KCET 2026 Admit Card Out; Exam From April 22-24

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KCET 2026 admit cards on April 10, 2026, on the official portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets by logging in with their application number and password or date of birth.

The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination hall and contains essential details including exam venue, timings, and candidate instructions. Candidates must download and print at least 3-4 copies of their admit card for reference.

The KCET 2026 exam serves as the gateway for admissions into engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary, and nursing programmes across Karnataka's government, private, and aided institutions.

The exam is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode across two days with separate sessions. Candidates must verify all details on their admit card, including name, roll number, exam centre address, and reporting time, and report any discrepancies to KEA immediately.

Direct Link: KCET 2026 Admit Card Out

KCET 2026 Important Dates

• April 22, 2026: Kannada Language Test
• April 23, 2026: Physics and Chemistry
• April 24, 2026: Mathematics and Biology

Also Check: KCET Question Paper 2025 (Available): Check Previous Year Question Paper with Solution PDF (2025-2004)

How to Download KCET 2026 Admit Card:

Visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and click on the KCET admit card download link on the homepage. Enter your login credentials application number and password or date of birth and click submit. Your admit card will display on the screen with all exam details and instructions. Download the PDF and take clear printouts on A4 sheets to ensure all information is legible.

Exam Day Guidelines and Requirements:

Candidates must arrive at the examination centre at least 1-1.5 hours before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Bring the printed admit card along with a valid government-issued photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport. Carry two passport-size photographs and a blue or black ballpoint pen for marking answers on the OMR sheet.

Do not carry mobile phones, calculators, electronic devices, smartwatches, study materials, or bags into the examination hall.

Carefully review your admit card for accuracy of personal information including name, roll number, application number, photograph, and signature.

Also Check: KCET Exam Centres 2026: Check List for Main Papers, Language Test, and Practical Exam

Verify exam centre name and address, reporting time, gate closing time, exam date, shift timing, and subject codes. If any information is incorrect or missing, contact KEA immediately at 080-23460460 or email keauthority-ka@nic.in before the exam date to get corrections made.

After the exam concludes on April 24, 2026, KEA will release the answer keys for candidate review and objection filing.

The KCET 2026 results are expected in May 2026, followed by counselling and document verification scheduled tentatively for June-July 2026. Candidates who qualify will proceed through the counselling process for seat allocation in various professional courses across Karnataka institutions.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website and Collegedunia.com for the latest updates on KCET 2026 admit card, exam schedule, and related announcements.

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