KCET 2026 Registration to Begin on January 17; Check exam dates, documents required
The KCET 2026 registration will begin on January 17, 2026, for admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional courses in Karnataka. Candidates can apply online and check here for exam dates and required documents.
KCET 2026 Registration: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced that the KCET 2026 application form will be available from January 17, 2026 . KCET is a state-level entrance test held for getting admission into undergraduate courses such as engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional courses in the colleges situated in the state of Karnataka. The KCET 2026 exam is scheduled to take place on April 23 and 24, 2026, while the Kannada test for qualifying candidates will be held before the exam. Eligible aspirants need to apply online for KEA through the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in . They have to fill in their personal and academic details and upload the relevant documents like a photograph, certificates, etc., and also pay the fee before the last date.
KCET 2026 Examination Dates
All the important upcoming events and dates for KCET 2026 Examination are provided below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Registration Start Date | January 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply for KCET 2026 | 4th Week of February 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To Be Announced |
| Kannada Language Exam | April 22, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Examination Dates | April 23 – April 24, 2026 |
List of Documents Necessary for KCET 2026 Registration
Before starting to fill the application form for KCET 2026 Candidates should have the following documents ready.
- SSLC / Class 10 marks card
- 12th/ 2nd PCU marks card or provisional certificate
- Aadhaar Card or any other Valid Govt. Photo ID
- Recent passport-size colour Photograph
- Candidate’s signature
- Thumb impression of the left hand
- Caste certificate (for SC / ST / OBC aspirants, if applicable)
- Income certificate (for fee concession or reservation, if applicable)
- Domicile/study certificate (if required)
Candidates are requested to visit the official KEA website from time to time for updates on the last date of application, application correction window, admit card release, exam instructions, and counselling schedule. Early registration and preparation will help the candidates to avoid last-minute problems and will make the admission process smooth.
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