JKCET 2026 Exam Date Announced; B.E/B.Tech Entrance Test Scheduled for April 19

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 8, 2026

The JKCET is an offline, pen-and-paper-based test (PBT). Students will be required to mark their answers on an OMR sheet using a blue or black ballpoint pen. The question paper will be provided in English only.

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has announced the exam date for the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to B.E. and B.Tech courses for the academic session 2026.

According to the latest notification issued by the Board, the entrance examination will be conducted on April 19, 2026 (Sunday) across various designated centers in the Union Territory.

The announcement comes as a pivotal update for engineering aspirants seeking seats in Government and Private Engineering Colleges and Institutions within J&K.

While the exam date is now set, the Board has clarified that the notification regarding the downloading of Admit Cards will be issued separately in the coming days. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready and monitor the official portal closely for the download link.

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JKCET 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date / Details
Official Notification Date	April 04, 2026
JKCET 2026 Exam Date	April 19, 2026 (Sunday)
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified soon
Courses Offered	B.E. / B.Tech Engineering
Official Website	jkbopee.gov.in

In the official notice (No. 017-BOPEE of 2026), Controller of Examinations, Prof. Gurvinder Raj Verma, emphasized that all other terms and conditions previously mentioned in the initial notifications (dated March 18 and April 1) remain unchanged.

The Board has also dispatched copies of this notice to the relevant administrative departments in both J&K and Ladakh to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to remain in regular touch with the official JKBOPEE website to avoid missing any updates regarding the examination venue, timing, or the release of the hall tickets.

For any immediate queries, students can contact the Board’s offices in Srinagar or Jammu via the official helpdesk numbers provided on their portal.

Stay updated with the latest JKCET 2026 notifications and admit card releases by visiting the official JKBOPEE website regularly. For comprehensive insights into college rankings, cut-offs, and detailed admission guides, visit Collegedunia.com.