KCET 2026 Exam Expected Date: Students aspiring to secure admission in engineering, pharmacy, or architecture undergraduate programs might be eagerly awaiting the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. Every year, the Karnataka Examination Authority shares a detailed notification comprising application dates, exam dates, paper pattern, eligibility criteria, and other information around January.
According to the previous year's trends, KCET is generally held between April and May. Last year, the Common Entrance Test was held on April 16 and 17, 2025. This year, students can expect the exam to commence between the second and third week of April 2026. We have analysed the past 3 years' trends to offer insight into KCET 2026 exam expected date in this article.
KCET 2026 Exam Expected Date: Past Year Trend Analysis
Aspirants interested in participating in the engineering entrance exam can get a fair idea regarding the commencement of KCET 2026 exam from teh table given below:
| Year | KCET Exam Schedule |
| 2026 | 2nd week of April 2026 (Expected) |
| 2025 | April 16 and 17, 2025 |
| 2024 | April 18 and 19, 2024 |
| 2023 | May 20 and 21, 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria to Appear for KCET Examination 2026
Candidates can review the eligibility conditions given below that must be met to apply for KCET 2026 exam:
| Course | Qualification | Compulsory Subjects |
| BTech | Passed class 12 from a recognized board with an overall 45%. Minimum qualifying score for the reserved category is 40%. |
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| BArch | Passed class 12 or a 3-year diploma course from a reputed institute |
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| BPharm | Passed 12th or a diploma in pharmacy with a minimum 45% |
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For the confirmation of KCET exam dates 2026, candidates need to wait for the release of a notification, which KEA will tentatively draft in January 2026.
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