KCET Notification 2026: Key Dates, Eligibility, and Application Details
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KCET Exam Details Overview 2026
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to various undergraduate courses such as Engineering, B. Pharma, B.Arch, and others in the state of Karnataka. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026, and the application form has been released on January 17, 2026, with the last date to submit the form being February 16, 2026. The exam will be conducted in offline mode and there is no provision for negative marking. The syllabus for the exam includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, depending on the course.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Full Exam Name |
Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
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Short Exam Name |
KCET |
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Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
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Frequency |
Once a year |
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Exam Level |
State Level Exam |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline |
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Mode of Counselling |
Online |
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Courses Offered |
Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses |
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Application Form |
Released on January 17, 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
February 16, 2026 |
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Admit Card Release |
April 10, 2026 |
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Exam Dates |
April 23 and 24, 2026 |
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Duration |
80 minutes per subject |
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Subjects |
Mathematics, Physics,Biology and Chemistry |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer, No negative marking |
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Official Website |
KCET Examination Centre 2026
- The exam is conducted in around 54 KCET Exam Centers across 29 districts of Karnataka.
- Candidates are allowed to choose their preferred exam center while filling out the KCET application form.
- Once chosen,the exam center cannot be changed.
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KCET Exam Centres |
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Bangalore |
Bagalkot |
Kundapura |
Mandya |
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Doddaballapur |
Jamakhandi |
Karkala |
Krishnarajpet |
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Chamarajnagar |
Bijapur |
Shimoga |
Karwar |
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Kollegal |
Bidar |
Bhadravathi |
Sirsi |
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Mysore |
Basavakalyan |
Sagar |
Kumta |
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Ramanagara |
Bhalki |
Tumkue |
Dandeli |
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Channapatna |
Davangere |
Tiptur |
Koppal |
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Bellary |
Chitradurga |
Madikeri |
Raichur |
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Hospet |
Chikmagalur |
Hassan |
Mangalore |
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Belgaum |
Gadag |
Kolar |
Puttur |
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Chikodi |
Haveri |
Gulbarga |
Moodabidri |
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Athani |
Hubli |
Yadgir |
Ujire |
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Gokak |
Dharwad |
Chikkaballapur |
Udupi |
How to Apply KCET 2026
To apply for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026, candidates can follow the steps below:
Registration:
- Visit the official KCET website (kea.kar.nic.in).
- Complete the registration process using personal details.
Filling the Application Form:
- After registration, log in to fill the application form.
- Enter personal information such as name, date of birth, gender, category, nationality, and contact details.
- Provide educational qualifications, including details of the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent), board, and year of passing.
Uploading Documents:
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as per the specifications.
Payment of Application Fee:
- Pay the application fee online through the provided payment gateway.
Submission:
- After completing the above steps, submit the application form.
Admit Card:
- The allotted exam center will be mentioned on the KCET 2026 Admit Card, which can be downloaded from the official website.
DIRECT LINK TO APPLY ONLINE FOR KCET 2026
KCET Application Fees 2026
The KCET application fee for 2026 varies based on the category of the candidate. The fee details are as follows:
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Quota |
Category |
Application Fee |
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Karnataka |
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
INR 500/- |
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Karnataka |
SC, ST, CAT-1 |
INR 250/- |
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All Female Candidates of Karnataka |
- |
INR 250/- |
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Outside Karnataka |
GM |
INR 750/- |
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Outside India |
GM |
INR 5000/- |
Candidates can pay the KCET application fee online through debit/credit net banking, UPI, or other available payment options. The last date to pay the KCET application form fee is February 16, 2026.
KCET IMPORTANT LINKS 2026
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