The KCET will be conducted on 23 and 24 April 2026. Kannada Language Test will be conducted on 22nd April for Kannadigas from Horanadu and Gadi Nadu.
The KCET 2026 registration deadline has been extended again to 27 February 2026 from 17th February, 2026. The KEA has again extended the KCET fee payment deadline to 7 March 2026 from 3 March 2026.
As per KEA, nearly 3,15,713 candidates have registered so far for the KCET 2026.
The KCET exam 2026 is a pen-and-paper and MCQ-type exam written by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for professional courses admission. By KCET, admission can be taken in any of the following professional courses in Karnataka, such as:
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Pharma (B.Pharma, D.Pharma, 2nd year B.Pharma)
- Veterinary Science
- Farm Science (B.Sc. Agriculture, Sericulture, etc.)
- Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, Ayurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy, BPT, BPO, etc.
For Medical and Dental courses, KCET registration is still required, even though admission is via NEET. Similarly, the Architecture Course will require NATA-2026.
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To target around a 7,000 rank in Karnataka Common Entrance Test, scoring roughly 95–110 out of 180 in KCET is needed if you have about 298 marks in boards. Since KCET gives 50% weight to board marks, a balanced performance in both is important for achieving that rank.
To check women’s quota cutoff in KCET, visit the official website of Karnataka Examinations Authority. Go to the KCET section and download previous year cutoff PDFs. Check category-wise and gender-wise ranks under the “Women” column for your course and college. Compare your rank with the listed women’s quota closing rank.
Yes, you are eligible to appear for KCET again, even if you are in college. Since you completed 12th in 2022 with the required subjects, you can reattempt KCET to improve your rank. Ensure you meet the Karnataka domicile criteria and follow KEA application rules for the upcoming exam.
You can check here for the KCET Mock Test 2026: Download KCET Mock Test PDF, Steps To Access, Features, and Benefits
You can check here for the KCET Mock Test 2026: Download KCET Mock Test PDF, Steps To Access, Features and Benefits. You can download official KCET sample/model question papers directly from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website under the question-paper section—official PDFs for past years (e.g., 2021–2025) are listed there for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology and include answer keys.
To download official KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) question papers with answer keys up to the year 2010, visit the Karnataka Examination Authority's (KEA) official portal. Navigate to the "Question Papers" section, where you will find downloadable PDFs for each year, including subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
For KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test), the importance of subjects depends on the chosen stream. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are crucial for engineering aspirants, with Physics testing concepts and numerical skills, Chemistry covering theory and reactions, and Mathematics emphasizing problem-solving. Biology and Chemistry are for medical aspirants, focusing on human biology, plant science, and chemical processes. English and logical reasoning play minor roles, while strong conceptual understanding in core subjects is key to scoring well
Official KCET Abhyas (practice) questions in PDF format are not provided by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) as a dedicated “Abhyas question bank.” However, you can download real previous-year question papers, which serve the same purpose for practice.
You can check here for the KCET Question Paper: Check Previous Year Question Paper with Solution PDF (2025-2004)
Under KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) for B.Tech/Engineering admissions, candidates must clear the exam (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and meet eligibility criteria like PCM in 10+2 to enter centralised counselling conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
Seats are allotted based on KCET rank, reservation, and choices filled online. Government and many private college seats are filled via this merit-based counselling with multiple rounds. Applicants must complete document verification, choice filling, and seat acceptance online through the KEA portal.
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Exam dates for KCET 2024 have been updated. The new exam dates are April 18 and 19, 2024. The language exam in Kannada will take place on April 20, 2024. Candidates for CET 2024 must have finished their Class 10 (PUC I) or Class 12 (PUC II) education at a Karnataka-based university. Through KCET 2024, no other state applicant may apply for admissions to the engineering or technology programs. The applicants who have successfully registered will receive their KCET admission card on April 5, 2024. Applicants must bring one valid photo ID evidence and their KCET 2024 admit card to the exam.
A candidate's opportunity to write the KCET exam will be lost if the application fee is not paid by the deadline.
Please check the question paper for KCET for reference
https://collegedunia.com/exams/kcet/question-paper
Here are some pointers for quickly getting ready for the KCET:
The KCET 2024 exam dates have been moved to April 18 and 19, 2024 by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). However the registration date is closed on February 10,2024.
Preparing for the KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is a crucial step toward securing admission to undergraduate engineering programs in Karnataka. Here are some effective preparation tips to help you succeed:
Become familiar with the KCET syllabus and format. Your study plan should be guided by the topics covered and the question types.
Develop a study plan based on the KCET syllabus and exam pattern. Allocate time to each subject, ensuring equal attention.
While studying, make concise notes and create flashcards for important formulas and concepts.
Collect study materials, textbooks, and previous year question papers.
Solving past papers will give you insights into the exam pattern and boost your confidence.
If you have any doubts, seek clarification from teachers, peers, or online resources.
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) will be administered by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) on April 18 and 19, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam will be administered offline using pen and paper. The following test centres: Bangalore, Doddaballapur, Ramanagara, and Channathapa will host the examination.
In general, commerce students are eligible to take the KCET exam if they have passed 12th grade with a minimum of 50%
The Common Entrance Exam (CET) is now required for admission to B.Sc. Nursing programmes in 2023–2024 as of April 2023, according the Indian Nursing Council's April 2023 announcement. The CET is administered by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).