KCET Exam Guide 2026
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📊 KCET 2026 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Short Exam Name | KCET |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
| Exam website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Application start Date | 17th January 2026 |
| Application End Date | 22 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 24 February 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23rd April and 24th April 2026 |
| Cut off | September 2026 |
| Result Date | May, 2026 |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | Rs. 500/- |
| Mode of Exam | Offline, Pen and Paper |
| Exam pattern | Objective Questions |
| Exam Duration | 80 minutes for each subject |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| KCET Pattern | Multiple Choice Questions, Pen and Paper mode |
| Exam helpdesk no. | 9741388123 |
| Number of applications | 2.16 lakh |
| Number of test takers | More than 1 lakh |
| Course offered | Engineering, Yoga and Naturopathy, Technology, Farm Sciences, and B-Pharm and Pharm-D courses |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
| Exam Date | Subjects | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| April 23 | Physics | 10:30 AM to 11:50 |
| Chemistry | 2.30 PM to 3:50 PM | |
| April 24 | Biology | 10:30 AM to 11:50 |
| Mathematics | 2.30 PM to 3:50 PM | |
| April 22 | Kannada Language Test | 10.30 AM to 11.30 AM |
📊 Application Fee
| Candidates | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates from Karnataka | General | Rs. 500/- |
| SC, ST, CAT-1 | Rs. 250/- | |
| Female Candidates | Rs. 250/- | |
| Candidates outside Karnataka | General Merit& | Rs. 750/- |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| No of Questions | 180, 60 questions for each subject |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Duration | 80 minutes for each subject |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Total Marks | 180 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
📊 KCET Exam Centres
| Bangalore | Bagalkot | Kundapura | Mandya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddaballapur | Jamakhandi | Karkala | Krishnarajpet |
| Chamarajnagar | Bijapur | Shimoga | Karwar |
| Kollegal | Bidar | Bhadravathi | Sirsi |
| Mysore | Basavakalyan | Sagar | Kumta |
| Ramanagara | Bhalki | Tumkue | Dandeli |
| Channapatna | Davangere | Tiptur | Koppal |
| Bellary | Chitradurga | Madikeri | Raichur |
| Hospet | Chikmagalur | Hassan | Mangalore |
| Belgaum | Gadag | Kolar | Puttur |
| Chikodi | Haveri | Gulbarga | Moodabidri |
| Athani | Hubli | Yadgir | Ujire |
| Gokak | Dharwad | Chikkaballapur | Udupi |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Is it important to write the KCET Subject test?
The candidates should compulsorily write the subject tests that are relevant for their desired courses. It is only through the completion of this test that the candidate will be chosen for the next step of the admission process.
Q2.Should everyone write the Kannada Language Tests?
No, the Kannada Language Tests should be appeared by the candidates who have claimed eligibility for Government seats under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses and whose mother tongue is Kannada.
Q3.What type of questions will be present in the KCET question paper?
The KCET question paper will contain Multiple Choice Questions based on the topics provided in the syllabus.
Q4.Where can I find the link to download the admit card?
All the essential links, like the link to admit card, results, syllabus, etc. are available on the KCET official website.
Q5.Can I request any exam centres outside the state?
No, the examination centres are available only inside Karnataka. No requests for further exam centres will be entertained by the authorities.
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