KCET 2026 Registration Starts January 17: Check Exam Schedule and Required Documents

The KCET exam is conducted to take admission into the professional courses of multiple undergraduate programs in India in the state of Karnataka. Keep in mind that the registration date starts from January 17, 2026. Additionally, this announcement is made by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

Who can apply for the KCET 2026?

Candidates who are interested in the programmes shared below can apply for the KCET 2026:

• Engineering
• Pharmacy
• Agriculture
• And different similar professional courses

Candidates can apply online at the official site of the KEA portal, which is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

KCET 2026 Exam Dates and Important Schedule

The tentative dates are out already. Below is a sharing of detailed insights on the event and dates of KCET 2026:

The Kannada language eligibility test is something that each candidate has to give one day before the examination in order to prove his/ her eligibility for language proficiency in Kannada. 

How to Apply for KCET 2026

Below is the entire application process of the KCET that candidates can follow in order to register themselves:

1. Visit the official website ‍‍‍‍‍cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
2. Register by entering basic personal details
3. Log in and fill out academic and communication details
4. Upload scanned copies of the required documents
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference

Do check the information before applying to avoid any unwanted issues during the counselling or admission. 

Documents Required for KCET 2026 Registration

These are some relevant things that the candidate should check before filling out the form of KCET 2026 form:

• Both the card of SSLC and Class 10 marks
• Need to carry Class 12 / 2nd PUC marks card or provisional certificate
• Non-negotiable thing is that the govt ID must be an Aadhaar Card or any valid ID 
• Photograph of the candidate clicked recently in passport size. 
• Candidate’s signature
• Left-hand thumb impression
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates, if applicable)
• Income certificate (for fee concession or reservation, if applicable)
• Domicile or study certificate (if required)

A given format that is needed to follow, and which is prescribed on the notification, should be followed in order to avoid later submission. 

Important Advisory for Aspirants

• This is non-negotiable that the candidate needs to check the KEA site to seek info on the application, deadline and multiple other factors like admit card and counselling. 
• If possible, complete the registration as soon as possible after the window goes live. Completing this advance will help later avoid website crashes and similar issues.
• Download the final copy and save it for later use. 

Conclusion

To apply for the KCET 2026, candidates must plan in advance as the registration starts from January 17, 2026. To all those who are planning to take professional courses in Karnataka should start from now the preparation of the documents, and do keep checking the official site for updates related to the admission process.