| Updated On - Sep 18, 2026
KEA has revised the MSc Nursing, MPT and MSc AH entrance exam date to September 19, 2026, from the earlier July 18. The MPharm and PharmD exam remains scheduled for November 21, 2026.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has revised the Master of Science in Nursing (MSc Nursing), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) and Master of Science in Allied Health Sciences (MSc AH) 2026 entrance examination date on the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The test will now be held on September 19, 2026, in place of the earlier scheduled date of July 18, 2026.
KEA has also confirmed that the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) entrance test date remains unchanged. That examination will be conducted on November 21, 2026, as per the original notification.
Hall tickets for the MSc Nursing, MPT and MSc AH test have been released on the KEA exam portal on September 18, 2026. Registered candidates can log in with their application number and password to download the admit card and view the exam time table.
KEA PG Health Entrance 2026 Revised Schedule
| Programme | Earlier Exam Date | Revised Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Nursing | July 18, 2026 | September 19, 2026 |
| Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) | July 18, 2026 | September 19, 2026 |
| MSc Allied Health Sciences (MSc AH) | July 18, 2026 | September 19, 2026 |
| MPharm and PharmD | November 21, 2026 | November 21, 2026 (unchanged) |
The application window for the MSc Nursing, MPT and MSc AH programmes had earlier been extended by KEA to September 10, 2026. Candidates who submitted their forms within that window are eligible to appear for the rescheduled September 19 test.
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How to Download the KEA MSc Nursing, MPT and MSc AH 2026 Admit Card?
Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket along with a valid photo identity document to the examination centre. KEA has advised that entry may be denied without both documents.
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgnursing2026.
- Click on the admit card download link for MSc Nursing, MPT or MSc AH 2026.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- Verify the exam centre, reporting time and personal details on the hall ticket.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout for exam day.
Candidates who spot any discrepancy in their hall ticket must report it to the KEA office in Malleswaram, Bangalore, without delay. The KEA helpline 080-23460460 is active on working days between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
The revised date pushes the MSc Nursing, MPT and MSc AH test by over two months. Candidates now get extra preparation time. The counselling and admission calendar for these Karnataka PG health courses will also shift accordingly.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the hall ticket from the KEA exam portal without delay.
- Verify the exam centre address and reporting time printed on the admit card.
- Keep a valid photo ID ready to carry along with the hall ticket.
- Revise the syllabus and attempt mock tests before September 19, 2026.
- Plan travel to the allotted centre and reach well before reporting time.
Watch the KEA portal for the provisional answer key, response sheet and result announcement for the September 19 test, followed by the MPharm and PharmD admit card release ahead of the November 21 examination.
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