KCET 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card & Latest Updates

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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 dates will be released on January 2025 by Karnataka Examination Authority on the official website at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check all the details regarding the KCET 2025 exam in online mode. KCET 2025 will be conducted in the Second Week of April 2025. KEA will release the KCET notification along with the application form by the Second week of January 2025. KCET 2025 will be conducted in offline pen & paper mode. 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. Practising the previous years question papers of KCET helps candidates to get an idea about the questions asked previously, paper pattern, and excel time management. 

The authorities will release the brochure where candidates will be able to check the details regarding KCET eligibility criteria, syllabus dates, 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. The main goal of holding KCET is to provide admission to deserving applicants in various engineering, pharmacy, and other allied fields. The KCET 2025 exam is conducted to grant admission to eligible candidates into the different 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 2024 exam.

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Overview of KCET 2025

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 criterias of the previous year's KCET have been mentioned for reference. The age limit, educational qualifications, and domicile are all components of the criteria and they can be found below

KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Courses:

  • Students must have completed the 12th grade or its equivalent from a recognized board or authority.
  • Those who are taking the 12th grade can also apply.
  • Students must have completed the 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology from a recognized board.
  • Minimum marks: To qualify, students must have received 45% in PCM/PCB subjects (40% in restricted categories).

KCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Other Courses

B.Pharma: Candidates for B.Pharma must have completed class 12th with 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology from a recognized board. Relaxation of 5% for the SC/ST category.

B.V.Sc. & A.H.: Candidates must have a 12th-grade point average of 50% in PCB and English. Relaxation of 5% for the SC/ST category.

B.Arch: Candidates must have a class 12th grade point average of at least 50%. Mathematics should be made a mandatory subject. Candidates must have a valid JEE Main (Paper 2) or NATA scorecard.

BDS/MBBS: Candidates for BDS/ MBBS/ AYUSH programmes must have a 12th-grade point average of 50% in PCB. English must be a required subject in the 12th grade. Furthermore, candidates must have a valid NEET scorecard.

KCET Application form 2025

KEA has simplified the CET application process of KCET, PGCET, and D-CET by releasing a single application form. Candidates can check the steps to apply for the KCET 2025 exam as mentioned below. 

Steps to Fill the KCET 2025 Application Form

Step 1: Go to the official website and click on "UGCET 2025 - Online Application."

Step 2: Candidates must register themselves on the page with the application form. Candidates must fill out all of the needed information to register. Following registration, they will receive an application number and User ID to their registered cellphone number, which should be stored for future reference.

Step 3: On the screen, a login prompt will appear, and candidates must enter their login credentials and click submit.

Step 4: The application fee must be paid online using Debit/Credit cards, Net/Mobile banking, or UPI/BHIM/QR Code.

Step 5: Candidates must complete the "General Information" form that appears on the screen.

Step 6: To proceed, all entries must be saved.

Step 7: After entering all of the study details correctly, click "Save and Next."

Step 8: Documents in JPEG/JPG format, such as the candidate's photograph and signature

Step 9: Candidates must double-check all of the information they have submitted. The application will be rejected if there are any discrepancies in the information.

Step 10: Finally, candidates must read the declaration and click "Accept and Submit" to complete the KCET 2025 Application form.

KCET Exam Pattern 2025

The KCET exam pattern 2025 entails information about the mode of the examination, total marks, medium of instruction, the total number of questions asked, and subjects covered in the exam amongst others. The Karnataka Examination Authority is in charge of setting the KCET 2025 exam pattern. The candidates must follow the exam pattern of KCET 2025 thoroughly for their preparations.

Particulars

Details

Mode of Exam

Pen-paper based exam (Offline Mode)

Number of Sessions

Session 1- Mathematics

Session 2- Physics

Session 3- Chemistry

Medium of Language

English/Kannada

Exam Duration

1 hour 20 minutes for each session

Type of Questions

Objective (MCQs - Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Number of Questions 

180 Questions

Number of Questions per section

60 questions per session

Marking scheme

  • Correct answer carries 1 mark
  • 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

The KCET 2025 admit card will be released on the First week of April 2025, in online mode. Candidates can download their KCET 2025 admit card by following the instructions outlined below:

Step 1: Go to the Karnataka Examination Authority's official website (KEA)

Step 2: Select and click on the KCET admit card 2025 tab

Step 3: Enter your KCET 2025 Application Number as well as your DOB

Step 4: The KCET 2025 admit card will appear on the screen

Step 5: After reviewing the information on the admit card, download the KCET hall ticket as a PDF and print it for future reference

KCET Result 2025

The Karnataka Examination Authority has declared the KCET 2025 results on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to access their KCET 2025 result using their application number. 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.

Steps to Check KCET 2025 Result

  • Visit the official website of KCET 2025
  • Choose the “KCET result 2025 tab”
  • Enter the KCET application number 2025 and the password
  • Click on “Submit”
  • The results of KCET 2025 will be displayed on the screen
  • Download the KCET scorecard 2025
  • Keep the results carefully for future reference as it is crucial in the counselling process

KCET Counselling 2025

KCET 2025 counselling has 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 the 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 in order 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 better understanding of the KCET 2025 cutoff.

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FAQs about KCET

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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