KCET Exam Time Table 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the KCET 2026 exam time table on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2026 Engineering stream exam will be conducted from April 23 to 24, 2026, while the Kannada language exam is scheduled for April 22, 2026. Candidates appearing for the KCET entrance exam can check the subject wise exam date through the official website provided by KEA. Along with the timetable, the authority has released the document required for KCET 2026. The KCET registration 2026 was concluded on February 27, 2026. However the last date to pay the registration fee is March 3, 2026. The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam for a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Read more about the KCET exam timetable 2026 below.
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Particulars | Details |
Exam Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
Exam Starts From | April 22, 2026 |
Exam End | April 24, 2026 |
Examination Time | Engineering: 10:30 to 11:50 AM - 2:30 to 3:50 PM Kannada language: 10:30 to 11:30 AM |
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The authority has released the KCET exam time table 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can check the time table for KCET 2026 in the table below.
Events | Dates |
KCET 2026 application form release date | January 17, 2026 |
KCET 2026 registration last date | February 27, 2026 |
KCET 2026 form correction window | February 24 to March 30, 2026 |
KCET 2026 admit card | April 10, 2026 onwards |
KCET 2026 exam date | April 22 to 23, 2026 Kannada language: April 22, 2026 |
KCET 2026 answer key release date | May 2026 |
KCET result 2026 release date | May 2026 |
Candidates can check the subject wise exam time table for KCET 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2026 Exam Dates and Timings has been updated in the table below.
Dates | Day | Subject & Papers | KCET 2026 exam timing details | Marks/Questions |
April 23, 2026 | Thursday | Physics Chemistry | 10:30 to 11:50 AM 2:30 to 3:50 PM | 60 |
April 24, 2026 | Friday | Mathematics Biology | 10:30 to 11:50 AM 2:30 to 3:50 PM | 60 |
April 22, 2026 | Wednesday | Kannada language test | 10:30 to 11:30 AM | 60 |
The authority has officially released the KCET 2026 exam time table online. Candidates can download the KCET 2026 exam time table pdf on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Follow the step by step instructions below to check the KCET exam schedule 2026.
Visit to the official website KCET,
On the homepage, click on the link labelled KCET 2026 Exam Time Table.
The exam schedule will appear on the screen.
Download a time table and take a printout for further reference.
The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam in offline mode.
The question paper will be available in English and the Kannada language.
The duration of the exam will be 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The exam will consist of 180 questions.
Each correct answer will carry 1 mark and there will be no negative marking in the KCET 2026 exam.
In obtain admission to professional courses through KEA, candidates must appear for the Common Entrance Test as per their choice of courses. The entrance exam will be conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore. The Common Entrance Test-2026 will be conducted at notified places across Karnataka. Candidates who have passed or are appearing for a qualifying examination within Karnataka should write 'CET-2026' in a test centre assigned by the KEA within the district in which the candidate has studied 2nd PUC or 12th standard.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The subject test was conducted on April 23 to 24, 2026, while the Kannada language test was held on April 22, 2026.
Students can download the KCET time table 2026 pdf link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Student, if you are waiting for the KCET 2026 Round 2 final seat allotment, the result has been announced on 24 August 2026. You can check your allotment by logging into the official KEA counselling portal using your required credentials. If you have received a seat, make sure you
Dear Student,
Yes. Careers360 has KCET question banks, previous-year question papers, sample papers, and mock tests available for preparation. You can use them to practise Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology questions and understand the exam pattern.
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Dear Student,
Admission chances depend on the exam, category, state and college. With a rank of 1.24 lakh, you may have a less chance of getting admission to ECE/VLSI in top colleges. But some lower-cutoff colleges may remain possible. Check previous closing ranks before choice filling.
For B.V.Sc . & A.H. through Karnataka KCET, the important point is that the merit calculation is different from engineering admissions.
For B.V.Sc . & A.H., Karnataka's 2026 rules state that eligibility requires 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with 40% for SC/ST/Category-1 and specified OBC categories. The
Hello Student,
For KCET 2026 , the Round 2 option-entry process was conducted through the KEA portal. Log in using your application/option number and check your entered college and course preferences. Round 2 option entry was extended up to August 20, 2026.
For more information, click the link below.
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