The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the KCET 2026 registration and examination dates. KCET is an exam for students who wish to get admission in various undergraduate courses like engineering, veterinary science, agriculture, and pharmacy in the colleges of Karnataka. Candidates seeking admission should complete the registration process within the allotted time to be eligible to write the exam.
KCET 2026 Registration Dates
The KCET 2026 registration process will commence on January 17, 2026, and will be open until February 20, 2025. Candidates who wish to apply can do so through KEA’s official website, kea.kar.nic.in
KCET 2026 Examination Dates
The KCET 2025 exams will be held on April 23 and 24, 2026.
| Examination Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| April 23rd 2026 | Physics & Chemistry |
| April 24th 2026 | Mathematics & Biology |
| April 22nd 2026 | Kannada test for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates. |
KCET application fees
The application fee for KCET for the year 2026 is Rs. 500/- for candidates. However, for reserved category candidates, the application fee is 250/-. Also, candidates who wish to apply for both engineering and agriculture courses will have to pay an additional fee of Rs.100/-.
About KCET exam 2026
The KCET exam 2026 will be conducted in two sessions on April 23rd and 24th, respectively. The exam will be conducted in pen and paper format and will consist of multiple-choice questions. The duration of the exams will be 80 minutes for each subject.
How to apply for KCET 2026
- Go to the official website of KEA at kea.kar.nic.in
- On the homepage, navigate to the Karnataka CET link.
- Candidates should register themselves on the homepage.
- Log in to the account.
- Fill out the application form.
- Pay the application fee, then click submit.
Candidates can visit the official website for additional information about the exam.
Dates for other Entrance Exams
| Exam Date | Courses |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET). For engineering courses, lateral entry into second year or third semester, applications can be submitted from April 24 - May 10, 2025 |
| May 31, 2025 | ME, MTech & MArch. PGCET applications will be open from April 24 - May 10, 2025 |
| June 22, 2025 | MBA & MCA, applications will be open from April 24 - June 10, 2025 |
| June 22, 2025 | MPhram & PharmD. Applications will be open from April 24 - June 10, 2025 |