KEA begins KCET 2026 registration; engineering, pharmacy exam dates revised

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has started accepting online applications for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET 2026). Candidates can apply for KCET 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, by March 15. KEA has revised the exam dates for KCET 2026 exam. KCET 2026 live updates

As per the revised schedule, KCET 2026 engineering and pharmacy exams will be conducted on May 25 and 26. Earlier, KCET 2026 exams were scheduled to be held on April 23 and 24, and the language paper on April 22.

KCET admit card 2026 will be issued on May 1, and the results will be announced on June 30, as per the schedule.

KEA will conduct KCET exams 2026 in two shifts: from 10:30 am to 11:50 am and the afternoon shift from 2.30 pm to 3.50 pm. The KEA KCET 2026 language paper exam date is yet to be announced by the authorities.

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KCET 2026: How to apply?

The steps to fill out the KCET application form 2026 are as follows.

• Visit the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Click on the ‘New User” or Click here to register" link.
• Fill in the required details in the application form.
• Upload the photo and documents in a prescribed format and size.
• Pay the KCET 2026 application fee and submit the form.
• Keep a copy of the application form for future reference.