KCET 2026: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

KCET 2026 Exam will be conducted in third week of April 2026. Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), is a state level examination conducted once a year by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Curious about how to fill KCET 2026 application form?….Get step-by-step guidance below.

KCET Exam Dates | KCET Registration | KCET Syllabus

Karnataka CET is conducted to facilitate admissions into Undergraduate Level Courses in a variety of fields including Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy & other in various colleges across Karnataka. Candidates interested in medical and architecture courses must have valid scores of NEET & NATA entrance exam.

All You Need To Know About KCET 2026 Exam:

• Struggling with the application process. Get clarity here! Check KCET Application details.
• Don’t miss the exam date?…Check the KCET Exam Dates 2026.
• Is the KCET syllabus revised?…Get details on KCET 2026 Syllabus here.
• Can only Karnataka students apply for KCET?…Find out KCET 2026 eligibility requirements.

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Here, in this article, we have given complete details related to KCET 2026 including exam dates, application form, eligibility, pattern, syllabus etc.

Courses Offered

Though KCET 2026, students will get admission into various UG courses, including:

• B.Tech/B.E.
• B.Tech (Bio-Technology)
• B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
• B.Tech (Food Technology)
• B.Tech (D. Tech)
• B.Arch
• B.Sc. (Nursing)
• B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture/ Sericulture/ Horticulture/ Forestry
• B.Sc.(Hons) Community Science
• B.Sc. (Hons) Agri. Business Management
• B.F.Sc (Fisheries)
• B. Pharma
• Pharma-D
• 2nd year B-Pharma (Lateral Entry)
• Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy (BNYS)
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) etc.

KCET 2026 Overview

KCET 2026 Exam Dates

Students must check the below table to know KCET Exam Dates 2026:

KCET 2026 Application Form

Applicants must thoroughly review given instructions before filling the KCET Application Form 2026:

• Candidates will have to apply for KCET entrance exam 2026 via online mode only.
• Online application form submission will be started in fourth week of January 2026.
• Ensure that mobile number, e-mail ID entered are correct, as all the communications details will be sent through SMS/ e-mail only.
• Before registration, applicants should meet the eligibility criteria to apply for KCET 2026.
• Candidates must enter accurate details like name, address, category, educational qualification, date of birth to complete application form.
• Upload documents such as photographs, signatures and other certificates in the specified format.
• The deadline for submitting the application form will be till fourth week of February 2026.
• An opportunity for applicants to make corrections to their application forms after submission will also be provided.
• Applicants are suggested to retain at least three printouts of their application form for future correspondence.

Application Fee:

• KCET 2026 Application Fee will be remitted via online mode.
• Options for online payment will include credit cards, debit cards, net banking etc.
• After payments, the application fee will be non-refundable in any case.

Here, check the application fee applicable to different category candidates:

How to Apply for KCET 2026

In below section, we have mentioned the steps to apply for KCET 2026: 

• Step-1: Go to the KEA website (link will be provided above).
• Step-2: Click on “KCET 2026 Registration” Link.
• Step-3: Begin the registration process by providing your basic information.
• Step-4: Verify your details by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
• Step-5: Fill the application form with necessary details such as personal information and academic qualifications.
• Step-6: Upload required documents like photograph & signature in specified format.
• Step-7: Submit the application fee using online methods.
• Step-8: After payment, review the details and click on submit button.
• Step-9: Download and take printout of submitted form for future records until the admission process gets complete.

KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Checkout the detailed KCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for different courses below:

• Nationality: All applying candidates must be citizens of India.
• Appearing: Candidates appearing for qualifying examination or awaiting their results will also be eligible to apply.

For B.Tech Course:

• Qualification: To apply, candidates must have passed their 12th grade or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Subjects: Applicants need to have studied Physics, Mathematics and English along with Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology subject.
• Marks: Candidates must achieve a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% requirement for SC/ST/CAT 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B categories) in their qualifying exam.

For B.Arch. Course:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must pass 10+2 level or 10+3 level from any recognized board/ institutes to be eligible for exam.
• Scorecard: Applicants must have a valid score in the NATA exam to be eligible.
• Subjects: In the qualifying exam, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will be compulsory subjects.

For B.Pharm Course:

• Qualification: Applicants should have passed their 12th grade or hold a diploma in Pharmacy from an Institution approved by Pharmacy council of India.
• Subjects: One must pass the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics subjects.
• Marks: Students must obtain atleast 45% marks aggregate marks (40% marks for reserved category candidates) to apply.

KCET 2026 Exam Pattern

From below section, students can check the KCET Exam Pattern 2026:

• Exam Mode: Exam will be held via offline (Pen-Paper-Based) mode.
• Question Type: Question paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Exam Duration: The time given for each subject/paper will be 80 minutes.
• Number of Questions: Each subject section will contain 60 questions.
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark and no negative marking will be done for wrong/incorrect answers.

KCET 2026 Syllabus

KCET 2026 exam will cover the syllabus of 11th and 12th standard as set by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. The syllabus will include topics from subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (PCMB). KCET Syllabus 2026 will be available through online mode on the website for students’ information.

KCET 2026 Preparation Tips

Students must follow the given KCET Preparation Tips 2026 to ace in exam:

• Create a study timetable that comprehensively covers all subjects.
• Allocate more study time to subjects/ topics with high difficulty.
• Ensure proper nutrition and sufficient sleep to support optimal cognitive function.
• Seek assistance from the internet to gain better insights.
• Solve mock tests & sample question papers daily to familiarize with exam format.

KCET Books

Applicants must check the below table for KCET 2026 exam preparation books:

KCET 2026 Exam Centre

KCET 2026 Examination will be conducted at various cities located in Bangalore, Hassan, Mandya, Raichur, Mysore, Munirabad, Arabhavi, Tamaka, Mangalore, Bidar, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Vijayapura, Hiriyur, Shimoga etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

KCET 2026 Admit Card

A week prior to the date of entrance exam, the authority will issue KCET Admit Card 2026 for all the registered candidates. Hall tickets will be available for download in second week of April 2026 via online mode for all courses.

To access hall ticket, students must go through the website and login with application number. Candidates will be required to retain a physical copy of their admit card to produce on the examination day to be permitted to enter the exam hall.

KCET 2026 Answer Key

The authority will publish the provisional answer key for KCET 2026 after the completion of entrance test. KCET Answer Key 2026 will be displayed via online mode in fourth week of April 2026.

Candidates will be able to file objections, if any, against published answer key by providing supporting documents. These objections will be reviewed by an Expert Committee and the approved answer key will be used for evaluating the merit order of candidates.

KCET 2026 Result

Along with the KCET result 2026, the final answer key will also be published. The authority will announce the result in form of a merit list in third week of May 2026. Candidates will be able to access their result/merit list via online mode through login on the portal.

Ranks will be assigned based on merit determined by authority for various courses by considering KCET 2026 & qualifying exam. Seat allotment in desired course/institution will be decided based on merit rank of applicants only.

KCET 2026 Cut Off

KCET Cut Off 2024 will be released separately for different category candidates via online mode. The cut off marks will be published either after the announcement of the results. Candidates will need to obtain a minimum cut off score to be eligible for admission.

The authorities will determine the cut off marks based on several factors, including total number of students appearing for exam, difficulty level of question paper, and marks obtained by candidates in entrance exam..

KCET 2026 Counselling

The authority will organize KCET counselling 2026 via online mode in various stages including online registration, document verification, seat allotment & issue of admission order. The counselling process will be started in month of June 2026.

Qualified candidates must register and pay the counselling fee to become eligible to participate in the counselling. Seat allotment will be done in order of merit and based on the priority of options filled by candidates. It will be mandatory to possess necessary documents for verification during the counselling sessions.

KCET 2026 Participating Institutes

Here, we have mentioned the list of KCET Participating Colleges 2026:

• B.M.S college of engineering, Bangalore
• GITAM Bangalore
• M.S Ramaiah institute of technology, Bangalore
• BVB College of engineering and Technology, Hubli
• Siddaganga institute of technology, Tumkur
• Shree Jayachamarajendra college of engineering, Mysore
• R N institute of technology, Bangalore
• P.E.S institute of Technology, Bangalore
• JSS academy of technical education, Bangalore
• National institute of engineering, Mysore

Candidates fulfilling the academic and other eligibility criteria will only be offered seats in preferred colleges and courses. For latest updates regarding KCET 2026 exam, students are suggested to remain in touch with the website.

If there are any other queries related to KCET 2026, candidates can feel free to ask us by leaving their queries in the given comment box.