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    JKCET 2026 Exam: Counselling (Started), Cutoff, Admission Process, Result. Question Paper

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    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on Mar 20, 2026 10:50 AM

    About JKCET 2026

    JKCET 2026 - JKBOPEE has released the JKCET 2026 application form on March 19. The JKCET 2026 registration link has been activated on the official website, jkbopee.gov.in. Applicants who have qualified 10+2 from a recognised statutory Board/University with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST, and other Socially and Educationally Backwards Classes) are eligible to fill out the JKCET 2026 application form. The last date to submit the JKCET 2026 exam registration is  April 1, 2026. Applicants who plan to appear for the exam are advised to review the JKCET 2026 exam pattern and syllabus to aid their preparations. The authority will announce the exact JKCET 2026 exam date on the website portal. 

    As per the notice, 2439 seats will be available through the JKCET exam in 2026. Registered candidates can download the JKCET 2026 admit card using their application number and date of birth. The authority will conduct the JKCET entrance exam in online mode. Candidates will be able to check their JKCET results 2026 online. Qualified candidates will be eligible to register for the counselling process. Read the article below completely to know more details regarding the JKCET 2026. 

    JKCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

    • The JKCET 2026 registration has started.

    • The JKCET 2026 registration dates has been announced online. 

    About JKCET Exam

     JKCET full form is the Jammu & Kashmir Common Entrance Test. Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE) conducts Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (JKCET) for admission to UG engineering degree courses in the state.

    Contact Details:

    Address - Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Examinations, 4th Floor, South Block, Bahu Plaza, Jammu - 180 012.

    Mobile - 91 191 2470102 / 2479371 

    E-mail - jak.bopee@jk.gov.in

    JKCET 2026 Official Website- jkbopee.gov.in

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    JKCET 2026 Exam: Counselling (Started), Cutoff, Admission Process, Result. Question Paper
    JKCET 2026 Exam: Counselling (Started), Cutoff, Admission Process, Result. Question Paper

    JKCET 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test
    Short Exam Name
    JKCET
    Conducting Body
    Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    State Level Exam
    Participating Colleges
    4
    Exam Duration
    3 Hours
    No Of Seats
    2346

    JKCET Important Dates

    JKCET Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (session 2026)

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will JKBOPEE release the JKCET 2026 application form?
    A:

    The JKCET 2026 application form was released on March 19, 2026.

    Q: What is the age limit to apply for JKCET 2026?
    A:

    Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026, to be eligible for JKCET 2026.

    Q: What should be the dimensions of the documents that needs to be uploaded in the application form of JKCET 2026?
    A:

    Candidates must upload the photograph and signature in the following format:

    Photograph - Maximum 500 KB (JPEG/JPG)

    Signature - Maximum 200 KB (JPEG.JPG) 

    Q: What will be the duration of the JKCET 2026 exam?
    A:

    Jammu & Kashmir Common Entrance Test 2026 will be held for 3 hours (2 hours for Physics & Chemistry and 1 hour for Mathematics).

    Q: Who is the conducting body of JKCET 2026?
    A:

    The J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examination is the conducting body of JKCET 2026.

    Q: Is it necessary for the candidate to be a permanent resident of J&K to be eligible for JKCET 2026?
    A:

    Yes, candidates should be a permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir. 

    Q: What is the JKCET 2026 application fee?
    A:

    The application fee of JKCET is Rs. 1000/-. The fee can be paid through online mode only (net banking/credit card/debit card).

    Q: What are the necessary documents to carry along with the JKCET 2026 admit card?
    A:

    Candidates must carry their JKCET admit card and one photo ID photo along with them while appearing for the JKCET 2026 exam.

    Q: What are the documents needed for JKCET 2026 counselling process?
    A:
    • Print out a copy of the filled JKCET application form 2026
    • Category Certificate (if applicable)
    • JKCET 2026 merit
    • Date of Birth proof
    • JKCET 2026 roll number
    • Other requisite documents
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