Updated By Prateek Lakhera on 21 Jan, 2026 12:38
KCET aspirants 2026 must be aware of the important dates related to KCET 2026 exam. Get all details related to KCET 2026 exam here!
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The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the KCET 2026 dates on the official website. KCET important dates 2026 cover events related to the release of the application form, admit card, result, counselling, etc. The KCET 2026 exam will be held on April 23 & 24, 2026. The KCET 2026 registration process began on January 17, 2026, and the last date to complete the registration is February 16, 2026. KEA will release the KCET 2026 admit card on April 10, 2026. Check the complete schedule for the KCET 2026 exam on the page below.
The table below displays all the important dates for the KCET 2026 exam.
Event | Dates (Tentative) |
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Commencement of KCET 2026 Application Process | January 17, 2026 |
Deadline to Apply for KCET 2026 Exam (Without a Late Fee) | February 16, 2026 (Revised) |
Deadline to pay the KCET Application Fee 2026 | February 18, 2026 |
Availability of KCET Admit Card 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
KCET 2026 Exam Date | April 23 & 24, 2026 |
KCET Entrance Exam 2026 in Kannada language (only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | April 22, 2026 (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM) |
Release of KCET Preliminary Answer Key 2026 | April 2026 |
Facility to Challenge KCET Preliminary Answer Key 2026 | April 2026, 5:00 PM |
Release of KCET Final Answer Key 2026 | April 2026 |
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KCET 2026 Application Form Correction | April 2026, to May 2026 |
| Option Entry | July 2026 |
| Display of mock allotment | July 2026 |
| Edit of Web Options | July 2026 |
| First round seat allotment | August 2026 |
| Choice selection process for allotted seats | August 2026 |
| Last date of reporting to allotted college | August 2026 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | August 2026 |
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