KCET 2026 Registration Started: Apply Online for UGCET at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
KCET 2026 Registration StartedThe Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has started the KCET 2026 UGCET application process on 17 January. The registration can be done on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KCET is also known as the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET).
Students seeking admission in engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary, and allied UG courses can now apply. The process is fully online. The KCET 2026 registration link is active, and applicants can submit their applications by the deadline.
As passing class 12 is the prerequisite for the KCET exam 2026, students should keep track of these:
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KCET 2026 Exam Dates Announced
The KCET 2026 examination will be conducted as follows:
- Physics and Chemistry: April 23, 2026
- Mathematics and Biology: April 24, 2026
The exam will be held in offline (OMR-based) mode in various centres in Karnataka in two shifts.
KCET 2026 Registration: Important Dates
KEA announces the following dates:
Event | Date |
KCET 2026 Notification Release | January 2, 2026 |
KCET 2026 Application Start Date | January 17, 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | To be Announced |
Last Date with Late Fee | To be Announced |
Admit Card Release (Tentative) | First week of May 2026 |
KCET 2026 Exam Dates | May 23 & 24, 2026 |
Result Declaration | Last week of June 2026 |
Counselling Begins (Tentative) | June 2026 |
KCET readers often check similar state CETs.
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KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling out the UGCET 2026 application form, candidates must first ensure their eligibility. Here are the required eligibility criteria:
- Passed or appeared in 2nd PUC/Class 12.
- Studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Secured minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
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KCET 2026 Application Fee
The KCET 2026 application fee is given below:
Category | Fee |
General / GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (Karnataka) | ₹500 |
SC/ST/Category-1 (Karnataka) | ₹250 |
Candidates from outside Karnataka | ₹750 |
Candidates from abroad | ₹5,000 |
Documents Required for KCET 2026 Registration
Candidates will need the following ready before the KCET 2026 examination application:
- SSLC / Class 10 mark sheet
- Aadhaar card
- Valid mobile number (with WhatsApp)
- Active email ID
- Scanned photograph and signature (as per prescribed format)
How to Apply for KCET 2026: Step-by-Step Guide?
Students should follow these steps to register for UGCET 2026:
- Visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Click on KCET 2026 Registration
- Sign up using email ID and mobile number
- Login using the generated credentials
- Fill the KCET 2026 application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form
- Download the confirmation page
Apart from KCET, students also appear for the national-level entrance exams
Other Exam Dates Announced by KEA (2026)
KEA has also announced other exam dates for 2026:
Examination | Date |
Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) | May 23, 2026 |
Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) | May 14 and May 23, 2026 |
MSc Nursing, Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), MSc Allied Health Sciences (AHS) | July 18, 2026 |
Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) | October 11, 2026 |
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and PharmD | November 21, 2026 |
KCET 2026 Highlights
Check the following table for a snapshot of KCET 2026:
Feature | Details |
Exam Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET/UGCET) 2026 |
Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Exam Level | State-level |
Courses Offered | Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary, Yoga & Naturopathy |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Pattern | MCQs |
Total Marks | 180 |
Negative Marking | No |
What’s Next?
KEA is expected to announce:
- Revised exam dates
- Admit card release date
- Result schedule.
Students are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: When did KEA start registration for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET/UGCET) 2026?
Ans: The authorities started the KCET registration on 17 January 2026. The full schedule is awaited.
Ques: What is the last day to apply for UGCET?
Ans: KEA has not published the last date to register. As the schedule is being revised, candidates can expect it soon.
Ques: What are the eligibility criteria to apply?
Ans: Here is the eligibility criteria for KCET exam 2026:
- Passed or appeared in 2nd PUC/Class 12.
- Studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Secured minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).