KCET 2020 Exam: Counselling (Started), Result (Declared), Cutoff
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
Exam On - 23 Apr '26 - 24 Apr '26
KCET 2020 provisinal list of eligible, non-eligible and verified candidates have been released. Get the details on KCET new exam date and the admit card release date on this page below.
KCET 2020 result has been declared on August 21. We will update the link to check KCET result on this page below.
KCET is conducted every year for the intake of the suitable candidates to the various courses of Engineering, Technology, BPharma, DPharma, Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary. Candidates aspiring admission through KCET 2020 exam should meet the eligibility criteria in order to submit the application form. Karnataka CET 2020 application form was filled untill March 16 and the last date to make payment was March 18. KCET 2020 admit card was released on July 18 for the eligible aspirants.
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In 2019, 1,94,301 candidates were registered themselves for the exam but the attendance was 91.7% for Maths exam and 75.9% for Biology exam. The official website of Karnataka CET 2020 has been changed from kea.kar.nic.in to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Latest Update: KCET 2020 provisinal list of eligible, non-eligible and verified candidates released
Check - KCET 2020 Result
- KCET 2020 Dates
- KCET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
- KCET 2020 Application Form
- KCET 2020 Exam Pattern
- KCET 2020 Admit Card
- KCET 2020 Answer Key
- KCET Result 2020
- KCET Counselling 2020
KCET 2020 Dates
KCET 2020 datesof the different events is available in the table given below.
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| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin availability |
05-Feb-2020 |
| Application form release date |
05-Feb-2020 |
| Last date to submit the form |
02-Mar-2020 |
| Last date to pay the application fee |
06-Mar-2020 |
| Application form re-open |
08-May-2020 to 18-May-2020 |
| Application correction |
20-May-2020 (6:00 PM) to 22-May-2020 (6:00 PM) |
| Edit exam centre |
20-May-2020 (6:00 PM) to 22-May-2020 (6:00 PM) |
| Hall ticket release date |
18-Jul-2020 |
| KCET exam date |
30-Jul-2020 and 31-Jul-2020 |
| Date of Kannada language test: (Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) |
01-Aug-2020 |
| Result declaration date |
21-Aug-2020 |
| Start of counselling |
Started |
KCET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should meet the required qualification so that they can apply for the KCET exam. It is advised to read the of KCET 2020 notification in detail before filling the application form. If any candidate does not possess the KCET eligibility criteria then they should not submit the form. KEA will not consider the applications of non-eligible candidates. KCET exam eligibility criteria are available below for the reference of the candidates.
- Only Indian national candidates will get admission to the government seats.
- For BTech - Passed 2nd pre-university course (PUC) or Class 12 with English and obtained 45% (40% for reserved category) with Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio- Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer.
- For BArch – Passed 2nd pre-university course (PUC) or Class 12 or equivalent and obtained 50% in aggregate and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (45% for reserved category).
KCET 2020 Application Form
The application form window was re-opened from May 08 to May 18 at the official website of KEA, which is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea not kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates who were eligible had submitted the KCET 2020 online form. The first stage of the application process was KCET Registration. After registration, fill KCET application form, upload photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression in the format mentioned below.
| Particulars |
Size |
Dimension |
|---|---|---|
| Left-hand thumb |
5 KB to 40 KB |
3.5 cm x 4.5 cm |
| Photograph |
5 KB to 40 KB |
3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
| Signature |
5 KB to 40 KB |
3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
After uploading the photo, make payment of the KCET 2020 application fee through e-challan. The details of the application fee are
| Quota |
Category |
Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Outside India |
GM |
Rs.5000/- |
| Outside Karnataka |
GM |
Rs.750/- |
| Karnataka |
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
Rs.500/- |
| SC, ST, CAT-1 |
Rs.250/- |
|
| All Female Candidates of Karnataka |
Rs.250/- |
KEA activated the link of KCET application correction from May 20 to May 22 so that the applicants can modify the details in case they made any mistake while filling the application form.
KCET 2020 Exam Pattern
In KCET 2020 exam, there will be questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. Each section will have 60 questions and a candidate will get 80 minutes per section to solve the paper. KEA will conduct the examination in offline mode. One question will carry one mark and there is no provision of negative marking. However, if a candidate marks more than one answer then no marks will be given for such a question. Check the KCET exam pattern below.
| Subjects |
Total Marks |
Total Questions |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics |
60 |
60 |
80 minutes |
| Chemistry |
60 |
60 |
80 minutes |
| Mathematics/Biology |
60 |
60 |
80 minutes |
| Kannada (in case) |
60 |
60 |
80 minutes |
KCET 2020 Admit Card
KEA has issued the KCET 2020 hall ticket on July 18 to the eligible candidates only. Aspirants should Download the admit card to sit for the examination. A candidate will be required the application number and password for downloading the admit card of KCET 2020. Check the details available on the KCET exam admit card and if there would be any error, contact the helpline services. Preserve the KCET 2020 admit card till the admission process completes successfully. Carry a valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, etc., and a blue/black ballpoint pen along with the admit card at the exam centre.
KCET 2020 Answer Key
After the completion of the examination, KEA will release the KCET official answer key. With the help of the answer key, a candidate will be able to match the response. It will help them in predicting the marks, rank, college for admission, etc. The answer key of KCET 2020 will release separately for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates can use the official marking scheme and can calculate their marks in the examination.
If any candidate finds any error in the answer key then they can challenge KCET answer key an email of the objected answer along with a documented proof at keauthority-ka@nic.in. First, KEA will publish KCET 2020 provisional answer key and after taking the objections KCET final answer key with the correct resolution will be published.
KCET Result 2020
The result has been published online on August 21 and it carries the subject-wise score, rank, total score, etc. Candidates will be able to check the result of KCET 2020 by using the login credentials. KEA will not share the result either through email or through post. KEA will go for the seat allotment procedure based on the marks secured in the examination.
KCET Counselling 2020
After the declaration of the KCET 2020 result, KCET counselling will take place. Successful candidates will get the call for appearing in the counselling. Candidates will have to visit the counselling centre and get the documents verified. Then they will get the chance to fill the college preference and course preference. KCET 2020 counselling procedure comprises document verification & registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institutes. Check the list of the documents required for counselling below.
- KCET application form copy
- KCET admit card copy’
- Application fee payment proof
- Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Certificate of Study countersigned by the concerned Block Education Officer/ Deputy Director of Public Instruction (BEO/DDPI)
- Recent passport-size photograph (two copies)
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar considers KCET rank for admission. In 2025 KCET closing cutoff was most competitive for Computer Science and Engineeringat 84566. Below is the past three-year KCET cutoff trends:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 200060 | 240742 | 257241 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 50533 | 73573 | 84566 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 73495 | 106184 | 112837 |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 194440 | 270281 | 256252 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
The seats in B.E. programme of Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar are filled based on KCET rank of the candidates. The seats are allotted to aspirants via KCET Counselling. Hence, aspirants do not need to pass KCET for admission in B.E. programme.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
If candidate's spot a mistake in their name or photo, they must contact the KEA helpdesk immediately for rectification.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, the physical printout of the KCET hall ticket is mandatory and must be carried to the exam hall; digital copies on phones are not allowed.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The KCET admit card will consist of candidate information such as their name, roll number, exam center address, and timing along with the subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology).
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates will be able to download their KCET admit card from the official KEA website using their login credentials such as application number and date of birth.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The KCET admit card will be released by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) about two weeks before the exam date. We can expec the hall ticket by April 10, 2026.
C
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
It depends on the specific specialisation. While the main BE in Computer Science and Engineering branch at Sapthagiri College of Engineering closed at 66,750, you might have a better chance in Data Science or Electronics and Communication, which had similar or slightly higher closing ranks.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
If you are applying in the General AI quota, your rank should be between 49,268 and 89,902*. To apply under the Home State (Karnataka) quota, score between 63,332 and 1,52,086, depending on stream you select.
*The details are based on the KCET 2025 cutoff.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, there is a major difference between the two. The students who manage to secure a seat in BE through counseling in Sapthagiri College of Engineering under KCET are able to save on fees as these are government-regulated fees. On the contrary, students who secure seats under Management quota are e
R
Contributor-Level 9
What is the KCET cutoff at Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar?