LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET EXAM
Syllabus for KCET is given below :-
| Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
| Physics | I PUC | 60 Q |
| Physical World & Units and Measurement | ||
| Motion in a Straight Line & Motion in a Plane | ||
| Laws of Motion & Work, Energy & Power | ||
| Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation | ||
| Mechanical Properties of Solids & Fluids | ||
| Thermal Properties of Matter | ||
| Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Oscillations & Waves | ||
| II PUC | ||
| Electric Charges and Fields | ||
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | ||
| Current Electricity | ||
| Magnetism and Matter | ||
| Electromagnetic Induction | ||
| Alternating Current | ||
| Electromagnetic Waves | ||
| Ray Optics and Optical Instruments | ||
| Wave Optics | ||
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | ||
| Atoms & Nuclei | ||
| Semiconductor Electronics & Communication Systems | ||
| Chemistry | I PUC | 60 Q |
| Some basic concepts of chemistry | ||
| Structure of atom | ||
| Classification of elements and Periodicity in properties | ||
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | ||
| States of Matter - Gases and Liquids | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| Equilibrium | ||
| Redox reactions | ||
| Hydrogen | ||
| s-Block elements | ||
| Some p-Block elements | ||
| Organic chemistry - some basic principles & Techniques | ||
| Hydrocarbons | ||
| Environmental chemistry | ||
| II PUC | ||
| Solid state & Solutions | ||
| Electrochemistry | ||
| Chemical Kinetics | ||
| Surface Chemistry | ||
| General Principle and Processes of Isolation of elements | ||
| p-Block elements | ||
| d and f block elements | ||
| Co-ordination compounds | ||
| Halo alkanes and Halo arenes | ||
| Alcohols, Phenols, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids and Ethers | ||
| Biomolecules and polymers | ||
| Organic compounds containing nitrogen | ||
| Chemistry in everyday life | ||
| Mathematics | I PUC | 60 Q |
| Sets, Relations & Functions | ||
| Trigonometric Functions | ||
| Principle of Mathematical Induction | ||
| Complex numbers and Quadratic equations Linear Inequalities | ||
| Permutations and Combination | ||
| Binomial Theorem | ||
| Sequence & Series | ||
| Straight Lines & Conic Sections | ||
| Introduction to 3D-Geometry | ||
| Limits & Derivatives | ||
| Mathematical Reasoning | ||
LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET EXAM
Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is regulated by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to the professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses.Candidates who desire to take admission to Medical or Dental or Ayurveda or Unani or Homoeopathy courses must qualify National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam whereas candidates seeking admission to Architecture course through KCET must have qualified JEE Main Paper-2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling.
KCET EXAM PATTERN
KCET Examination will be held as an Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper based Test. Question paper will contain a total of 180 Questions and 180 Marks, being 1 mark for each question. The total duration of the examination will be 240 Minutes.
The Section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below :-
| Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Physics | 60 Q | 60 x 1 = 60 Marks | 80 Minutes |
| Chemistry | 60 Q | 60 x 1 = 60 Marks | 80 Minutes | |
| Mathematics/ Biology | 60 Q | 60 x 1 = 60 Marks | 80 Minutes | |
| Total | 180 Q | 180 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Note :- Examination for all sections will be held separately. Candidates have to choose questions from any one section of the mentioned sections.
KCET MODE OF EXAMINATION
KCET Examination will be held as an Offline Pen & Paper based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice in nature.
KCET MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
Question Paper for KCET Examination will be available in English & Kannada.
KCET MARKING SCHEME
Sections of the test
1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics / Biology
Questions from the above-mentioned sections will be asked in KCET Examination, where all the three sections will comprise 60 Questions each of 60 marks each thus summing up to 180 Questions and 180 Marks.
Marking Scheme Highlights :-
1. One mark will be allotted for each correct answer.
2. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
KCET EXAM FAST FACTS
1. Acronym- KCET
2. Conduting Body/Administrator- Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
3. Exam Purpose- providing admissions in Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharma D, ect.
4. Exam Mode- Pen & Paper Based
5. Exam Stages- Single Stage
6. Offered- Once a Year
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. Information bulletin for KCET- click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET EXAM
Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is organized by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses. Candidates willing to apply for KCET Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility KCET are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for KCET Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. KCET Age Limit & Relaxations
3. KCET Educational Qualifications
KCET EXAM NATIONALITY
1. Candidates applying for KCET Examination must be a citizen of India & domicile of Karnataka.
2. All Candidates of Indian Origins (PIO) /Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders can also apply for the examination.
KCET EXAM AGE LIMIT
The minimum age to apply for the KCET is 17 years. There is no limit on maximum age.
KCET EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1. The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination other than the universities listed in the notification at VTU Website are NOT eligible and candidates who have passed from Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) are also NOT eligible.
2. The candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination, 2nd PUC / 12th Standard, Whose result is awaited, may apply and appear for Common Entrance Test, but he/she shall not be eligible for admission to any of the course, if he/she does not pass the qualifying examination with the required pass percentage of marks.
For Architecture course (B.Arch) :-
Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate at 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam in all the subjects.
Note :- Minimum Percentage is 45% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates and person with disability of mental retardation or mental illness (including Dyslexia)
For Engineering / Technology courses (B.E. / B.Tech) :-
Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio- Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer.
Note :- Minimum Percentage is 40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates
For B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture, B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc (Hons) Forestry
Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects.
B.Tech. Biotechnology, B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science, B.Tech (Agril. Engg), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (Dairy Technology), B.F.Sc. (Fisheries), B.Sc. (Hons) Ag. Maco
1. In the case of Agriculturist Quota, the merit list will be prepared based on 25% marks each, secured in concerned combinations in II year PUC (PCMB) & CET and 50% marks secured in the Practical Test.
2. Minimum of 50% marks in Practical Examination is required to claim seat under Agriculturist Quota. Further, Agriculturist Quota is applicable only for courses.
For Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
1. Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std. and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects.
Note :- Minimum Percentage is 40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates 40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates
2. In case of B.V.Sc & AH merit will be prepared based on 50% of Marks secured in CET (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and 50% of marks scored in the practical test.
For B-Pharma
1. Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks.
Note :- Minimum Percentage is 40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates
For 2nd Year B. Pharma
Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks.
Note :- Minimum Percentage is 40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates
For Pharma-D
Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act
For Naturopathy & Yoga
Passed in Q. E. with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Q. E. is eligible for admission to Naturopathy & Yoga courses.
Note :- Minimum Percentage is 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST, Category–I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates.
KCET EXAM ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. Candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Candidate must be domiciled in Karnataka.
3. Candidate must be at least 17 years of Age.
4. Candidate must possess required Educational Qualification as per the course applied.
5. Candidates who are appearing in 12th or equivalent exam from any recognized board can apply for this exam.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official Website- click here
2. Information bulletin for KCET-
LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET EXAM
Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is organized by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses.
KCET 2023 EXAM DATES
| Event | Dates |
| Commencement of Application Form | February 27, 2023 |
| Last Date to Register | April 5, 2023 |
| Last Date for the Application Fee Payment | April 7, 2023 |
| Admit Card Release Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Examination Date | May 20 & 21, 2023 |
| Date of Kannada language Test: (only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | May 22, 2023 |
| Official Answer Key Release Date | May 23- 27, 2023 |
| Result Date | June 12, 2023 |
For Examination Schedule official - click here
KCET 2022 EXAM DATES
| Event | Dates |
| KCET 2022 Application Form Issue | April 18, 2022 |
| KCET 2022 Last Date to Register | May 12, 2022 |
| KCET 2022 Last Date for the Application Fee Payment | To be notified |
| KCET 2022 Application Form Correction Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release Date | May 30, 2022 |
| KCET 2022 Examination Date | June 16 to June 18, 2022 |
| Date of Kannada language Test: (only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | June 18, 2022 |
| KCET 2022 Official Answer Key Release Date | To Be Notified |
| KCET 2022 Result Date | To Be Notified |
| Counselling Begins | To Be Notified |
For Examination Schedule official - click here
KCET 2021 EXAM DATES
Karnataka Examination Authority has officially announced the dates for KCET 2021 Examination through a Public Notice released on 15nd June 2021.
The examination for Mathematics/ Biology will be held on 28th August 2021 and that of Physics & Chemistry on 29th August 2021.
The Kannada Language Test will be held on 30th August 2021
| Date /Day | Timings | Subject |
| 28/08/2021 | 10:30 am - 11:50 am | Biology |
| 02:30 pm - 03:50 pm | Mathematics | |
| 29/08/2021 | 10:30 am - 11:50 am | Physics |
| 02:30 pm - 03:50 pm | Chemistry | |
| 30/08/2021 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Kannada Language Test |
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LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET EXAM
Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is organized by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses.
KCET EXAM 2022 ANALYSIS
The examination was conducted in around 54 exam centres in 29 districts located in Karnataka. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the KCET Exam in the future.
KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Biology Paper
Some of the major highlights of the KCET 2022 Biology paper are as follow:
1. All questions conformed to the prescribed syllabus revised by the Karnataka PU Board
2. Options such as "None of the above", "All of these" and "Both (A) and (B)" are used in many questions
3. In Q.No. 2 Student may be confused between Option B or C due to a spelling mistake in Option A
4. In Q.No19 The student is expected to choose an incorrect statement, namely option D. But in the English version, an incomplete statement in option B may confuse the student between option D and option B. However, the same statement B in the Kannada version is true.
5. A well-prepared student can achieve approx. 50-55 points in this paper.
6. Depending on the weighting, the test consists of 15 I PU questions and 45 II PU parts.
KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Physics Paper
Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Physics paper are as follow:
1. Physics section was moderate in difficulty level.
2. EM waves, diodes, semiconductor, magnetism were some of the asked topics in Physics section
3. The maximum questions asked in this subject will be numerical-based questions.
4. Most of the questions are expected from class 12th textbooks.
KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Chemistry Paper
Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Chemistry paper are as follow:
1. Chemisrty was overall easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level.
2. Some of the asked topics in Chemisty were oxidation, atomic structure.
3. Overall, candidates described the difficulty level as moderate for both the papers.
4. The majority of questions were conceptual and easy to solve.
KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Mathematics Paper
Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Mathematics paper are as follow:
1. The students who appeared for the KCET 2022 found the Mathematics Paper easy or moderate.
2. Similar to previous sections, KCET Mathematics section questions will be asked from Class 11th and Class 12th Textbooks.
3. All the questions were within the syllabus of I PUC and II PUC.
KCET EXAM 2020 ANALYSIS
Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for KCET on July 30, 2020, followed by Previous Year Papers.
KCET EXAM 2020 Paper Analysis-Physics Paper
1. The questions asked in the Physics paper were moderately difficult, while some of them found the paper much difficult.
2. Questions from II PUC were more as compared to I PUC.
3. The maximum questions asked in this subject will be numerical-based questions.
4. Most of the questions are expected from class 12th textbooks.
| Chapter Name | Weightage |
| Alternating Current | 4% |
| Modern Physics (Atomic Models) | 6% |
| Electrostatics | 8% |
| Ray Optics | 8% |
| Physics of Nucleus | 6% |
| Current Electricity | 6% |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 6% |
| Wave Optics | 9% |
| Wave motion | 5% |
| Heat and Thermodynamics | 8% |
KCET EXAM 2020 Paper Analysis-Chemistry Paper
1. Candidates must focus on their class 11th and class 12th Chemistry textbooks as maximum questions will be asked from it.
2. The Chemistry paper was found to be from Easy to Moderate.
3. The majority of questions were conceptual and easy to solve.
4. The chemistry section is expected to be not so difficult in comparison to the Physics section.
| Chapter Name | Weightage |
| Biomolecules | 7% |
| Alcohol Phenol Ether | 6% |
| 5-Block Elements | 5% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 4% |
| Chemical Bonding | 3% |
| Redox reaction |
LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET EXAM
Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is organized by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses. This entrance exam is organized to allow eligible candidates admission to various undergraduate courses in Karnataka.
KCET EXAMINATION SELECTION PROCEDURE
Candidates are selected based on their performance (grades achieved) at Karnataka CET. Seats are allocated in the centralized counselling,, where candidates can choose seats based on the ranks achieved in the entrance examination.
KCET selection procedure includes the following stages:-
1. Offline Pen & Paper Based Examination
2. Counselling Session
3. First Round Seat Allotment
4. Second Round Seat Allotment
5. Cancellation of Seat Allotted
KCET EXAMINATION STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the KCET Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through KCET Examination
The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
Important Topics are given below:
| Subject | Topics |
| Physics | Motion Plane, Laws of Motion, Wave Optics, Current Electricity, etc |
| Chemistry | Block Elements, Chemical Kinematics, Equilibrium, Structure of Atom, etc. |
| Biology | Cell, Animal Kingdom, Transport in Plants, Mineral Nutrition, etc |
| Mathematics | Geometry, Statistics, Linear Programming, Inverse Trigonometric functions, etc |
3-Month Study Plan
| Week | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics | Biology |
| 1st Week | Current Electricity | The solid States & Atomic Structure | Binomial Theorem | Diversity in Living World |
| 2nd Week | Electro-Magnetism | Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics | Differential Calculus | Cell Structure and Functions |
| 3rd Week | Units & Dimension | S & P block Elements | Coordinate Geometry | Reproduction |
| 4th Week | Work Energy power & Gravitation | Solution and Colligative Properties | Integral Calculus | Biology in Human Welfare |
| 5th Week | Heat Transfer | D & F Block Elements | Integral Calculus | Genetics and Evolution |
| 6th Week | Atoms & Nuclei | Alcohol, Phenol & Ether | Quadratic Equation | Biotechnology and Its Applications |
| 7th Week | Properties of matter and fluid | Stereo Isomerism & Biomolecules | Permutation & Combination | Structural Organization in Animals and Plants |
| 8th Week | Geometrical Optics & Wave Optics | Chemical Bonding’s & Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | Matrix & Determinants | Human Physiology |
| 9th Week | Simple Harmonic Motion & Sound Waves |
LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET EXAM
Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is organized by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses. KCET is held for candidates who want to take a variety of courses in engineering, science and agriculture, etc. offered by various institutes in the state of Karnataka. This entrance exam is organized to allow eligible candidates admission to various undergraduate courses in Karnataka.
The exam is also called Karnataka CET, Kar CET, or KCET. The professional courses offered as part of this exam are B.Tech, BE, B.Pharm, B.Arch, and BSc. The above courses are offered by private and government educational institutions.
KCET EXAM SALIENT FEATURES
| Particulars | Details |
| Full Exam Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Short Exam Name | KCET |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Courses Offered | Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses |
| Karnataka CET Application fee | General/OBC Candidates- Rs. 500 SC/ST/ Female Candidates- Rs. 250 Applicants who studied outside Karnataka- Rs. 750 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
KCET EXAM DATES
| Event | Dates |
| Commencement of Application Form | February 27, 2023 |
| Last Date to Register | April 5, 2023 |
| Last Date for the Application Fee Payment | April 7, 2023 |
| Admit Card Release Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Examination Date | May 20 & 21, 2023 |
| Date of Kannada language Test: (only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | May 22, 2023 |
| Official Answer Key Release Date | May 23- 27, 2023 |
| Result Date | June 12, 2023 |
For Examination Schedule official - click here
KCET EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process begins online. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can only fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the KCET application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.
STEPS TO FILL KCET EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Below are the steps that the students need to follow when completing the application form for KCET:
1. Registration: Aspirants needed to register for the exam. visit the official website then click the link 'New Registration' on the home page of KCET provid
...KCET Examination 2023
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2023 date was announced by Karnataka Examination Authority. As per the Latest Update, KCET 2023 Exam will be conducted on 20th, 21th May 2023.
Karnataka Common Entrance Test is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET 2023: Important Dates
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET 2023: Who can apply
Educational Qualification
1. The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination other than the universities listed in the notification at VTU Website are NOT eligible and candidates who have passed from Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) are also NOT eligible.
2. The candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination, 2nd PUC / 12th Standard, Whose result is awaited, may apply and appear for Common Entrance Test, but he/she shall not be eligible for admission to any of the course, if he/she does not pass the qualifying examination with the required pass percentage of marks.
Nationality/Citizenship
1. Candidates applying for KCET Examination must be a citizen of India & domicile of Karnataka.
2. All Candidates of Indian Origins (PIO) /Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders can also apply for the examination.
Age Limit
The minimum age to apply for the KCET is 17 years. There is no limit on maximum age.
For more information go to our ‘Eligibility Button’.
KCET 2023: How can apply
1. Registration: Go to the Official Website and then click the link 'New Registration'. On the home page of KCET, provide a valid email address, mobile number, and password. all communications regarding KCET will be sent to the email address provided at the time of registration.
2. Filling up the KCET application form: Candidates need to fill their personal, academic, and contact details in the KCET application form and note down system-generated application number. They also have to create a password that will be used for future logins. Below are the details that the candidates should fill in the application form.
Basic details: Here, candidates need to fill in the category, nationality, personal details, select exam centres, date of birth, gender, father's name or mother's name, address, etc.
Educational qualification, work experience & languages: Here, candidates need to enter details of their graduation such as year of passing, college, percentage of marks, grade (if any). They are also required to enter their work experience. Candidates are also required to enter the languages they can read, write and speak.
Preferences: Candidates need to enter the preferences of banks where they wish to work upon selection. SC/ST/Minority candidates can opt for pre-exam training in this part
3. Upload of Prescribed Documents & Images (Photographs and Scanned Signatures): Upload photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions as per specification. Images that are not as per prescribed specification shall not be considered and may lead to rejection of the application.
Photo, Signature, and Thumb Impression Details
| Particulars | File Size | Dimension |
| Photo | 5 KB to 40 KB | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm |
| Signature | 5 KB to 40 KB | 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
| Left Thumb Impression of Candidate and Left Thumb Impression/Signature of Parent/Guardian (Mandatory) | 5 KB to 40 KB | 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
4. Choose your Test City Pay the Examination Fee: While applying, candidates have to select any four cities of their choice. The efforts will be made to allow the city of examination to the candidates in order of choice opted by them in their online Application Form. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted. The candidates can pay the application fees in online mode only. For online payment, candidates can pay through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking/Paytm/UPI.
5. Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of KCET application fees.
For Official Notification: Click Here
KCET 2023: Application Fees
| Quota | Category | Application Fee |
| Karnataka | GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B SC, ST, CAT-1 All Female Candidates of Karnataka | Rs.500/- Rs.250/- Rs.250/- |
| Outside Karnataka |
The KCET second extended round schedule pdf is now available on the official website...
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According to the timetable, the KCET option entry window is open online on the official website...
| Posted On: 18 Sep, 2023 | |
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Candidates can fill out their selections on the official website...
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Candidates who have applied for Round 2 counselling can see their results via the KEA's official website...
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After 8 pm, candidates can see their results online on the official website...
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will open the second phase of option entries on August 30, 2023...
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Candidates must use their UGCET login credentials to make the necessary modifications. KEA will disclose the KCET round 2 seat allotment result 2023 based on the candidates' preferences...
| Posted On: 30 Aug, 2023 | |
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Candidates can view the whole schedule on the official website, once it is published...
| Posted On: 26 Aug, 2023 | |
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Candidates who have not yet verified their documents must attend to the verification center on August 29, 2023, with all documentation...
| Posted On: 25 Aug, 2023 | |
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Candidates who have registered for the KCET counselling round can view the seat allotment results on the KEA official website...
| Posted On: 18 Aug, 2023 | |
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Both results will be made public after 6:00 pm. Previously, KEA announced simulated allotment results for both the UG NEET and the UG CET...
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Candidates can check their KCET 2023 mock allotment results online on the official website. To download the UGET mock allotment list, they must enter their CET number in the login window...
| Posted On: 12 Aug, 2023 | |
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has begun the combined option admission process for engineering, medical, agriculture, pharmacy, and other courses for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) counselling...
| Posted On: 07 Aug, 2023 | |
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The officials have announced the KCET document verification date and time for each rank. Candidates who have qualified for the Karnataka CET can view the rank-wise schedule on the official website...
| Posted On: 01 Jul, 2023 | |
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Candidates who have qualified for the UGCET or KCET must attend counseling by reporting to the designated colleges with original documentation...
| Posted On: 26 Jun, 2023 | |
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Candidates that pass the entrance exam are eligible to participate in the counseling process. The Karnataka CET counselling schedule will be made available on the examination authorities' official website...
| Posted On: 20 Jun, 2023 | |
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The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the final solution keys for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Math in online mode. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the KCET 2023 final answer keys via the official website...
| Posted On: 17 Jun, 2023 | |
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Candidates who appeared in the Karnataka CET examination can check and download their scorecards after they are available by visiting the official website...
| Posted On: 12 Jun, 2023 | |
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The list of students with mismatched RD numbers was released on the authority's website, and they were instructed to submit their right RD numbers from their cast/income/Kalyana Karnataka certificates...
| Posted On: 10 Jun, 2023 | |
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Candidates who appeared in the exam can view their results on the official website. Candidates can raise objections until 11:00 am of May 30...
| Posted On: 27 May, 2023 | |
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Candidates can apply for the KCET till May 13, 2023, till 11:00 am on the official website. Candidates can pay the application fee till 6:00 pm till May 13...
| Posted On: 12 May, 2023 | |
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Candidates who have registered for the KCET exam can view and download their admit card on the official website...
| Posted On: 11 May, 2023 | |
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Candidates can obtain their admit card online at the official website...
| Posted On: 05 May, 2023 | |
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) time table 2023...
| Posted On: 27 Apr, 2023 | |
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Candidates who have not yet registered for the JKCET exam and want to apply can do so at the official website...
| Posted On: 24 Apr, 2023 | |
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Candidates who need to make changes to their application form must do so before 11:00 am. Any further edit requests may be denied by the authorities...
| Posted On: 15 Apr, 2023 | |
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The KCET application correction window will be open until April 15, 2023, according to the official notification...
| Posted On: 13 Apr, 2023 | |
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According to the information bulletin, the examination authority will administer the KCET exam in two shifts - morning and afternoon...
| Posted On: 10 Apr, 2023 | |
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The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for registering for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2023 until April 9, 2023...
| Posted On: 07 Apr, 2023 | |
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Candidates can pay the application fee until April 7, 2023. Candidates can fill out the application form by going to the official website...
| Posted On: 04 Apr, 2023 | |
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