KCET 2026 Registration Date - The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the KCET registration 2026 release date on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2026 application form will be released on January 17, 2026. Candidates are advised to check the KCET 2026 application form instructions before applying. Students interested in appearing for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) must apply online and pay the required application fee before the last date. Only those candidates who complete the registration process will be able to fill out the complete KCET 2026 application form. The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam from April 23 to 24, 2026, while the Kannada language exam is scheduled for April 22, 2026.
The exam centre will be allotted based on the preferences filled in by the candidate during the registration. Candidates who fill out the application form early will have a better chance of getting their desired exam centre. Check the article for the key highlights of KCET registration 2026.
Karnataka Examination Authority has announced the KCET 2026 registration date on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET registration release date has been updated on this page. Candidates can check the KCET 2026 registration date Karnataka below
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
KCET registration 2026 start date | January 17, 2026 |
KCET application form 2026 last date | February 2026 |
| KCET 2026 registration fee last date | February 2026 |
KCET 2026 application form correction | April 2026 |
Availability of KCET admit card 2026 | April 2026 |
KCET exam date 2026 | April 23 to 24, 2026 Kannada language: April 21, 2026 |
Candidates can check the KCET registration process as a flowchart below. The flowchart for KCET registration 2026 gives a simplified overview of the entire application process.

The KCET 2026 application will be released on January 17, 2026. The KCET application process will include a few steps. To successfully apply for the Karnataka CET exam candidates have to complete all the steps such as registration, filling out the form, uploading the documents and paying the application fee. Know the steps for KCET 2026 registration below.
Step 1 - KCET 2026 Registration: Enter your SSLC register number, SSLC Passing year, father’s name, mother's name, email, contact number and password to register for KCET 2026. After completing the KCET registration 2026, the authority will generate the Karnataka CET 2026 application number/User ID. Candidates must keep the KCET login details safe until the admission process.
Step 2 - Fee Payment: Next, candidates have to pay the KCET application fee. The KCET 2026 registration fee can be paid online through modes such as net banking/credit card/debit card.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 500 |
SC/ST/CAT-1 candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 250 |
Applicants who studied outside Karnataka | Rs. 750 |
Applicants outside India | Rs 5,000 |
Step 3 - Filling of the KCET Form: After paying the registration fee applicants can fill out the KCET application form. The following details have to be submitted while filling out the application.
Nationality
Mother tongue
Religion
Annual income of the family(in Rs.)
Reservation category
Caste name
Caste/Category/Income Certificate Number (if applicable)
Caste List of OBC/SC/ST Category (if applicable)
Select the eligibility clause code
Select the exam centres (in order of preference)
Details of qualifying exam like exam qualified, University/Board name, School name (if Karnataka CBSE/CISCE), whether appearing for Karnataka 2nd PUC Annual Examination 2026 (Science), PUC Student Number (if applicable)
Year of Passing (if applicable)
Eligibility to Claim Reservation or not.
Total Number of Completed Years of Study in Karnataka (From 1st to 12th standard)
Whether study in Rural Areas of Karnataka from 1st to 10th standard?- Yes/No
Whether studied in Kannada Medium from 1st to 10th standard?- Yes/No
Address
Name of District
State
Pin Code
Taluk
Phone Number
Have studied 10th standard in Karnataka or not?
State where appeared for 12th standard examination
District where the applicant appeared for 12th standard exam (if Karnataka)
Native State
Native District (if Karnataka)
Whether the applicant is Son/Daughter of a migrant from Jammu & Kashmir?
Whether claiming for reservation?
Name of attended school/college
Year of passing
Classes studied in that particular school
From year of study to year of study
Click on ‘Save and Next’
Step 4 - Uploading of Scanned Images: Candidates have to upload the scanned images of their photograph, signature and left thumb impression along with their parent’s signature or left thumb impression as per the specifications mentioned by the authorities. The images must be in the required format and size.
Step 5 - Submission of Form: Finally, candidates have to review all of the details submitted, and corrections can be done by clicking on the ‘Edit Application Form’ button. Candidates have to accept the declaration and finally submit the KCET 2026 application form.
The printout of the KCET application form 2026 has to be attested by the school principal or PU of the institute/school/college studied or currently studying or by any Gazetted Officer. Candidates are required to produce this attested KCET application form at the counselling session.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates will be able to apply the KCET 2026 application form on January 17, 2026.
The KCET syllabus will be based on the state board syllabus for classes 11th and 12th.
The authority will announce the KCET 2026 registration dates on the official website.
No, there is no late fee for the KCET 2026 registration.
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.
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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!!
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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
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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
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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