KCET 2026 Latest News and Updates – KEA Official Announcements
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KCET 2026 Latest News and Updates – KEA Official Announcements

Team Careers360Updated on 03 Jan 2026, 10:35 AM IST

KCET 2026 Latest News and Updates - The Karnataka Examinations Authority will commence the KCET 2026 registration on January 17, 2026. The authority will activate the KCET 2026 application link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET exam 2026 is scheduled on April 23 and 24, 2026. Candidates are advised to check the KCET 2026 eligibility criteria, before going for KCET registration 2026. Applications must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subject. The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam in online mode. Candidates must check this page for KCET 2026 latest news and updates to avoid missing any events.

KCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

KCET 2026 Latest News and Updates – KEA Official Announcements
KCET 2026 latest news and updates

Get updated with the latest news and updates for KCET 2026. Find here all the necessary details, including registration dates, qualification criteria, schedule of the exam, and other important announcements to keep you prepared for the exam.

  • KCET 2026 exam date has been announced.
  • KCET 2026 registration date released.

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KCET 2026 Important Dates

EventsDates

KCET 2026 Notification Release Date

January 2, 2026

KCET application form 2026 date

January 17, 2026

Last date to pay the application fee

February 2026

KCET 2026 Admit Card

April 2026

KCET exam date 2026 for the Kannada language test

April 2026

KCET 2026 exam date

April 23 to 24, 2026

Kannada language: April 22, 2026

KCET Answer Key (Provisional)

April 2026

KCET 2026 answer key challenge window
April 2026
Final answer key
June 2026
KCET 2026 Kannada language result
April 2026
KCET 2026 result
May 2026

Class 12th marks entry date

May 2026

KCET 2026 result date

May 2026

KCET 2026 option entry

July 2026

First mock allotmentJuly 2026
Modify, delete, and re-arrange web optionsJuly 2026
First round seat allotment results (provisional)July 2026
Round 1 KCET final seat allotment 2026
August 2026
KCET 2026 round 2 seat matrix
August 2026
Round 2 option entry start date
August 2026
Last date for KCET 2026 option entry round 2
August 2026
Seat allotment result - Round 2 (Provisional)
August 2026
KCET 2026 final seat allotment for round 2
August 2026
KCET option entry 2026 round 3September 2026
KCET 2026 round 3 seat allotment resultSeptember 2026


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is KCET 2026 exam date?
A:

The KCET 2026 exam will be conducted from April 23 to 24, 2026, while the Kannada language exam is scheduled for April 22, 2026.

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

KCET syllabus will be based on the first and second PUC syllabi as prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State.

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

Candidates will be able to apply the KCET 2026 application form on the official website.

Q: Are board marks considered for KCET 2025?
A:

Yes, KCET 2026 rank is calculated using the board marks and entrance test score.

Q: What is the exam pattern for KCET 2025?
A:

KCET is conducted in an offline mode as pen and paper-based and consists of multiple-choice questions. The exam contains a total of 180 questions, and there will be no negative marking in the KCET exam.

Q: What is KCET eligibility criteria 2026?
A:

As per the KCET 2026 eligibility criteria candidate must be Indian, and have passed the 2nd PUC / class 12 or equivalent exam with mandatory subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Also, candidates must have studied an optional subject from Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Electronic with a language subject English.

Q: Is the KCET 2026 admit card released?
A:

No, the KCET 2026 admit card will be issued online.

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Questions related to KCET

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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