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KCET 2026: KEA revises exam dates for engineering, pharmacy & language papers

Amid the registration, the Authority has revised its schedule; the KCET 2026 engineering and pharmacy examinations will be held on May 25 and 26, instead of the earlier dates of April 23 and 24.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jan 19, 2026 09:35 AM IST

KCET 2026: KEA revises exam dates for engineering, pharmacy & language papers

The admit cards will be released on May 1, and the results are scheduled to be declared on June 30, 2026. (File Photo)

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has opened the online application process for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026, with the last date to apply being March 15 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Amid the registration, the Authority has revised its schedule; the KCET 2026 engineering and pharmacy examinations will be held on May 25 and 26, instead of the earlier dates of April 23 and 24.

On the other hand, the language paper set for April 22 has yet to receive a new date. The admit cards will be released on May 1, and the results are scheduled to be declared on June 30, 2026. KEA will conduct the exams in two sessions each day — the morning shift from 10:30 am to 11:50 am and the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm.

KCET 2026: Application fee & documents

To register for KCET 2026, candidates will have to keep certain documents ready. These are: SSLC or Class 10 mark sheet, Aadhaar Card, student’s mobile number with WhatsApp and email address. The scanned copies of the photograph and signature will also be required in specified formats.

The KCET 2026 application fee is Rs 500 for candidates belonging to the general category, Rs 250 for SC, ST, Rs 750 for candidates from outside Karnataka, and Rs 5,000 for candidates from abroad.

KCET will be held for admission to professional courses, including engineering, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy and BSc (nursing).

While announcing the KCET 2026 dates, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) also released the dates of other exams. Karnataka DCET is set to be held on May 23, while PGCET will be held on May 14 and May 23. MSc Nursing, MPT, and MSc AHS will be conducted on July 18, KSET on October 11 and MPharm and PharmD on November 21.