Karnataka DCET 2024 - Notification (Released), Application Form (April 20), Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Latest Updates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), which is the state's common examination conducting authority, is responsible for administering the Karnataka DCET exam every year, along with several other common admission exams across the state. 

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the notification along with the registration dates for Karnataka DCET 2024 exam on its official website. Candidates can check the dates mentioned in the below table. 

Candidates can check out all the important information regarding the Karnataka DCET exam 2024 in the table below - 

Applicants have to ensure that they meet all Karnataka DCET eligibility criteria 2024 stated in the official notification to be eligible to apply for the Karnataka DCET 2024 exam. To apply for the Karnataka DCET exam, candidates must check the Karnataka DCET Eligibility Criteria given below - 

Karnataka DCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria For B.E Courses 

• A candidate who has passed any diploma examination or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks in all subjects of the final year (Fifth and sixth semester) diploma Examination (Q.E) is eligible for admission to B.E courses, and 40% marks in Q.E in the case of SC, ST, and Backward Classes of Karnataka candidates.

Karnataka DCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria For B. Arch Course

Candidates who intend to apply for the B. Arch Course must take the National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) administered by the Council of Architecture and obtain a minimum of 40% marks. NATA is compulsory for architecture admission in India. 

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the Karnataka DCET application form 2024 on April 20. Before filling out the application form, every candidate is advised to check the eligibility criteria for the Karnataka DCET exam. KEA will release the Karnataka DCET application form 2024 in the online mode. The last date for candidates to submit the registration forms is May 3, 2024. However, the authorities will allow applicants to complete the fee payment till May 6, 2024. The application process consists of two phases where in the first phase students have to enter their data regarding personal information, communication address, education details etc. Candidates can edit/modify/add details in the first phase of the application any number of times. In the second phase of the application, candidates have to select the declaration after confirming that there are no changes to be incorporated and that all the information provided is correct. 

Karnataka DCET Application Fee

Candidates can check the application fee in the below table.

KEA has not announced the Karnataka DCET 2024 hall ticket release date yet. The authorities will issue the Karnataka DCET admit card 2024 for those candidates who have applied for the exam and paid the application fees. To download the admit card for the Karnataka DCET exam candidates have to log in using their credentials, like the application number and name of the candidate. The Karnataka DCET admit card will consist of important information like the name of the candidate, roll number, venue of the exam, uploaded photograph and signature and exam date and timings. Every candidate must remember to take a coloured printout of the admit card and carry the same on the day of the exam. 

Candidates willing to appear for the Karnataka DCET exam are advised to check the exam pattern which includes the duration of the exam, marks weightage of the exam, marking scheme, subjects, medium of the exam etc. By getting their hands on the Karnataka DCET exam pattern 2024, the candidates can devise a strategy to successfully clear the exam. Candidates can go through the Karnataka DCET exam pattern given below - 

Karnataka DCET Exam Pattern for Kannada Language Test 

Karnataka Examinations Authority releases the Karnataka DCET syllabus 2024 along with the information brochure on its official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The syllabus of Karnataka DCET consists of 5 sections namely Engineering Mathematics, Statistics & Analytics, IT Skills, Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Project Management Skills. Applicants are advised to check the syllabus beforehand to know what to be studied for the examination. By having a comprehensive knowledge of the syllabus, the candidates have a higher chance of scoring well in the exam.

Karnataka DCET 2024 answer key will be released by Karnataka Examinations Authority in the PDF format on its official website. With the help of the Karnataka DCET Answer Key 2024, candidates can calculate their expected score in the Karnataka DCET exam. Initially, the provisional answer key of Karnataka DCET 2024 will be released by the authorities in the online mode. Candidates will be able to challenge the provisional answer key within the stipulated period. After cross-checking the submitted errors, the examination authority released the final answer keys along with the results.

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the Karnataka DCET result 2024 on its official website. Candidates can check their results by logging in using their credentials like DCET number. The Karnataka DCET result will comprise of the details like subject wise scores, overall marks, ranks and other information pertaining to Karnataka DCET exam. 

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the Karnataka DCET merit list on the basis of marks secured by the candidates in the examination. A separate merit list will be released for second-year B.E. candidates and first-year B.Arch courses. Moreover, the authorities will release a separate DCET 2024 merit list for day and evening colleges. Candidates who will have their names on the merit list of Karnataka DCET 2024 will be eligible to participate in the counselling process for admission.

KEA will conduct Karnataka DCET counselling 2024 for qualified candidates in the online mode. During the counselling process, the candidates will have to register and fill in their preferred college and course options. Candidates should fill in the maximum choices to increase their chances of admission. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preference and availability of seats. Confirmation of admission has to be done by document verification and payment of tuition fees at the allotted institute.