KEA CET Admit Card 2026 will be published soon on the official website. All registered candidates are advised to download the hall ticket prior to exam since they cannot get entry to the test centre without the hall ticket. The admit card includes the information like the exam date, reporting time, test centre location, roll number, and the credentials of the candidate.
Once available, candidates need to log in using registration number and date of birth in order to download the hall ticket on the official site.
Key points of the KEA CET Exam 2026:
Applicants must understand the following highlights carefully before submitting the application form:
| Exam name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
| Exam purpose | For admission to Karnataka engineering, agricultural, veterinary, pharma and allied programmes. |
| Mode of admit card release | Online only |
| Login credentials required | Application number and date of birth |
| Eligibility | passed 12th grade (PUC) in Karnataka with Physics, Chemistry, and Math/Biology, meeting specific mark percentages (45% overall, 40% for reserved) for Engineering/Agriculture, while also fulfilling Karnataka domicile rules, like studying in Karnataka for 7 years or having parents with Karnataka domicile. |
| Official website | Click here |
Major dates to remember:
The important dates for application process are:
| Admit card release date | To be announced |
| KCET exam date | To be announced |
| Answer key release | To be announced |
| Result declaration | To be announced |
| Counselling and verification of documents. | To be announced |
Who can apply for the KEA CET Exam 2026?
The candidates fulfilling following eligibility criteria can apply:
| Education | Passed 12th/PUC or equivalent. |
| Age | Atleast 17 years (no upper limit). |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Course specific requirements | Engineering/Tech- Physics, Chemistry, Math (PCM) + optional Bio/Chem/Biotech/Electronics/Comp. Min 45% (40% SC/ST) in PCM. Architecture (B.Arch)- PCM + NATA/JEE Main Paper 2. Farm Sciences/Agri/Vet/Pharma- PCMB (for Farm Sci/Vet) or PCM/PCB (for Pharma). |
| Other conditions (must meet any of following) | 7 Years Study- Studied 1st to 12th in Karnataka for 7 years. Parental Domicile- Either parent studied in Karnataka for 7 years. Mother Tongue Clause- Kannada/Tulu/Kodava/Berry mother tongue, parent domiciled in Karnataka, must take a Kannada Language Test. |
How to Download KEA CET Admit Card 2026 ?
Follow the steps given below:
- Go to KEA web site.
- Access KCET candidate login page.
- Enter application number and date of birth.
- Click on Download Admit Card.
- Save and print the PDF.
What are the important details mentioned on KEA CET Admit Card 2026 ?
- Candidate name
- KCET roll number
- Application number
- Photograph and signature
- Exam date and time
- Name of centre and complete address of the exam centre.
- Gate closing time and reporting time.
- Rules and guidelines on exam-days.
Which documents are required for exam day ?
- Printed KCET admit card.
- Valid government photo identification proof like Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence.
- Two passport-size photographs.Black or blue ball pen.
What are the Instructions for KCET Exam Day ?
- Report at the exam centre atleast ½ hour before the reporting time.
- Make sure that you check your room number and seating arrangement.
- Observe all instructions of invigilators.
- Do not carry any restricted item.
- Please do not write anything on the admit card except where the signature is permitted.
- Failure to submit an admit card in time or absconding of admit card can result in disqualification.
Important links
| Official website | Click here |
| Download admit card | Available here |
| Notification | Available here |
Conclusion
The KCET Admit card 2026 is a very important document for all the Karnataka Common Entrance Test aspirants. Download it on time, check the information, carry the important documents, and stick to the rules of the exam day. Preparing early and planning properly can make the exam experience smooth.
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FAQs – KCET Admit Card 2026
No, KEA issues the admit card in online mode on the official portal.
Yes, a printed copy is mandatory at the exam centre as well as a valid photo ID.
You are advised to notify KEA and also carry along additional photographs to the examination centre.
The centres are permanent and once allocated, they cannot be changed.
