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The Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (Karnataka DCET) is a state-level Diploma entrance exam. It is organized by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission to first-year Architecture courses and 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses under the Lateral Entry Scheme to Diploma Candidates in Day Engineering Colleges. If you want to appear in the Karnataka DCET exam then register before the last date.
Then download the Karnataka DCET admit card. After the exam, check the answer key and then the Karnataka DCET result. Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka invites applications for admission to the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) Exam for the academic session at its Karnataka Campus.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) Exam
Karnataka DCET
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Important Dates
Events | Dates |
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Release of Karnataka DCET 2024 application form | 20 April 2024 |
Last date to apply online at kea.kar.nic.in | 03rd May 2024 up to 11.59 pm |
Last date to pay application fees online | 06th May 2024 up to 06.00 pm |
Karnataka DCET 2024 admit card release date | Will be notified later |
Karnataka DCET 2024 Exam Date | Will be notified later |
Release of official answer key | – |
Karnataka DCET 2024 result announcement | – |
Karnataka DCET 2024 Time Table
Eligibility Criteria
- For B.E Courses (Only Day Eng. College): Passed any diploma exam or equivalent exam and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks taken together in all the subjects of the final year (Fifth and sixth semester) diploma Examination (Q.E) is eligible for admission to B.E courses, and 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Backward Classes of Karnataka candidates.
- For B.E Courses (Evening Eng. College): Passed any diploma exam or equivalent exam and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks taken together in all the subjects of the final year (Fifth and sixth semester) diploma Exam (Q.E) is eligible for admission to B.E. courses, and 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Backward Classes of Karnataka candidates.
- For B. Arch Course (Only in Day Eng. College): Passed any diploma exam or equivalent exam and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects of the final year (Fifth and sixth semester) Diploma Exam (Q.E) is eligible for admission to 1st year B. Architecture course, and 45% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and BC of Karnataka candidates along with 40% marks in NATA conducted by Council of Architecture
- Note: Candidates who have obtained Diploma in Architecture are eligible only for Admission to 1st Year Architecture engineering course, provided they have valid NATA Score in NATA conducted by Council of Architecture
Application Process
- Eligible candidates can apply online only through official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Steps to follow
First Phase:
Step 1: Candidates are required to select “DCET UG Online Application” by browsing URL on Website http://kea.kar.nic.in
Step 2: Candidates have to click on “New User? Click Here to Register” on the home page of online application form. Candidates will have to provide all the required information in the candidate registration form and submit. After successful registration, candidates will receive an Application number and User-ID to their registered mobile phone number and email-id and also same will be displayed on the screen.
Step 3: A Login Prompt will be displayed and candidates are required to enter the User ID and assword created by them and Login.
Step 4: On successful login by the candidates “Student information” will be displayed, in which the candidates have to start entering the required information.
Step 5: Once the candidates complete the student information entries, they will have to save the entries made.
Step 6: The candidates will enter all the study details and select “save and next” button.
Step 7: After successful saving the study details, the candidates will have to upload the scanned images of Photograph, candidate signature and Parent Signature and select “save and next” button.
After completion of the above steps, the candidates have take the draft printouts, carefully verify the entries made by them and if any changes are required they can do so by login in any number of times before selecting the declaration.
Second Phase:
In this phase, the candidate will select the declaration, read and understand it completely and then select “Submit” button. After submission select the bank challan, download and take a printout of the challan and make the payment in the respective bank.
Step 1: After completion of entry of all the details candidate’s will receive an application ID and Password to their registered Mobile or email address and also the same information will be displayed on the screen.
Step 2: Candidates have to upload the scanned copy of recent passport size Colour Photograph and Signature in JPG / JPEG format separately. (Photograph Captured on the mobile phone can also be updated)
Step 3: Candidates have to take the printout of the application form on A-4 Size sheet of paper. Affix candidate’s recent Passport size Photograph, signature on the space provided. Afterwards students have to obtain Principal seal and signature from the college where they have studied Final Year Diploma on the space provided in the printed form. The same copy should be produced during document verification along with the copy of the Challan (KEA copy).
Karnataka DCET 2024 Application Form
Any student aspiring to take the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test must complete the application process. Key points to note:
KEA releases the Karnataka DCET application form 2024 on kea.kar.nic.in. Students are required to fill and submit the Karnataka DCET online application form before the specified deadline. The application process includes registration, entering details in the online form, uploading necessary documents, and payment of fees. Only eligible students should apply for the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test.
Application Fee
- For General and OBC Candidates – Rs. 650/-
- For SC / ST and Category-1 of Karnataka candidates only Rs.500/-
- Mode of Payment – Through online mode
Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Offline mode
- Duration: 3 hours
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Marking scheme: There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Kannada Language Test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates
- Duration: 1 hour
- Total Marks: 50 marks
- Test center: Bangalore only
If you will appear in Karnataka DCET exam, then you should know the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme. This is the Karnataka DCET exam pattern.
Examination Centers
Bangalore | Bellary |
Bijapur | Belgaum |
Davangere | Mangalore |
Dharwad | Gulbarga |
Mysore | Shimoga |
Bagalkot | Tumkur |
Horanadu / Gadinadu Candidates must select BANGALORE as their Examination Center
Karnataka DCET Sample Papers
Karnataka DCET sample papers, also known as model question papers, play a crucial role in preparing for this Diploma entrance exam.
The official Karnataka DCET 2024 sample paper, if provided by KEA, is authoritative. However, alternative Karnataka DCET sample question papers from other sources can also be utilized. These sample question papers contain specimen questions aligned with the latest Karnataka DCET syllabus and pattern. Additionally, candidates can opt for Karnataka DCET 2024 mock tests.
Contact Details
Address: 18th Cross Road, Sampige Rd, Malleswaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012
Phone: 080 2346 0460
Karnataka DCET Overview
Highlights of the examination are as follows.
Aspects | Details |
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Name of Exam | Karnataka DCET |
Full Form of Karnataka DCET | Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test |
Organizing Body | KEA |
Full Form of KEA | Karnataka Examination Authority |
Type of Exam | Diploma Entrance Exam |
Level of Exam | State |
Region | Karnataka |
Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Courses Where Admission is Through Karnataka DCET | first year Architecture courses and 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses under Lateral Entry Scheme to Diploma Candidates |
Colleges Where Admission is Through Karnataka DCET | Day Engineering Colleges |
Minimum Educational Qualification | As per eligibility criteria |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice |
Number of Questions | 100 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Marking Scheme | +1 , 0 |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Subjects in Question Paper | a. Engineering Mathematics b.Statistics & Analytics c. IT Skills d.Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics engineering e.Project Management Skills |