KCET 2026 Exam Date Update: KEA Revises Registration Schedule, Exam Dates Awaited

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially revised the KCET 2026 exam date timeline and the registration schedule for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. According to the latest notification, the online application process opened on January 17, 2026, and candidates can now apply for KCET 2026 until February 17, 2026.

KEA has also removed previously announced exam dates from its official website, and the new KCET 2026 exam date has not yet been announced. Students are advised to wait for further updates from KEA regarding the exam schedule.

Revised KCET 2026 Registration Details

• Online application start date: January 17, 2026

• Last date to submit application: February 17, 2026

• KCET 2026 exam date: To be announced

• Admit card release date: To be announced

• Result declaration date: To be announced

KEA removed the earlier schedule—which had tentative dates in April or May—from its official portal; these earlier timelines are no longer valid.

What This Means for Aspirants

The shift and removal of specific KCET 2026 exam date details mean candidates must regularly check KEA’s official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for updates on the exam timetable, admit card release, and other important notices.

Registrations continue under the revised schedule, and aspirants must complete the process by February 17, 2026 to be eligible for the entrance test once the exam dates are declared.

Exam Overview

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level offline examination conducted by KEA for admissions to undergraduate courses in:

• Engineering

• Pharmacy

• Agriculture

• Allied science programmes

It serves as a merit-based entrance pathway for students seeking admission to government, aided, and private professional institutions across Karnataka.

Important Notes for Candidates

• KEA will release the revised KCET 2026 exam date and related timelines (including admit card and results) soon.

• Aspirants should complete their applications well before the February 17, 2026 deadline.

• Official updates should be monitored on the KEA portal to avoid misinformation.

Written by Shreoshree Chakrabarty

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