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    KCET Exam 2026 - Admit Card (Out), Date, Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, Pattern, Preparation Tips, Cutoff

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    Updated on Mar 07, 2026 04:49 PM

    About KCET 2026

    KCET 2026 - Karnataka Examination Authority is conducting the KCET 2026 form correction window from February 24 to March 30, 2026. Registered candidates can edit their application forms in accordance with the notification. The KCET 2026 application fee payment last date has been extended to March 7, 2026. After the KCET 2026 application form correction is completed, candidates can download the KCET 2026 admit card from April 10, 2026. The KCET 2026 syllabus was published online. The KCET 2026 exam will be held on April 23 and 24. The Kannada Language Test is scheduled on April 22, 2026.
    Latest- KCET 2026 registration

    The KCET 2026 registration was concluded on February 28, 2026. This year, applicants are required to provide their Aadhaar card during registration. Candidates are advised to check out the KCET eligibility criteria while filling out the application form. It consists of KCET exam pattern, application process, test centre details and new changes introduced.

    What is the KCET Exam?

    Karnataka Examination Authority conducts the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) every year for admission to Engineering, Architecture, Medical and Pharma programs. KCET is a state-level exam conducted in offline mode in English and Kannada medium for 1 hour and 20 minutes for each section across various exam centres. The admission process usually consists of registration, appearing for the exam, qualifying for the test, and participating in the counselling process. Candidates who qualify for the Karnataka CET will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. The eligible candidates will be given admission to 198 participating institutes of KCET (including government-aided and private ones).

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    KCET Exam 2026 - Admit Card (Out), Date, Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, Pattern, Preparation Tips, Cutoff
    KCET Exam 2026 - Admit Card (Out), Date, Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, Pattern, Preparation Tips, Cutoff

    KCET 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Karnataka Common Entrance Test
    Short Exam Name
    KCET
    Conducting Body
    Karnataka Examinations Authority
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    State Level Exam
    Participating Colleges
    61
    Exam Duration
    4 Hours

    KCET Important Dates

    KCET Karnataka Common Entrance Test (session 2026)

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How can I download KCET admit card 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can download the KCET 2026 admit card online, using their application number and password.

    Q: Can I raise challenges against the KCET 2026 answer key?
    A:

    Yes. Candidates were able to raise their challenges against the provisional KCET answer key.

    Q: When will KCET 2026 exam be held?
    A:

    The KCET 2026 exam was held on April 23 and 24, 2026. The Kannada Language Test date is April 22, 2026.

    Q: When will KCET Admit Card 2026 be released?
    A:

    The KCET 2026 admit card was released on April 10, 2026.

    Q: How can I apply for KCET 2026?
    A:

    To apply for KCET 2026, candidates have to fill out the application form available on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. 

    Q: What is the minimum eligibility criteria of KCET 2026?
    A:

    Candidates must have passed the 12th standard exam with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any of the optional subjects- Chemistry/ Biotechnology / Biology/ Electronics/ Computer to be eligible for KCET. Also, candidates should have studied for a minimum of 7 years and passed from a recognized institute in Karnataka.

    Q: What is the marking scheme of KCET 2026?
    A:

    Each question in KCET carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

    Q: What is the syllabus of KCET 2026?
    A:

    KCET syllabus is based on the syllabus of the first and second Pre-University Courses (PUC) as specified by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State.

    Q: How can I check my KCET result 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can check KCET exam results through the official website by entering their registration number.

    Q: I have passed only class 11th & 12th from Karnataka but my parents are from the state and they have studied more than 7 years here. Will I be eligible to apply for KCET 2025?
    A:

    Yes, you are eligible for KCET. You will be required to produce supporting documents at the time of document verification.

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