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KCET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 23 & 24 in offline pen and paper mode. KCET exam date for Kannada language exam will be April 22, 2026. KCET 2026 application process has started on January 17, 2026.
- The hall ticket for KCET 2026 will be released in the 1st week of April 2026. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET 2026 admit card along with one valid photo ID proof.
- KCET exam date for the Kannada Language Test is April 22, 2026. Only candidates belonging to Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga can appear for Kannada Language Test.
Candidates with a minimum of 45% in their Class 12 or equivalent examination are eligible for the KCET 2026 entrance examination. The exam is only for the candidates belonging to Karnataka.
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KCET Exam Dates 2026
The Karnataka Examination Authority has released the dates related to exams. Students can prepare for the exam with the help of the dates given below:
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
| KCET 2026 Application Form | January 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Fill KCET 2026 Application Form | February 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay KCET 2026 Application Fees | February 17, 2026 |
| KCET Hall Ticket Download | April 2026 |
| KCET Exam Date 2026 | April 23 & 24, 2026 |
| KCET Kannada Language Test (ONLY for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | April 22, 2026 |
| KCET Practical Examination for UG course applicants for Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Universities under “Agriculturist Quota” | April 2026 |
| KCET Result 2026 | May 2026 |
KCET Registration 2026 Release Dates
Candidates can fill out the registration form by visiting the official website of KEA. The age proof, their class 12 mark sheet, and a scanned copy of the candidate’s recent photograph and signature are the basic requirements to fill out the application form. For more information, candidates can visit the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of KCET 2026 Application form | January 17, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 last date for Application Form | February 17, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 last date for the Application fee payment | February 17, 2026 |
KEA has released the dates of the exam. Once released, candidates can download the admit card from the official website of KEA, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. They can download the admit card by using their application number and date of birth. Candidates appearing for the KCET 2026 exam have to carry their admit card with them, or else they won’t be able to appear for the exam.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| KCET Admit card 2026 | April 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam date | April 23 & 24, 2026 |
| KCET Kannada Language Test (ONLY for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | April 22, 2026 |
| KCET Practical Examination for UG course applicants for Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Universities under “Agriculturist Quota” | April 2026 |
KCET 2026 Answer Key Release
Before the release of the result of KCET 2026, KEA will release the provisional answer key. KEA will also give a stipulated period for the objection regarding the provisional answer key release. Once the final answer key is released no objection will be entertained.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Provisional Answer Key | April 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Answer Key Objection | April 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Final Answer Key | April 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam date Result declaration | May 2026 |
KCET 2026 Counselling & Seat Allotment
Soon after the declaration of the result, the Authority will start the procedure of counseling and seat allotment. Candidates who have qualified for the KCET 2026 are eligible for seat allotment and counselling. Counselling mainly takes place in two rounds. If seats are left, then the Authority thinks about Round 3.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Option entry | 4th week of July 2026 |
| Mock allotment | 4th week of July 2026 |
| Change option entry | 2nd week of August 2026 |
| Announcement of Round 1 seat allotment | 1st week of September 2026 |
| Exercising Choice | 1st week of September 2026 |
| Fee payment, admission letter, & reporting to college | 3rd week of September 2026 |
| Last day of reporting at college | 4th week of September 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Will KEA conduct KCET 2026?
Ans. Yes, KEA will conduct the KECT 2026 exam, which will be conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026.
Ques. Where can the candidate check the notification for exam dates?
Ans. The candidates can visit the official website for all details: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Ques. Can a candidate ask or request a change of exam date?
Ans. No, candidates are not allowed to request or ask for any change of the date for the exam.
Ques. When is the KCET 2026 exam?
Ans. KEA has released the KCET exam dates for 2026. Now the exam will be conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026.
Ques. Are there any important deadlines related to the registration process?
Ans. Yes, there always will be a deadline for the registration process. KCET registration for 2026 started on January 17, 2026; students can now fill out the online application form. The last date to fill out the online application form is 17th February, 2026.
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