Karnataka CET 2026 Dates:The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET) 2026, which is a state-level exam for admissions to professional undergraduate courses in engineering, pharmacy, veterinary science, and other related fields, has made known its most important dates for the upcoming season. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts CET every year, and it is among the topmost choices for students who want to study in the best colleges of Karnataka.
Karnataka CET 2026 Dates: Exam Dates
As per the official calendar released by KEA, the KCET 2026 exam will take place on April 23 and April 24, 2026. The pattern of the test is put over two days to feature the main subjects of the science stream:
- April 23: Papers of Physics and Chemistry
- April 24: Papers of Mathematics and Biology
On top of these main exam days, a Kannada language proficiency test for certain categories like Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates is planned for April 22, one day prior to the main examination.
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Application Process: Opening January 17
For students at this point, application process initiation is one of the most crucial areas. Online registration for KCET 2026 will start on January 17, 2026. Those candidates who meet the criteria will have to go to the official website of KEA, do the registration, upload the necessary documents, pay the application fees, and submit the form before the deadline.
What is KCET?
The Karnataka CET aka KCET is a cattle call for students who hope for undergraduate professional courses. It is mainly a state test used by and large by the aspirants of Karnataka especially those who want seats in Karnataka’s government, aided and private institutions. Apart from engineering admissions, its scores are also used for pharmacy, veterinary science, agricultural, and allied fields. National level tests like JEE Main and NEET determine the eligibility of a broader scope but KCET offers a narrow passage to state-based admissions and district-level quotas.
The announcement of Karnataka CET 2026 dates on January 2, 2026 marks an important milestone in the academic calendar for thousands of students across Karnataka and neighbouring regions. With the examination scheduled for April 23–24 and applications beginning January 17, aspirants now have a clearly defined timeline to organise their preparation and administrative tasks.
