KEA CET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced an extension for the payment of the application fee for candidates who have already registered and submitted their applications for the CET-2026 examination. According to the official notice dated March 4, 2026, applicants who completed the registration process but have not yet paid the fee can now complete the payment until March 7, 2026.
This extension is specifically meant for candidates who have already filled and submitted the CET-2026 application form but were unable to pay the required fee within the earlier deadline. The authority clarified that no new registrations are being accepted under this extension; it is only applicable for pending fee payments.
The CET-2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on April 23 and April 24, 2026. The exam serves as a key entrance test for admission into various professional courses such as engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other allied programmes offered by institutions across the state of Karnataka.
Officials have advised all eligible candidates to complete the fee payment within the extended timeline to ensure their applications are considered valid for the upcoming examination. Failure to pay the application fee by March 7, 2026 will result in the application being considered incomplete.
Key Highlights
- Authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority
- Exam: CET-2026
- Fee Payment Deadline (Extended): March 7, 2026
- Exam Dates: April 23-24, 2026
- Eligibility for Extension: Candidates who have already registered and submitted the application
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