What is KCET Exam?
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test, also commonly known as KCET, is a highly competitive state-level entrance examination conducted once a year by the Karnataka Examination Authority or KEA.
This prestigious examination serves as the gateway for aspiring students in Karnataka to secure admissions into various undergraduate programs, including engineering, medical, dental, agriculture, and more.
In addition to evaluating academic knowledge, it is very important in choosing a student’s future educational and professional path in the state of Karnataka. Aspiring engineers and professionals should study hard to ace this difficult yet profitable exam.
The KCET result is determined through a merit-based ranking system, where candidates’ scores in the KCET exam are considered for seat allocation during the counseling process.
Students can always visit the official website to remain updated on the important information about the KCET Exam.
KCET Highlights
| KCET Full Form | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
| KCET Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| KCET Exam Languages | English and Kannada |
| KCET Mode of Exam | Offline |
| KCET Exam Application Fee | ₹500 |
| KCET Exam Duration | 1 Hour 12 Minutes |
| Number of Questions | 180 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| KCET Counseling | Online/Offline |
| Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
KCET Exam Date
Here are the important dates of the KCET exam 2024:
| Events | Dates |
| KCET 2024 application form | January 10, 2024 |
| KCET 2024 application form release date | January 10, 2024 |
| End of KCET application form 2024(Extended) | February 10, 2024 {February 20, 2024} |
| KCET 2024 registration extended date | To be notified |
| Last date to pay KCET application fees | February 14, 2024 {February 23, 2024 (5:30 PM)} |
| KCET Application form correction | To be notified |
| KCET 2024 admit card | April 5, 2024 |
| KCET 2024 exam date | April 18 and 19, 2024 |
| Kannada language Test: (Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | April 20, 2024 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | To be notified |
| KCET Answer key Objections | To be notified |
| KCET Final Answer Key release date | To be notified |
| Class 12 marks entry last date | To be notified |
| KCET 2024 result date | May 20, 2024 |
| Submission of special category certificates | To be notified |
| Document uploading for KCET counseling | To be notified |
KCET Exam Timings
| KCET exam date | Subject | Exam timings |
| April 18, 2024 | Biology | 10.30 AM – 11.50 AM |
| Mathematics | 2.30 PM – 03.50 PM | |
| April 19, 2024 | Physics | 10.30 AM – 11.50 AM |
| Chemistry | 2.30 PM – 03.50 PM | |
| April 20, 2024 | Kannada Language Test | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |