{"id":5762,"date":"2023-03-10T06:03:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T06:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/?p=5762"},"modified":"2026-01-04T16:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T16:14:11","slug":"kcet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet\/","title":{"rendered":"KCET 2026: Exam Date (Out), Registration (Jan 17), Eligibility, Syllabus &amp; Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>KCET 2026<\/strong> (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) official notification was released by the <strong>Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)<\/strong> on January 2, 2026. This state-level entrance exam is the gateway for admission into undergraduate professional courses like Engineering, Technology, B.Pharma, Agriculture (Farm Science), and Veterinary Science in Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latest News:<\/strong> The KCET 2026 online application process will begin on <strong>January 17, 2026<\/strong>. KEA has also released a new &#8220;CET Guide&#8221; to help students fill out the form without errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kcet-2026-exam-dates\">KCET 2026 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Official Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Official Notification Release<\/td><td>January 2, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Start of KCET 2026 Registration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>January 17, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply &amp; Pay Fee<\/td><td>February 2026 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit Card Release<\/td><td>April 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kannada Language Test (Horanadu\/Gadinadu)<\/td><td>April 22, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>KCET 2026 Exam Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>April 23 &amp; 24, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announcement of Result<\/td><td>May 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KCET 2026 Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-syllabus\/\">KCET 2026 Syllabus (New)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-question-papers\/\">Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-application-form\/\">Apply Online: KCET 2026 Registration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-cutoff\/\">Check Category-wise Cut Off<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-admit-card\/\">Admit Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-result\/\">Result<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-sample-papers\/\">Sample Papers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet-answer-key\/\">Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KCET 2026 Exam Schedule (Subject-wise)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam will be conducted in two sessions daily. Each subject carries <strong>60 marks<\/strong> with a duration of <strong>80 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Morning (10:30 AM &#8211; 11:50 AM)<\/th><th>Afternoon (2:30 PM &#8211; 3:50 PM)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>April 23, 2026<\/td><td>Physics<\/td><td>Chemistry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 24, 2026<\/td><td>Biology<\/td><td>Mathematics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Candidate must be an Indian Citizen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic:<\/strong> Must have passed 2nd PUC \/ Class 12 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum Marks:<\/strong> 45% aggregate in optional subjects (40% for SC\/ST\/OBC Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domicile:<\/strong> Must meet one of the KEA eligibility clauses (e.g., 7 years of study in Karnataka).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required for Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the registration link opens on Jan 17, ensure you have scanned copies of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSLC\/10th Marks Card (for date of birth verification).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent Passport size color photograph (5-40 KB).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate&#8217;s Signature &amp; Left-hand thumb impression (5-40 KB).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste\/Income Certificate RD Number (if claiming reservation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767523569563\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When will KCET 2026 registration start?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The online registration is scheduled to begin on <strong>January 17, 2026<\/strong>, on the official KEA website.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767523598871\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there negative marking in KCET 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, there is <strong>no negative marking<\/strong>. Each correct answer earns 1 mark.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767523609715\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong> Are practical questions included in the exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, following the change introduced in 2025, KCET 2026 will continue to include <strong>practical-based questions<\/strong> from the PUC curriculum.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767523627251\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I apply for Medical courses through KCET?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Admission to MBBS\/BDS\/AYUSH is strictly through <strong>NEET UG 2026<\/strong> scores, though the counseling for Karnataka seats is conducted by KEA.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767523640333\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the application fee?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The fee is \u20b9500 for GM\/OBC, \u20b9250 for SC\/ST\/Female (Karnataka), and \u20b9750 for candidates from outside Karnataka.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact KEA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Karnataka Examinations Authority,<br>Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore &#8211; 560012.<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 080 &#8211; 23460460<br><strong>Website:<\/strong> cetonline.karnataka.gov.in\/kea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KCET \u2013 Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aspects<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet\/\">KCET<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Form of KCET<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/kcet\/\">Karnataka Common Entrance Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organizing Body<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>KEA<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Form of KEA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Karnataka Examinations Authority<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/common-entrance-exams\/\">Common Entrance Exam<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Karnataka<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cetonline.karnataka.gov.in\/kea\/indexnew\"><strong>cetonline.karnataka.gov.in<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Courses Where Admission is Through KCET<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy (BNYS), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. &amp; A.H.), Farm Science courses i.e., [i.e., Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. &amp; A.H.), B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, B.Tech (Bio-Technology), B.Sc.(Hons) Community Science, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (D. Tech), B.F.Sc (Fisheries), B.Sc. (Hons) Agri. Business Management] B. Pharma, Pharma-D and 2nd year B-Pharma (Lateral Entry) course<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colleges Where Admission is Through KCET<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government, University, Private Aided, Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum Educational Qualification&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Class 12th<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td>Offline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td>Multiple Choice Questions (Objective)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td>60 per paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td>60 marks per paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/td><td>+1, 0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>80 minutes per paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Subjects in Question Paper<\/strong><\/td><td>Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KCET \u2013 Overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pharmacy-entrance-exams\/\">Pharmacy Entrance Exams<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/common-entrance-exams\/\">Common Entrance Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The KCET 2026 (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) official notification was released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on January 2, 2026. 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