KCET 2025 - Date, Notification, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Admission Process

KCET 2025 - Date, Notification, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Admission Process

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Nov 18, 2024 12:44 PM IST | #KCET

KCET 2025 - KEA is expected to commence the KCET 2025 registration in January 2025. The authority will update the Karnataka CET registration link on the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who have passed or appearing for the 10+2 exam from a recognized board will be eligible to appear for the KCET exam. The registered candidates will be issued the KCET admit card 2025 online. The Karnataka CET exam will be conducted offline. To prepare for the exam candidates must follow the KCET syllabus and exam pattern. Moreover, candidates must solve the KCET question paper to get familiar with the exam difficulty level and high-weightage topics. Read the article in detail to know more about KCET 2025.

KCET 2025 Latest Update and Notification Section

  • All important information for KCET 2025 will soon be available here.

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 (Tentative)

KCET 2025 Exam Duration

1 Hour 20 minutes for each section

KCET Participating Colleges 2025

198 (Tentative)

KCET 2025 Important Dates

The official authorities will announce the KCET exam dates on the official website. Once the important dates of the KCET 2025 exam are released on the website, they will be updated here for candidates to check, including the KCET application form 2025, admit card release date, exam date, and other important information.

KCET 2025 dates (Tentative)

Events

Date

Release date of KCET 2025 notification

January 2025

KCET 2025 application form release date

January 2025

Last date to fill out KCET application form 2025 (extended)

February 2025

KCET re-registration

March to April 2025

Last date to pay KCET application fee

April 2025 (up to 8 PM)

KCET Application form correction

To be notified

KCET 2025 admit card

April 2025

KCET 2025 exam date

April 2025

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

April 2025

Release of Provisional Answer Key

To be notified

KCET Answer key Objections

To be notified

KCET Final Answer Key release date

To be notified

Class 12 marks entry last date

To be notified

KCET 2025 result date

May 2025

Submission of special category certificates

To be notified

Document uploading for KCET counselling

To be notified

KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The authority releases the KCET eligibility criteria on its official website. The information brochure available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in will mention the eligibility criteria for KCET 2025. The KCET eligibility criteria will 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 (Tentative)

Course

KCET Exam Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech

  • English should 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

The authority will release the application form for KCET 2025 on their official website. To apply for KCET 2025, candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria, submit the required documents, and pay the required application fee through various payment options.

KCET 2025 Application Fees (Tentative)

Category

Application 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. Application Form Correction Facility

KCET 2025 Exam Centres:

KEA will release 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. Candidates can check the previous years' exam centres list until the KCET 2025 list is released.

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) will release the syllabus for the KCET 2025 exam on the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The Karnataka CET exam syllabus will comprise 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

Students appearing for KCET 2025 should be well-versed with the exam pattern. The authorities will release the exam pattern for KCET 2025 on their official website along with the official brochure. Students can meanwhile refer to the tentative exam pattern below for reference until it gets updated.

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)

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

The authority will activate the KCET mock test link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. 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 also download the careers360 KCET mock series to practise for the exam.

KCET 2025 Admit card

KEA will issue the KCET admit card 2025 to the registered candidates. The KCET admit card download link will be updated on the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. To download the admit card of KCET 2025 candidates have to provide the registration number and date of birth. KCET hall ticket will comprise 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

The KCET result 2025 will be released by the authority online on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates will be able to check their results by entering their application number and the first four characters of their name. The KCET result will include subject-wise scores, total scores, and rank obtained by the candidates. To check the KCET 2025 result, candidates should visit the official website, enter the registration number and first four characters of their name, and submit it. Finally, candidates can download the result and take a printout for future reference.

KCET 2025 Counselling

The authority will release the information regarding the KCET counselling 2025 on the official website. Candidates who qualify 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.

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KCET cutoff 2025

The authority will release the KCET 2025 cutoff online. The cutoff of KCET 2025 will be available after each 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 Participating institutes

Candidates can check the KCET participating institutes 2025 online. Approx, 252 institutes will be offering admission based on the KCET rank. Below is the list of KCET participating institutes.

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Questions related to KCET

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Hello,

Yes, a US-born candidate who is a US citizen but has studied in India for the last 12 years under the CBSE board in Karnataka is eligible to appear for the KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test). Below are the key eligibility points:

  1. Domicile Requirement : The candidate should fulfill the domicile requirements outlined by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Studying in Karnataka for at least seven years may satisfy this requirement.
  2. Educational Qualification : Candidates must have passed 10th and 12th grades (or equivalent) in Karnataka. The CBSE board is recognized for KCET eligibility.
  3. Citizenship : While KCET primarily caters to Indian citizens, some provisions allow Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates to apply.
  4. Eligibility Certificate : An NRI or foreign candidate might need to secure an eligibility certificate from the KEA.
  5. Language : Knowledge of Kannada may be required for certain quotas.

To know more, visit : https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-eligibility-criteria

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Yes, you can get admission to an architecture college through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) if you're eligible. However, for architecture courses (B.Arch.), KCET usually requires a valid NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) score as well. The KCET counseling process for B.Arch. admissions considers your NATA score along with your academic performance. Be sure to check specific college requirements and confirm with KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) for updates.

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You need to obtain certificate from the concerned Tahsildar and your caste certificate must be in the form of given performa given below

ST: Form 'D'

Category-I: Form 'E'

OBC: Form 'F' for 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B

Other than this no caste certificate will be entertained by the KCET authority at the time of counselling process.Other documents you may need to apply for KCET 2025 include: SSLC or 10th standard mark sheet, 2nd PUC or 12th standard mark sheet, Income certificate, Rural study certificate, and Recent passport size photograph.

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) scores are valid only for the year in which they are obtained. This means that your KCET 2025 score will not be valid for admissions in 2026.

To be eligible for admissions in 2026, you will need to take the KCET exam again in that year. The scores from the 2026 exam will be used to determine your eligibility for admission to various engineering and medical colleges in Karnataka.

Therefore, if you wish to pursue higher education in Karnataka in 2026, you must appear for the KCET exam that year.

We all know that KCET exam carries a weightage of 50% in determining your final rank so if you score more than 90 percent in your boards you will get good rank The higher your marks, the better your rank will be. The marks you secured in your Class 12 board exams also play a role, with a weightage of 50%.

But one thing more if you manage to score between 140-160 in KCET exam along with 90 percent board marks you will get rank under 1k which is considered very good.

So, performing well in both KCET and your boards is essential.

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