KCET Exam Time Table 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority has announced the KCET 2026 exam time table on the official website, etonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2026. According to the schedule, the KCET 2026 Engineering stream exam will be conducted from April 23 to 24, 2026, while the Kannada language exam is scheduled for April 22, 2026. Candidates appearing for the KCET entrance exam can check the subject wise exam date through the official website provided by KEA. Along with the timetable, the authority has released the document required for KCET 2026. Furthermore, the registration for KCET 2026 will be released on January 17, 2026. The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam for a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Read more about the KCET exam time table 2026 below.
As per the revised schedule, KCET 2026 exam will be held on May 25 and 26. The last date for KCET registration 2026 without late fee is March 15.
KEA begins KCET 2026 registration; engineering, pharmacy exam dates revised
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Particulars | Details |
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 |
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.
Events | Dates |
KCET 2026 application form release date | January 17, 2026 |
KCET 2026 registration last date | February 2026 |
KCET 2026 form correction window | February 2026 |
KCET 2026 admit card | March 2026 |
KCET 2026 exam date | April 22 to 23, 2026 Kannada language: April 22, 2026 |
KCET 2026 answer key release date | May 2026 |
KCET result 2026 release date | May 2026 |
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.
Dates | Day | Subject & Papers | KCET 2026 exam timing details | Marks/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 |
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.
The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam in offline mode.
The question paper will be available in English and 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.
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 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)
The subject test will be conducted on April 23 to 24, 2026, while the Kannada language test will be held on April 22, 2026.
Students can download the KCET time table 2026 pdf link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Yes, PCMB students can write KCET in all four subjects.
For engineering, PCM marks are used; for medical/agriculture, PCB marks are considered.
This allow students to keep multiple career options open, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Hello,
Yes, you likely can apply for KCET, as you studied 7 years in Karnataka, fulfilling the core study requirement, but you'll need a Karnataka-issued 7-year Study Certificate and your AP Aadhaar for identity, proving you meet domicile/eligibility for Karnataka seats.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello,
KCET for (https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/kset2025) 2025. To verify the payment confirmation, click the link; it will direct you.
Enter the allotted CET number and other given details, such as DOB, as such.
After the verification of details, it will direct you to the fee payment section or confirmation slip; just search
Hello,
Quitting the pharmacy college after joining the academic session will highly affect the career, and risks will be imposed from both KEA and the side of the college.
You may be imposed to pay penalties and also forced to face the ineligibility for future exams and post deadlines.
KEA
Hello,
Yes, you can appear for the 2nd PUC exam 2 in 2026 to improve your marks, as Karnataka allows multiple attempts for the PUC exams, and the Karnataka Examination Authority considers your best scores for KCET ranking. Since you passed in 2025, you can apply for the repeater/improvement exam