The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will close the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 (KCET 2026) registration window today, February 27, 2026. Candidates who wish to apply for admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture and other professional undergraduate courses in Karnataka must complete the online application process before 11:59 PM on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.The authority has already extended the registration deadline once, and candidates are advised not to wait till the last minute. The application will be considered complete only after the fee payment is successfully done within the given timeline. Incomplete forms or unpaid applications may be rejected at later stages.
KCET 2026 important dates
- Last date to submit application: February 27, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Last date for fee payment: March 3, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
After the registration window closes, KEA may open a correction window for limited fields, if required. However, candidates are advised to carefully fill in all details during registration itself to avoid errors.
How to apply online for KCET 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on the
KCET 2026 registration link - Complete new user registration using a valid mobile number and email ID
- Log in using the generated credentials
- Fill in personal, academic and communication details carefully
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and required documents
- Pay the application fee using the available online payment modes
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Direct link here.
Documents required for KCET 2026 application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature in prescribed format
- Left thumb impression
- Parent’s signature
- Class 10 marks card for date of birth proof
- Class 12 details (if available)
- Aadhaar card or valid identity proof
- Caste or income certificate, if applicable
After successful submission, candidates must download and print the confirmation page. This document will be required during counselling and document verification. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of Karnataka Examinations Authority for updates related to admit card release and exam schedule.
