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KCET 2025 - KEA Counselling (Started), Seat Allotment, Option Entry, Cutoff, Admission

Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 11 Sep 2025, 06:46 PM IST

KCET 2025 - KEA has announced the final KCET 2025 round 3 seat allotment result on September 11, 2025. The authority has activated the KCET seat allotment 2025 link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. To download the seat allotment, candidates will need their CET number and date of birth. The last date to report to the KCET 2025 allotted institutes is September 15, 2025. The counselling process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment and document verification. Candidates can check the final KCET 2025 round 2 cutoff online. Read below to learn more about the KCET 2025 exam.

This Story also Contains

  1. KCET 2025 Exam highlights
  2. KCET 2025 Important Dates
  3. KCET 2025 Counselling
  4. KCET Cutoff 2025
  5. KCET 2025 Participating Institutes
  6. KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  7. KCET 2025 Application Form, Karnataka
  8. KCET 2025 Exam Centres
  9. KCET 2025 Syllabus
  10. KCET 2025 Exam Pattern
  11. KCET 2025 Best Books
  12. KCET 2025 Preparation Tips
  13. KCET 2025 Mock Test
  14. KCET 2025 Admit Card
  15. KCET 2025 Result
KCET 2025 - KEA Counselling (Started), Seat Allotment, Option Entry, Cutoff, Admission
KCET-2025

KCET 2025 Latest News and Updates

  • Final KCET 2025 round 3 seat allotment result.
  • Provisional KCET 2025 round 3 seat allotment result declared.
  • KCET 2025 round 3 option entry concluded.
  • KCET 2025 round 3 option entry started.
  • KCET 2025 final cutoff released.
  • KCET 2025 final seat allotment for round 2 announced.
  • KCET 2025 provisional seat allotment for round 2 released.
  • Round 2 KCET option entry process extended
  • Round 2 KCET option entry process commenced.
  • KCET 2025 round 2 seat matrix released.
  • Post KCET 2025 round 1 allotment procedure last dates extended.
  • KCET 2025 round 1 final seat allotment released.
  • KCET 2025 round 1 provisional seat allotment and cutoff released
  • KCET 2025 option entry window extended
  • KCET 2025 mock allotment date announced
  • KCET 2025 option entry window concluded
  • KCET 2025 option entry window extended
  • KCET 2025 option entry deadline extended.
  • KCET 2025 option entry window activated.
  • KCET 2025 provisional seat matrix published
  • KCET 2025 verification slip correction widow link activated.
  • KCET 2025 verification slip released.
  • KCET 2025 spot rank declared.
  • KCET 2025 medical exam date postponed.
  • 2nd PUC/Class 12 marks and correct reg. number upload link activated.
  • KCET 2025 result declared.
  • KCET 2025 result release date announced.
  • KCET 2025 marks entry started.
  • KCET 2025 offline document verification schedule released.
  • Kannada Language exam results declared.
  • Revised KCET answer key released.
  • KCET 2025 answer key challenge over.
  • KEA released the KCET 2025 provisional answer key.
  • KCET application form correction started.
  • KCET 2025 exam has been concluded.
  • KEA commenced the KCET 2025 exam.
  • KCET 2025 Kannada language exam conducted.
  • KCET 2025 Admit Card issued.
  • KCET exam date 2025 for the Kannada medium test revised from April 18 to April 15.
  • KCET 2025 registration concluded.
  • The KCET 2025 registration deadline has been extended
  • The KCET 2025 guidelines for verification of documents released.
  • The updated KCET syllabus 2025 has been released.
  • KCET 2025 registration started at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
  • KCET syllabus 2025 is released on the official website.
  • KCET 2025 registration starts on January 23, 2025.
  • KCET exam date 2025 Karnataka announced online.

KCET 2025 Exam highlights

KCET 2025 Mode of Exam

Offline

KCET 2025 Mode of Counselling

Online / Offline

KCET full name

Karnataka Common Entrance Test

KCET conducting authority 2025

Karnataka Examinations Authority

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

KCET exam level

State Level Exam

KCET Exam Languages

English and Kannada

KCET 2025 Application Mode

Online

KCET 2025 Application Fee (General)

Rs. 500

KCET 2025 Exam Duration

1 Hour 20 minutes for each section

KCET Participating Colleges 2025

198 (Tentative)

KCET 2025 Important Dates

The authority has announced the KCET exam dates on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2025 exam was held on April 16 and 17, 2025, while the Kannada medium test was held on April 15, 2025. Candidates can check the KCET application form 2025, admit card release date, exam date, and other important information.

KCET Counselling 2025 Dates

Particulars

Dates

KCET 2025 exam dates

April 15, 16 & 17, 2025

Availability of result

May 24, 2025

KCET 2025 spot rankJune 2, 2025
KCET verification slip release dateJune 23, 2025

Verification of documents at KEA Bangalore

June 2025

KCET 2025 option entry start date

July 8, 2025

Last date for KCET option entryJuly 15, 2025
July 18, 2025 July 22. 2025
July 29, 2025

First mock allotment

July 19, 2025

July 21, 2025 July 25, 2025

Modify, delete, and re-arrange web options

July 19 to 22, 2025

July 21 to 24, 2025 July 26 to 29, 2025

July 2025

First round seat allotment resultsJuly 28, 2025 August 1, 2025
Final seat allotment for KCET 2025 round 1

August 2025 August 2, 2025

Exercising choices after round 1 seat allotmentSeptember 2025 August 4 to 7, 2025 August 14, 2025
Last date for reporting to the allotted collegesAugust 14, 2025 August 15, 2025
Display of seat matrix for round 2August 20, 2025
Round 2 option entry start dateAugust 21, 2025
Last date for KCET 2025 option entry round 2August 25, 2025 August 26, 2025
Seat allotment result - Round 2 (Provisional)August 29, 2025
KCET seat allotment round 2 objection period
August 29 to 30, 2025.
KCET 2025 final seat allotment for round 2August 30, 2025

Exercising choices for KCET round 2 seat allotment

September 2, 2025

Payment of fees by choice 1 or 2 candidates

September 2, 2025

Downloading of admission offers by choice 1 candidate

September 2, 2025

Last date for reporting to the allotted colleges

September 3, 2025
Schedule for Second extended round or Round 3
Option entrySeptember 6 to 9, 2025
KCET round 3 provisional seat allotmentSeptember 10, 2025
KCET round 3 final seat allotmentSeptember 11, 2025
Payment of fees and downloading of admission orderSeptember 13, 2025
Last date for reporting to the collegesSeptember 13, 2025

Karnataka UGCET 2025 Exam Date

Events

Date

Release date of KCET 2025 notification

January 16, 2025

KCET form date 2025

January 23, 2025

KCET registration 2025 last date

February 18, 2025, February 24, 2025

Last date to pay KCET application fee

February 20, 2025, February 25, 2025

KCET 2025 Verification Release DateJanuary 23, 2025
KCET verification last date 2025February 24, 2025

KCET hall ticket 2025 date

April 7, 2025 April 6, 2025

KCET 2025 exam date

April 16 to 17, 2025

Kannada Language Test: (Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates)

April 18, 2025 April 15, 2025

Release of Provisional Answer Key

April 18, 2025

KCET Answer Key Objections

April 18 to 22, 2025

KCET Final Answer Key release date

April 25, 2025

KCET Kannada language exam result
April 25, 2025
KCET 2025 offline document verificationMay 5 to 15, 2025

Class 12 marks entry link activation

May 7, 2025

KCET 2025 result date

May 24, 2025

KCET 2025 spot ranksMay 29, 2025 June 2, 2025

KCET 2025 Counselling

The authority has announced the final KCET 2025 round 3 seat allotment result on September 11, 2025. Candidates who qualify for the Karnataka CET exam can appear for the counselling process. The KCET counselling process comprises registration, document verification, option entry, seat allotment, and reporting to the institute. Candidates are allotted seats based on option entry, availability of seats, and rank secured in KCET. While reporting to the institute, candidates have to carry the required documents.

Documents Required for KCET Counselling

  • KCET application form printout.

  • 2nd PUC/12th Standard scorecard

  • Two recent passport-size photographs.

  • KCET admit card 2025

  • SSLC/10th Standard scorecard

  • Study Certificate Countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI.

  • Proof of application fee payment.

  • Kannada Medium Certificate.

  • Caste / Caste Income Certificate.

  • Income Certificate

  • Rural Study Certificate.

KCET Cutoff 2025

The authority released the KCET 2025 cut-off online. The cutoff of KCET 2025 is available for first round of the counselling process. Candidates can check the Karnataka CET cutoff to know the closing rank for various courses and categories. Applicants with a high rank in the KCET 2025 exam will have a higher chance of admission to the institute and course of choice. The authority will consider various factors such as the total number of candidates who applied for KCET, candidates who appeared for KCET, the total number of seats available in the participating institutes, and past year cutoff trends to determine the KCET cutoff 2025.

KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The authority released the KCET eligibility criteria on the official website. The information brochure available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in mentions the eligibility criteria for KCET 2025. The KCET eligibility criteria include the minimum conditions that candidates will have to satisfy to appear for the KCET exam. Refer to the table below for updated eligibility criteria.

Eligibility criteria for KCET 2025

Course

KCET Exam Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech

  • English must be one of the compulsory languages.

  • Should have passed 12th standard with a minimum of 45% of marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology/ Biotechnology.

  • The minimum qualifying mark for SC/ ST is 40%.

KCET 2025 Application Form, Karnataka

The authority concluded the KCET registration on February 24, 2025. Applicants were able to fill out the KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. To apply for KCET 2025, candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria, submit the required documents, and pay the required application fee through various payment options.

KCET 2025 Application Fees

Category

KCET Registration 2025 Fees (in Rs.)

CAT- 1 / SC / ST candidates of Karnataka

Rs. 250/-

GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka

Rs. 500/-

Foreign Candidates

Rs. 5000/-

Candidates studied outside Karnataka

Rs. 750/-

If any issues arise while submitting the application form, the authority will activate a period to correct any mistakes through the application form correction facility.

Document Required for KCET 2025 Registration

Candidates can check the KCET registration 2025 documents required below.

  • SSLC/10th Class Marks Card: Required to enter the registration number and date of birth.
  • 12th/2nd PUC Marks Card: For candidates from the previous year.
  • Reservation Certificates: Needed to enter RD number, caste, category, income, non-creamy layer (NCLC), and Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) candidate details.
  • Details of Studying in Karnataka: Information regarding the candidate's education in Karnataka.
  • Candidate's Latest Photograph: To be uploaded in JPG format, with a maximum size of 50 KB.
  • Candidate's Signature: To be uploaded in JPG format, with a maximum size of 50 KB.
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KCET 2025 Exam Centres

The authority released a complete list of the KCET 2025 exam centres on the official website. Candidates need to choose their KCET 2025 exam centre while filling in the KCET 2025 application form.

KCET Exam Centres

Exam Centre

Exam Centre

Exam Centre

Bagalkot

Chitradurga

Mangalore

Jamakhandi

Davangere

Moodabidre

Bangalore

Dharwad

Puttur

Doddaballapur

Hubli

Ujire

Belgaum

Gadag

Mysore

Athani

Gulbarga

Raichur

Chikodi

Hassan

Ramanagara

Gokak

Haveridte

Channapatna

Bellary

Kanwar

Shimoga

Hospet

Dandeli

Bhadravathi

Bidar

Kumta

Sagar

Basavakalyan

Sirsi

Tumkur

Bhalki

Kolar

Tiptur

Bijapur

KGF

Udupi

Chamarajanagar

Koppal

Karkala

Kollegal

Madikeri

Kundapura

Chikkaballapur

Mandya

Yadgir

Chikmagalur

Krishnarajapet


KCET 2025 Syllabus

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) released the updated syllabus for the KCET 2025 exam on the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The Karnataka CET exam syllabus comprises of topics from the First and Second PUC syllabi as prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education in Karnataka State. Candidates must thoroughly go through the KCET 2025 syllabus well in advance of the exam.

KCET 2025 Exam Pattern

The authorities have published the exam pattern for KCET 2025 on their official website along with the official brochure. Candidates planning to take the KCET 2025 exam should familiarise themselves with the exam pattern. In the meantime, students can refer to the exam pattern outlined below.

KCET Exam Pattern 2025

Particulars

Details

Marking Scheme

  • 1 mark will be allotted for each correct answer.

  • There is no negative marking in the exam.

Examination Mode

Pen-paper based examination

Number of Sessions

  • Session 1- Mathematics

  • Session 2- Physics

  • Session 3- Chemistry

Medium of Language

English or Kannada

Exam Duration

1 hour 20 minutes for each session

Question Type

Objective (MCQs - Multiple Choice Questions), with four options for each question

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-

  • Mathematics- 60 Questions

  • Physics- 60 Questions

  • Chemistry- 60 Questions

KCET 2025 Best Books

Applicants must choose the right book for the preparation of the KCET 2025 exam. While choosing the KCET 2025 best book ensure all the topics mentioned in the exam syllabus are available in the book. Don't go for the books with fancy words. Candidates must be able to understand what is mentioned in the book. Below is the list of best KCET 2025 books.

SubjectBooks Name
Mathematics
  • Mathematics for 1st Year PUC BY Dr. PG Umarani
  • CET by BoscoMCQ by Asit Das Gupta Mathematics by Dinesh
  • NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Mathematics
Physics
  • Fundamentals of Physics by S Chand

  • Physics for 1st Year PUC by AS Govind

  • NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Physics

  • Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK

  • Pradeep’s Fundamental Physics (Class 11 and 12)

  • Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK by K. L. Gomber and K. L. Gogia


Chemistry
  • Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry

  • NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Chemistry

  • Chemistry for 1st Year PUC by Prof. Somashekara Prasad

  • Modern’s Abc of Chemistry, Part 1 and part 2 by S.P. Jauhar

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KCET 2025 Preparation Tips

To secure good marks in Karnataka CET 2025 candidates must prepare a preparation strategy. KCET preparation tips 2025 are valuable as these tips will provide guidance and strategies to help you prepare effectively for the exam. Below are a few preparation strategies for KCET 2025.

  • Know the KCET 2025 exam syllabus and pattern to know what are the important chapters and topics for the exam preparation.
  • Make a handy note for quick revision.
  • Gather the required resources such as books, study materials, and the previous year question paper.
  • Solve the question paper regularly.
  • Based on self assessment focus on the weak sections.
  • Take the guidance of the teacher to clear the doubts.
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KCET 2025 Mock Test

Candidates can attempt the KCET mock test free. Attempting the mock test will help candidates identify the high-weight topics. The questions in the mock test of KCET 2025 will be based on the exam syllabus. Candidates can check the careers360 KCET mock series to practise for the exam.

KCET 2025 Admit Card

The KCET 2025 exam admit card was released on April 6, 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the KCET exam 2025 can download the admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. To download the admit card of KCET 2025 candidates have to provide the registration number and password. The KCET admit card download link 2025 is provided on this page. The hall ticket comprises candidates' details, exam date & time, reporting time, exam centre address, and a few guidelines. Candidates must carry the KCET hall ticket on the exam day.

KCET 2025 Result

KEA has declared the KCET 2025 spot rank on June 2, 2025. The KCET 2025 spot rank link is available on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can check their results by entering their application number & date of birth. The KCET result includes subject-wise scores, total scores, and the rank obtained by the candidates. Finally, candidates can download the result and take a printout for future reference. The authority has announced the KCET results 2025 on May 24, 2025.

The authority declared the Kannada language exam results on April 25, 2025, at the official website. To check the KCET 2025 result, candidates should visit the official website, enter their registration number and first four characters of their name, and submit it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the pattern of KCET exam 2025?
A:

The KCET 2025 exam consists of 180 questions in total, with 60 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The questions will cover a range of topics within these subjects.

Q: When will the KCET 2025 exam be held?
A:

The KCET 2025 exam date was April 16 to 17, 2025, with Kannada medium test was held on April 15, 2025.

Q: What is the last date to apply for KCET?
A:

The last date to apply for the KCET 2025 registration was February 24, 2025.

Q: Is KCET application form released?
A:

Yes, the KCET 2025 application form released on January 23, 2025.

Q: When will the KCET 2025 registration start?
A:

The KCET 2025 registration process started on January 23, 2025.

Q: When will the KCET 2025 admit card be released?
A:

The KCET 2025 admit card was released on April 6, 2025.

Q: Is KCET 2025 tougher than COMEDK?
A:

Yes, KCET is generally considered tougher than COMEDK UGET due to its higher difficulty level and state syllabus-based questions.

Q: Is KCET required for medical admission in Karnataka?
A:

No, KCET is not applicable for admission to medical courses in Karnataka. Medical admissions are conducted through NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).

Q: Can non-Karnataka students apply for KCET?
A:

Apart from the general and academic eligibility criteria set by KEA, KCET 2025 also has a domicile requirement. Candidates must be residents of India and possess Karnataka domicile status to be eligible for KCET 2025.

Q: When will KCET 2025 application form be released?
A:

The KCET 2025 application form began on January 23, 2025.

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It's unlikely you'll get a veterinary college in Bangalore with a KCET rank of 5000, even with the ST caste and CRPF quota, as the general cutoff is often around 1200, and even special category quotas typically don't extend that far.

I hope it will clear your query!!

If you were allotted a college in the second round of KCET counseling but did not join, you are not banned from participating in subsequent rounds or future KCET counseling, provided you follow the official rules. KCET allows candidates who do not report to the allotted college to participate in later rounds, but the allotment of seats in future rounds may be affected because some colleges may have fewer vacant seats remaining. It is important to ensure that you complete all required steps in the counseling portal, such as confirming your willingness to participate in the next round, and to check the official KCET guidelines for any specific conditions regarding non-joining in earlier rounds. Failure to follow the portal instructions could affect your eligibility, but generally, not joining a college in a previous round does not result in a ban.

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It's completely normal to feel uncertain after joining a college. If you feel a strong urge to try KCET again, it's okay to consider it seriously. Many students reapply to get into a better college or branch. Think about your goals and what you truly want. Prepare a clear plan if you decide to reattempt. Talk to your parents or mentors for guidance. Don't rush—make a calm, well-thought-out decision. Whatever you choose, stay committed and give your best.

Could you try to isolate the reason for your dissatisfaction That will help in making a more targeted decision.

Hi dear candidate,

Yes, you can attempt the KCET exam next year as well if you feel to score better to get better college as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of KCET.

Make sure you are comfortable to bear the consequences of dropping after one year like loss of one year studies and problems while getting fees refund (depends on your college).

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