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KCET 2026:This year, the Physics and Chemistry exams will be conducted on April 23 and Mathematics and Biology on April 24.
KCET 2026: Candidates interested and eligible can apply on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has initiated the registration process for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. Eligible candidates can apply on the official websites cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or kea.kar.nic.in. The registration deadline is February 17, 2026. Existing users can log in using their previous application number, while new applicants need to click on the ‘New Registration’ link to complete the form.
The KCET 2026 exam is for admission into various professional courses, including Engineering, Yoga and Naturopathy, B-Pharma, Pharma-D, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, and B.Sc. Nursing. This year, the Physics and Chemistry exams will be held on April 23, while Mathematics and Biology exams will take place on April 24.
KCET 2026: Application Fee
The exam fees for different categories are as follows: General category candidates of Karnataka are required to pay Rs 500, while SC and ST category candidates of Karnataka need to pay Rs 250. Students from outside Karnataka have a fee of Rs 750, and candidates from outside India must pay Rs 5000.
KCET 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification for B.Tech: Students must have passed PUC/12th grade with Physics and Mathematics as subjects. There is no minimum mark requirement for any category.
Educational Qualification for B. Pharma: Candidates must have passed PUC/12th standard in the science stream (PCM or PCB). General category candidates need at least 45% marks, while other categories require at least 40%.
Educational Qualification for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture: Candidates must have passed 12th/PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as subjects.
KCET 2026: How To Apply?
Step 1: Visit the official website – kea.kar.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the KCET 2026 registration link when available.
Step 3: Complete the registration by entering the required information.
Step 4: Fill out the KCET 2026 application form.
Step 5: Upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee.
Step 6: Submit the application form and print a copy for future reference.
Karnataka KCET 2026 Application: Direct Link To Register
Each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology) will have 60 marks. The Kannada Language Test will be worth 50 marks.
January 17, 2026, 17:55 IST
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