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.
Updated By Ritoprasad Kundu on 05 Dec, 2023 11:59
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Predict NowKarnataka DCET 2024 exam will be conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority for admission of diploma holder candidates in the second year / third semester of any engineering course under the lateral entry scheme. Every candidate willing to take admission in the engineering course has to appear and qualify the Karnataka DCET exam. For those candidates interested in taking architecture course, they must appear and qualify the NATA exam. Karnataka DCET 2024 exam notification will be released by KEA on its official website tentatively in July, 2024 following which the Karnataka DCET application form 2024 will also be released tentatively in July 2024 respectively. Before applying for Karnataka DCET exam, every candidate must check the Karnataka DCET eligibility criteria 2024.
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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) will release the notification along with the information brochure for Karnataka DCET 2024 exam on its official website. Candidates can check the tentative dates mentioned in the below table.
Events | Tentative Dates |
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Release of Karnataka DCET Application Form 2024 | July 2024 |
Last Date to Register for Karnataka DCET 2024 | August 2024 |
Karnataka DCET 2024 Application Correction | August 2024 |
Release of Karnataka DCET Admit Card 2024 | August 2024 |
Karnataka DCET 2024 Exam | September 2024 |
Release of Karnataka DCET Answer Key 2024 | September 2024 |
Karnataka DCET Result 2024 | October 2024 |
Karnataka DCET 2024 Counselling | November 2024 |
Candidates can check out all the important information regarding the Karnataka DCET exam 2024 in the table below -
Particulars | Details |
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Exam Name | Diploma Common Entrance Test or DCET |
Conducting Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Exam Level | Undergraduate |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Mode of Exam | Pen Paper Based Test (Offline) |
Courses offered through Entrance Exam | 2nd year B.Tech / 1st year B.Arch |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Total Questions | 180 |
Language / Medium of Exam | English |
Applicants have to ensure that they meet all Karnataka DCET eligibility criteria stated in the official notification in order 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 -
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 tentatively in July 2024. Before filling the application form, every candidate is advised to check the eligibility criteria of Karnataka DCET exam. KEA will release the Karnataka DCET application form 2024 in the online mode. The application process consist 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 application any number of times. In the second phase of the application candidates have to select the declaration after confirming themselves that there are no changes to be incorporated and all the information provided is correct.
Candidates can check the application fee in the below table.
Category of the Candidate | Application Fee |
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General and OBC | Rs 650 |
SC and ST Category 1 | Rs 500 |
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, the candidates can devise a strategy to successfully clear the exam. Candidates can go through the Karnataka DCET exam pattern given below -
Section | Marks |
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a. Engineering Mathematics b. Statistics & Analytics c. IT Skills d. Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering e. Project Management Skills | 100 marks |
Section | Marks |
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Kannada Language Test | 50 |
Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the Karnataka DCET 2024 syllabus 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 Examinations Authority will release the Karnataka DCET 2024 admit card for those candidates who have applied for the exam and paid the application fees. To download the admit card of Karnataka DCET exam candidates have to login using their credentials like application submitted department, KEA 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.
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, 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.
Karnataka Examinations Authority will conduct the Karnataka DCET 2024 counselling process 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.
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Want to know more about Karnataka DCET
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the conducting body for Karnataka DCET.
No, only online application is accepted for Karnataka DCET.
The Karnataka DCET exam was conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode.
Yes, the candidates had to pay an application fee of INR 650/- (500/- for reserved candidates) for the Karnataka DCET exam.
Yes, you can apply for Karnataka DCET exam. However, you will have to generate your mark sheet/ certificate at the time of counselling.
If you're from the SC/ST, a rank of roughly 200 should suffice. If you fall into one of the OBC categories, a score of 100–150 will suffice.
Candidates could visit the KEA's official website, go to the DCET UG Online Application website for DCET 2024, Enter their User ID and password to log in and complete the Student Information Form along with the payment to apply for Karnataka DCET exam.
Candidates must have completed a diploma or an exam of similar difficulty. Candidates must have a combined grade point average of 45 percent in the 5th and 6th semesters to be eligible to apply. For SC/ST applicants, the minimum percentage mark is 40%.
No, Karnataka DCET is only for those who completed their education under the Karnataka Technical Education Board.
the Karnataka DCET exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
The official website to apply for Karnataka DCET counselling is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
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Karnataka DCET 2020, which was scheduled to be conducted on August 09, 2020 has been postponed. The new exam date will be announced soon.
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Yes, you are eligible for 2nd round counselling of Karnataka DCET if you weren't allotted any seats in the 1st round. You can also edit or modify your options filled in the 1st round for second round counselling. To learn how to modify your options, check Karnataka DCET Choice Filling.
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