Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA, Bengaluru) has released the Admission Ticket (Hall Ticket) for the Compulsory Kannada Language Examination 2026 under Notification No. ED/KEA/02/Recruitment/2026. The qualifying examination applies to candidates applying for Village Administrative Officer (VAO - Revenue Department), Police Constable, and various Group-A & Group-B posts who have not studied Kannada as a first/second language. The exam is scheduled for 22 August 2026 (Saturday) from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM. Candidates can download their hall tickets online through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea using their Application Number and Date of Birth / Password.
Important Dates
| Notification Number | ED/KEA/02/Recruitment/2026 |
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| Admit Card Release Date | 19 August 2026 (Available Now) |
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| Kannada Language Exam Date | 22 August 2026 (Saturday) |
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| Exam Timing | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
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| Result Declaration | August / September 2026 |
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Exam Summary
| Conducting Body | KEA Bengaluru |
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| Applicable Posts | VAO, Police Constable & Group A/B Posts |
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| Nature of Exam | Qualifying in Nature (Pass/Fail Only) |
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| Mode of Exam | Offline OMR (Multiple Choice Questions) |
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Exam Pattern (150 Marks)
| Total Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). |
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| Total Marks | 150 Marks (1.5 Marks per question). |
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| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 50 Marks out of 150. |
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| Marks will not be added to the final selection merit list. |
Documents to Carry at Exam Centre
- Printed Copy of KEA Kannada Language Test Admission Ticket.
- Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, DL, PAN Card).
- Two recent passport-size color photographs.
- Blue / Black Ballpoint pen for shading the OMR sheet.
KEA Kannada Test 2026: Exam Scheme Overview
| Recruiting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Test Name | Compulsory Kannada Language Test 2026 |
| Applicable Recruitment | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) & Other Posts |
| Examination Date & Timing | 22 August 2026 (Saturday) | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
| Admit Card Status | Released on 19 August 2026 (Available Now) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
How to Download KEA VAO Kannada Language Test Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official KEA website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Navigate to “Recruitment → Village Administrative Officer / Other Posts”.
- Click on the link titled “Download Admission Ticket for Compulsory Kannada Language Test 2026”.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) / Password.
- Click on the “Submit / Login” button.
- Your KEA Kannada Language Test Hall Ticket will appear on screen.
- Verify your test centre, roll number, and reporting timing (report by 02:00 PM).
- Download the admission ticket PDF and print 2-3 clear copies to carry on 22 August 2026.
Important Links
Before Downloading Admit Card
Please verify the official website, exam date, reporting time, exam city, and required identity documents before visiting the exam center.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
