DCET Cutoff 2025: Get Round-Wise Previous Years DCET Cutoff Here

Diploma Common Entrance Test 2025 ( DCET )

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Updated on Oct 10, 2024 14:29 IST

DCET Cutoff 2025: The Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 cutoff online at the official website. Applicants can check the DCET cutoff at kea.kar.nic. The cutoff of DCET 2025 will be released in the form of closing ranks for all the colleges and courses. KEA will release the DCET cutoff PDF after the declaration of seat allotment result. Candidates can check the minimum ranks to be secured for higher chances of admission through the DCET cutoff 2025. The authorities prepare the DCET cutoff by referring to various examination factors such as difficulty level, number of applicants, previous year cutoff trends and more. It is to be noted that the DCET 2025 cutoff will vary as per the category, course and college selected by the candidates. For more details about the DCET cutoff 2025, candidates can refer to the article provided below.  

Q:   Where can I check DCET previous years' cutoff scores?

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The previous years' DCET scores are availble on this page for the reference of the candidates. The candidates can check the previous years' cutoff scores to get an idea of the scores required to get admission into the particular college and course. The cutoff scores are useful for the candidates to select the course and college they will most likely get admission. 

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Q:   When will DCET cutoff be released?

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DCET 2025 cutoff is released during the counselling sessions. The cutoff is currently available on the official website. Candidates will be able to check the minimum ranks that have to be secured for higher chances of admission through the DCET cutoff 2025. The cutoff score helps the student know if they will get admission in the preferred college. The cutoff score was released on the official website after the results are out. 

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Q:   Where can I check DCET cutoff?

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DCET cutoff can be checked on the official website. The direct link to check the cutoff is updated on the website. The login credentials must be entered to check the cutoff. The cutoff score will also be updated here once it is released on the official website. The candidates can check the past year's cutoff score to know the cutoff score required for admission to various colleges. 

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Q:   Which factors will be checked while preparing DCET cutoff?

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The DCET exam cutoff may differ based on the specific programme applied for and the candidate's category. The factors considered by the authorities while preparing the DCET 2025 cutoff are as follows:

  • Previous year's DCET cutoff scores.
  • The number of candidates who qualified for the exam.
  • The total number of seats available through DCET 2025.
  • The level of difficulty of the exam.
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Q:   Can I challenge the DCET cutoff if I have concerns?

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No, you cannot challenge the DCET cutoff. The cutoff marks or ranks are typically determined by the exam conducting authority based on various factors, and they are considered final and non-negotiable. The cutoff is set to establish a minimum standard for eligibility for admission to Diploma courses.The cutoff marks are calculated based on the performance of all the candidates who appeared for the DCET exam and other relevant factors like the total number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of available seats, and previous years' cutoff trends.

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Determining Factors of DCET Cutoff 2025

The cutoff for the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) is the minimum score that a candidate must obtain to be eligible for admission to a diploma program in the state of Karnataka, India. The cutoff for the DCET 2025 is determined by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). It is based on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty of the exam, and the availability of seats in the various programs. The cutoff for the DCET exam may vary depending on the program you are applying for and the category you belong to. 

While preparing the DCET 2025 cutoff, the authorities will check the below-given factors:

  • The previous year's DCET cutoff marks
  • Number of qualified candidates
  • Total number of available seats through DCET 2025
  • The difficulty level of the exam

Q:   What is DCET cutoff?

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DCET cutoff is the minimum score or rank that candidates need to achieve to be eligible for admission into various Diploma courses offered by colleges and institutions in Karnataka through the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET).DCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for candidates seeking admission to 2nd-year Engineering courses under the lateral entry scheme. The test is usually held for Diploma holders who wish to pursue higher studies in engineering or architecture.

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Q:   Can I choose my preferred college during DCET counselling?

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Yes. Candidates will be able to choose their preferred colleges during DCET counselling. During the counselling, candidates are usually given the chance to select their preferred colleges and courses from the available options based on their rank and the availability of seats. Based on the ranks and choices made by the candidates, seats are allotted in various colleges and courses.

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DCET Previous Years' Cutoff

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the DCET cutoff online at the official website. Applicants looking for admissions can check DCET previous year cutoff from the tables provided below. 

DCET Cutoff 2024

Category Cutoff Links
Round 1
General Category DCET 2024 First Round Cutoff - General
Hyd-Kar DCET 2024 First Round Cutoff - HK
General Category (Working Professionals) DCET 2024 First Round Cutoff - Working Professionals
Hyd-Kar (Working Professionals) DCET 2024 First Round Cutoff - Working Professionals HK

DCET Cutoff 2023

Category Cutoff Links
Round 1
General Category Click here
Hyd-Kar Click here

DCET Cutoff 2022

Category Cutoff Links
Round 2
General Category Click Here
Hyd-Kar Click Here

DCET Cutoff 2021

Category Cutoff Links
Round 1
General Category Click Here
Hyd-Kar Click Here
Round 2
General Category Click Here
Hyd-Kar Click Here

Candidates can check the previous years' DCET cut-off from the table given below:

Year

Cutoff

2019

First-round cutoff

Second-round cutoff

2018

First-round cutoff 

Second-round cutoff

2017

First-round cutoff 

Second round cutoff 

Extended second-round cutoff

Q:   Will the DCET cutoff differ for every category?

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Yes. DCET cutoff will be different for every college, course and category. The different cutoff scores required for the various courses, colleges and categories will be released on the official website. The cutoff scores will be available in PDF format. The candidates can download the document and refer to the cutoff details. 

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Q:   Can I get admission if my rank is below the DCET cutoff?

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If your rank is below the DCET cutoff, it is unlikely that you will be eligible for direct admission to the Diploma courses through the regular counselling process. The cutoff is the minimum qualifying rank or score set by the exam conducting authority, and candidates who score below it may not be considered for admission through the standard selection process. However, some colleges might have management or vacant seat quotas, where candidates with lower ranks could have a chance of admission.

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DCET Counselling 2025

KEA will conduct DCET 2025 counselling in an online mode. Qualified candidates will have to register for the DCET counselling process and select their preferred college and course. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preference and availability of seats. DCET counselling seat allotment result will be released in online mode. Candidates will have to confirm their allotment before the final date for admissions.

Q:   When will DCET counselling start?

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DCET 2025 counselling document verification dates will be released along with the schedule.  DCET 2025 counselling process will commence after the results are announced. Qualified candidates will have to participate in the DCET counselling 2025 for admission into the courses offered by the participating institutes. DCET counselling process consists of registration, choice filling, allotment and confirmation of admission. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's merit, preferences and seat availability.

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Q:   Where can I check DCET counselling dates?

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DCET 2024 counselling dates will be available here and also on the official website. The candidates must look for the Counseling section on the website. It might be prominently displayed on the homepage or located under a specific tab or menu. In the counselling section, you should find details about the counseling schedule, including the dates and timings for each round of counselling. Once the counselling dates are announced, they should be available on the website. 

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Arindam Modak

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Some of the closing ranks for the 2024 COMEDK cutoff for Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDM College):

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VISHAL GUPTA

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The result date of DCET in K.S. Group of Institutions was not mentioned; however, according to the KEA, the results of the exam would generally be released within 2-3 weeks. It has been anticipated that DCET was conducted in the month of July for the current year and the result of the test could hav

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Kapil Lalwani

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Here, there are no specific details mentioned for the registration of DCET and examination for the admission to K.S. Group of Institutions for B.E. / B.Tech course, still I can tell something about DCET. The DCET exam is conducted every year in July and the registration process takes place in May no

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Kapil Lalwani

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Indeed, candidates can secure admission in K.S. Group of Institutions B.E./B.Tech course without going through the process of DCET. Management quota is present where 30 percent of seats in the college are filled Through merit in the qualifying examination such as 10+2 equivalent for the particular a

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Kapil Lalwani

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The DCET 2024 results for admission to institutions like Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology were announced on June 29, 2024. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducted the DCET on June 22, 2024, and the results were published on their official websit

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Tanmay Pawar

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Admission to B.E./B.Tech course in Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology is primarily through KCET (45% seats) and COMEDK (30% seats), but 25% seats are on management quota. No bar exists on admission through management quota over KCET/COMEDK. The candidate must ha

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Kapil Lalwani

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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 result online at the official website. Applicants can find following details mentioned in the result scorecard.  

  • Roll number 

  • Obtained scores in DCET 2025 

  • Category 

  • Name of the candidate 

  • Obtained rank in DCET 2025 

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Mohit Dhyani

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Candidates can refer to the steps provided below to check results.  

  • Visit the DCET official website at kea.kar.nic 2025. 

  • Click on the direct link to check the results. 

  • Enter the application number in the required field. 

  • Check all the details mentioned in the results. 

  • Download the DCET scorecard for

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