KCET (UGCET) 2026 Official Guide
Registration Live: Jan 17 – Feb 17, 2026
1. Important Dates & Application Fees
| Registration Start Date | January 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 17, 2026 |
| KCET Exam Dates | April 23 & 24, 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | April 22, 2026 |
| General/OBC Fee (KA) | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Female Fee (KA) | ₹250 |
2. Eligibility & Course Entry
B.Tech/Engineering: 10+2 with Physics & Math (Compulsory) + Chemistry/Bio/CS/Electronics (Min 45% aggregate).
Pharmacy: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Math (Min 45%).
- Domicile: Must have studied in Karnataka for 7+ years (1st to 12th Std).
- Marks Relaxation: 40% aggregate required for SC/ST/OBC (Karnataka only).
- B.Arch: No KCET exam needed; entry via NATA 2026 or JEE Main Paper 2.
3. Exam Pattern (Offline OMR)
The exam is held over two days with 4 subject papers. Each paper is 80 minutes long.
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biology (60 Qs each).
Marking: +1 for correct. Zero Negative Marking.
Syllabus: 1st & 2nd PUC (Class 11 & 12) Karnataka State Syllabus.
Note: Practical-based questions are now included since the 2025 cycle.
Source: Official KEA Exam Pattern
