KCET 2027 exam dates are yet to be officially announced by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), the body that conducts the Karnataka Common Entrance Test every year. Based on the pattern from KCET 2025 (exam: April 16–17) and KCET 2026 (exam: May 25–26, result: June 6), the KCET 2027 exam is expected to be held in the third or fourth week of April 2027, with the official schedule likely releasing in January 2027 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- KCET 2027 official dates have not yet been released by KEA; all dates on this page are tentative and based on past two years’ schedules.
- In 2026, KEA announced the full KCET schedule in January 2026, with the exam held on May 25–26, 2026 and result declared on June 6, 2026.
- In 2025, the KCET exam was held on April 16–17, 2025, with registration from January 23 and result on May 24, 2025.
- Once KEA releases the KCET 2027 schedule, this page will be updated with official dates. Bookmark cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and this page.
This article covers all tentative KCET 2027 exam dates, including the notification release, application window, admit card, exam day, answer key, result, and counselling schedule — with a year-on-year historical comparison to help candidates plan ahead.
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KCET 2027 Exam Dates (Tentative) — Complete Schedule
The table below lists all major KCET 2027 important dates based on the pattern observed across the 2025 and 2026 cycles. Dates marked Tentative will be updated as KEA releases official notifications at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
| Event | Tentative Date 2027 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KCET 2027 Official Notification / Schedule Release | 2nd–3rd week of January 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Application Form Opens | 3rd week of January 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Application Last Date | Last week of February 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Application Fee Payment Deadline | Last week of February 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Registration Correction Window | 1st week of March 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Admit Card / Hall Ticket | 1st–2nd week of April 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Kannada Language Test (Horanadu/Gadinadu) | 3rd week of April 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Exam — Day 1 (Physics & Chemistry) | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Exam — Day 2 (Mathematics / Biology) | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 (next day) | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Provisional Answer Key | May 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Objection Window | May 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Result Declaration | May–June 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Counselling Registration Opens | June–July 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Round 1 Seat Allotment | July–August 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Round 2 Seat Allotment | August 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 Counselling Concludes | September 2027 | Tentative |
Note: The KCET 2027 dates above are tentative estimates derived from historical KEA patterns. KEA officially announced the KCET 2026 schedule in January 2026. The official KCET 2027 schedule will be published at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in in January 2027.
KCET 2027 Notification Release
KEA typically releases the KCET official notification along with the full exam schedule in the second or third week of January each year. The 2026 notification was released alongside the announcement that registration would begin on January 16–17, 2026. For KCET 2027, candidates should watch cetonline.karnataka.gov.in from the first week of January 2027 for the official schedule release.
The KCET notification typically contains:
- Complete exam schedule including application dates, exam dates, and counselling dates
- Eligibility criteria (age, qualifying exam, Karnataka domicile requirements)
- Subject combinations and paper structure (Physics, Chemistry + Mathematics/Biology)
- Application fee structure for different categories
- List of exam cities and centre allocation process
KCET 2027 Application Form Dates
The KCET 2027 application form is expected to open in the third week of January 2027 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. In 2025, registration opened on January 23; in 2026 it opened on January 16–17. The last date is expected by the last week of February 2027, though KEA has extended deadlines in both 2025 (to February 24) and 2026 (to March 15).
| KCET 2027 Application Event | Tentative Date | KCET 2026 Actual Date | KCET 2025 Actual Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | 3rd week of January 2027 | January 16–17, 2026 | January 23, 2025 |
| Application Last Date (without late fee) | Last week of February 2027 | March 15, 2026 (extended) | February 24, 2025 (extended) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | Last week of February 2027 | March 15, 2026 | February 25, 2025 |
| Correction Window | 1st week of March 2027 | March 2026 | March 2025 |
Candidates applying for KCET 2027 must meet Karnataka domicile requirements or have studied in Karnataka for a specified period. The application is submitted entirely online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Documents such as the 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), and a recent photograph and signature scan are required during registration.
KCET 2027 Admit Card Date
The KCET 2027 admit card is expected to be released in the first or second week of April 2027. KEA released the KCET 2026 admit card on April 10, 2026, and the KCET 2025 hall ticket on April 6, 2025 — roughly 10–12 days before the respective exam dates.
| Year | Admit Card Release Date | Exam Date | Gap (Admit Card to Exam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCET 2025 | April 6, 2025 | April 16–17, 2025 | 10 days |
| KCET 2026 | April 10, 2026 | May 25–26, 2026 | ~45 days (dates revised) |
| KCET 2027 (tentative) | 1st–2nd week of April 2027 | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 | ~10–14 days (expected) |
The KCET 2027 hall ticket will contain the candidate’s name, application number, exam centre address, shift timings, and photo. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. The admit card will be available for download at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
KCET 2027 Exam Date
The KCET 2027 exam is expected to be held in the third or fourth week of April 2027. Based on consistent historical patterns — April 16–17 in 2025, and originally April 23–24 in 2026 before being revised to May 25–26 — KEA typically targets the second half of April for the main papers.
| Paper | Subject | Expected Day (2027) | Timing (Based on Past Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannada Language Test | Kannada (Horanadu & Gadinadu candidates) | Day before main exam | 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM |
| Day 1 — Shift 1 | Physics | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 | 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM |
| Day 1 — Shift 2 | Chemistry | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 | 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM |
| Day 2 — Shift 1 | Mathematics | Next day after Day 1 | 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM |
| Day 2 — Shift 2 | Biology | Next day after Day 1 | 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM |
KCET is a pen-and-paper (offline) exam. Each paper carries 60 questions for 60 marks, with no negative marking. The exam is conducted simultaneously across multiple centres in Karnataka. In 2025, over 1.94 lakh candidates appeared across 775 centres.
Candidates choosing Engineering must appear for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Those applying for Biology-based programmes (Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary) appear for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The KCET 2027 exam dates page will carry the official schedule once KEA releases it.
KCET 2027 Answer Key
Following the exam, KEA typically releases the KCET provisional answer key within 2–3 weeks. Candidates can raise objections against specific answers during the objection window, after which KEA publishes the final answer key used for result computation.
| Event | KCET 2027 Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 2027 |
| Objection Window Opens | May 2027 (within days of provisional key) |
| Objection Window Closes | May 2027 |
| Final Answer Key Release | May–June 2027 |
KCET 2027 Result Date
The KCET 2027 result is expected to be declared in May or June 2027 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KEA declared the KCET 2025 result on May 24, 2025, and the KCET 2026 result on June 6, 2026. The result is published as a rank card that includes the candidate’s subject-wise marks and Karnataka CET rank.
| Year | Exam Date | Result Date | Gap (Exam to Result) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCET 2025 | April 16–17, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | ~37 days |
| KCET 2026 | May 25–26, 2026 | June 6, 2026 | ~12 days |
| KCET 2027 (tentative) | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 | May–June 2027 | ~3–6 weeks (estimated) |
The KCET scorecard is used for counselling by KEA for admission to government and private aided engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional courses in Karnataka. Candidates who qualify the exam (there is no published minimum qualifying mark) become eligible for counselling based on their rank. Check the KCET 2027 result page for the direct link once declared.
KCET 2027 Counselling Dates
The KCET 2027 counselling schedule is expected to begin in June–July 2027, following the result declaration. KEA conducts counselling in multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, and a supplementary/spot round. Counselling for KCET 2026 ran from July through September 2026, with Round 2 seat allotment released around August 19, 2026.
| Counselling Event | KCET 2027 Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration / Document Verification Opens | June–July 2027 |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) | July 2027 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | July–August 2027 |
| Round 1 Fee Payment and Reporting | August 2027 |
| Round 2 Option Entry | August 2027 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | August–September 2027 |
| Spot / Supplementary Round | September 2027 |
| Counselling Concludes | September 2027 |
Candidates must register separately for KCET counselling even after the result is published. The counselling process involves document verification, online option entry (college and branch preference), seat allotment, fee payment, and physical reporting to the allotted institution. Visit the KCET 2027 counselling page for the complete process and round-wise schedule once KEA announces it.
KCET 2027 vs KCET 2026 vs KCET 2025 — Historical Date Comparison
The table below compares the KCET exam dates across 2025, 2026, and tentative 2027 to help candidates gauge when each milestone typically occurs.
| Event | KCET 2025 (Actual) | KCET 2026 (Actual) | KCET 2027 (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Schedule / Notification | January 2025 | January 2026 | January 2027 |
| Application Form Opens | January 23, 2025 | January 16–17, 2026 | 3rd week of January 2027 |
| Application Last Date | February 24, 2025 | March 15, 2026 | Last week of February 2027 |
| Admit Card | April 6, 2025 | April 10, 2026 | 1st–2nd week of April 2027 |
| Kannada Language Test | April 15, 2025 | April 22, 2026 | 3rd week of April 2027 |
| Exam Day 1 | April 16, 2025 | May 25, 2026 | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 |
| Exam Day 2 | April 17, 2025 | May 26, 2026 | 3rd–4th week of April 2027 |
| Result Declaration | May 24, 2025 | June 6, 2026 | May–June 2027 |
| Counselling Begins | June 2025 | July 2026 | June–July 2027 |
| Counselling Ends | September 2025 | September 2026 | September 2027 |
About KCET 2027
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to undergraduate Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Farm Science (B.Sc. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Food Science), and other professional programmes in government, aided, and unaided minority institutions in Karnataka.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Commonly Known As | KCET / UGCET / KEA CET |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Papers | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (as applicable) |
| Questions Per Paper | 60 MCQs (60 marks each) |
| Duration Per Paper | 80 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Admission To | Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary, and other professional UG programmes in Karnataka |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCM or PCB; Karnataka domicile (or study in Karnataka) required for most seats |
KCET 2027 Exam Date FAQs
KCET 2027 Exam Date: When Is the Exam Expected?
The KCET 2027 exam is tentatively expected in the third or fourth week of April 2027, based on the KCET 2025 dates (April 16–17, 2025). However, in 2026, KEA revised the exam from April 23–24 to May 25–26. The official date will be confirmed by KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in in January 2027.
KCET 2027 Application Form: When Will Registration Open?
Based on the 2025 and 2026 cycles, the KCET 2027 application form is expected to open in the third week of January 2027. Registration opened on January 23 in 2025 and January 16–17 in 2026.
KCET 2027 Result: When Will the Result Be Declared?
The KCET 2027 result is expected in May or June 2027. KCET 2025 result was declared on May 24, 2025, and KCET 2026 result on June 6, 2026. The result will be available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
KCET 2027 Counselling: When Does It Begin?
KCET 2027 counselling is expected to begin in June–July 2027, following the result declaration. The process runs through multiple rounds until September 2027.
KCET 2027 Admit Card: When Will It Be Released?
The KCET 2027 admit card is expected in the first or second week of April 2027, approximately 10–14 days before the exam. The 2025 hall ticket was released on April 6 and the 2026 admit card on April 10.
Where Can I Check the Official KCET 2027 Date?
The official KCET 2027 exam date will be published by KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can also check the KCET 2027 exam dates page on Collegedunia for the latest updates once KEA releases the official schedule.
Is There Negative Marking in KCET 2027?
No. KCET does not have any negative marking. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and wrong answers or unattempted questions receive 0 marks.
KCET 2027 Kannada Test Date: Who Has to Appear?
The Kannada language test is mandatory only for Horanadu Kannadiga and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates claiming the reservation for those categories. It is held on the day before the main KCET papers. For all other candidates, the Kannada test is not required.
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