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KCET Exam Pattern 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the KCET 2025 exam pattern on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Thedetailed KCET exam pattern is also available on this page. The exam pattern comprises details on the Karnataka CET exam including the exam duration, types of questions, total number of questions and more. It is important to check the complete Karnataka CET 2025 exam pattern to understand the exam better. The KCET 2025 exam is being conducted on April 16 to 17, While the Kannada language exam was held on April 15, 2025. Refer to this article for the detailed KCET 2025 exam pattern.
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The KCET exam pattern 2025 provides details about the subject-wise total marks, exam duration, marking scheme, types of questions, and more. According to the KCET paper pattern, there will be 3 sessions and the test duration for each session is 1 hour 20 minutes. Each subject's paper will be valued at 60 marks and will have a duration of 80 minutes. The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) with different versions for each subject. Each question will present four options, and for every correct answer, candidates will receive one mark.
Particulars | Details |
Examination Mode | Pen-paper based examination |
Number of Sessions |
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Medium of Language | English or Kannada |
Exam Duration | 1 hour 20 minutes for each session |
Question Type | Objective (MCQs - Multiple Choice Questions) |
Total Number of Questions (Including all the sessions) | 180 Questions |
Number of Questions per Subject | Number of sections in KCET exam and questions per section-
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Marking Scheme | 1 mark will be allotted for each correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam. |
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Candidates can refer to the KCET marking scheme, which includes 60 marks each for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, making a total of 180 marks.
Subject | KCET total marks subject-wise |
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Physics | 60 |
Chemistry | 60 |
Mathematics | 60 |
KCET total marks | 180 |
Candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses and whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu or Kodava, will have to appear for a Kannada language test to establish their ability to speak, read and write Kannada. The Kannada Language test will be conducted at Bidar, Belagavi, Ballary, Bijapura, Mangalore, and Bengaluru Centres.
As the KCET 2025 will be conducted offline (pen and paper-based test), candidates will be required to mark their responses in the KCET OMR sheet 2025. The sheet will have four options for all the questions and candidates will have to shade the correct answer. It should be noted that answers once shaded can’t be changed. Therefore, students must be careful while doing the exam.
The authorities have released the KCET 2025 syllabus on the official website. Candidates are advised to go through the Karnataka CET syllabus and avoid the chances of missing out on any topic. The KCET syllabus pdf contains the topics from which the questions will be asked in the entrance test. The syllabus will be based on the First and Second PUC syllabi prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State.
Solving the sample papers plays a vital role in maximizing scores in the exam. KCET 2025 sample papers are prepared in a pattern that is similar to the actual KCET question paper. Therefore, through the sample papers, candidates can get an insight into the actual entrance exam. There are many benefits of solving the sample papers such as helping to understand KCET exam pattern, time management, the difficulty level of the paper, strengths, and weaknesses, and more. Candidates can also practice KCET 2025 mock tests, which are prepared as per the KCET paper pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The KCET question paper consists of three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject's paper is worth 60 marks and has a duration of 80 minutes. The papers will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and will have different versions for each subject.
The authorities will conduct KCET 2025 in offline mode (pen and paper based test).
KCET 2025 will be conducted for three subjects - Maths, Chemistry, and Physics. KCET paper will have 60 questions from each subject.
As per the KCET exam pattern, for every correct answer, one mark will be allotted. There will be no negative marking.
KCET 2025 will be conducted in two languages - English and Kannada.
In the KCET exam, candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer. However, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
No, there is no negative marking in the KCET exam.
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Yes, you can surely withdraw your admission from JSS AHER. For this you will have to go through the official academic documents or prospectus in order to identify the official last date of admission. Then you may follow the steps given below for withdrawal and refund:
1. Submit a withdrawal request attaching fee and document receipts to the principal or dean in writing via email or in personal.
2. You can expect a refund if within the allowable window likely within 1 month from start and you may receive up to 100% or 90 % refund.
3. Side by side ensure that you complete your KCET official councelling and admission procedure.
That' s all. Hope it helps!
With a KCET rank of 32,189 in 2A category and eligibility for SNQ quota (since your family income is less than 2.5 lakh), your chances of getting Computer Science (CS) branch at SDM Engineering College through SNQ quota are better compared to the general quota because SNQ quota seats are reserved for economically weaker sections. Whether you get a seat in round 2 through SNQ or general quota depends on seat availability and cutoff ranks in both quotas. Typically, candidates with your rank and income will be prioritized for SNQ seats, so your best bet is to choose SNQ quota in counseling to improve chances of CS admission. Keep monitoring opening and closing ranks for SNQ quota for SDM College during counseling rounds.
Hello Aspirant,
With a KCET rank of 93,503 , getting a good college is tough. While Srinivas University is a decent private college with good infrastructure and a focus on placements, an AI & ML course is a specialization. A pure CSE degree from a reputed low-tier college might offer more career flexibility in the long run. Many companies still prefer a core CSE background. Your choice depends on whether you want to specialize early or keep your options open.
With 27,000 rank in ST category, your chances of getting into Forestry (B.Sc Forestry) in government agriculture universities are low, since Forestry cut-offs are generally much higher (under 10,000 for reserved). However, you may still get admission in B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, or allied courses in some government/private colleges under the ST quota.
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Hello,
The E048 code in KCET refers to a particular engineering college in Karnataka. To know the exact college name, you can check the KEA CET brochure, where each code is mapped to a college.
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