The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), which is administered by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), is required for admission to a number of colleges and programs in the state of Karnataka that include engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, agriculture, and architecture.
Latest Update About KCET 2025 Exam
According to the most recent information, the KEA has published the date of the KCET 2025 exam on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The registration date for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 has been extended. According to the most current announcement, the deadline for KCET application forms is February 18, 2025. The exam is scheduled for April 16–17, 2025, and the Kannada-medium test is scheduled for April 18 of the same year. Application, admission card release, Karnataka CET exam, answer key publication date, and other significant events are all included in the Common Entrance Test exam date. The Karnataka Common Entrance Test will be administered using pen and paper, with each session lasting 80 minutes.
As per the most recent information provided by the Karnataka state government, candidates who wish to be admitted to the MBBS program or engineering courses in Karnataka must pass the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET).
KCET Exam Overview:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Also Known as | KCET and CET |
| Conducting Authority | KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Application medium | Online |
| Exam medium | Offline (pen paper based) |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 Minutes) |
| Courses Offered by Karnataka CET | UG Programs (Engineering, Nursing, Medical, Dental, Agriculture courses and Veterinary) |
Karnataka Common Entrance Test Notification
Candidates need to check the notice for this year if they have completed their intermediate study or want to take the tests. The notification PDF is publicly accessible on the official website. Through this article, applicants can check eligibility requirements, get information about the Common Entrance Test registration procedure, and submit an application.
KCET Registration Schedule 2025
The application form is now available on the Karnataka Examination Authority’s official website. The application form is available at kea.kar.nic.in. Registration, form completion, document uploading, and fee payment are all part of the application procedure. Candidates should be aware that the application form will only be accessible online, and the registration schedule is given below:
| Events | Date & Time |
| Start of online registration and application completion | 23rd January 2025 |
| The application deadline | 18th February 2025 upto 11:59 PM |
| The admission ticket can be downloaded. | 25th March 2025 |
KCET Exam Date 2025
| Date | Day | Timings | Subject | Marks & Questions |
| 16-04-2025 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM to 11: 50 AM | Physics | 60 |
| 02.30 PM – 3.50 PM | Chemistry | 60 | ||
| 17-04-2025 | Thursday | 10:30 AM -11: 50 AM | Mathematics | 60 |
| 02.30 PM – 3.50 PM | Biology subject | 60 |
For Kannada Language Test – Time Table
| Date | Day | Timings | Subject | Marks & Questions |
| 18-04-2025 | Friday | 10.30 AM – 11.30 PM | 4th Standard Level | 50 |
Eligibility Criteria of KCET Exam 2025
The following Common Entrance Test eligibility requirements should be completed by candidates before completing the application form.
For B.Tech
- Qualification: Candidates must pass the 12th grade or the second PUC, or an equivalent exam from any recognized board.
- Marks: Candidates must obtain at least 45% of the combination (i.e., 40% for SC/ST/CAT 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B).
- Subject: Candidates’ 12th grade mark sheet must include Physics and Mathematics in addition to Chemistry, Biology, and Biotechnology, and English with one of the languages.
- Appearing: Those who appear in their 12th year may also be eligible to apply.
For B.Arch
- Qualification: Applicants need to graduate from a recognized board or institute with a 10+2 or 10+3 diploma.
- Subject: Candidates must take math, chemistry, and physics as required subjects.
- Appearing: Applicants who have completed their 12th grade may also be eligible.
- Score Card: Applicants for the exam need to have a current rating card.
For B.Pharm
- Qualification: Candidates must have a high school diploma in pharmacy or its equivalent from any recognized board, or have passed the course of study.
- Marks: A minimum of 45% of the possible scores (or 40% for the reserved class) must be received by candidates in their qualifying exam.
- Subject: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics are required courses for admission to the B. Pharm program.
- Appearing: Applicants for CET may also be final year or 12th appearing candidates.
For AH & B.VSc
- Qualification: Applicants must have passed the examinations for grades 10 and 12, or their equivalents, from any recognized board.
- Marks Criteria: Candidates must pass their qualifying exam with a minimum score of 50% (or 40% for those in the reserved category).
- Subject: The qualifying exam must cover English, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
- Appearing: Candidates who are going to pass class 12th in the current year can also be eligible to apply.
Application Form for KCET 2025
- The application form is available on the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The application date was announced by KEA in a quick statement.
- Those interested in engineering admissions can fill out the CET Exam application form at kea.kar.nic.in. The link to apply online for Karnataka CET application form has been activated.
- The application process requires registration, form completion, document uploading, and fee payment. On the application form, candidates must upload scanned images of their photo and signature.
- Note that the application form will only be available online for applicants. Note that if the application fee is not paid, the applicant’s CET registration will be considered incomplete. The application form portal will open when you click the link.
- The application deadline is 18th February 2025. However, the application form will be accessible until 20th February 2025 along with a late fee.
How to apply for KCET Exam 2025 Online?
For candidates to apply online for Common Entrance Test, they must follow to the following instructions.
- First, visit http://kea.kar.nic.in/, the Karnataka Examination Authority’s official website.
- On the homepage, there is an application link.
- The application form portal will open when you click the link.
- Provide the following details: name, gender, delivery date, phone number, email address, and other family-related information.
- Click the submit button on the application form after completing the required fields.
- After that, the fees portal will open, requiring you to pay the application fees using any available method, such as net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
- After completion of payment, the admission form will show itself on the front panel of your display screen.
- Download the admissions form in PDF format, then print it out for later use.
Application Fee for KCET Exam 2025
Candidates who fall into any of the following categories must pay an application fee of Rs. 500 in order to apply online for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test 2024: GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B; CAT-1, SC, or ST candidates must pay a maximum of Rs. 250; and candidates who have completed their second PUC (Class 12th / Intermediate) outside of Karnataka must pay Rs.750.
Required Documents for Registration in Common Entrance Test 2025
The following documents are needed in order to register for Karnataka CET 2025 Exam:
- The candidate’s Aadhar card as identification
- A photo of the candidate
- Candidate Signature
- Signature of Candidate’s Parents
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 Exam Pattern
Exams for the Engineering, Agriculture, Farm Science, and Veterinary programs may be administered across the state in preparation for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. View the information below for details regarding the exam format.
- Mode: mainly pen and paper based (Offline)
- Session: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
- Medium: Kannada or English
- Duration: 1 Hour 20 Minutes (80mins)
- Type of Question: (MCQ)Multiple Choice Questions
- Total Question: 180 (Physics: 60, Chemistry: 60, Mathematics: 60)
- Marking System: There is one mark awarded for each question, and no points are lost for a wrong response.
KCET Syllabus 2025
The 11th and 12th grade syllabus is the sole basis for organizing the Syllabus. Different topics may apply to each problem. The subjects on the syllabus will be mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Below are the links given below to download the latest and updated Karnataka CET Syllabus 2025:
Tips for Preparation
The advice listed below is for candidates to follow. The following techniques will help candidates get ready for the test:
- Examine the entire syllabus and sample questions.
- Create the appropriate schedule and allot time for every scenario.
- Take advantage of query papers and pattern papers from previous years as practice.
- Take brief notes and revise every day.
KCET Results 2025
The final answer key and the Karnataka Common Entrance Test results will be released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Students must use their application number and birthdate to access their candidate portal and view their results. Along with the exam’s overall score and rank, the results will display the candidates’ scores in each subject for which they will be tested.
Karnataka CET Counselling 2025
Students who passed the CET exam will be able to take part in the counseling process. Following the results announcement, KEA will make the CET counseling dates available online. Colleges and programs must be chosen online by eligible students. Based on Karnataka Common Entrance Test merit, the authority will distribute seats via centralized online counselling. If any students have any issue regarding CET counseling or admission process contact with the Universal Consulting Services: +91-8177000509 | +91-8177000510
