KCET 2022: Result (OUT), Final Answer Key (OUT), Counselling

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

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KCET 2022 was conducted on June 16 and 17. Check eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, answer key, the result of KCET 2022 and other details below.

KCET 2022 result in now available online at karresults.nic.in. Candidates can now check their obtained scores and ranks through the KCET result 2022. Along with the result, the authorities have also released the KCET 2022 final answer key. KCET 2022 was held from June 16 to 17 by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It was an offline exam wherein questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology were asked. Candidates aspiring for admission to Architecture course through KCET 2022 have to qualify JEE Main Paper-2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling.

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KCET 2022 Dates

KCET 2022 dates for the different events will be updated in the table below:

Events

Dates

Information bulletin availability

18-Apr-2022

Trial application form link activated

12-Apr-2022

Application form release date

18-Apr-2022 (1 PM)

Last date to submit the form

20-May-2022

Last date to pay the application fee

20-May-2022

Application correction 

21-May-2022 to 24-May-2022

Registration window re-opened

29-May-2022 to 02-Jun-2022

Final chance to submit the application form

11-Jun-2022 to 13-Jun-2022

KCET exam date

16-Jun-2022 to 17-Jun-2022

Admit card availability

02-Jun-2022

Answer Key released

22-Jun-2022

Final date to raise objections against the answer key

25-Jun-2022

Result declaration date and release of final answer key

30-Jul-2022

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KCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

KCET eligibility criteria vary from course to course. Hence, candidates must go through it carefully. The details on eligibility criteria of KCET 2021 can be seen in the table given below.

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KCET Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

BE/BTech

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the languages with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science as optional subjects

BArch

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or passed the 10 3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject

BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Sericulture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BTech Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) Community Science, BTech (Agril. Engg), BTech (Food Technology), BTech (Dairy Technology), BFSc (Fisheries), BSc (Hons) Ag. Maco.

Candidates should have passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects

BPharma

Passed in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

or

Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act

2nd Year BPharma

Candidates should have passed the Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act

DPharma

Candidates should be pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 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

Naturopathy & Yoga

Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study

Check - KCET 2022 eligibility criteria in detail

KCET 2022 Application Form

KCET 2022 application form window was reopened from June 11 to 13. The application process incorporated various stages such as registration, filling out the application form, fee payment, uploading required documents and final submission. Candidates had to fill the application form with correct details only otherwise their application will be liable for rejection. Hence, prior to filling out the application form, candidates had to go through the application process in detail. 

Q:   How will I know if I have been allotted seat in KCET counselling?

A:

KCET 2025 seat allotment result will be released at the official website. After KCET seat allotment result, the candidate receives a confirmation email at the registered ID. Applicants are also informed through a registered mobile number. Applicants need to login using their user ID to download KCET 2024 seat allotment letter. Candidates allotted seat must report to the institute as per the date & time mentioned in the letter. It is necessary to pay the complete fee at the time of physical reporting. 

Q:   What is the total number of participating institutes for KCET counselling?

A:

There are around 250 colleges that offer admissions to engineering and architecture courses. There are both morning and evening shifts colleges. Applicants have to fill in the college and course choices at the time of KCET option entry facility. The admissions to architecture colleges will be done on the basis of NATA score 2025 while engineering admissions will be done on KCET 2025 score only. Some of the top colleges for admissions to engineering and architecture courses are given below. 

  • PES University 

  • Ramaiah Institute of Technology 

  • R.V. College of Engineering 

  • Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering 

  • Siddaganga Institute of Technology 

  • KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi 

  • M.V.J. College of Engineering 

  • PDA College of Engineering 

Q:   How is seat allotment done in KCET counselling?

A:

Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts the KCET counselling in online mode. Applicants have to complete the choice filling and locking after a successful registration. Candidates have to fill preferred choices of colleges and courses at the time of choice filling of KCET counselling 2025. KEA allots seats during the counselling process as per the choices filled by the candidates. After mock allotment, candidates are given chance to change their choice preference. After seat allotment results of KCET, candidates will be provided three options of freeze float and side. 

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KCET 2022 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern yields information like exam duration, total questions, questions type, marking scheme, total marks etc.  Candidates should check the KCET 2022 exam pattern prior to starting the preparation. A total of 180 questions will be asked in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology (60 questions from each subject) and time allowed is 240 minutes (80 minutes for each subject). One correct answer will fetch one mark and there is no negative marking in KCET 2022.

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Sections

Questions

Marks

Physics

60

60

Chemistry

60

60

Mathematics/Biology

60

60

Total

180 questions

180 marks

KCET 2022 Syllabus

KCET syllabus incorporates the content of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, which are important from the examination point of view. Candidates must examine complete syllabus first and then devise their preparation strategy accordingly. It is very important to be well acquainted with the syllabus to keep the preparation on track. The question paper shall be based PCMB of first year PUC of 2020 (70%) and PCMB of second year of PUC of 2021 (30%).

For admission to first year Subject to appear in UGCET-2022
BE/BTech PCM
Farm Science Courses PCMB
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry PCB
BPharma PCM or PCB
2nd Year of BPharma PCM or PCB
DPharma PCM or PCB
Naturopathy and Yoga PCB

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KCET 2022 Admit Card

KEA issued KCET 2022 admit card to the eligible candidates on June 2. Candidates will be able to download their admit card by using their login credentials. No candidate will receive the admit card through post or fax. Without admit card, no candidate can appear in KCET 2022. Candidates should keep the admit card safe until the admission procedure is completed successfully.

Q:   How many rounds of KCET counselling will be held?

A:

KCET UGCET counseling is generally conducted in three grounds. KEA will first release the KCET mock seat allotment result after the conclusion of the choice-filling process. The first two grounds of KCET 2024 counseling will be conducted for birth general merit and Hyderabad Karnataka region candidates. However round 3 or round 2 extended will be conducted as per the availability of seats. Candidates have to complete the KCET counseling registration as per the schedule. Only successfully registered candidates will be allowed to participate in the KCET 2025 extended round counseling.  

Q:   I am not interested in the seat offered during KCET counselling. Can I still participate in further seat allotment rounds without accepting

A:

Yes, you can still participate in the KCET counselling further grounds even if they are allotted seats. Applicants allotted seats can opt for float or sliding option from the login. If you want to get a seat in the same college but a different course then you can choose the slides option. However, if applicants is looking for upgradation in the college allotted then they must float option. If candidates choose freeze option after seat allotment then there is no provisions to participate in the further grounds of counseling. 

Q:   What are the steps involved in KCET counselling?

A:

Karnataka Examinations Authority will commence KCET 2025 counseling soon at the official website. Applicants declared qualified are eligible to participate in the counseling process of KCET 2025. Candidates first need to complete the KCET 2025 counselling registration. After successful registration, applicants can proceed to complete the choice filling and document uploading. After the document verification process, KEA has also commenced the choice filling and locking process. Applicants have to fill out their preferred courses and colleges at the time of choice filling. Based on the choices filled by the candidates, the exam authority will release the KCET seat allotment result at the official website. The final step is to report to the allotted institute for fee payment. 

Q:   What are the documents required for KCET counselling?

A:

Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts KCET UGCET counselling in online mode. Applicants first have to complete the KCET counselling registration followed by choice filling and locking. At the time of counselling registration candidates have to upload certain documents in the candidate portals. A list of documents required to be uploaded at the time of KCET counselling registration are given below. 

Copy of KCET application form  

Copy of KCET admit card  

KCET application fee payment proof  

Class 10 mark sheet and certificate  

Class 12 PUC mark sheet and certificate  

7 years study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO or DDPI  

Recent passport size photography  

Income certificate  

Rural study certificate  

Caste certificate  

Kannada medium certificate  

Parents' study certificate or Parents Hometown certificate or Parents Domicile certificate or Parents Employment certificate or Parents Cumulative Record or Parents Marks Card, etc. for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile or study or employment of the parents 

Identity card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commission or District Magistrate or Rehabilitation Commission for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmir Migrants quota.

KCET 2022 Answer Key

The answer key of KCET 2022 has been published online on June 22. It comprises correct answers to the questions asked in the examination. Candidates can download the KCET 2022 official answer key to match their responses. It will help them in speculating their marks and rank. Candidates also hadtthe chance to raise objections against the KCET answer key 2022 until June 25.

KCET 2022 Result

KCET 2022 result has been declared online. Candidates will be able to download their results by using the login details like registration number and first four letters of their name. The result shall include candidate’s name, roll number, rank, subject-wise marks, etc.

KCET 2022 Counselling

Shortlisted candidates will be called for KCET 2022 counselling to complete the admission procedure. The counselling of KCET 2022 will take place online. It will comprise different stages like document uploading, releasing of provisional list, option entry, choice filling, seat allotment, etc. Candidates must keep all the required documents ready, which are to be presented at the time of counselling.

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KCET 2022: FAQs

Q. What is KCET?

A. KCET is Karnataka Common Entrance Test.

Q. What is the purpose behind conducting KCET?

A. It is conducted to admit eligible candidates to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses.

Q. What is the frequency of the exam?

A. The exam is conducted once in a year.

Q. When will KCET 2022 notification be released?

A. The notification was released on April 18.

Q. When was the application form of KCET be released?

A. The application form was released on April 18 in online mode. The application window remained open until May 20. But the application window was reopened from June 11 to 13.

Q. When will the KCET 2022 be conducted?

A. The exam was conducted from June 16 to 17.

Q. Who can apply for KCET 2022?

A. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can fill the application form.

Q. In which mode will the KCET 2022 be conducted?

A. The exam will be conducted in offline mode i.e. it is a pen-paper based test.

Q. How many questions will be asked in KCET 2022?

A. Total 180 questions will be asked in the exam.

Q. What is the maximum marks for which the exam is conducted?

A. The exam is conducted for 180 marks.

Q. Is there negative marking for incorrect answers?

A. No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answer(s).
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