NEW DELHI: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 applications until 11.59 pm on February 27.
Candidates can submit their applications on the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The fee payment deadline has been extended to 5.30 pm on March 3.
The KCET 2026 entrance examination for admission to engineering, architecture, and pharmacy courses across Karnataka is scheduled for April 23 and 24.
This is the second extension of the KCET 2026 application deadline. The registration last date was previously extended to February 22, with the fee payment window running until February 24.
“As still some students are seeking the time to apply, the last date for applying for CET-2026 has finally been extended till 11:59 PM on 27-02-2026 for registration and for payment of fee till 5:30 PM on 03-03-2026,” said an official notification.
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The authority also issued a firm warning alongside the extension, stating that the deadline will not be pushed further under any circumstances.
“Students who have not applied for CET-2026 can apply online and pay the fee during the above period without waiting until the last date. Please note that the date for applying for CET-2026 will not be extended again under any circumstances,” the notice read.
Candidates who have not yet registered can complete the process by visiting the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Students are advised not to wait until the last moment, as the authority has made clear that no further extension will be granted, and late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Once registered, candidates should ensure that their fee payment is completed by March 3, 2026. Failure to pay the application fee within the stipulated deadline will result in rejection of the application, regardless of whether the registration form was submitted on time.