KCET 2026 exam centre list is now available on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KCET 2026 will be held at 53 exam centers across 29 districts in Karnataka. KCET 2026 entrance exam is scheduled to be held from April 2026. Kannada Language paper will be held on April 2026. Since KCET exam is an offline OMR-based test, you will be assigned an exam center by KEA.

To get detailed information regarding KCET 2026 exam centres, practical test centres and allotment method, you can read the article below.

KCET 2026 Exam Centre: Important Points

Understanding the exam venues and associated guidelines is crucial for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 preparation. Here are some significant points to think about:

• When completing the KCET application form, candidates must carefully select the exam centers from the list provided based on their preferences.
• The authorities assigne the KCET exam centre based on the choices made and its accessibility.
• Candidates should be aware that after submitting their application, there will be no option to switch exam locations.
• The candidates should download their admit card, which contains information about the KCET 2026 exam center.
• As stated on the admit card, candidates have to arrive at the KCET 2026 exam centre on time.

KCET 2026 Exam Centres for Practical Test

Candidates must show up for the KCET Agriculture practical test if they want to be considered for seats reserved under the agriculturist quota. They can review the guidelines provided by the relevant authority for the practical test. In addition, the list of KCET exam centers is provided below.

• The registration fee for the administration of the practical test is INR 250 for OBC candidates and INR 500 for General candidates. The same rules apply to Category-1, SC, and ST.
• The candidates must pay this money directly to the appropriate practical test center on the day of the document verification in the form of a Demand Draft produced in the name of the appropriate university's controller, as instructed in the table.
• Those who reside in the following districts are required to show up for practical exams at the test locations mentioned next to the districts. The request for a different center will not be granted.
• Only during office hours from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm in the following centers will the authorities verify the students' documentation and other pertinent credentials for those applying for a seat under the Agriculturist quota.
• All of the centers' practical exams will take place simultaneously. Starting at 9:00 am is the practical test.
• Candidates must take the practical exam at the same KCET exam centre where the document verification process is taking place.
• Candidates who do not have their documents verified will not be given permission to take the practical exams.

KCET 2026: Practical Test Centres

The table below is a list of the KCET exam centers for practical examination:

KCET 2026 Exam Centre Allotment Process

During the application form fill-out, students must meet a number of requirements linked to KCET 2026 exam centre. Check below to see factors that govern exam centre allotment in KCET. 

• In Karnataka, candidates must pass the qualifying exam before they may take the test. The exam shall be given in a location within the same district where the candidate passed the higher secondary, second PUC, or comparable exam.
• If the government permits numerous exam centers in a single district, candidates may select the location of their preferred KCET examination center.
• Candidates must choose where they want to take the entrance exam when filling out the KCET application form.
• The server will immediately fetch the test code after you input the examination location.
• Candidates must save their selection after entering all the necessary information in the application name. Before deciding where to take the exam, they must carefully review the list.
• After entering all the necessary information in the application name, candidates must save their preference. 
• KCET exam centre will then be alloted based on candidates preference and availability of test centre. 

KCET 2026: Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must abide by the following rules in order to pass the KCET Exam 2026:

• Candidates should arrive at the KCET examination center 1 hour before the exam time. Along with the KCET 2026 admit card, they must have a valid form of identification. The list of acceptable identity proofs is provided here.
  • Voter ID card
  • Valid Driving License
  • Pan Card
  • Aadhar Card
• Before taking KCET 2026 exam, candidates must carefully review all the important instructions.
• During the exam, each candidate is required to sign the attendance sheet in front of the exam invigilator.
• Candidates must concentrate solely on their tests. Any form of disruption during the exam is penalized.
• Candidates are not permitted to bring any electronic devices, such as pagers, phones, or calculators.
• They are not permitted to take any other papers or documents besides the KCET 2026 admission card.
• During the exam, candidates are not permitted to leave the exam room.