
| 07 Mar ' 26 | Last date to pay application fee |
KCET 2026 - Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Full Exam Name |
Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Short Exam Name |
KCETÂ |
| Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)Â |
| 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 Answer Key 2026 - Provisional Answer Key Soon
KEA is expected to release the KCET 2026 answer key soon. The tentative KCET answer key 2026 will be released and be open for challenges. The provisional answer key will allow candidates to evaluate their performance, estimate scores, and raise objections (if any) within the deadline as set by KEA. Generally, the deadline is 2-3 days after the release of the provisional keys and after reviewing the objections, they release the final answer key.
KCET 2026 Result
Result: May ' 26
KCET Result 2026 will be OUT in May 2026 first week, tentatively. The Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2026 result online. The KCET 2026 scorecard will be available for download on the official website. The KCET result link 2026 and portal will be LIVE for a time so that candidates can check their qualification status. The login credentials required to check KCET results 2026 are the registration number and the first four characters of the student's name. The scorecard of KCET 2026 comprises scores in individual subjects, rank, personal details, and others. Applicants declared qualified based on results will be called for the counselling process later. The exam authority will also announce the KCET toppers 2026 list for all streams. The KCET Toppers list for 2026 will be made available after the results are declared; however, candidates can check the past year's toppers list here.
KCET Analysis 2026 - PCM Feedback OUT
The KCET is now over for the core subjects - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Based on the analysis, over the paper for these three subjects was lenghty, though easy. Physics remained manageable, Chemistry emerged as a nightmare due to unexpected heavy focus on Class 11 topics. Mathematics conceptually easy but extremely lengthy, resembling a board exam rather than a competitive test as per CET standards. This suggests potential rank deflation, where lower scores may yield higher ranks compared to previous years.
KCET 2026 Admit Card
To begin the KCET 2026 admit card download process, candidates must use their registration number and date of birth to login into the official portal. It is crucial to refer to the authentic Kcet 2026 admit card download link provided on the official website or this page to save the Kcet 2026 admit card. Candidates are advised to print multiple copies and verify all personal information immediately after downloading to avoid any last-minute discrepancies at the exam hall. This hall ticket is mandatory for entry to the exam centre 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.
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KCET 2026 Cutoff
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2026 cutoff after the declaration of seat allotment results. KCET cutoff will be released separately for all counselling rounds. Applicants appearing in the counselling process can check the KCET cutoff at kea.kar.nic.in. Â
KCET Counselling 2026
KEA will release the KCET 2026 counselling dates online at the official website after the results are declared. Applicants declared qualified based on results will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process 2026. The authorities will activate the KCET verification slip 2026 link on the website. Candidates can visit the website to verify the details or find the link here.Â
Candidates will have to first complete KCET 2026 counselling registration from the login window. After successful registration, applicants must complete the KCET option entry. KEA will release the KCET seat allotment result 2026 based on the choices filled by the candidates.Â