JKCET Exam 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

JKCET Exam Latest Updates

• The JKCET 2026 notification is expected to be released in March 2026.

Overview

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations Common Entrance Test [JKCET] is a state-level exam conducted for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE) conducts a pen-and-paper exam in April for admissions to BE and BTech programs.

The JKCET exam consists of a single paper with three sections- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students with 10+2 in PCM can register for JKCET 2026 in April. The pen and paper exam is conducted in 3 hours. Students must have a qualifying JCKET cutoff to apply for JCKET Counselling 2026.

Students can go through the JKCET previous year's question paper, exam tips, and guidelines. JKCET is an accepted college in Jammu and Kashmir. For detailed information on JKCET 2026, read below. 

JKCET Quick Highlights

Here are the quick details on JKCET 2026.

What is JKCET?

The JKCET- Jammu And Kashmir Board Of Professional Entrance Examinations Common Entrance Test is state state-level exam for admission to undergraduate engineering programs. The exam is conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE). Candidates can take admission to programs like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and more.

JKCET Application/Registration Process 2026

The JKCET 2026 application process begins in March 2026. Students can register for an online portal, fill out an application, and pay a registration fee to complete the application process. Here's a quick look at the JKCET 2026 application process.

• Visit the official website. 
• Fill out the application form with details including personal details, qualifications, and reservation category. 
• Provide documentation including domicile, category certificate, and qualification certificates. 
• Pay the registration fee and submit the form.

Application Fees 2026

The candidates registering for JKCET 2026 need to pay an enrollment fee to submit applications. Below are the details of the JKCET 2026 registration fee.

JKCET 2026 Admit Card

The JKBOPEE releases the admit card soon after registration for JKCET 2026. The JKCET 2026 admit card is likely to be released in April 2026. Students can download admit cards using their candidate login credentials. Here are the JKCET 2026 admit card details.

The JKCET 2026 exam is conducted through a single paper with three sections. Each section- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics has a detailed syllabus for the exams. Candidates can check the JKCET 2026 syllabus in detail, listed below.

JKCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Students with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) subjects in 10+2 can register for JKCET 2026. Here is the detailed JKCET 2026 eligibility criteria to follow.

JKCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The JKCET 2026, conducted by JKBOPEE, is an undergraduate program with 3 sections of 60 marks each. The table below provides detailed information on the JKCET 2026 exam pattern.

JKCET 2026 Marking Scheme 

The JKCET 2026 awards 1 mark each for every correct answer in all three sections. Below is the detailed JKCET 2026 marking scheme.

JKCET Previous Years' Question Papers 

JKCET previous year question papers are available for students on the official website. Students can download the papers directly in PDF format to understand the JKCET exam pattern. Here are some of the JKCET previous year question papers.

JKCET Preparation Tips

The JKCET 2026 exam requires students to prepare for a time-based paper. Students can implement some practical tips during preparation to enhance their scores. Below are the detailed JKCET 2026 preparation tips.

• Take regular mock tests to practice for the JKCET paper. Regular mock tests can help you ensure you resolve questions timely manner. 
• During your exam preparation, make sure you understand time management. Planning for preparation and practice in advance can help you stay organised.
• Make sure you understand the exam syllabus for all three sections, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 
• Prioritise your weak topics and schedule more time to improve weak sections. Schedule a preparation timetable to ensure you are focusing on all the topics effectively.

Exam Day Guidelines & Dress Code

Candidates need to follow certain exam guidelines and dress codes to appear for the exam. Here is the detailed information for the JKCET 2026 exam guidelines and dress code.

• Students must wear simple and comfortable clothing, including t-shirts, denim, etc. 
• Students should avoid wearing jewellery like earrings. 
• Avoid wearing any closed-toe footwear, like shoes that require additional checking.
• Avoid too much layering of your clothes.

Things to Avoid During the Exam

Students appearing for the exam need to follow some guidelines during the exam. These JKCET 2026 exams include.

• Students should arrive 35 minutes before the exam. 
• Students are not allowed to appear for the exam without an admit card. 
• Keep mobile phones, study materials, calculators, tablets, or any other device outside the exam centre.

JKCET 2026 Answer Key

The JKCET 2026 answer key is released at 6 pm on the exam day or the next day after the exam at 12 noon. Here are the JKCET 2026 answer keys.

JKCET 2026 Result 

The JKCET 2026 result is expected to be released in April 2026. The results are released soon after JKBOPEE releases the final answer key based on the marking scheme. Students can download the results through the candidate login on the website.

JKCET 2026 Counselling

The JKCET 2026 counselling is expected to start in June and continue till August 2026. Students qualifying for JKCET 2026 can register and participate in JKCET Counselling. Here are the JKCET 2026 counselling details.

Colleges Accepting JKCET Score

There are 7 government colleges in Jammu and Kashmir participating in JKCET 2026. Students can get admission to these colleges with JKCET 2026. Here's a breakdown of colleges accepting JKCET 2026.

The JKCET 2026 notification is expected to begin in the first week of March 2026. The state authority, JKBOPEE, will release a notification, followed by registration and an admit card. Here are the details of the JKCET 2026 exam dates & schedule.

The JKCET 2026 cutoff and merit list are really by the JKBOPEE. The cutoff list is expected to be released in April 2026. Here are the JKCET 2026 qualifying details.

JKCET Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques 1. How many seats are in JKCET?

Ans 1. There are 2589 seats in JKCET 2026 for students to take admission in engineering programs.

Ques 2. What is the fee for the JKCET form?

Ans 2. To fill out the application form, students have to pay ₹ 1000.

Ques 3. How many students apply for JKCET?

Ans 3. A total of 33218 students participated in the 2025 JKCET exam. Students with J&K, Ladakh domicile can apply for JKCET 2026.