KCET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date 2026 |
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| Registration Start | February 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | February 2026 |
| Exam Date | April 16–17, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 2026 |
| Application Fee (General) | ₹650 |
| Application Fee (SC/ST) | ₹500 |
| Attempts Allowed | No limit (must be Class 12 pass/appearing in current year) |
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Dates above are based on official announcements. Always verify on the official exam website before applying.
KCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed or be appearing in Class 10+2 (or equivalent)
- Required subjects as per exam norms (PCM for engineering; PCB for medical)
- Minimum aggregate marks: 50% (General), 40–45% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Attempts: No limit (must be Class 12 pass/appearing in current year)
KCET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions / Format | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 60 MCQ × 1 mark | 60 marks |
| Chemistry | 60 MCQ × 1 mark | 60 marks |
| Mathematics / Biology | 60 MCQ × 1 mark | 60 marks |
| Total | 180 questions | 180 marks |
Negative Marking: No negative marking
KCET 2026 Syllabus
Physics (60 marks)
- Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects
- Optics, Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei
- Semiconductor Devices, Communication Systems
- Oscillations, Waves, Kinetic Theory
Chemistry (60 marks)
- Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
- Organic Chemistry: Alcohols, Aldehydes, Amines
- Coordination Compounds, d-f Block
- Polymers, Biomolecules, Chemistry in Everyday Life
Mathematics / Biology (60 marks)
- Maths: Integration, Differential Equations, Vectors, Probability
- Biology: Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology
KCET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff
| Category | Cutoff | Approx. Marks |
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| RVCE Bangalore CSE (Gen) | 175–178 marks | ~AIR 100–300 |
| MSRIT Bangalore CSE (Gen) | 168–172 marks | ~AIR 300–700 |
| BMS College Bangalore CSE | 162–168 marks | ~AIR 700–1500 |
| Govt. Engineering College CSE | 145–160 marks | ~AIR 1500–5000 |
| Private Engg Colleges | 100–140 marks | Wide range |
College Cutoffs via KCET 2026
| College & Branch | Cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RVCE Bangalore CSE | 175+ KCET marks | Top private in Karnataka |
| NIE Mysore CSE | 165+ KCET marks | Reputed state college |
| DSCE Bangalore CSE | 162+ KCET marks | Strong placement |
| Govt. Engg. College Raichur | 140+ KCET marks | Low-fee option |
| Visvesvaraya NIT Surathkal | Separate | via JEE Main | NIT, not KCET |
How to Apply for KCET 2026
- Visit the official exam website
- Register with valid email and mobile number
- Fill in personal, academic and contact details
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents
- Select exam city preferences
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and save confirmation / application number
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Keep your application number safe. You will need it to download admit card and check results.
FAQs | KCET 2026
What is the KCET 2026 result date?+
KCET 2026 result is expected in May 2026. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the KCET rank card on kea.kar.nic.in. Counselling begins in June 2026.
What score is needed for RVCE Bangalore CSE in KCET?+
RVCE Bangalore CSE is the most competitive KCET college. You typically need 175+ out of 180 marks in KCET for General category. For Karnataka Government Quota (GM), the closing rank is usually AIR 100–300.
Is KCET only for Karnataka students?+
KCET is primarily for Karnataka domicile students. However, some seats under Management Quota and NRI Quota are open to students from other states through COMEDK UGET (a separate exam for private engineering colleges in Karnataka).
Can I use JEE Main score instead of KCET for Karnataka colleges?+
No. KCET and JEE Main are separate exams for different seat pools. KCET scores are used for government quota seats in Karnataka engineering colleges. JEE Main scores are used for NIT Surathkal seats (via JoSAA) which is different from KCET counselling.