Registration And Application Extended for CET 2026 

As per the recent notification published by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), the schedule for the registration and online application deadlines for CET-2026 has been extended. The Common Entrance Test (CET), more well known as the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), is conducted by the KEA and serves as a pathway for entrance for various courses like Agriculture, Pharmacy, Engineering etc. The official announcement of the extension on 13 February 2026 provides additional time for candidates who haven’t yet finished their application process. 

Extended Deadline for CET 2026 

The original date of the closing of the online application was 16 February 2026 and, as for the fee payment, it was 18 February 2026. However, accounting for the inconveniences multiple candidates faced in completion of the process, KEA has extended the dates as follows : 

• Updated deadline for registration: 22 February 2026 (11:59PM)

• Updated deadline for fee payment: 24 February 2026 (5:30PM) 

This extension will prove to be greatly helpful for many students who haven’t yet completed the application or paid the required fees. 

Registration And Application Extended for CET 2026 

The conduction of the CET-2026 exam is to be on: 

• 23 April 2026

• 24 April 2026

Partaking in these exams is essential for all students seeking admission to various professional courses across Karnataka. 

Present Registration Status

The official notification states that approximately 2,87,909 candidates have registered successfully for CET-2026. This further allowance in the deadline aims to help the remaining eligible candidates complete their applications without missing the opportunity. 

Important Points to Consider 

KEA has also issued some noteworthy advice for all candidates who have submitted their applications: 

• Careful verification of all the entered details should be done in the application form.

• If any error is found, corrections can be made by logging into the portal. 

• After the submission of the application, the final details will be saved on the server. 

It’s also suggested to review the forms thoroughly to avoid discrepancies during the admission process. 

Conclusion 

With the extension of the CET-2026 registration and fee payment deadline by the KEA, it becomes very clear the authority takes its commitment to the task with full vigilance to ensure that no eligible candidate is deprived of the opportunity to appear for the examination due to any technical or timing issues. Hence, aspirants should use this extended window to finish and recheck all the information and finish the submission.  For official updates and instructions, please visit the official KEA website.