KCET 2025: Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Shift Timings, Do's and Don'ts

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

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Registration: 18 Apr '25 - 19 Apr '25

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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 12:01 IST

Karnataka Examination Authority will tentatively conduct the KCET 2025 exam on April 18 & 19. KCET 2025 Kannada language exam for KCET 2025 will be conducted on April 20. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Check KCET 2025 exam day guidelines, dress code, exam timings and other details here. 

KCET 2025 Exam: Karnataka Examination Authority is going to conduct the KCET exam 2025 on April 18 & 19 tentatively. KEA will conduct the KCET exam for Kannada language on April 20. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to follow all the KCET 2025 exam day guidelines and instructions at the time of appearing in the exam. Candidates are also advised to KCET dress code 2025. KEA conducts KCET 2025 exam in two sessions – forenoon and afternoon. KCET exam 2025 shift 1 exam will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM while shift 2 will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM. On the exam day, applicants need to carry their KCET admit card 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof. Check KCET 2025 dress code, exam day guidelines, exam timings and other details here.  

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KCET Exam Timing 2025 

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 exam timing in the official notification. KEA conducts the KCET exam 2025 in two sessions – Forenoon and Afternoon. Applicants appearing in the exam must appear as per the slot mentioned in the KCET admit card 2025. The authorities will not allow any candidate to appear in the KCET exam other than the slot mentioned in the hall ticket. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.  

Date  

Timing  

Subject  

April 18, 2025 

10:30 AM to 11:50 AM 

Biology  

2:30 PM to 3:50 PM 

Mathematics  

April 19, 2025 

10:30 AM to 11:50 AM 

Physics 

2:30 PM to 3:50 PM 

Chemistry 

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KCET Dress Code 2025 

Karnataka Examination Authority does not mention the KCET dress code in the official notification. However, applicants are advised to avoid wearing clothes with large buttons, caps, pendant, any kind of jewelry, thick sole shoes and others. As per the KCET dress code, Nose pins, Chains/necklaces are also not allowed inside KCET exam entre. Candidates are advised to adhere to the KCET 2025 dress code to avoid any kind of problem at the time of appearing in the exam. Candidates are advised to wear light color clothes with less pockets. Female applicants are advised to avoid wearing jeans, leggings and kurtis during the exam. 

TS EAMCET 2025 Exam – Do’s 

Applicants are advised to follow all the important guidelines and instructions provided below at the time of appearing in the KCET 2025 exam. 

  • Candidates are advised to reach the TS EAMCET exam centre atleast 45 minutes before the commencement of the exam. 
  • It is compulsory to carry KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.  
  • Applicants have to report at the exam centre as per the slot mentioned in the KCET admit card. 
  • It is advisable to strictly adhere to the KCET dress code.  
  • Do not carry any restricted items like mobile phones, calculators, pagers, smart watches and others inside the exam hall.  
  • Do not leave the exam centre before the conclusion of KCET 2025 exam.  

Q:   Can I use a calculator during KCET 2025 exam?

A:

No, Karnataka Examination Authority will not allow candidates to use calculators during the KCET 2025 exam. Applicants are also not allowed to carry any electronics devices like mobile phones, pagers and other items inside the exam centre. Applicants appearing in the exam can use their question paper for rough work. The authorities will allow candidates to do calculations and rough work in the question paper booklet. Any candidate carrying restricted items inside the KCET 2025 exam hall will be disqualified from the admission process.  

Q:   What are the items restricted inside the KCET exam centre?

A:

KEA will release the KCET 2025 admit card at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. Candidates are allowed to carry their pen/pencil, face mask, and water bottle inside the exam centre. However, KEA will not allow candidates to appear in the KCET 2025 carrying restricted items at the exam centre. The items restricted inside KCET exam hall are given below.

  1. Geometry or Pencil box
  2. Handbag
  3. Purse
  4. Eatables
  5. Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager
  6. Calculator
  7. DocuPen
  8. Any metallic item or electronic gadgets/devices.

Q:   What is KCET exam date 2025?

A:

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date at the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET 2025 exam will be conducted on April 18 & 19. KEA conducts KCET 2025 exam in offline centre based mode. Candidates appearing in the exam must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof. KCET exam date 2025 for Kannada language exam will be released separately.  

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TS EAMCET Exam 2025 - Don'ts 

  • Carrying restricted items like calculators, mathematical/Log tables, pagers, cell phones, watches, any other electronic gadgets and loose sheets of paper into the examination hall is strictly prohibited.  
  • Applicants are not allowed to leave the KCET exam centre before the conclusion of the exam.  
  • Do not try to make nuisance during the KCET 2025 exam. 
  • Do not touch the keyboard while attempting the KCET exam. The authorities will not allow candidates to use the keyboard during KCET exam 2025.  

KCET Hall Ticket 2025 

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 admit card online at the official website. Successfully registered candidates can download the KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. The credentials required to download the KCET hall ticket are the application number and first four characters of the name. Candidates must note that KCET 2025 admit card is available online only. KEA will not send KCET admit card through email ID or any other mode. Along with the KCET admit card, applicants also need to carry one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.  

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