Overview
- Applications are live from January 17 on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in with the registration window closing on February 17, 2026.
- Physics and Chemistry are scheduled for April 23, while Mathematics and Biology will be held on April 24.
- The Kannada language test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates is set for April 22 at centres in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Vijayapura and Mangaluru.
- Exams will be conducted offline in two shifts—10:30–11:50 am and 2:30–3:50 pm—with each paper lasting 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Fees are Rs 500 for Karnataka general, Rs 250 for SC/ST of Karnataka, Rs 750 for outside-Karnataka candidates and Rs 5,000 for overseas applicants, and applicants must provide SSLC/Class 10 marks, Aadhaar, an active mobile number, an email ID and scanned photo and signature.