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    KCET Exam Time Table 2026 Released - KEA Subject Wise Shift Timings, Update
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    KCET Exam Time Table 2026 Released - KEA Subject Wise Shift Timings, Update

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 27 Apr 2026, 10:16 AM IST

    KCET Exam Time Table 2026: KEA has released the KCET 2026 exam time table on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2026 exam was conducted from April 23 to 24, 2026. The Kannada language exam has conducted on April 22, 2026. Candidates appearing for the KCET entrance exam can check the subject wise exam date through the official website provided by KEA. The KCET 2026 answer key has been released on April 27, 2026. The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam for a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Read more about the KCET exam timetable 2026 below.

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    1. KCET 2026 Exam Time Table Details
    2. KCET Exam Time Table 2026
    3. KCET 2026 Subject Wise Exam Time Table
    4. How to Check the KCET Exam Time Table 2026 Online?
    5. Karnataka UGCET 2026 Time Table - Mode of Conducting The Test
    KCET Exam Time Table 2026 Released - KEA Subject Wise Shift Timings, Update
    KCET Exam Time Table 2026 Released

    KCET 2026 Exam Time Table Details

    ParticularsDetails

    Exam Authority

    Karnataka Examinations Authority

    Exam Starts From

    April 22, 2026

    Exam End

    April 24, 2026

    Examination Time

    Engineering: 10:30 to 11:50 AM - 2:30 to 3:50 PM

    Kannada language: 10:30 to 11:30 AM

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    KCET Exam Time Table 2026

    The authority has released the KCET exam time table 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can check the time table for KCET 2026 in the table below.

    Karnataka CET Exam Time Table 2026

    EventsDates

    KCET 2026 application form release date

    January 17, 2026

    KCET 2026 registration last date

    February 27, 2026

    KCET 2026 form correction window

    February 24 to March 30, 2026

    KCET 2026 admit card

    April 10, 2026 onwards

    KCET 2026 exam date

    April 22 to 23, 2026

    Kannada language: April 22, 2026

    KCET 2026 answer key release date

    April 26, 2026

    KCET result 2026 release date

    May 2026

    KCET 2026 Subject Wise Exam Time Table

    Candidates can check the subject wise exam time table for KCET 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2026 Exam Dates and Timings has been updated in the table below.

    KCET Subject Wise Exam Time Table 2026

    DatesDaySubject & PapersKCET 2026 exam timings detailsMarks/Questions

    April 23, 2026

    Thursday

    Physics

    Chemistry

    10:30 to 11:50 AM

    2:30 to 3:50 PM

    60

    April 24, 2026

    Friday

    Mathematics

    Biology

    10:30 to 11:50 AM

    2:30 to 3:50 PM

    60

    April 22, 2026

    Wednesday

    Kannada language test

    10:30 to 11:30 AM

    60

    How to Check the KCET Exam Time Table 2026 Online?

    The authority has officially released the KCET 2026 exam time table online. Candidates can download the KCET 2026 exam time table pdf on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Follow the step by step instructions below to check the KCET exam schedule 2026.

    • Visit to the official website KCET,

    • On the homepage, click on the link labelled KCET 2026 Exam Time Table.

    • The exam schedule will appear on the screen.

    • Download a time table and take a printout for further reference.

    KCET 2026 Exam Time Table Highlights

    • The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam in offline mode.

    • The question paper will be available in English and the Kannada language.

    • The duration of the exam will be 1 hour and 20 minutes.

    • The exam will consist of 180 questions.

    • Each correct answer will carry 1 mark and there will be no negative marking in the KCET 2026 exam.

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    Karnataka UGCET 2026 Time Table - Mode of Conducting The Test

    In obtain admission to professional courses through KEA, candidates must appear for the Common Entrance Test as per their choice of courses. The entrance exam will be conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore. The Common Entrance Test-2026 will be conducted at notified places across Karnataka. Candidates who have passed or are appearing for a qualifying examination within Karnataka should write 'CET-2026' in a test centre assigned by the KEA within the district in which the candidate has studied 2nd PUC or 12th standard.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the date of the KCET exam in 2026?
    A:

    The subject test was conducted on April 23 to 24, 2026, while the Kannada language test was held on April 22, 2026.

    Q: How to download the KCET 2026 exam time table pdf online?
    A:

    Students can download the KCET time table 2026 pdf link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

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