KCET 2026 Registration Last Date Extended by KEA

You can now apply for KCET 2026 till February 22, 2026 (till 11:59 PM), as the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has recently extended its registration deadline, and the registration fee deadline is also extended till February 24, 2026 (till 5.30 PM). Originally, the KCET registration 2026 process last date was February 17, 2026, and now you have a few more days to make sure your application details are perfect. Find the KEA’s official notification PDF for revised KCET registration dates here:

The KCET 2026 admit card will be released on April 10, 2026, while the exam is scheduled to be held on April 23-24, 2026. The KCET 2026 exam is conducted for admissions in undergraduate courses in Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Agriculture, Veterinary and Nursing. So, make sure you don’t miss the KCET registration last date and check out the revised schedule, steps to apply, etc.

Also Read: KCET 2026 Registration Link

Revised Dates for KCET Registration 2026

The KEA issued a formal notification extending the timeline to accommodate students' requests. It is crucial to note that the registration dates are extended, but the exam dates remain unchanged. So check out the revised dates for KCET 2026 registration given below:

Why Did KEA Extend the Deadline?

You are not alone if you found the KCET 2026 application form process a bit tricky. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) reported that nearly 2.9 lakh students have already registered using their Aadhar number, but around 40,000 are still stuck in the payment completion or document verification phase. Due to this, the authority decided to extend the deadlines for registration. Below are the reasons why KEA authorities revised the KCET registration 2026 dates:

• High Server Traffic: As the registration deadlines neared, the massive influx of users caused the website to lag.
• Aadhar Verification: The new mandatory Aadhar linked new KYC process took longer for some students to authenticate.
• SATS Verification: Integrating the student’s achievement tracking system for document verification required students to double-check their records. Thus, it led to delays in the application process.

Quick Steps for KCET Registration 2026

Many students were confused as the KCET 2026 registration process was revised as KEA made the Aadhar e-KYC mandatory this year. So, if you still have not registered, then check out the steps to fill out the application form:

1. Step 1: Go official website of the KCET 2026 exam, which is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ or you can also access it through the alternative official portal - kea.kar.nic.in . Now, click on the ‘UGNET 2026 Online Application’.
2. Step 2: You must enter your 12-digit Aadhar Number for e-KYC to verify your identity for registration.
3. Step 3: Log in using your username & password and fill the form with the required information, such as SSLC, SATS number, etc.
4. Step 4: Upload the required documents in the required size and format, such as photographs, signature, etc.
5. Step 5: Cross-check the entered information and click on ‘Submit’ after the fee submission as per your category.

KCET 2026 Application Fee Payment

After completion of the KCET application 2026, you must submit the application fees by February 24, 2026. Check out category specific KCET 2026 application fees for your reference:

You can pay the KCET registration 2026 application fee online via three payment methods - Net Banking, Credit Card/Debit Card, or UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, BHIM, etc.).

Also Read: Documents Required to Fill KCET Application Form 2026

Common Mistakes to Avoid During KCET Registration 2026

Now that you have some extra time in hand, don’t be impulsive and make the following mistakes:

1. Waiting for the last hour: Even after the application process has been extended, the servers may face a heavy load on February 22, 2026. So in this case, we suggest you complete your application process by February 20, 2026.
2. Ignoring the payment status: Just because you filled out the form doesn’t mean you are registered. Keep a check and see if your payment status says “success”.
3. I ncorrect RD numbers: If you identify yourself as Rural or Kannada medium or have caste reservations, make sure you enter the correct RD numbers. KEA identifies this via the Revenue Departments data base directly.

So, the KCET registration 2026 last date extension by KEA is a way to make sure no deserving student is left behind. Use this time wisely to verify your SATS details and ensure that your Aadhar is linked. You should also make sure to complete your fee payment before the deadline, i.e., February 24, 2026.

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