KCET 2026 Application Last Date Extended to 27 February – Apply Online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the application deadline again to 27 February 2026 (11:59 PM). The last date to pay the fee is 5:30 pm on March 3, 2026. The extension has been given a second time. KCET UGCET 2026 application process beganon 17 January. According to the previous schedule, the registration was set to end on 17 February. But over the persistent demand of students, the authority has made the decision to extend KCET 2026 deadline. Candidates who still have not registered can complete the registration from the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KCET is also known as the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET).

Recently, KCET Notification 2026 was released announcing a few major changes in the exam. Students seeking admission in engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary, and allied UG courses can apply for KCET 2026. The process is fully online. The KCET 2026 registration link is active, and applicants can submit their applications by the new deadline. 

As passing class 12 is the prerequisite for the KCET exam 2026, students should keep track of these:

• Karnataka PUC 2026 exam timetable
• CBSE Class 12 board exam schedule 2026

KCET 2026 Last Date Extended

According to official data, 2.9 lakh students have registered for KCET 2026 and 1.8 lakh have verified via SATS. KEA received multiple requests asking for a pushed deadline for KCET UGCET registration 2026. Reviewing the request, an extension has been granted. As more time has been given, it is expected that the registered number of candidates will cross 3 lakhs.

KCET 2026 Correction Window

KEA has communicated that a KCET registration correction window will be available once the application date ends. Students should remember that they can edit only limited details in their form. The dates have not been made clear yet. 

Revised Schedule for KCET 2026

Take a look at the revised schedule of KCET 2026 application deadline:

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:

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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).

KCET 2026 Application Fee

The KCET 2026 application fee is given below:

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:

1. Visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2. Click on KCET 2026 Registration
3. Sign up using email ID and mobile number
4. Login using the generated credentials
5. Fill the KCET 2026 application form carefully
6. Upload required documents
7. Pay the application fee online
8. Submit the form
9.  Download the confirmation page

Apart from KCET, students also appear for the national-level entrance exams

• JEE Main 2026 exam dates
• NEET UG 2026 syllabus

Other Exam Dates Announced by KEA (2026)

KEA has also announced other exam dates for 2026:

KCET 2026 Highlights

Check the following table for a snapshot of KCET 2026:

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.

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 extended the last date to register. The deadline to register for KCET 2026 was 22 February 2026. The last date to pay the fee is 24 February 2026. But as the extension announcement has been made, KCET 2026 last date is 27 February, with the last day of fee payment being 3 March. 

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).