KCET 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

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KCET 2025 dates will be released tentatively on January 2025 on the official website at kea.kar.nic.in.

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KCET 2025

KCET 2025 exam will be conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority in the Second Week of April 2025. Candidates will be able to check the KCET 2025 exam dates on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in in online mode. KCET 2025 will be conducted in offline pen & paper mode. Each section of the KCET 2025 exam (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) will be 1 hour 20 mins. Before applying for the KCET 2025 exam, the candidates must check the KCET eligibility criteria 2025 and apply. To start preparing for the KCET 2025 exam, candidates should check the KCET exam pattern 2025 and check the syllabus thoroughly. it is also crucial for the candidates to refer to authentic books and prepare a consolidated KCET preparation strategy 2025. There are 198 KCET 2025 participating colleges in Kerala. 

KEA will release the brochure where candidates will be able to check the details regarding eligibility criteria, KCET 2025 syllabus, application form, etc. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is in charge of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). This state-level engineering entrance test is organized and conducted by KEA once a year to judge the merit of candidates for admission into various professional degree courses offered by various educational institutions in Karnataka state. KCET is conducted to provide admission to engineering, agriculture, and architecture courses provided across the institutes of Karnataka. Candidates should check the sections below for detailed information about the various aspects of the KCET 2025 exam.

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KCET 2025 Highlights

The key highlights pertaining to the KCET 2025 exam have been mentioned in the following table.

Particulars

Related Details

Full Form of Entrance Exam

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

KCET 2025 Exam Date

Second Week of April 2025

Kannada Language Test

Second Week of April 2025

Conducting Body

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Purpose of Exam

Admission to Bachelor Programs (BPharma, BTech, MBBS, BArch)

Exam Type

State Level Entrance Exam

Occurrence of Exam

Once a Year

Mode of Entrance Exam

Offline (Pen and Paper Entrance Test)

Total Number of Questions

180 MCQs (60 questions in each section)

KCET 2025 Exam Dates

Karnataka Examination Authority will conduct the KCET 2025 exam. Candidates can check the KCET exam dates 2025 in the table below. 

Event

Dates

Commencement of KCET Application Process 2025

Second Week of January 2025

Deadline to apply for KCET 2025 exam

Second Week of February 2025

Deadline to pay the KCET application fee 2025 

Third Week of February 2025

Reopening of KCET Registration Window

Last week of March to First week of April 2025

Availability of KCET Admit Card 2025

First week of April 2025

KCET exam 2025

Second Week of April 2025

KCET entrance exam 2025 in Kannada language (only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates)

Second Week of April 2025

Last date to raise objections against the question

Third Week of April 2025

Release of KCET Preliminary Answer Key 2025

Last Week of April 2025

Facility to challenge KCET Preliminary Answer Key 2025

Last Week of April to First Week of May 2025

Release of KCET Final Answer Key 2025

Second Week of May 2025

Release of KCET Result 2025

First Week of June 2025

KCET 2025 Document Verification 

Second Week of June 2025

KCET Eligibility Criteria 2025

To apply for KCET 2025, candidates must meet certain criterias set by the KEA. This set of parameters to check the eligibility of the applicants is called the KCET 2025 eligibility criteria. The official notification regarding the eligibility will be released soon on the website. The previous year's KCET Eligibility Criteria have been mentioned for reference. The eligibility criteria for KCET 2025 for engineering courses require students to have completed the 12th grade or its equivalent from a recognized board or authority. Those currently in the 12th grade are also eligible to apply. Additionally, students must have completed the 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology from a recognized board and obtained a minimum of 45% in PCM/PCB subjects (40% for restricted categories). For B.Pharma, candidates must have completed class 12th with 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology from a recognized board, with a 5% relaxation for the SC/ST category. B.V.Sc. & A.H. requires a minimum 12th-grade average of 50% in PCB and English, with a 5% relaxation for the SC/ST category. For B.Arch, a minimum 12th-grade average of 50% is required, with Mathematics as a mandatory subject and a valid JEE Main (Paper 2) or NATA scorecard. Candidates for BDS/MBBS/AYUSH programmes must have a 12th-grade average of 50% in PCB, with English as a required subject and a valid NEET scorecard.

KCET Application form 2025

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 application form tentatively on the second week of January 2025 on their official website. Candidates can fill out the KCET application form for 2025 at kea.kar.nic.in. The KCET 2025 registration process involves registering, filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee. It's important to note that the KCET application form for 2025 will only be available online. After submitting the KCET 2025 application form, the Karnataka Examination Authority will not allow any changes to personal information. It's best to fill out the KCET application form within the stipulated time to avoid payment issues at the last minute. The deadline for the KCET 2025 application form will be in the second week of February 2025.

KCET Exam Pattern 2025

KCET 2025 will be a written exam and will be held in three sessions for the subjects Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. As per the KCET exam pattern 2025, the exam can be taken in English or Kannada. Each session will last for 1 hour and 20 minutes. The questions will be multiple-choice, and there will be a total of 180 questions, with 60 questions for each subject. For each correct answer, 1 mark will be given, and there is no negative marking.

KCET Syllabus 2025

The syllabus of KCET 2025 exam will be released by the KEA in the KCET 2025 Information Brochure. Candidates must have in-depth knowledge about the topics covered under the KCET 2025 syllabus before beginning their preparations.  It should be noted that the KCET syllabus is based on the first and second-year PUC syllabus as defined by the Karnataka State Department of Pre-University Education. 

KCET Admit Card 2025

Karnataka Examination Authority will release KCET hall ticket 2025 on the first week of April 2025 at kea.kar.nic.in. The hall ticket of KCET 2025 will be available only in online mode. Candidates who have registered successfully can get their KCET admit card from kea.kar.nic.in 2025. To download the KCET 2025 admit card, candidates will need the KCET 2025 application number and the first four letters of their name. On the day of the exam, candidates need to make sure to bring their KCET hall ticket 2025 and a valid photo ID with them. After downloading the KCET hall ticket 2025, please check all the details on it.

KCET Result 2025

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 results on the first week of June 2025 on its official website at at kea.kar.nic.in. To check your results, you will need your KCET 2025 registration number and the first four letters of your name. The results will include your scores in each subject, your ranking, and personal information. Qualified candidates will be invited for counselling. The exam authority will also announce the top scorers. Candidates can also take the help of the KCET rank predictor tool 2025 to estimate their probable score before the release of the KCET result 2025.

KCET Counselling 2025

KCET 2025 counselling will be commenced via online mode. Candidates with a valid rank in the KCET 2025 exam will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process 2025. Candidates will be able to select their institutes and courses of preference via the KCET counselling 2025. The KCET counselling is conducted to allot seats to eligible candidates across the KCET participating colleges 2025.

KCET Cutoff 2025

KCET 2025 cutoff will be released by the Karnataka Examination Authority via the official website. KCET cutoff 2025 refers to the minimum marks that candidates must possess to secure seats across the participating colleges of KCET 2025. The KCET participating colleges will release their cutoffs individually based upon which candidates will be granted admission. Candidates securing a rank as per the cutoff of the KCET participating colleges 2025 will have a better probability of KCET seat allotment 2025 at their institutes of preference. Candidates can refer to the marks vs rank analysis of KCET 2025 for a better understanding of the KCET 2025 cutoff.

Important Dates

KCET 2025 Important EventsDates
Registration Date 10 Jan to 23 Feb, 2025 (*Tentative)
Admit Card Date 03 Apr, 2025 (*Tentative)
Exam Date 18 Apr, 2025 (*Tentative)
Result Date 25 May, 2025 (*Tentative)

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Who is eligible for KCET 2025?

Candidates who have passed their class 10+2 with at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible for KCET 2025.

What is the official website of KCET application 2025?

The official website of KCET application form 2025 - kea.kar.nic.in

What is the entrance exam for Karnataka 2025?

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is the entrance exam in Karnataka.
 

How many years study certificate is required for KCET 2025?

To apply for KCET 2025, the candidate must have completed at least seven years of education in a government or government-recognized school located in the state of Karnataka. This includes the period from 1st standard to 2nd PUC / 12th standard. Additionally, the candidate should have passed either the 10th standard or 12th standard examination from a school in Karnataka. If a candidate has taken more than one year to pass a class, it will only be counted as one year of academic study.
 

Is KCET conducted only for admission into undergraduate degree programmes?

Yes, KCET is conducted for admission into undergraduate degree programmes offered by the government, government-aided and self-financing colleges in Karnataka.

Can a foreign applicant apply for admission into a Government KCET participating college?

No, the Government KCET participating colleges do not accept the admission request of those candidates who are not permanent citizens of India. 

Is the Kannada Language Test compulsory for all the candidates who appear in the KCET exam?

No, the Kannada Language Test is only for those who apply for admission into the seats reserved for Gadinadu Kannadiga and Horanadu candidates in Government KCET colleges. It is also important that the candidates applying for admission through the quota mentioned above should have listed Kodava, Tulu or Kannada as their mother tongue.

I want to study B.Arch from a KCET participating college. Should I appear in KCET exam or other national-level architecture entrance exams like NATA or JEE Main?

KCET is not conducted for B.Arch admission in the state of Karnataka. The B.Arch aspirants have to appear in an exam like NATA or JEE Main Paper II and qualify the same with a valid score/rank to be eligible for B.Arch admission in KCET participating colleges offering B.Arch.

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