The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to release the KCET 2026 notification in January 2026. Along with the notification, the KCET application form 2026 will also be released on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Based on previous years, the KCET 2026 exam is likely to be conducted in mid-April 2026, while registrations are anticipated to start in the first week of January 2026.
Tentative KCET 2026 Dates
About KCET Exam
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level engineering entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate programs such as BTech, Architecture, Pharmacy, and Agriculture in participating government and private institutions in Karnataka.
Eligibility Criteria (Tentative)
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
- Other eligibility details will be provided in the official KCET notification.
How to Apply for KCET 2026?
The KCET application process is fully online:
- Visit the official KCET website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Register as a new candidate and create a login ID.
- Fill in personal and academic details in the KCET 2026 application form.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, etc.).
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official KEA portal for confirmed dates and instructions to avoid missing deadlines.
