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    KCET 2026 Dress Code: KEA Guidelines, What to Wear

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 03 Jan 2026, 01:28 PM IST

    KCET 2026 Dress Code - The Karnataka Examination Authority will soon publish the general guidelines for the KCET 2026 dress code at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Those who are taking the exam must prepare their wardrobe as per the KCET 2026 dress code beforehand. The dress code will also be mentioned on the admit card. The authority will release the KCET 2026 admit card in the second week of April, 2026. The KCET 2026 exam dates are April 23 to 24, 2026. The KCET Dress Code 2026 indicates the appropriate clothing to wear to the exam. While there is no specific dress code mentioned by KEA, candidates still have to adhere to some rules while attempting the KCET exam. Find the dos and don'ts of the KCET 2026 dress code in this article.

    KCET 2026 Dress Code: KEA Guidelines, What to Wear
    KCET Dress Code 2026

    KCET 2026 Dress Code

    The general dress code for the KCET 2026 are specified below. Candidates must ensure they keep these points in mind while attempting the exam.

    • Candidates must wear comfortable and loose clothing to the exam hall. Avoid wearing complicated clothing with a lot of pockets.

    • Void wearing clothing with a hidden pockets as this might a wrong impression about the candidate

    • Wear subtle colors and avoid wearing flashy colours.

    • Avoid a lot of metal accents as this can trigger the metal detector and candidates might be stopped from entering the exam hall

    • Avoid wearing masks during the frisking process. In case the candidate needs to wear a mask, reach the exam centre in advance and intimate the authorities about the same.

    KCET Dress Code for Males

    There is no particular dress code for males attempting the KCET 2026 exam However, they can keep the following points in mind while writing the exam.

    • Candidates should avoid wearing full sleeve clothing or pants with a lot of pockets.

    • Candidates should wear simple footwear such as sliders or slippers. Avoid wearing shoes or fully covered sandals as the authorities might ask the candidates to remove them while frisking

    • Avoid wearing bulky belts with a big buckle as this can trigger the metal detector.

    KCET 2026 dress Code for Females

    The KCET 2026 dress code for females is not particularly specified on the admit card. However, a few general guidelines for the dress code should be kept in mind.

    • Candidates should avoid wearing flashy clothes and instead opt for simple, sober clothing.

    • Heavily embroidered clothing or clothing with a lot of accents are not allowed. Candidates should also avoid wearing long gowns or frocks.

    • Hijabs are allowed but candidates must reach the exam hall in advance to check in.

    • The footwear should be simple, and candidates should avoid wearing closed sandals or heels to the exam hall.

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    KCET 2026 General Guidelines

    Apart from the dress code, candidates should also be aware of other KCET 2026 guidelines while attending the exam. Candidates can find a list of prohibited and allowed items below

    List of Prohibited Items

    • Electronic devices like smartwatches and calculators

    • Printed material of any kind

    • Eatables of any kind.

    List of allowed items

    • Admit card and valid ID

    • Water bottles can be taken but it should be transparent

    • Ballpoint pen

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can I wear jeans to the KCET Exam?
    A:

    Yes, candidates can wear jeans to the exam, however, the buckle might trigger the metal detector.

    Q: Where can I find the KCET 2026 dress code?
    A:

    The KCET 2026 dress code will be mentioned on the admit card, available for download from the second week of April, 2026.

    Q: What are the KCET exam dates 2026?
    A:

    The KCET exam 2026 will be conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026, while the Kannada language test was held on April 22, 2026.

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