KCET 2026 Exam Date OUT; Registration From January 17

The Karnataka Examinations Authority announced the KCET 2026 exam date on January 2, giving aspirants clarity for their preparation strategy. Candidates seeking admission to engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture programmes through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test should now begin structured and focused revision.

Over the years, KEA has followed a consistent timeline, releasing exam dates well in advance. In 2025, the schedule was announced in January, and the examination was conducted on April 16 and 17, 2025. Continuing this pattern, the KCET 2026 exam date has been declared early, with the detailed official notification expected on January 17, 2026.

KCET 2026: Expected Schedule

While candidates await the detailed notification, experts advise focusing on syllabus completion rather than speculating about dates. KCET strictly follows the Karnataka Board Class 11 and 12 syllabus, making conceptual understanding essential.

For engineering aspirants, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are the core subjects, while Biology replaces Mathematics for medical and agriculture-related courses. The majority of questions are NCERT-based, formula-oriented, and application-driven, which means consistent practice and smart revision strategies are more effective than rote memorisation.