KCET 2026: Here's Why Last Date of Application Extended
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses
Karnataka CET 2026: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
Online registration for KCET 2026 (Karnataka UGCET 2026) was started on January 17, 2026. The last date of application was originally fixed as February 16, 2026.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has, however, extended the last date of application till February 22, 2026. The Karnataka Examination Authority further said that the last date to make the fee is February 24, 2026.
"Candidates who have not registered with KEA, can register and apply online upto 11.59 pm on 22-02-2026 and pay the fees up to 5.30 pm on 24-02-2026 for CET-2026. For the welfare of the student community, dates have been extended for CET-2026 which is scheduled on 23-04-2026 and 24-04-2026," reads the official notification published on the KEA website.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) said a total of 287,909 candidates have already registered for the important entrance test. But due to a large number of students, who wish to apply but couldn't, the last date has been extended. Some students, who submitted their application but could not pay the fees. Accordingy, those who have not registered so far can follow the steps given below and apply before February 22, 2026.
Step to apply for Karnataka UGCET 2026
- Go to the official website: "kea.kar.nic.in".
- Click on CET 2026 Online Application Link on the Home Page under Latest Announcement section.
- Click on the appropriate link to download eBrochure or Information Booklet.
- Click on the New User Register Link.
- Read the instructions carefully and click on "Proceed to apply online".
- Fill the form, pay the fee online and take a printout after submitting your form.
Karnataka UGCET 2026 Date
As per the schedule, KCET 2026 will be held on April 23 and 24, 2026. The Kannada language test will be held on April 22, 2026.
As per Karnataka CET 2026 Notification, Karnataka UGCET 2024 Admit Card will be released on April 05, 2026. Candidates should download the admit card/hall ticket to check their exam centre name and address.
The KCET 2026 result will likely be declared on by May 2026 end. The confirmed date will be announced by the Karnataka Exam Authority (KEA).
KCET 2026 Important Dates
- Hosting of Notification and Information Bulletin on the KEA Website: January 17, 2026
- KCET Online Application start date: January 17, 2026
- Last date to apply for Karnataka UGCET: February 16, 2026, Extended to February 22, 2026
- Last date to pay the fee (Online only): February 24, 2026(Extended)
- Admit Card (Hall Ticket) download date: April 10, 2026
- Date of KCET 2026: April 23 and 24, 2026
- Date of Kannada Language Test: April 22, 2026
- Date of declaration of Karnataka UGCET 2026 results: By 2026 end
KCET 2026 will be held for admission to the First year or first semester Engineering, Medica and Dental (MBBS and BDS), Pharmacy (B Pharm), Technology, Yoga & Naturopathy, Farm Science and other courses, according to the Karnataka UGCET 2024 notification.
Candidates willing to appeare for KCET 2026 can check the syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, rank, score and merit list tips, by logging-in to the KEA wesite.
Last year, the KEA had conducted KCET 2025 on April 16 and 17, 2025. The result was declared on May 24, 2025.
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