Karnataka Common Entrance Test • Conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Registration Windows, Extensions, Exam Days, and Historical Patterns
KCET's calendar typically begins with online registration opening in January, with the examination itself conducted in April over two consecutive days. KEA has a well-documented history of extending registration deadlines multiple times each year to accommodate late applicants, making it important for candidates to track official announcements closely rather than assuming any single publicized deadline is truly final.
Registration Opens
January
Via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Registration Closes
February (Often Extended)
Multiple Extensions Common
Exam Days
Late April
Two Consecutive Days
Result Declaration
Late May
Rank List Published
| Event | Typical Timing | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | Mid-January | KEA publishes official notification and information bulletin |
| Online Registration Opens | Mid-to-Late January | Via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Registration Deadline (Initial) | Late February | Frequently extended by KEA |
| Fee Payment Deadline | Shortly After Registration Deadline | Often extended alongside registration |
| Document Upload Deadline | Early March | Category/income certificates, PUC marks card |
| Admit Card Download | Early April | Via candidate login |
| KCET Exam Days | Mid-to-Late April | Mathematics on Day 1; Physics & Chemistry on Day 2 |
| Provisional Answer Key | Within a Week of Exam | Objection window opens |
| Result & Rank List Declaration | Mid-to-Late May | Includes 50:50 weighted merit rank |
| Document Verification | June | At designated KEA verification centers |
| Online Counselling & Seat Allotment | July-August | Multiple rounds based on rank |
Karnataka's KCET registration process has, in recent years, consistently seen the initial registration and fee payment deadlines extended by anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, often in response to technical portal issues or requests from students/coaching bodies. While this flexibility benefits late applicants, candidates should not deliberately delay their own application in anticipation of an extension, since KEA's extension decisions are announced on a case-by-case basis and not guaranteed each year.
The two KCET exam days are typically held on consecutive days (or with a one-day gap, depending on the specific year's calendar), with Mathematics on the first day and Physics and Chemistry on the second day. This compressed schedule means candidates have very little recovery time between papers, making thorough preparation and mental readiness for a demanding two-day stretch especially important.
Despite frequent registration deadline extensions, the actual KCET exam dates themselves have remained relatively consistent year to year, typically falling in the third or fourth week of April, with results following about four to five weeks later in mid-to-late May — a pattern candidates can reasonably rely on for early-stage planning even before official dates are confirmed.
Registration typically opens in mid-to-late January on the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Yes, KEA has a consistent history of extending the initial registration and fee payment deadlines by days to weeks in recent years, though candidates should not rely on this and should aim to register within the originally announced window.
KCET is typically conducted over two consecutive days in the third or fourth week of April, with Mathematics on Day 1 and Physics/Chemistry on Day 2.
Results, including the 50:50 weighted merit rank, are typically declared in mid-to-late May, about four to five weeks after the exam.
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