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KCET 2024 will be held on 18 April 2024 and 19 April 2024. Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a State level Common entrance exam. It is organized by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy (BNYS), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), Farm Science courses i.e., [i.e., Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, B.Tech (Bio-Technology), B.Sc.(Hons) Community Science, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (D. Tech), B.F.Sc (Fisheries), B.Sc. (Hons) Agri. Business Management] B. Pharma, Pharma-D and 2nd year B-Pharma (Lateral Entry) course in Government, University, Private Aided, Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions.
If you want to appear in KCET exam then register before last date. Then download KCET admit card. After exam, check answer key and then KCET result.
KCET 2024 Answer Key has been released. Get the link to download answer key here.
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) Exam
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KCET 2024 Exam Date
KEA decides and announces the exam date of KCET. Note the following dates. However, also check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in regularly for any schedule changes.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Last date to apply | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Issuance of KCET admit card 2024 | 07 Apr 2024 |
| KCET 2024 exam date | 18, 19 Apr 2024 |
| Kannada Language Test Schedule | 20 Apr 2024 |
| Last date to raise objections against Questions | 27 Apr 2024 up to 5:30 pm |
| Release of answer key | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Announcement of KCET result 2024 | 20 May 2024 |
KCET Exam Pattern
You can check the KCET exam pattern as per its announcement at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Last year the exam pattern was as follows.
| Subject | No. of Qs |
|---|---|
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Maths | 60 |
| Biology | 60 |
The exam pattern was as follows
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Offline test.
- Question type – The questions are Multiple Choice Questions (Objective).
- Number of Questions – There are 60 per paper questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 60 marks per paper.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 80 minutes per paper.
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
- And negative marks is 0 for incorrect answers
KCET – Overview
Highlights of the examination are as follows.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | KCET |
| Full Form of KCET | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Organizing Body | KEA |
| Full Form of KEA | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
| Type of Exam | Common Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Region | Karnataka |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission is Through KCET | Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy (BNYS), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), Farm Science courses i.e., [i.e., Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, B.Tech (Bio-Technology), B.Sc.(Hons) Community Science, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (D. Tech), B.F.Sc (Fisheries), B.Sc. (Hons) Agri. Business Management] B. Pharma, Pharma-D and 2nd year B-Pharma (Lateral Entry) course |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through KCET | Government, University, Private Aided, Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Class 12th |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) |
| Number of Questions | 60 per paper |
| Total Marks | 60 marks per paper |
| Marking Scheme | +1, 0 |
| Exam Duration | 80 minutes per paper |
| Subjects in Question Paper | Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology |
Eligibility Criteria
– No candidate shall be eligible for admission to Government Seats unless he is a citizen of India
– A candidate who is appearing in the qualifying examination, i.e., 2nd PUC / 12th Standard in academic year whose result is awaited, may apply and appear for Common Entrance Test (CET) but he/she shall not be eligible for admission to any of the course specified in item 5 at page 13-14, if he/she does not pass the qualifying examination with the required pass percentage of marks.
– The educational qualifications / eligibility criteria prescribed by the Competent Authority in regulations / guidelines issued from time to time will be applicable in deciding the eligibility.
– Eligibility / admissions / allotments made to and by the colleges shall be subject to approval by MCI / DCI / AICTE / COA / CCIM / Government / concerned University / Apex Bodies / etc.
MBBS
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology subjects. (Aggregate of three) (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
– In CET- Examination Minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate in PCB Subjects (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
BDS
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology subjects. (Aggregate of three) (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates).
– In CET- Examination Minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate in PCB Subjects (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy and Yoga (ISM & H)
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology subjects. (Aggregate of three) (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
Engineering / Technology (B.E. / B.Tech)
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
Architecture (B.Arch)
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with Mathematics as Compulsory optional subject and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in all the subjects. (45% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std. and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects. (Aggregate of four) (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
B-Pharma
– Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in
aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B,3A and 3B category candidates. OR
– Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured the minimum of 45% marks. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates.
2nd Year B. Pharma
– Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured the minimum of 45% marks. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates.
Pharma-D
Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
Details of Subjects to appear in KCET for various Professional Courses
Contact Details
Karnataka Examinations Authority,
Sampige Road, 18th Cross,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore – 560012.
Phone No: 080 – 23460460
E Mail: [email protected]
Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in