KCET 2026: Exam Date, Result, Answer Key, Syllabus, Cut Off
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KCET — Karnataka Common Entrance Test (UGCET) · कर्नाटक कॉमन एंट्रेंस टेस्ट (Karnataka Common Entrance Test - UGCET) — is conducted by KCET (KEA). As of , applications for KCET 2026 closed on . Source: official notice on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
State entrance test for Government-quota seats in Engineering/Technology, Farm Science, Veterinary, Yoga & Naturopathy, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Pharm and Pharm-D courses in Karnataka. Medical/Dental/AYUSH seats go by NEET and Architecture by NATA, but those candidates must also register on the CET application.
Applications closed 16 Feb 2026.
Based on: KEA Upcoming Recruitment Exam Notification Details [31-08-2026] · 31 Aug 2026
Latest updates
Checked today on cetonline.karnataka.gov.inKCET 2026 quick answers
KCET important links
KCET Admit Card 2026
How to download the KCET admit card
- Download the admission ticket from the KEA website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea) with your CET login.
KCET Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 17 Jan – 16 Feb 2026 Fee payment up to 18 February 2026. PDF p.12 | Done |
| Admission tickets | 10 Apr 2026 Downloadable from 10 April 2026 onwards. PDF p.12 | Done |
| Kannada language test (Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadigas only) | 22 Apr 2026 PDF p.12 | Done |
| CET 2026 exam | 23 Apr – 24 Apr 2026 Physics and Chemistry on 23 April, Mathematics and Biology on 24 April 2026. PDF p.15 | Done |
| Provisional answer keys | 26 Apr 2026 Revised keys published on 10 May 2026. PDF | Done |
| Result | 6 Jun 2026 PDF | Done |
KCET Result 2026 and result date
Result declared 6 Jun 2026. Result
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 Apr 2026 | 6 Jun 2026 | 43 days |
Looking for an earlier result? KCET Result 2023 · Result 2022 · Result 2021
KCET Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
Qualification: Engineering/Technology: 2nd PUC/Class 12 passed with English, and at least 45% aggregate in Physics and Mathematics with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Electronics/Computer (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B). Farm Science needs PCMB; Veterinary 50% in PCB and English. Candidates appearing for Class 12 in 2026 may sit CET. Government seats are for Indian citizens who meet one of the CET-2006 eligibility clauses (mainly Karnataka candidates). PDF p.28
KCET Syllabus 2021 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Physics | 60 / 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 / 60 |
| Mathematics | 60 / 60 |
| Biology | 60 / 60 |
Selection process: Written test (OMR), Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology → Document verification and online seat allotment (KEA counselling).
Official syllabus documents
- KCET Syllabus 2021Syllabus · KCET · 2021OutKCET
- KCET Syllabus 2021Syllabus · KCET · 2021OutKCET
- KCET Syllabus 2021Syllabus · KCET · 2021OutKCET
- KCET Syllabus 2021Syllabus · KCET · 2021OutKCET
- KCET Syllabus 2021Syllabus · KCET · 2021OutKCET
KCET Cut Off by year
- dental r2 Cut-off GOutKCET
- dental r3 Cut-off NQOutKCET
- dental r3 Cut-off POutKCET
- medi r2 Cut-off GOutKCET
- medi r3 Cut-off GOutKCET
KCET Answer Key 2026
No 2026 answer key on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in yet. · Answer keys →
KCET official website and login
KCET 2026: questions people ask
Is the KCET 2026 notification out?
Yes. The KCET 2026 notification is dated 31 Aug 2026 on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Latest: Applications closed 16 Feb 2026.
When was the latest KCET Result released?
The latest KCET Result is dated on site by Jun 2023 on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: "meritlist ahs lateral". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
Where can I find previous KCET cut-offs?
KCET cut-offs from 2008–2024 are listed by year on this page: 533 official documents, each linked to the PDF on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
What is the full form of KCET?
KCET stands for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (UGCET), conducted by KCET (KEA).
What is the official website of KCET?
The only official website of KCET is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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