KCET Registration 2026 to Close on February 17: Steps to retrieve login password for already registered applicants

KCET Registration 2026:The KCET registration window for the year 2026 is slated to be closed onFebruary 17, 2026,according to the Karnataka Examinations Authority announcement. KCET is held for admissions to undergraduate courses such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and other professional courses offered in colleges in Karnataka. Applicants are requested to immediately complete the application procedure if the application has not yet been finished on the scheduled closing date. Moreover, registered candidates who face the problem of forgetting their login password can retrieve it easily by following the guidelines mentioned below.

Steps for Retrieving KCET 2026 Login Password

Registered users who have forgotten their password can do the following:

• Go to the official website of KCET,cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Click on the "Forgot Password" option given on the login screen.
• Please enter the required details such as Application Number, Candidate Name, Date of Birth, and Registered Mobile Number/Email ID.
• The user can verify using either the OTP received through the registered mobile number or email.
• Change the password and set a new, secure password.
• Again, try logging in with your new credentials.

Candidates should keep their application number and registered contact details ready while trying to recover their password. If problems continue, candidates may contact theKEA helpdesk- Phone: 080 - 23460460, E mail :keauthority-ka@nic.in.,for assistance.

Is there any extension expected for KCET registration?

Based on previous years' trends, there is a possibility that the KCET registration deadline may be extended, and the usual extension is fora week. In previous years, such as KCET 2025 and earlier, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline after many students’ requests, and technical problems also often prompted KEA to extend the deadline for KCET registration.

However, as of now, there are no official updates regarding any extension for the KCET 2026. It is always recommended not to wait or rely on any news and complete the process before the deadline. Even in the case of an extension of the date by KEA, it will only be notified on their official website.

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