The Karnataka Examinations Authority has officially announced an extension of the CET 2026 Registration and Fee Payment deadline. The authority has clearly stated that this is the final opportunity to apply for CET 2026. The registration date will not be extended again under any circumstances.

As per the official press note dated February 21, 2026, candidates who have not yet applied now have another opportunity to complete their application.

The Karnataka CET 2026 examination is scheduled for April 23 and April 24, 2026.

Revised Last Dates for CET 2026

As per the notice released by the KEA, the following details are highlighted:

• Last date for online registration: 11:59 PM on February 27, 2026
• Last date for payment of application fee: 5:30 PM on March 3, 2026
  

Earlier, the deadline had been extended to February 22, 2026, for submission of the online application and February 24, 2026, for fee payment. However, considering requests from students seeking additional time, the authority has granted this final extension.