KCET 2024: Exam Date (April 18, 19), Question Papers, Unofficial Answer Key (Available), Pattern

The key highlights pertaining to the KCET 2024 exam have been mentioned in the following table.

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 Karnataka Examination Authority has revised the KCET 2024 exam dates so that it doesn't clash with the NDA exam. Candidates can check the revised KCET exam dates 2024 in the table below. 

The KCET 2024 admit card has been released on April 3, 2024 in online mode. Candidates can download their KCET 2024 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 2024 tab

Step 3: Enter your KCET 2024 Application Number as well as your DOB

Step 4: The KCET 2024 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

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 2024 exam as mentioned below. Candidates must take note that the portal to edit the application form will be opened from April 19, 2024 after the KCET 2024 exams are over. 

Steps to Fill the KCET 2024 Application Form

Step 1: Go to the official website and click on "UGCET 2024 - 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 2024 Application form.

To apply for KCET 2024, candidates must meet certain criterias set by the KEA. This set of parameters to check the eligibility of the applicants is called the KCET 2024 eligibility criteria. The official notification regarding the eligibility will be released soon on the website. The criterias of the previous year KCET have been mentioned for reference. The age limit, educational qualifications, domicile are all components of the criteria and they can be found below

KCET 2024 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 2024 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.

The syllabus of KCET 2024 exam will be released by the KEA in the KCET 2024 Information Brochure. Candidates must have in-depth knowledge about the topics covered under the KCET 2024 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 2024 Syllabus for Physics

KCET Syllabus 2024 - Chemistry

KCET 2024 Mathematics Syllabus

KCET 2024 syllabus for Biology

The KCET exam pattern 2024 entails information about the mode of the examination, total marks, medium of instruction, total number of questions asked, subjects covered in the exam amongst others. The Karnataka Examination Authority is in charge of setting the KCET 2024 exam pattern. It is necessary for the candidates to follow the exam pattern of KCET 2024 thoroughly for their preparations.

The Karnataka Examination Authority will declare KCET 2024 results on the official website on May 20, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to access their KCET 2024 result using their application number. Candidates can also take help of the KCET rank predictor tool 2024 to estimate their probable score prior to the release of the KCET result 2024.

Steps to Check KCET 2024 Result

• Visit the official website of KCET 2024
• Choose the “KCET result 2024 tab”
• Enter the KCET application number 2024 and password
• Click on “Submit”
• The results of KCET 2024 will be displayed on the screen
• Download the KCET scorecard 2024
• Keep the results carefully for future reference as it is crucial in the counselling process

KCET 2024 cutoff will be released by the Karnataka Examination Authority via the official website. KCET cutoff 2024 refers to the minimum marks that candidates must possess in order to secure seats across the participating colleges of KCET 2024. 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 2024 will have a better probability of KCET seat allotment 2024 at their institutes of preference. Candidates can refer to the marks vs rank analysis of KCET 2024 for better understanding of the KCET 2024 cutoff.

Candidates with a valid rank in the KCET 2024 exam will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process 2024. Candidates will be able to select their institutes and courses of preference via the KCET 2024 counselling. The KCET counselling is conducted to allot seats to the eligible candidates across the KCET participating colleges 2024.