ALL ABOUT KCET EXAMINATION.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test, also known as KCET, is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)This entrance exam is organised to provide eligible candidates admission to different undergraduate courses in Karnataka.

KCET Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria must be fulfilled to be eligible for the Karnataka CET exam.

  • Qualifying Exam: The candidates must pass 10+2 or 2nd PUC or any equivalent examination from a board recognized by the government of India.
  • Minimum Marks: Candidates must score at least 45% marks (40% for ST/SC) in math and physics along with biology or biotechnology or chemistry or electronics or computer science.
  • Subjects: Applicants must pass their exam with Physics and Maths as their main subject and English as their language subject.

KCET Exam Pattern

The exam authority mentions the exam pattern of KCET at the official website. Applicants appearing for the exam must go through the KCET exam pattern for their effective preparations. KCET 2023 exam will be conducted in offline centre-based mode. 

KCET is being conducted in an offline mode which is basically a pen and paper mode with OMR sheets. The questions asked in the exam will be of objective type, and there will be no negative markings. 

Exam Pattern For Karnataka CET

Mode of ExaminationOffline
Total Questions/ Marks180 (Physics: 60, Chemistry: 60, Mathematics: 60 Or Biology: 60)
TypeObjective Questions
Kannada (in case)50 Questions  -  60 minutes
Time Duration80 minutes for each subject.
LanguageEnglish or Kannada
Marking1 mark for each question.
Negative MarkingNo

Important Things to Remember:

  • Students applying for engineering courses have to write the entrance exam based on Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.
  • For admission into Dental, Pharmacy, Indian System of Medicine, Dental and Homoeopathy courses, students will have to attempt questions based on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology .

KCET 2023 Exam Timings (tentative)

        The biology paper will be held at the first session from 10:30 am to 11:50 am whereas the maths paper will be held from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm.

         The physics paper will be held from 10:30 am to 11:50 am, and the chemistry paper will be held from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm.

KCET Admission Process

The admissions to different colleges are mainly based on the candidates’ scores in the exam. It is also important for candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria for admission to the first year or first semester of full - time courses.

KCET Admit Card

The KCET ADMIT CARD will be released by the KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) on the KCET official website. Registered candidates should submit their credentials such as application number and date of birth to access the hall ticket. Candidates are required to download the admit card and take a printout for the examination or any future reference.

KCET Cut Off

Cutoffs are the least marks required to qualify in the entrance examination. Most of the time, the cutoff marks are released soon after the declaration of KCET results. Given below are a few important factors that will determine  KCET Cut off marks.
  • The difficulty level of the question paper.
  • The total number of candidates appearing for the exam.
  • The total number of seats available.
  • Performance of candidates in all the sections of the exam.
  • Number of reserved category seats
  • Average marks of candidates in the exam.

KCET Syllabus

The syllabus for KCET is based on the syllabus of the 1st and the 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka. Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus completely as it is one of the most important documents in order to develop an effective preparation strategy for the exam.

KCET Application Form

Karnataka Examinations Authority announced that the official application links will be made available on the official KCET website with the submissions deadline. The correction facility will also be opened for candidates for a certain period. Before submitting the KCET application form, candidate must verify the details entered.

KCET Application Fee

The Application Fee for General, OBC, ST, SC and students outside Karnataka are as follows:

CategoriesApplication Fee
General / OBCRs. 650 + INR 10/- (Bank Charges)
ST / SCRs. 500 + INR 10/- (Bank Charges)
Students from outside KarnatakaRs. 750 + INR 10/- (Bank Charges)
Candidates can pay the application fees via Bank challan, demand draft or net banking.

KCET Courses Offered

As per the official website and the KCET brochure that is provided, students can get admission in various courses in Government Universities or Private Aided or Private Unaided Professional Educational Institutions in Karnataka:

  • Medical
  • Ayurveda
  • Dental
  • Unani
  • Homoeopathy
  • Engineering
  • Naturopathy and Yoga
  • Architecture
  • Technology
  • Farm Science courses i.e. B.Sc (Sericulture)
  • B.Sc (Agriculture)
  • B.Sc (Forestry)
  • B.Sc (Horticulture)
  • B.HSc (Home Science)
  • B.Sc Agri Biotech
  • B.Sc (Agri Marketing and Co-Op)
  • B.Tech (Dairy Tech)
  • B.Tech (Agri Engg)
  • B.Tech (Food Technology)
  • B.Tech (Food Science and Tech)
  • B.FSc (Fisheries)

KCET Result

KEA  results are announced in its official website. Once the KCET results are announced by KEA on its official website, candidates can access all the data like the scores they have secured and the ranks they have achieved. Students can then compare the marks and ranks for the allotment of seats.

KCET Counselling 

KCET Counselling will be conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) in an offline mode. Candidates who have qualified in the exam can appear in the counselling process. The candidates must bring the following documents during the counselling sessions.

  • Class 10th Marksheet
  • Copy of Application Form
  • KCET 2023 Admit Card
  • Class 12th Marksheet
  • Passport size photo (2 copies)
  • Category Certificate (if eligible)

Seat Allotment In KCET

The KCET seat allotment is usually announced online. Seat allotment is done according to ranks secured by the candidates and the availability of seats in the desired college or institute. Candidates who secure a seat in the allotted institutes are required to visit the institution and verify their documents. KEA will conduct the seat allotment session in two rounds. There might also be an additional extended round. Candidates have to pay the required fees for the confirmation of their admission.












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