KCET 2026 Exam Dates and Admission Overview (Tentative)
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the Karnataka Common Entrance Test for admission to various undergraduate professional courses in Karnataka. Based on current reports and previous year trends, the KCET 2026 examination is expected to be held in April 2026, with the application process beginning in January.
All dates mentioned below are tentative and will be officially confirmed through notifications released by the Karnataka Examination Authority.
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KCET 2026 Registration Timeline (Expected)
Official notification is expected in early January 2026
Online registration is tentatively expected to begin around 17 January 2026
The last date to submit the KCET 2026 application form is likely to fall in February 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the application early to avoid last-minute technical issues
KCET 2026 Exam Schedule (Tentative)
Based on available information and reported timelines, the KCET 2026 exam is expected to follow this schedule:
Kannada Language Test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates
Expected date: 22 April 2026Physics and Chemistry
Expected date: 23 April 2026Mathematics and Biology
Expected date: 24 April 2026
The exam is expected to be conducted in two sessions per day, following the standard KCET examination pattern.
Admit Card and Result Timeline (Expected)
KCET 2026 admit cards are likely to be released in the first week of April 2026
The KCET 2026 result is tentatively expected in the second week of May 2026
Counselling and seat allotment are expected to begin shortly after result declaration
Courses for Which KCET 2026 Is Conducted
KCET 2026 is conducted for admission to the following undergraduate professional courses in Karnataka:
Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech)
Farm Science and agriculture-related degree programmes
Pharmacy courses such as B.Pharm and D.Pharm
Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
B.Sc. Nursing and certain allied health programmes
Important Clarification for Candidates
KCET 2026 is not a medical entrance examination. Admissions to courses such as MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programmes are not granted through KCET scores alone and require qualification in NEET.
Similarly, admission to B.Arch programmes generally requires valid NATA or JEE Main (Paper 2) scores, as applicable.
Candidates are advised to check individual course eligibility requirements carefully before applying.
Stay Updated on KCET 2026
Since all dates and procedures are subject to change, candidates should regularly check the official KEA website for updates related to:
KCET 2026 exam dates
Application deadlines
Admit card release
Counselling and seat allotment
Staying informed will help candidates plan their preparation and application process effectively for KCET 2026.
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