KEA Announces KCET & PGCET 2026 Exam Dates; Check Schedule Here!

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the schedules for major state-level entrance tests for the year 2026, including the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) and the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET).

As per the announced schedule, the KCET 2026 examination will be conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026, while the registration process for KCET 2026 will begin from January 17, 2026. The Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr. MC Sudhakar, officially released the KCET 2026 notification.

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KCET 2026 Dates

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET-26) will be held over two days in April for students seeking admission to engineering. Check dates here.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam dates through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The entrance test schedule for postgraduate courses is as follows:

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For MBA and MCA courses, KEA will conduct the exam in two separate shifts on May 14, with one shift each for MBA and MCA candidates. The PGCET 2026 registration schedule is yet to be announced.

Other Important Entrance Exam Dates 2026

KEA has also announced dates for several other state-level entrance examinations for the 2026 admission cycle. The key exam dates are provided below for candidates’ reference.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of KEA and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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