KCET 2026 Notification Out:Application Form, Dates, Eligibility & Major Changes
KCET 2026 Notification OutThe KCET 2026 notification is released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The UGCET notification is available in PDF file on its website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The KEA has introduced some new announcements for candidates who are to take Karnataka Common Entrance Test this year. The KCET 2026 notification has the following details:
- KCET 2026 eligibility criteria
- Updated schedule
- KCET 2026 major changes for the 2026 admission cycle
The KCET 2026 application form is live. The deadline to register is 17 February 2026. An observed trend is that the KEA verification and application printing rules is more stagnant this year.
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KCET 2026 Notification PDF: Where to Download?
The KCET 2026 notification PDF is published online and candidates can download it from the official website:
The notification PDF announced several new and crucial factors for the 2026 KCET examinations in Karnataka. The changes are experienced in:
- KCET 2026 exam dates
- KCET 2026 eligibility rules
- KCET 2026 reservation
- Aadhaar verification guidelines
- Admission-related updates
KCET 2026 Important Dates
As per the KCET notification, the dates of the UGCET exam are the following:
Event | Date |
KCET 2026 Notification Release | January 2, 2026 |
KCET 2026 Online Application Start | January 16, 2026 |
KCET 2026 Information Brochure PDF | January 18, 2026 |
Last Date to Apply for KCET 2026 | February 17, 2026 |
Last Date with Late Fee | February 18, 2026 |
KCET 2026 Admit Card Release (Tentative) | First week of April 2026 |
KCET 2026 Main Exam | April 23 - 24, 2026 |
What Is New in KCET 2026? Major Changes Announced
According to the notification KCET 2026 will follow this new set of rules:
Feature / Update | Details |
Candidate Portal for KCET 2026 |
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Application Print After Document Verification | KCET 2026 application form can be printed only after document verification |
Auto-Verification Using SATS & RD Numbers |
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Candidates Who Cannot Print Application First | Candidates who claim these will not get the full application print at first:
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Claim Slip for a Few Candidates | Only the Claim Slip can be downloaded, showing status: Claimed & Verified
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Document Verification at Colleges | Verification at the current college or a Government college to enable application printing |
Other Eligibility Clauses (B–O) | Candidates must verify documents at KEA |
Candidates Eligible for Direct Application Print | Candidates with:
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No Physical Verification Required (Clause-A) | No need to visit KEA or colleges for verification Verification slip can be downloaded after results. |
Internal Reservation for SC Candidates | SC candidates must obtain:
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Aadhaar Name Verification Mandatory | Candidate name must match in
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KCET 2026: What Should Aspirants Do Now?
The KCET application process is underway. Students must apply within the deadline. For any information regarding UGCET exam, the KCET notification must be considered a reliable document. Additionally, students must do these things:
- Download and read the KCET 2026 notification PDF.
- Complete registration before the deadline.
- Make sure the documents are accurate and verified.
- Track updates on the official website.
Major Engineering Entrance Exams 2026 (BTech Admissions)
Entrance Exam | Conducting Body | Courses Offered |
NTA | BTech, BE, BArch | |
IITs | BTech | |
WBJEEB | BTech | |
State CET Cell, Maharashtra | BTech | |
KEA | BTech | |
JNTU Kakinada | BTech | |
JNTU Hyderabad | BTech | |
BITS Pilani | BTech | |
VIT | BTech |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: Which is the conducting authority for KCET UGCET exam 2026?
Ans: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is the competent authority for the successful conduction of KCET exam 2026. This is the state-level examination conducted across Karnataka.
Ques: Is KCET UGCET exam 2026 offline?
Ans: Yes. KEA conducts the exam in the offline mode. OMR sheet will be given and the questions will be in multiple-choice format. You will have to choose one correct option among all 4 options. The answer can not be changed once filled in the OMR sheet.
Ques: Has KCET 2026 registration begun?
Ans: Yes. The application has been going on since 16 Jan 2026. The deadline is 17 February 2026.
Ques: What is the pattern of KCET 2026 exam?
Ans: The pattern of KCET 2026 will be the following:
- Offline, pen-and-paper multiple-choice test (MCQ)
- 180 questions (60 each for Physics, Chemistry, and Math/Biology)
- Three 80-minute sessions
- 1 mark per correct answer
- No negative marking
- Covers 1st & 2nd PUC syllabi in English or Kannada.