KEA Hall Ticket 2026: Release Date, Download Link and Exam Day Guide

A KEA Hall Ticket 2026 is the official admit card that the Karnataka Examinations Authority issues to candidates for state-level entrance tests and various departmental recruitment exams (KCET, PGCET, SDA/Departmental tests, etc.). Think of it as your passport to the exam hall: without a valid hall ticket and an approved ID, you will not be allowed to take your test. The hall ticket contains your name, roll number, exam centre, reporting time, and important instructions you must follow on exam day.

Latest news and official confirmation

Multiple reputable exam-tracking sites and KEA’s portal indicate that KEA released a batch of admission tickets on 20 January 2026 for various departmental recruitments (HK region — Sales Assistants, Second Division Assistants, Junior Assistants and others), with the scheduled written test on 25 January 2026. Candidates for these specific notifications can download admit cards now from the official KEA/CET online portal.

At the same time, KEA continues to publish admit-card dates for other large exams (for example KCET, PGCET and recruitment cycles). For KCET and other major entrance tests, KEA publishes separate admit-card release schedules — so always verify the specific notification number and exam name before acting.

Step-by-step: How to download your KEA Hall Ticket 2026

Open the official KEA portal: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA (or the Admission Ticket / Candidates Login page).

Find the ‘Admission Ticket / Hall Ticket’ link: KEA lists active admit cards on its homepage or the candidate login screen.

Enter login credentials: Typical fields are Application Number / Enrollment ID, First 4 letters of name (as entered), or Date of Birth / Password — follow the form instructions.

View and verify: Once your admit card loads, check name spelling, photo, exam date, centre address, reporting time and instructions.

Download & print: Save the PDF and print multiple copies. Keep one clean, crisp copy for exam day.

Tip: If the candidate login fails, try clearing your browser cache, using a different browser, or attempting the process during off-peak hours. If the issue persists, contact KEA helpdesk (contact info is usually on the portal).

Important details you’ll find on the hall ticket

Candidate name, application/roll number and photograph.

Exam name, date, shift and reporting time.

Address and code of the exam centre (keep a note of travel time).

Instructions: permitted/forbidden items, biometric/photo verification, and COVID-related rules (if applicable).

KEA exam calendar & other admit cards

KEA handles multiple exams each year — KCET (state entrance), PGCET, recruitment tests and departmental exams. Dates for KCET/PGCET admit cards are usually published separately in the KEA calendar. For example, KCET 2026 registration and exam dates were revised recently — check the KEA calendar and careers portals for exact KCET hall ticket release dates.

Preparation checklist for exam day

Print 2–3 copies of your hall ticket.

Keep your original ID and a photocopy.

Reach the centre well before reporting time (allow buffer for parking / traffic).

Carry only permitted stationery (pens, admit card, ID).

Read the instructions printed on the admit card carefully.

Conclusion — one clear action

If you’re appearing for any KEA-conducted test in 2026, download your KEA Hall Ticket 2026 now from the official KEA/CET portal, verify all details, print multiple copies, and follow the exam-day instructions carefully. Always cross-check any third-party alerts with the KEA portal before making travel or other plans.