Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority announced Round 1 final seat allotment on July 15, 2026. Choice entry for Engineering began on July 16, with the admission reporting deadline extended to July 29, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority announced Round 1 final seat allotment results on July 15, 2026. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official portal and must report to their assigned colleges within the KEA-specified window.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
KEA released mock allotment results on July 6, 2026, allowing candidates to modify their preferences until July 9. The final Round 1 allotment followed on July 15 after candidates locked their college and branch choices.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
KEA will release the Round 1 mock seat allotment results on July 6, 2026 after 11 AM. Candidates can modify their options from 2 PM on July 6 until 10 AM on July 9, 2026.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test was held on April 23-24, 2026, with the Kannada language test on April 22. KEA declared results and rank cards in early June, enabling the counselling process to begin on June 20.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
KEA closed the KCET 2026 option entry window on June 30, 2026. The final first-round seat allotment results will be officially declared on July 15, 2026 after 11 AM.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
KEA clarified that the higher scores from Exam 1 and Exam 2 will be considered. The final KCET rank combines 50% from entrance exam marks and 50% from Class 12 PCM theory marks.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
KEA extended the KCET 2026 registration deadline to February 27 and fee payment to March 3, 2026. More than 3,15,000 students registered for admissions to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional courses.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
KEA released the official KCET 2026 notification on January 2, 2026, announcing exam dates as April 23-24, 2026. Registration opened on January 17 with application forms available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority extended the KCET 2026 application deadline to February 27, 2026, with fee payment allowed until March 3, 2026. The form correction window was open from February 24 to March 30, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The KCET 2026 entrance exam was conducted in offline mode on April 23 and 24, 2026, with the Kannada language test held on April 22. The exam was held across 54 centers in 29 districts of Karnataka.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority announced KCET 2026 results on June 6, 2026. Over 3.11 lakh candidates appeared for the exam conducted on April 22-24, 2026. Qualified candidates are now eligible for counselling rounds.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Karnataka Examination Authority announced the KCET 2026 result on June 6, 2026. About 311,996 candidates appeared in the exam held on April 22-24, 2026. Counselling registration is now underway.
Archived 17 Jul 2026
KEA has announced a brief extension for KCET 2026 applications following technical issues reported by candidates. The revised deadline allows additional time for eligible students to complete their registration and fee payment.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the list of exam cities where KCET 2026 will be conducted. Candidates can check their allocated exam center details through the official portal once admit cards are released.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The examination authority has clarified that KCET 2026 will strictly follow the Karnataka II PUC syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. No changes have been made to the exam pattern from previous year.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
KEA has launched the official mock test interface allowing registered candidates to familiarize themselves with the computer-based test environment. The practice tests cover all four subjects with sample questions.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Round 1 seat allotment
Fri, 16 Jul, 2027First round of seat allocation results
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Counselling registration begins
Wed, 7 Jul, 2027Document verification and option entry for seat allotment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result announcement
Sun, 6 Jun, 2027KCET results and rank cards published at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Answer key release
Sat, 8 May, 2027Provisional answer key released for candidate objections
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍KCET exam day - Mathematics & Biology
Sat, 24 Apr, 2027Session 1: 10:30 AM-11:50 AM | Session 2: 2:30 PM-3:50 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍KCET exam day - Physics & Chemistry
Fri, 23 Apr, 2027Session 1: 10:30 AM-11:50 AM | Session 2: 2:30 PM-3:50 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍KCET 2027 exam day (PCM/PCB papers)
Fri, 23 Apr, 2027Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology papers conducted across Karnataka exam centres
Archived 6 Aug 2026
📍Kannada language test
Thu, 22 Apr, 2027For Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates (typically one day before main exam)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍KCET 2027 exam day (Kannada language test)
Thu, 22 Apr, 2027For Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates only
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Admit card release
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Hall tickets available for download approximately 10-14 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
KCET 2027 admit card release
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Hall tickets available for download approximately 10-14 days before the exam
Archived 6 Aug 2026
KCET 2027 application deadline (expected)
Mon, 29 Mar, 2027Final date to submit application form; fee payment window usually extends a few days later
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Form correction window
Sun, 14 Mar, 2027Candidates can edit application details during correction period
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application fee payment deadline
Thu, 4 Mar, 2027Final date for fee payment (typically 5-7 days after application closes)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Sat, 27 Feb, 2027Last date to submit KCET application form
Archived 23 Aug 2026
KCET 2027 notification and application portal opens
Tue, 16 Feb, 2027Registration for next cycle typically begins in mid-January
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Sun, 17 Jan, 2027Online registration begins at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
KCET 2027 notification release
Sat, 2 Jan, 2027Official notification with exam schedule expected in early January
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Mop-up round counselling (tentative)
Thu, 10 Sept, 2026Final seat allotment round for remaining vacancies; exact dates to be announced by KEA
Archived 6 Aug 2026
First round seat allotment
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Initial seat allocation based on rank and preferences
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Round 2 seat allotment result expected
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Tentative date based on KEA's counselling cycle; monitor official portal for confirmation
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Counselling registration begins
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Online choice filling for engineering and medical seat allocation
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Round 2 counselling and option entry begins
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Candidates who wish to participate in Round 2 must register and fill fresh preferences
Archived 6 Aug 2026
KCET 2026 Result declaration
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Rank cards and scorecards available on official website
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026First round real seat allotment declared after 11 AM
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Option Modification Window closes
Thu, 9 Jul, 2026Last date to add, alter, rearrange, or delete options by 10 AM
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Round 1 Mock Allotment Result
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Results released after 11 AM; modification window opens from 2 PM
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Preliminary answer key release
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Candidates can raise objections with supporting documents
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Option Entry Window closed
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Choice filling and locking completed
Archived 17 Jul 2026
📍KCET 2026 Exam Day 2 (Mathematics & Biology)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Mathematics: 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM, Biology: 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍KCET 2026 Exam Day 1 (Physics & Chemistry)
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Physics: 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM, Chemistry: 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Archived 5 Jul 2026
KCET 2026 Result declared
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026Scorecard and rank card available at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in
Archived 17 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Hall tickets available for download from KEA portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal closes
Fri, 15 May, 2026Final date for KCET 2026 registration and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍KCET 2026 Exam (Mathematics, Biology)
Fri, 24 Apr, 2026Day 2: Mathematics 10:30-11:50 AM, Biology 2:30-3:50 PM
Archived 17 Jul 2026
📍KCET 2026 Exam (Physics, Chemistry)
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026Day 1: Physics 10:30-11:50 AM, Chemistry 2:30-3:50 PM
Archived 17 Jul 2026
📍Kannada Language Test
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026For Class C and D candidates seeking reservation
Archived 17 Jul 2026
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