JKCET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for J&K Common Entrance Test (JKCET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (38)
JKBOPEE has completed registration for the additional counselling round, which was open from July 16-20, 2026. Seat allotment results for vacant seats across government and private engineering colleges will be announced soon.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
JKBOPEE is conducting additional counselling for vacant seats in government and private engineering colleges. Registration was open from July 16 to 20, 2026, with seat allotment results to be announced soon on the official website.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The provisional selection list for JKCET 2026 Round III (Mop-Up) was released on July 11, 2026. Candidates can check their allotment details on the official JKBOPEE website.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
JKBOPEE released the Round III (Mop-Up) selection list on July 11, 2026. Candidates who qualified can check their allotment status on the official portal jkbopee.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
The third round of online counselling for JKCET 2026 started on July 3, 2026, for candidates seeking admission to engineering programs across J&K institutions.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKBOPEE announced Round 2 seat allotment results with candidates required to report to allotted colleges between June 22-25, 2026. A total of 2,655 seats are available for BE/BTech courses across 6 participating institutions.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
JKCET 2026 result declared on May 6
24 Jun 2026JKBOPEE announced the JKCET 2026 result on May 6 in merit list format. All qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the counselling process for BE/BTech admissions.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
The provisional JKCET 2026 answer key was released on April 20, 2026 — one day after the exam. Candidates were given a three-day window to raise objections with supporting documents.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
JKBOPEE released the JKCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment on June 23. A total of 2655 BE/BTech seats are available across six participating institutes. Candidates must report to allotted colleges by June 25, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The authority released Round 2 seat allotment results on June 23, 2026. The last date for candidates to report to allotted institutes was June 25, 2026. A total of 2655 seats are available for BE/BTech courses this cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKBOPEE has started Round 2 counselling for JKCET 2026. Qualified candidates can fill preferences for BTech admission at participating institutes including GCET Jammu, MIET, SSM Srinagar and others through jkbopee.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
Registered candidates can download their JKCET 2026 hall tickets from jkbopee.gov.in using their application number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory for appearing in the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
JKCET 2026 exam scheduled for April 19
8 Jun 2026The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations has announced that JKCET 2026 will be conducted on April 19, 2026 in offline mode for admissions to B.E./B.Tech programs.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
The JKCET 2026 entrance exam was held on April 19, 2026 in offline mode across centres in Jammu and Kashmir. JKBOPEE released the provisional answer key on April 20, 2026, allowing candidates to calculate estimated scores.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
JKBOPEE declared the JKCET 2026 result on May 6, 2026. Dhananjay Pandit topped the merit list with a score of 177.50 out of 180, and qualified candidates became eligible for counselling rounds.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
JKBOPEE extended the JKCET 2026 application deadline to provide relief for engineering aspirants who could not complete registration by the original deadline. The extension covers online form submission, document uploads, and fee payment.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKBOPEE has extended the application window for JKCET 2026 engineering entrance exam. Candidates can now submit applications, upload documents, and pay fees until April 3, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
JKBOPEE conducted the offline entrance test on April 19, 2026, across exam centers in Jammu and Srinagar regions. The exam comprised 180 MCQs covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations announced the JKCET 2026 results in the form of a merit list. Qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKBOPEE declared the JKCET 2026 result on May 7 at jkbopee.gov.in. Candidates dissatisfied with scores can apply for re-totaling within three days by paying ₹1,000 at BOPEE offices in Jammu or Srinagar.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations has extended the online application deadline for JKCET 2026 by one week following requests from aspirants in remote districts. Candidates can now submit their applications through the official BOPEE portal with the revised last date approaching.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
JKCET 2026 result declared on May 6
6 May 2026The JKCET 2026 result and merit list were released on May 6, 2026 at jkbopee.gov.in. Candidates can check their scores, ranks, and category-wise merit positions through their login credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) released the JKCET 2026 result on May 6, 2026. Candidates can access their scores and ranks through the official portal at jkbopee.gov.in using their login credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
JKBOPEE issued the provisional answer key for JKCET 2026 on April 20, one day after the exam. Candidates could challenge discrepancies by submitting objections along with a fee before the final key was released.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
JKBOPEE announced the JKCET 2026 result in merit list format on May 6, 2026. Candidates who secured less than 10 marks will not be considered for admission. Re-totaling requests accepted within three days of result declaration.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
BOPEE has confirmed that the JKCET 2026 examination will follow the same pattern as previous years with separate papers for Engineering and Agriculture streams. The test will comprise 120 multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology with negative marking applicable.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
J&K BOPEE has issued a detailed notice clarifying domicile certificate requirements for JKCET applicants. Candidates must possess valid J&K domicile certificates issued by competent authorities, with special provisions outlined for children of All India Service officers posted in the Union Territory.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
JKBOPEE made JKCET 2026 hall tickets available for download 4 days before the exam. Candidates required login credentials and must carry the admit card with valid photo ID to the exam center.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The online application process for JKCET 2026 ran from March 19 to April 3, 2026. The application fee was Rs. 1000-1200, payable online only. No corrections permitted after submission.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The engineering entrance exam was held offline at centers in Jammu, Srinagar, Doda, Rajouri, Anantnag, Baramulla, and Leh. The 3-hour exam comprised 180 MCQs (60 each in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with 0.25 negative marking.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
JKBOPEE released the JKCET 2026 answer key for all paper sets on April 20, 2026. Candidates can challenge answers by paying Rs. 1000 per question within the stipulated timeframe.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
JKCET 2026 answer key released on April 20
20 Apr 2026JKBOPEE released the official answer key for JKCET 2026 one day after the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their scores and challenge answers within three working days if not satisfied.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKBOPEE published the official answer key for JKCET 2026 on April 20, 2026. The answer key was made available for three days allowing candidates to raise objections with supporting evidence before the final result compilation.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations held JKCET 2026 exam on April 19, 2026 in offline mode. The exam comprised 180 MCQs covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a 3-hour duration.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The JKCET 2026 examination was held on April 19, 2026, in pen-and-paper mode across test centres in Jammu and Kashmir. The 3-hour exam comprised 180 MCQs from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
The official BOPEE website has launched free mock test series for JKCET 2026 aspirants. Students can attempt subject-wise and full-length practice papers to familiarize themselves with the exam interface and question difficulty level.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
JKBOPEE extended the JKCET 2026 application deadline from the original date to April 3, 2026, providing relief to engineering aspirants who were unable to complete their registrations by the initial cutoff. The registration window originally opened on March 19, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
The conducting authority confirmed that 2,439 seats will be available across government and private engineering colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for admission through JKCET 2026. Counselling for seat allotment is expected to begin in June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
Older dates (64)
JKCET 2027 counselling begins
Mon, 31 May, 2027First round of online/offline counselling for seat allotment
Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKCET 2027 result announcement
Thu, 6 May, 2027Merit list published; minimum qualifying mark is 10 out of 180
Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKCET 2027 answer key release
Tue, 20 Apr, 2027Provisional answer key published; candidates can raise objections within 3 days
Archived 5 Aug 2026
📍JKCET 2027 exam day
Mon, 19 Apr, 2027Offline pen-and-paper test; 180 MCQs in 3 hours; Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKCET 2027 admit card release
Thu, 15 Apr, 2027Hall tickets available for download approximately 4 days before exam
Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKCET 2027 application deadline
Sun, 4 Apr, 2027Last date to submit application form, typically early April
Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKCET 2027 application window opens
Fri, 19 Mar, 2027Online registration typically begins mid-March
Archived 5 Aug 2026
JKCET 2027 notification expected
Tue, 2 Mar, 2027Official notification typically released in early March for the next cycle
Archived 5 Aug 2026
Seat allotment and admission
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026First round seat allotment; candidates must report to colleges with documents
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Counselling registration begins
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Online counselling process starts for seat allocation in J&K colleges
Archived 31 May 2026
Additional counselling registration closes
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Last date for additional round registration (July 20)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result announcement
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026JKCET 2026 merit list and qualifying candidate details published
Archived 31 May 2026
Counselling registration begins
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Qualified candidates can register for seat allotment process
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Counselling and seat allotment
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Physical counselling rounds for qualified candidates expected June–August 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Round 3 counselling ends
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Third round completed on July 5, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result announcement
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026Merit list with ranks published on official website
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Counselling registration begins
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Expected start of JKCET 2026 counselling; choice filling for seat allotment
Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKCET 2026 first round seat allotment
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Tentative date for first counselling round results
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Answer key publication
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026Provisional answer keys released with objection submission window
Archived 31 May 2026
Answer key release
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026Provisional answer key published online
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Last date to report to allotted college
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Round 2 candidates must join their allotted institutes by June 25, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Round 2 seat allotment result
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Round 2 allotment announced June 23; 2655 BE/BTech seats available
Archived 15 Jul 2026
📍JKCET 2026 examination day
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Single-day entrance test for Engineering and Agriculture streams conducted across J&K centers
Archived 31 May 2026
📍JKCET 2026 exam date
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026Offline pen-and-paper test; 3 hours duration; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Hall tickets available for download from BOPEE portal
Archived 31 May 2026
JKCET 2026 counselling registration begins
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Expected to start in early June for qualified candidates
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026Download from jkbopee.gov.in with login credentials
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Application correction window closes
Tue, 26 May, 2026Last opportunity for candidates to edit submitted application details
Archived 31 May 2026
Round 1 counselling
Mon, 25 May, 2026First round seat allotment (May 25-28)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date for application submission
Tue, 19 May, 2026Final deadline including extended period for online applications and fee payment
Archived 31 May 2026
Result declaration
Wed, 6 May, 2026Merit list and rank released on official website
Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKCET 2026 result declared
Wed, 6 May, 2026Result and merit list available at jkbopee.gov.in
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Result declaration
Wed, 6 May, 2026JKCET 2026 merit list announced on May 6–7, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Result announcement
Wed, 6 May, 2026Merit list published with rank and category-wise results
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result announcement
Wed, 6 May, 2026Merit list declared on jkbopee.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Answer key release
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Provisional answer key published; objection window opens
Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKCET 2026 answer key released
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Official answer key published for all paper sets
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key released
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Answer key published on April 20, 2026; objection window opened
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Answer key publication
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Provisional answer key released; objection window opens
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key release
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Provisional answer key published online
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍JKCET 2026 exam date
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026Offline pen-paper test; 180 MCQs in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Archived 14 Jun 2026
📍JKCET 2026 exam date
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026Offline pen-and-paper exam held across J&K test centres
Archived 7 Jun 2026
📍JKCET 2026 exam date
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026Offline OMR-based exam held on April 19, 2026; 180 MCQs (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Archived 15 Jul 2026
📍JKCET 2026 exam date
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026Offline pen-paper test at designated centers across J&K and Ladakh
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍JKCET 2026 exam date
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026Offline entrance test for BE/BTech admission
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026JKCET 2026 hall tickets available for download
Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKCET 2026 admit card released
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026Hall tickets available for download on April 15
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026JKCET 2026 admit cards issued on April 15, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026Hall tickets available for download via candidate login
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Tue, 7 Apr, 2026Last date to submit JKCET application form
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification release
Tue, 7 Apr, 2026Official JKCET 2026 notification published by JKBOPEE
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 7 Apr, 2026Online registration begins on jkbopee.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Online registration begins on BOPEE official website
Archived 31 May 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Fri, 3 Apr, 2026Last date to submit applications and pay fees
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Last date for registration
Fri, 3 Apr, 2026Extended deadline - originally March 31, extended to April 3, 2026
Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKCET 2026 registration deadline (extended)
Fri, 3 Apr, 2026Final date to submit application forms
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Fri, 3 Apr, 2026Last date to submit JKCET application form was April 3, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Application deadline
Fri, 3 Apr, 2026Last date to submit application form and pay fees
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026JKCET 2026 registration began on March 19, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Application form release
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026Online registration opened on jkbopee.gov.in for BE/BTech admission
Archived 14 Jun 2026
JKCET 2026 application portal opens
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026Registration began on March 19, 2026
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026JKCET 2026 registration began on March 19, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026Online registration begins at jkbopee.gov.in
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Notification and information brochure release
Sun, 15 Mar, 2026JKBOPEE publishes official notification with eligibility, syllabus, and exam pattern details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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