The Karnataka Examinations Authority has provided additional time for candidates to complete their application process. The revised deadline allows registered applicants to submit the KCET 2026 application fee until 7 March 2026 through the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Earlier, the fee payment deadline was scheduled to close on 3 March 2026. The extension has been provided considering ongoing festivals and board examinations to reduce stress among students.
KCET 2026 Important Dates and Revised Fee Payment Schedule
The exam authority has announced the revised timeline for KCET application fee submission. Candidates who have already completed their registration must pay the required fee before the new deadline. The updated schedule is provided below.
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Event |
Date |
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KCET Registration 2026 Last Date |
27 February 2026 (Closed) |
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Original Fee Payment Deadline |
3 March 2026 |
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Revised Fee Payment Deadline |
7 March 2026 (Extended) |
This extension applies only to candidates who have already registered but were unable to complete the payment earlier.
KCET 2026 Application Correction Window
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has also kept the application correction facility open for registered candidates. This allows applicants to modify certain details in their submitted application forms. Candidates can edit their applications until 30 March 2026 through the official portal. The correction facility allows candidates to update the following details:
- Personal information
- Academic details
- Course selection
To access the correction window, candidates must log in to the portal using their User ID and password and select the application correction link.
KCET 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test will be conducted over multiple days for different subjects. Candidates appearing for the examination should note the official schedule carefully. The exam timetable is provided below:
- 22 April 2026: Kannada Language Test
- 23 April 2026: Physics and Chemistry
- 24 April 2026: Mathematics and Biology
The KCET examination is conducted annually for admission to undergraduate courses such as engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional programmes offered by institutions across Karnataka.
Candidates who have completed registration are advised to pay the application fee before 7 March 2026 to ensure their applications are successfully accepted for the KCET 2026 examination.
