The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on Friday commenced the online application process for admission to professional courses for the 2026 academic year. Candidates can submit applications until February 16, while the last date for fee payment is February 18, KEA Executive Director, H. Prasanna announced on Friday. Admissions to engineering, veterinary, agriculture and other professional programmes will be through the Common Entrance Test (CET) and counselling, whereas medical seats will be allotted solely on NEET score. This year’s Aadhaar-based system auto‑fills applicant details and provides email and WhatsApp updates. Applicants verified through SATS and RD numbers can directly print their forms. The CET is scheduled for April 23 and 24. Published – January 16, 2026 10:09 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Clear ₹3900 crore dues, reinforce confidence among investors, alcobev makers urge government High stakes and bloodshed as rooster fights defy State ban across districts