KCET 2026 exam for over 3.15 lakh BTech, BPharm aspirants begins today
Suviral Shukla | April 23, 2026 | 10:14 AM IST | 2 mins read
The college entrance test KCET 2026 will be held today and tomorrow in dual shifts. The morning shift will be conducted from 10:30 am to 11:50 am for Physics subject, while the afternoon session will take place from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm for Chemistry.
Check your KCET 2026 admission chances based on caste, area type, and expected score with the KCET College Predictor tool.
Try NowThe Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will hold the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology subjects today. More than 3.15 lakh candidates are appearing for the pen-and-paper KCET 2026 exam for admission to engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy programmes at government and private universities across the Karnataka state.
The college entrance test KCET 2026 will be held today and tomorrow in dual shifts. The morning shift will be conducted from 10:30 am to 11:50 am for Physics subject, while the afternoon session will take place from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm for Chemistry subject.
KCET 2026 Exam Pattern
The OMR-based KCET 2026 exam for Mathematics and Biology papers will be held tomorrow in morning and afternoon shifts, respectively. The exam question paper will carry a total of 60 marks. Notably, there will not be any negative marking.
What should we carry for KCET exam?
Candidates must carry their KCET hall ticket and a government-issued ID at the exam centres for verification purposes.
The KEA has listed several prohibited items that candidates cannot carry into the exam centre. These include study materials such as notes, books, calculators, and electronic pens, as well as communication devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth gadgets, earphones, and microphones. Items such as watches, wallets, bags, goggles, belts, and caps are also banned.
Additionally, food items, water bottles, and any concealed electronic devices like microchips or cameras are strictly not allowed. Candidates should note that there is no facility available at the exam centres to store these belongings.
Also read NIT Kurukshetra students demand elected council, quick re-exams, counselling for teachers
Dress code for KCET exam 2026
Candidates appearing for the KCET 2026 exam must follow a strict dress code at the examination centre. They are not allowed to wear full-sleeve clothing, and outfits covering the head, face, or ears are prohibited.
However, those wearing religious attire can report two hours before the exam (8:30 AM or 12:30 PM) for separate verification. Jewellery or any metallic items, except a mangalsutra, are not permitted. Candidates are advised to wear slippers or low-heeled sandals, as shoes are not allowed inside the exam hall.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Next Story
]Featured News
]- NEET was far from fair even before paper-leak controversies
- Same Exam, Old Nightmare: NEET 2026 cancelled, paper-leak probe, NTA reform, re-neet – the story so far
- IIT Jodhpur’s Hindi BTech is breaking the English-only mould, model for others to follow: Director
- ‘Part of culture’? IIT Ropar PhD scholars say fear keeps harassment cases buried, rarely reach ICC
- Number of student suicides rises 80% in 10 years, 8.5% of total: NCRB report
- ANRF PAIR Programme gives Rs 100 crore to just 7 hub-spoke networks, rest get Rs 2 crore grants
- Pharmacy Council of India revamps B Pharma syllabus with AI, hospital training; rollout from 2026-27 session
- Education ministry’s school management committee guidelines 2026 mandate 2 sub panels, 2-year term for member
- No AI product, no MBA degree: BITSoM Mumbai integrates artificial intelligence across all management courses
- Mumbai University ropes in ed-tech firm to make AI-powered ‘job skills test’ must for UG, PG students