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⚠️ NEET UG 2026 CANCELLED — The May 3 exam was cancelled due to a question paper leak. NTA will announce Re-NEET 2026 dates shortly. No fresh registration needed. Fee will be refunded.

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KCET 2026

Exam Completed

Karnataka Common Entrance Test

EngineeringPharmacyAgriculture
April 23–24, 2026
Counselling: June–July 2026
Official Website

KCET is Karnataka's premier state-level entrance exam for admission to Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and other professional courses. It is the primary gateway for over 1 lakh seats across 252 participating institutions in Karnataka.

Key Dates

RegistrationJan 16 – Feb 27, 2026
Exam DateApril 23–24, 2026
ResultMay 2026
CounsellingJune–July 2026
Application Fee₹650 (GM) / ₹500 (SC/ST)

Eligibility

Must have passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 with PCM or PCB
Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM/PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
Must be a Karnataka domicile / Horanadu / Gadinadu Kannadiga
No upper age limit for Engineering
Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology compulsory

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Physics6060
Chemistry6060
Mathematics6060
Biology6060

Key Facts

No negative marking
Offline (OMR-based) exam
Separate exam for Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannada medium
NEET required separately for Medical/Dental admissions
NATA/JEE Paper 2 required for Architecture via KCET
~1,00,000+
252 colleges in Karnataka
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COMEDK UGET 2026

Exam Completed

Consortium of Medical Engineering & Dental Colleges Undergraduate Entrance Test

Engineering
May 9, 2026
Counselling: June 2026
Official Website

COMEDK UGET is Karnataka's second most important engineering entrance exam after KCET. It grants admission to 20,000+ seats in 150+ private engineering colleges across Karnataka. Easier than JEE Main — ideal fallback for JEE aspirants.

Key Dates

RegistrationFeb 3 – Mar 23, 2026
Exam DateMay 9, 2026
ResultMay 29, 2026
CounsellingJune 2026
Application Fee₹1,800

Eligibility

Passed Class 12 / 2nd PUC with PCM and English
Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST/OBC of Karnataka)
No age limit specified
Indian Citizens, OCIs, and PIOs are eligible
Physics, Maths, and English compulsory

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Physics6060
Chemistry6060
Mathematics6060

Key Facts

Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online
No negative marking — 1 mark per correct answer
Conducted in 3 shifts across 181 exam cities
Valid for B.E. admission only — not for Medical/Dental
Combined with Uni-GAUGE E 2026
~20,000+
150+ Engineering colleges in Karnataka
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NEET UG 2026

⚠️ Cancelled — Re-NEET Awaited

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

MedicalDentalPharmacyNursingAYUSH
May 3, 2026 (Cancelled — paper leak)
Counselling: July 2026 (tentative)
Official Website

NEET UG is India's single national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Nursing, and Veterinary courses. It is the most competitive medical exam in India with 22+ lakh applicants annually. The 2026 exam was cancelled after a paper leak and will be re-conducted.

Key Dates

RegistrationFeb 8 – Mar 11, 2026
Exam DateMay 3, 2026 (Cancelled — paper leak)
ResultJune 2026 (tentative, after re-NEET)
CounsellingJuly 2026 (tentative)
Application Fee₹1,700 (GM) / ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD)

Eligibility

Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026
Class 12 passed or appearing with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech
Minimum 50% in PCB (45% for OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD)
No upper age limit (as per Supreme Court ruling)
Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals eligible

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Physics50200
Chemistry50200
Botany50200
Zoology50200

Key Facts

Negative marking: -1 for every wrong answer
+4 marks for each correct answer (total 720 marks)
Single shift, pen-and-paper (OMR) mode
2026 exam cancelled due to paper leak — re-NEET date awaited
No fresh registration needed for Re-NEET 2026
1,00,000+ MBBS seats across India
700+ Medical colleges India-wide
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JEE Main 2026

Session 2 Completed

Joint Entrance Examination (Main)

Engineering
Session 1: Jan 21–30 | Session 2: Apr 2–9, 2026
Counselling: June–July 2026 (JoSAA)
Official Website

JEE Main is India's national engineering entrance exam for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and top private colleges. It is conducted twice a year with the best score counting. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IITs).

Key Dates

RegistrationSession 1: Nov 2025 | Session 2: Feb 2026
Exam DateSession 1: Jan 21–30 | Session 2: Apr 2–9, 2026
ResultSession 1: Feb 2026 | Session 2: Apr 2026
CounsellingJune–July 2026 (JoSAA)
Application Fee₹1,000 (GM) / ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD/Girl)

Eligibility

Class 12 passed or appearing with PCM
No minimum marks in Class 12 for appearing
Maximum 3 consecutive attempts allowed
Maximum 25 years age (30 for SC/ST/PwD)
Physics, Chemistry, Maths compulsory

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Physics30100
Chemistry30100
Mathematics30100

Key Facts

Two sessions per year — best score considered
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Negative marking: -1 for wrong MCQ answer
Score also accepted by COMEDK, VIT, SRM, Manipal
JEE Advanced eligibility requires top 2.5 lakh in JEE Main
1,00,000+ at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
31 NITs + 25 IIITs + 28 GFTIs
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JEE Advanced 2026

Upcoming — May 2026

Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced)

Engineering
May 18, 2026 (tentative)
Counselling: June–July 2026 (JoSAA)
Official Website

JEE Advanced is India's most prestigious and difficult engineering entrance exam — the sole gateway to the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers are eligible to attempt this exam.

Key Dates

RegistrationAfter JEE Main Session 2 results
Exam DateMay 18, 2026 (tentative)
ResultJune 2026
CounsellingJune–July 2026 (JoSAA)
Application Fee₹2,800 (GM) / ₹1,400 (SC/ST/PwD/Girls)

Eligibility

Must be in top 2.5 lakh rank holders of JEE Main 2026
Maximum 2 consecutive attempts
First attempt at Class 12 should be in 2025 or 2026
Must not have been admitted to IIT previously
Age limit: Born on/after Oct 1, 2001 (5 years relaxation SC/ST/PwD)

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Paper 1 — Physics1862
Paper 1 — Chemistry1862
Paper 1 — Mathematics1862
Paper 2 — Physics1862

Key Facts

Two papers of 3 hours each on the same day
Mixed marking: partial, full, negative depending on question type
Only gateway to all 23 IITs
Conducted by a different IIT every year on rotation
Hardest engineering entrance exam in India
~17,000+ at 23 IITs
23 IITs across India
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KEAM 2026

Result Awaited

Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical

EngineeringArchitecturePharmacy
April 2026
Counselling: July 2026
Official Website

KEAM is Kerala's state-level entrance exam for admission to Engineering, Architecture, and Pharmacy courses in government and private colleges across Kerala. It is the primary admission gateway for students targeting colleges in God's Own Country.

Key Dates

RegistrationJanuary–February 2026
Exam DateApril 2026
ResultMay–June 2026
CounsellingJuly 2026
Application Fee₹1,000 (GM) / ₹500 (SC/ST)

Eligibility

Must be a Kerala domicile or studied in Kerala for Class 11 & 12
Class 12 with PCM for Engineering; PCB for Pharmacy
Minimum 45% in qualifying exam (40% for SC/ST)
NEET score used for Medical admissions — KEAM not applicable for Medical
NATA/JEE Paper 2 required for Architecture

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Physics + Chemistry120480
Mathematics120480

Key Facts

Negative marking: -1 for every wrong answer (+4 for correct)
Offline (pen-and-paper) exam in two sessions
KEAM score required only for Engineering/Pharmacy in Kerala
Separate merit list for Kerala and NRI candidates
JEE Main scores used for rank boost in KEAM merit
~65,000+ in Kerala colleges
160+ Engineering & Pharmacy colleges in Kerala
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KMAT Karnataka 2026

Multiple Windows — 2026

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test

Management
Multiple times a year (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)
Counselling: After each window
Official Website

KMAT Karnataka is the state-level MBA entrance exam for admission to management programs across 170+ private MBA colleges in Karnataka. It is conducted 4 times a year, giving students multiple opportunities to improve their scores.

Key Dates

RegistrationRolling — check official site
Exam DateMultiple times a year (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)
ResultWithin 2 weeks of exam
CounsellingAfter each window
Application Fee₹1,000

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (any stream) from recognized university
Minimum 50% in graduation (45% for SC/ST)
Final year graduation students also eligible
No specific age limit
Karnataka domicile not mandatory

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension4040
Quantitative Ability4040
Data Analysis & Sufficiency4040
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning4040

Key Facts

No negative marking
Computer-Based Test (online)
Valid for MBA admission in 170+ Karnataka colleges
4 exam windows per year — multiple chances
Easier than CAT/XAT — good fallback option
30,000+ MBA seats in Karnataka
170+ MBA colleges in Karnataka
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NATA 2026

Multiple Sessions — 2026

National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Architecture
Session 1: Feb 2026 | Session 2: Apr 2026 | Session 3: Jun 2026
Counselling: State-wise counselling after results
Official Website

NATA is India's national architecture aptitude test, mandatory for B.Arch admissions across all COA-approved colleges. It tests drawing skills, visual perception, aesthetic sensitivity, and PCM knowledge. Conducted 3 times a year.

Key Dates

RegistrationSeparate for each session — check official site
Exam DateSession 1: Feb 2026 | Session 2: Apr 2026 | Session 3: Jun 2026
ResultWithin 3–4 weeks of each session
CounsellingState-wise counselling after results
Application Fee₹2,000 per attempt

Eligibility

Class 12 passed or appearing with Maths
Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12
No specific age limit
3 attempts per year — best score valid for 2 years
PCM not mandatory — Maths in Class 12 is enough

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
Drawing (offline)280
PCM & Aptitude (online)70155

Key Facts

Hybrid exam — offline drawing + online aptitude
Score valid for 2 years
Mandatory for all B.Arch admissions in India
3 attempts per year — can improve score
Also required for KCET Architecture counselling
~40,000 B.Arch seats India-wide
All COA-approved B.Arch colleges
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CLAT 2026

December 2026

Common Law Admission Test

Law
December 2026 (tentative)
Counselling: January 2027
Official Website

CLAT is India's national law entrance test for admission to integrated BA LLB and LLM programs at 22 National Law Universities including NLSIU Bangalore (India's #1 law school). It is one of the most reputed law entrance exams with high competition.

Key Dates

RegistrationAugust–October 2026 (tentative)
Exam DateDecember 2026 (tentative)
ResultDecember 2026 (same day)
CounsellingJanuary 2027
Application Fee₹4,000 (GM) / ₹3,500 (SC/ST/PwD/BPL)

Eligibility

BA LLB (5-year): Class 12 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/PwD)
LLM: LLB with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
No age limit for BA LLB as per Supreme Court 2024 ruling
Appearing Class 12 students also eligible
Any stream in Class 12 — not restricted to arts

Exam Pattern

SubjectQsMarks
English Language2828
Current Affairs & GK3535
Legal Reasoning3535
Logical Reasoning2828
Quantitative Techniques1414

Key Facts

Negative marking: -0.25 for wrong answers
Offline (pen-and-paper) — 2 hours
Score accepted by NLUs + Alliance, Symbiosis, NMIMS
No separate exam for NLSIU Bangalore — CLAT score used
Consortium re-evaluates and releases corrected results
~2,500 at 22 NLUs + hundreds at private colleges
22 National Law Universities + 50+ other law colleges

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