KCET
EngineeringState
Kcet 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority (Kea)
Completed
16 Apr 2026
State Level
Engineering
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Overview
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to first-year professional courses in engineering, technology, architecture, farm science, and pharmacy in Karnataka. KCET scores are combined with Class 12 marks for final ranking.
Conducting Body
Karnataka Examinations Authority (Kea)
Category
Engineering
Level
State
Important Dates
Application Start
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Date passed
Application End
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Date passed
Exam Date
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Date passed
Eligibility Criteria
Must have passed Class 12 from Karnataka with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Must have studied in a recognized educational institution in Karnataka for 7 consecutive years. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
Exam Pattern
Offline (OMR-based) exam. Separate test for each subject — Biology (60 min), Mathematics (80 min), Physics (60 min), Chemistry (60 min). 60 MCQs per subject. +1 for correct, no negative marking. Total: 180 marks for PCM.
Syllabus
Detailed syllabus and subject-wise topics will be available once the official notification is released. Prepare with standard subjects and reference materials relevant to engineering entrance examinations.