KCET 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Tips, Question Papers PDF

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

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Registration: 18 Apr '25 - 19 Apr '25

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KCET 2025 Exam: Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date on the official website. Applicants looking for admission to engineering courses can check KCET exam date 2025 at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET exam date is April 18 & 19, 2025. KEA will also release the KCET application form 2025 along with the notification. Candidates are advised to check KCET eligibility criteria before filling the application form. KCET 2025 application form will be available online only. The authorities will conduct the KCET 2025 exam in offline pen & paper mode. The application process of KCET 2025 comprises registration, filling form, uploading documents and payment of fee. Applicants are advised to keep all the documents ready before filling the KCET application form 2025. Applicants looking for engineering admissions in Karnataka can also apply for COMEDK UGET 2025 exam. 

Applicants appearing in the exam can refer to the KCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus for their preparations. Candidates can also practice KCET previous year question paper PDF to check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. After registration, KEA will commence the KCET application correction facility at the official website. Applicants who make any mistake during registration time can make corrections in the application form through KCET candidate login 2025. Successfully registered candidates will be issued KCET hall ticket 2025 a few days before the exam begins. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET admit card 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. KCET result date 2025 will be notified along with the official notification. For more details about KCET 2025 exam, candidates can refer to the article provided below.  
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What is KCET?

Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is regulated by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses. Candidates who desire to take admission to Medical or Dental or Ayurveda or Unani or Homoeopathy courses must qualify National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam whereas candidates seeking admission to Architecture course through KCET must have qualified JEE Main Paper-2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling  

KCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

18 Apr '25 -

19 Apr '25

KCET 2025 exam date

KCET 2025 – Highlights

Particulars 

Details 

Full Exam Name 

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 

Short Exam Name 

KCET 

Conducting Body 

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) 

Frequency 

Once a year 

Exam Level 

State Level Exam 

Mode of Application 

Online 

Mode of Exam 

Offline 

Mode of Counselling 

Online 

Exam Duration 

3 hours 

Courses Offered 

Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses 

KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET eligibility criteria at the official website. Applicants looking for admission through KCET 2025 exam are advised to go through eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the KCET 2025 eligibility criteria for the different courses in the table below. 

Courses 

Eligibility Criteria 

BArch 

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate at 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam in all the subjects (45% for reserved category) 

BE/BTech 

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer (40% for reserved category) 

Farm Science courses means, 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 pass 2nd PUC / Class 12 and obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects (40% for reserved category). 

BPharma 

Passed in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained minimum 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for reserved category candidates) or 

Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates) 

2nd Year BPharma 

Candidates should have passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and have secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates) 

DPharma 

Candidates should pass 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 and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the qualifying examination is eligible for admission to Naturopathy & Yoga courses (40% for reserved category candidates). 

KCET 2025 Application Form

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 application form online at the official website. Applicants can fill KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in 2025. The application process of KCET 2025 comprises registration, filling form, uploading document and payment of fee. Candidates must note that KCET application form 2025 will be available online only. It is advisable to preview all the information before submitting the KCET application form. KEA will not allow candidates to change any personal information after submitting the KCET 2025 application form. Applicants are advised to fill the KCET application form at earliest to avoid last moment payment failure issues. KCET 2025 application form last date will be notified later.  

  • Visit the KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in 2025. 
  • Complete the KCET 2025 registration with basic details.  
  • Login with username and password to fill KCET application form 2025. 
  • Fill educational qualification, corresponding address and other details. 
  • Upload the required documents as per the specifications. 
  • Pay the KCET application fee online. 
  • Preview all details and submit the KCET 2025 application form. 

KCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET exam pattern for their preparations. KCET exam pattern 2025 comprises questions, subjects, marking scheme and others. Going through KCET exam pattern helps candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. Candidates will be awarded one mark for correct answer while there is no negative marking in KCET 2025 exam. Along with the exam pattern, applicants can practice KCET previous year question papers for their preparations. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below. 

Sections  

Questions  

Duration  

Physics  

60  

80 minutes  

Chemistry  

60  

80 minutes  

Mathematics/Biology  

60  

80 minutes  

Kannada (in case)  

50  

60 minutes 

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KCET 2025 Syllabus

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 syllabus on the official website. Candidates must go through the KCET syllabus for their preparations. The syllabus of KCET 2025 comprises important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Applicants are advised to go through the KCET 2025 syllabus as per the weightage of topics. Going through KCET syllabus helps candidates to make an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score.  

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KCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET 2025 preparation tips to ace the exam with a good score. Referring to KCET preparation tips help candidates to make an effective study plan. Applicants can check Karnataka CET 2025 preparation tips from below.  

  • Prepare a study plan as per chapter-wise weightage. 
  • Go through KCET syllabus and exam pattern. 
  • Make a list of best books for KCET 2025 preparation. 
  • Solve previous year papers. 
  • Practice mock tests regularly. 
  • Make short notes for revision purposes.  
  • Take regular rest between studies.  

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KCET 2025 Question Paper

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET question paper PDF at the official website. The exam authorities provide KCET 2025 question papers separately for all the subjects. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to practice KCET question papers to check important topics asked in the exam. KCET previous year papers also help candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. KCET question papers with answer key can be used as sample paper for preparations.  

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KCET Application Form Correction 2025

KEA will commence the KCET application correction facility 2025 online at the official website. Applicants who made any mistake at the time of filling KCET 2025 application form can make changes through the correction facility. KEA will allow candidates to make changes in certain fields only at the time of KCET application correction facility. There is no fee to make corrections in KCET application form 2025. Applicants are advised to review all the information before submitting the changes made. To avail reservation, it is important to enter correct details else it can result in rejection.  

KCET 2025 Admit Card

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET hall ticket 2025 online at the official website. Successfully registered candidates will be issued KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in 2025. Applicants are required to have their application number and first four characters of name to download KCET 2025 admit card. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Candidates are advised to check all details after downloading KCET admit card 2025. In case of any mistake in Karnataka CET Hall ticket, applicants are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections. KEA will release the KCET admit card 2025 online only.  

KCET 2025 Answer Key

website. KEA is expected to release the KCET answer key the next day after the conclusion of the exam. The answer key of KCET 2025 comprises correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Applicants are advised to refer to the KCET answer key 2025 to check their expected score before the declaration of the results. KEA will also allow candidates to raise objections in the KCET answer key till a specified date. Candidates must email their objections to authorities along with the supporting documents. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the KCET final answer key along with the declaration of results.  

KCET 2025 Result

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 result online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can check their KCET results at kea.kar.nic.in. The login credentials required to check KCET results 2025 are the registration number and first four characters of the name. KEA KCET results will be available online. The scorecard of KCET 2025 comprises scores in individual subjects, rank, personal details and others. Applicants declared qualified based on results will be called for the counselling process later. The exam authority will also release the KCET toppers 2025 along with the declaration of results.  

KCET 2025 Counselling

KEA will commence the KCET 2025 counselling online at the official website. Applicants declared qualified based on results are eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process 2025. Candidates first need to complete the KCET counselling registration from the login window. After successful registration, applicants must complete KCET option entry. KEA will release the KCET seat allotment result 2025 based on the choices filled by the candidates.  

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KCET 2025 Cutoff

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 cutoff after the declaration of seat allotment results. KCET cutoff will be released separately for all counselling rounds. Applicants appearing in the counselling process can check the KCET cutoff 205 at kea.kar.nic.in.  

KCET 2025 Contact Information

Sampige Road, 18th Cross,  
Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560012. 
Phone : 080 - 23460460  
Fax : 080 - 23461576 
Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in 
e-mail: keauthority-ka@nic.in 
Official Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in/cet_2017.htm
Phone Number: 080-23460460 

KCET 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check KCET 2025 FAQs from below.

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