KCET Exam Date 2025 (OUT): Registration, Documents Required, Admit Card, Result

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

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Updated on Dec 2, 2024 09:55 IST

KCET Exam Date 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date at the official website. Applicants can now check the KCET exam date 2025 at kea.kar.nic.in. As per the schedule, the KCET exam date is April 18 & 19, KCET 2025 exam date for Kannada language exam is April 20 tentatively. Candidates looking for admissions are advised to keep track of KCET exam dates 2025 to avoid missing any event related to the exam. KCET exam dates 2025 comprises important events like registration, admit card, result and others. KEA will release the KCET application form 2025 in the second week of January tentatively. KCET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline pen and paper mode.    

KCET application form 2025 will be available online only. The application process of KCET 2025 comprises registration, filling form, uploading documents and payment of fee. Successfully registered candidates will be issued KCET admit card 2025. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET 2025 admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. KEA will release the KCET answer key 2025 soon after the conclusion of the exam. KCET result 2025 will be released based on the final answer keys. Shortlisted candidates based on results will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling 2025. For more details about KCET exam date 2025, candidates can refer to the article provided below. 

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Q:   What is KCET exam date 2025?

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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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Q:   What is the last date to fill KCET application form 2025?

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Dear candidate, the Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET 2025 application form on the official website. You can fill out the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. You must fill out the KCET application form 2025 at the earliest to avoid last-minute payment failure issues. The candidates who fill the KCET application form on or before the last date will be issued hall tickets as per the schedule. The last date to fill KCET application form will be notified very soon.

Thanks. Have a good day.

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Q:   How to fill KCET application form 2025?

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Karnataka Examinations Authority will soon release the KCET application form 2025 at the official website. Applicants looking for admission to various courses can fill KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates can refer to the steps given below to fill KCET UGCET application form. 

  1. Visit the KEA KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in. 

  1. Click on the direct link to complete KCET registration 2025. 

  1. Complete the registration process using personal details. 

  1. Login to fill the application form of KCET. 

  1. Fill educational qualification, centre preference, communication information and other details. 

  1. Upload required documents as per the specifications. 

  1. Pay the KCET application fee online. 

  1. Preview all details and submit the KCET 2025 application form for future reference.  

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Q:   What documents/details should I keep handy while filling KCET application form 2025?

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Karnataka Examinations Authority will soon release the KCET 2025 application form at the official website. Applicants are advised to have all the documents and details ready before filling out the KCET application form. KEA will reject the application form of KCET if any wrong details are filled in the form. The details and documents required to fill out the KCET application form 2025 are given below. 

1. Valid email ID. 

2. Valid mobile phone number. 

3. Education qualification documents. 

4. Scanned image of required documents. 

5. Credit/debit card, net banking details for fee payment. 

6. Category documents (If applicable). 

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Q:   Can I fill KCET application form 2025 in offline mode?

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No, KCET application form will be available in online mode only. Applicants looking for admission to various courses can fill the KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates first have to complete the KCET registration 2025 using personal details. After successful registration, applicants can proceed to fill the KCET application form 2025. Candidates have to fill their educational qualification, communication address, reservation details, exam centre and other details in the KCET form 2025. After filling all the details, candidates have to pay the KCET application fee online. The last steps is to review all details and submit the application form for future reference.  

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KCET Exam Date 2025

Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date at the official website. KCET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline pen & paper mode. Candidates are advised to follow all the exam day guidelines and instructions on the KCET 2025 exam day. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Candidates are advised to keep track of KCET exam date 2025 to avoid missing any event related to the exam. KCET 2025 exam date comprises application form, admit card, result and others. 

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Q:   Is the KCET exam conducted in offline mode?

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Hi,

Yes, KCET exam is conducted in offline pen & paper mode across various centres every year. You will be provided OMR sheet to attempt the KCET 2025 exam. You have to mark the answers using black/blue ball point pen. You should note that no online exam will be conducted for any candidate. There will be four alternatives to all the questions asked in the exam. Each question will have one correct alternative. You must cross check your answers before marking it in OMR sheet. The authorities will not allow you to change your answers once marked in the OMR sheet.  

Hope this cleared your query.

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Q:   What are important guidelines related to KCET exam?

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Karnataka Examination Authority conducts KCET 2025 exam every year for the admissions to engineering and pharmacy courses offered by participating institutes. Applicants appearing in the exam are advise to follow all the exam day guidelines and instructions as given by the invigilator. Candidates can refer to the important guidelines given below regarding KCET 2025 exam.  

  1. Reach the exam centre atleast 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam. 

  1. Do not leave the exam hall before the conclusion of the exam. 

  1. Candidates have to carry one valid photos ID proof along with the KCET admit card 2025 on exam day.  

  1. Do not carry any restricted items inside the KCET exam hall 2025.  

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Q:   Will there any numerical type questions in KCET question paper?

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No, there will be no numerical value type questions in KCET 2024 question paper. The KCET exam paper 2024 comprises multiple choice questions. Each question in KCET question paper comprises 4 alternatives. Applicants have to mark their answers in OMR sheet provided at the exam centre.  There will be a total of 60 questions in each KCET question paper. Each paper of KCET exam will be conducted for a duration of 80 minutes. Each question in the KCET 2024 exam carries one mark while there will be no negative marking for the wrong answer.  

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Q:   What is the language of KCET question paper?

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Karnataka Examination Authority provides KCET question paper in both English and Kannada language. Applicants appearing in the exam can read questions in any one language. Candidates must note that in case of any mismatch in KCET question paper 2024, the English language will prevail. Each paper in the KCET exam comprises 60 questions. All the instructions and guidelines provided in KCET 2024 question paper is also provided in English and Kannada language. Applicants must have a good command of both languages to understand the basics of questions asked in the KCET exam.  

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KCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Jan '25

KCET 2025 application form date

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KCET Application Form Date 2025

Karnataka Examinations Authority will soon commence the KCET registration 2025 online at the official website. KEA will release the KCET 2025 application date along with official notification. Applicants looking for admission to engineering courses will be able to fill the KCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. The application process of KCET 2025 comprises registration, filling forms, uploading documents and payment of fee. Candidates have to upload the scanned images of photograph and signature at the time of filling KCET application form 2025. After the conclusion of registration process, KEA will commence the KCET application form correction 2025. Applicants who made any mistake at the time of filling form can make corrections through KCET 2025 application form correction. 

Q:   When will the KCET application 2025 be released?

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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 application form on the official website. The application process of KCET comprises registration, filling form uploading documents and payment of fees. KCET application form 2025 will be available in online mode only. Candidates are advised to have all the documents ready before filling the KCET application form 2025. The last date to fill the KCET 2024 application form will be notified later. 

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Q:   Do I need to fill KCET application form 2025 separately for Architecture courses?

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No, candidates are not required to fill out a separate KCET 2025 application form for Architecture. Applicants have to select the course preference at the time of filling KCET application form. The admissions to Architecture courses are done on the basis of NATA score 2025. After the conclusion of the registration process, KEA commences the KCET marks entry facility. Applicants have to enter their NATA score for Architecture admissions at the time of KCET marks entry facility.  

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Q:   How will I know if I registered for KCET 2025 exam successfully?

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After successfully filling the KCET 2025 application form, applicants will get the confirmation mail on their registered ID. KEA will also send the confirmation text on the registered number. Candidates looking for admission are advised to enter a valid mobile number and email ID at the time of KCET registration 2025. Applicants are advised to keep the confirmation mail and text safe till the conclusion of the admission process.  

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Q:   Is it mandatory to fill the KCET application form 2025 in one go?

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No, it is not necessary to fill the KCET 2025 application form in one go. Applicants looking for admission to various courses can fill the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates are allowed to save their filled details at the time of filling KCET application form. Candidates can continue filling KCET application form using their user ID and password. Applicants must note that it is necessary to save all the details before logging out from the session. However, it is always advisable to fill the KCET application form in one go. 

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KCET Admit Card Date 2025

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET 2025 admit card at the official website. Successfully registered candidates will be able to download the KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. After downloading the KCET hall ticket, applicants are advised to check all the details mentioned in it. In case of any mistake in KCET 2025 admit card, candidates are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections. Applicants must note that KCET admit card will be available online only 

Q:   Do I need a separate KCET admit card 2025 for the Kannada language exam?

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No, the exam authorities do not release the KCET admit card separately for Kannada language exam. KEA issues a single KCET hall ticket 2025 for both exams. Applicants have to carry the same hall ticket for both KCET and Kannada language exam. Candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga will have to appear in the Kannada language test. Applicants appearing in the Kannada language exam are advised to keep admit card safely after the KCET 2025 exam.

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Q:   When will the admit card for KCET 2025 be released?

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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET admit card 2025 online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download their KCET 2025 admit card through the application number and date of birth. Candidates must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. KEA will not allow any candidate to appear in the exam without valid KCET hall ticket. The exam authority will release KCET admit card 2025 in online mode only. Applicants will not send the KCET 2025 hall ticket hardcopy on registered email or at any other mode.

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

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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.
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Q:   What to do in case of any mistakes in KCET admit card 2025?

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KEA will release the KCET admit card 2025 at the official website. After downloading the hall ticket, applicants are advised to check all the details mentioned in it. In case of any mistakes in KCET 2025 admit card, applicants are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections. The exam authority may allow candidates to appear in the exam having mistakes in admit card. However, candidates are advised to make corrections in the hall ticket before the counselling document verification process. To make corrections in the KCET admit card 2025, candidates can contact the exam authorities on details mentioned below. Corresponding address: Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram Bangalore-560012, Fax: 080 23461576 Email: keauthority-ka [at]nic. In Website: kea. Kar. Nic. In.

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KCET Result Date 2025

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET 2025 result at the official website. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check the KCET results through registration number and first four characters of name.  The direct link to check KCET 2025 result will be activated online. Shortlisted candidates based on results will be called for the counselling process. 

Q:   When will the results of the KCET exam be declared?

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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 results online at the official website. KEA KCET results will be available on kea.kar.nic.in. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check their KCET 2025 results through their user ID and password.

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Q:   What if two candidates score the same marks in Karnataka UGCET result?

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Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 results online at the official website. In case two or more candidates score the same marks in the KCET exam then KEA opts for tie-breaking formula. The tie-breaking formula for KCET is given below. 

  • The marks secured in Biology / Mathematics will be considered BTech and other courses.    

  • If the tie still persists then the marks obtained by the candidates in Chemistry / Physics will be considered. BTech and other courses.  

  • If tie still persists then the marks obtained in specific subjects in the qualifying exam will be considered.  

  • If still the tie is not broken, then the candidate's age will be taken into consideration. The candidate with higher age will be assigned a higher rank. 

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Q:   What are the details mentioned in KCET results?

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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 results at the official website. Applicants are advised to check all the details mentioned in the KCET scorecard 2025 after downloading it. In case of any mistake in the KCET 2025 scorecard applicants are advise to contact the exam authorities for corrections. The details mentioned in the KCET result scorecard 2043 are given below. 

1. Candidate’s name  

2. Total marks secured  

3. Subject wise marks  

4. Rank secured  

5. Qualifying status 

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Q:   How can I check KCET exam results?

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Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2024 results at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can refer to the steps given below to check KCET result 2024. 

  1. Visit the KEA KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in. 

  1. Click on the UG CET 2023 tab from the homepage. 

  1. Now click on the direct link to check the KCET result 2024. 

  1. Enter the required user ID and password in the required fields.  

  1. The scorecard of the KCET exam will appear in the exam. 

  1. Download the KCET UG CET results for future reference.  

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KCET Counselling Date 2025

Karnataka Examinations Authority will commence the KCET 2025 counselling online. Applicants shortlisted based on the results will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process. Candidates first need to complete the KCET counselling choice filling and locking from the login facility. KEA releases the KCET mock seat allotment 2025 at the official website. Applicants will be allowed to change their choices after the declaration of mock seat allotment. After reviewing all the choices, KEA will release the KCET seat allotment 2025 at the official website. Candidates allotted institutes must report to the respective college for document verification and fee payment.   

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

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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.  

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

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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 

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Q:   What are the steps involved in KCET counselling?

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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. 

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Q:   What are the documents required for KCET counselling?

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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.

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