KCET 2020 exam dates are announced. Check details on KCET 2020 new exam dates on this page below.
KCET 2020 revised exam dates are announced by the State Higher Education Minister Dr CN Aswath Narayan. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 30 and July 31. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the responsible body to conduct the exam.
KCET is the abbreviated form of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. Earlier the exam was scheduled to be held on April 22 and April 23 and Kannada language test on April 24. The exam is conducted every year in offline mode for admission to the BE/BTech, BPharma, DPharma, BHMS, etc. Aspirants who have filled KCET 2020 application form should check this page regularly for the latest updates on KCET 2020 exam date.
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KCET 2020 New Exam Date
KCET revised exam date will be updated in this section as soon as it will be available.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Exam date |
30-Jul-2020 and 31-Jul-2020 |
| Admit card availability |
18-Jul-2020 |
KCET 2020 Exam Pattern
Aspirants who will take the exam on the KCET 2020 new exam date should start their preparation. The exam pattern plays an important role in deciding the priorities of the subjects to study. By analyzing the KCET exam pattern, aspirants will get to know about total sections, total number of questions, total marks and duration.
KCET question paper includes the questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section will comprise of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology. The total number questions in each section are 60 i.e. in total 180 questions. One question will carry one mark and the exam will be conducted for 180 marks. No marks will be deducted for the incorrect answer/s. The time allowed to solve the questions is 80 minutes for each section.
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| Sections |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics |
60 |
60 marks |
80 minutes |
| Chemistry |
60 |
60 marks |
80 minutes |
| Mathematics/Biology |
60 |
60 marks |
80 minutes |
| Total |
180 questions |
180 marks |
240 minutes |
KCET 2020 Admit Card Release Date
As the KCET 2020 exam date is postponed, the date to release the admit card was also extended. KCET 2020 admit card is available from July 18 online at the official website. The link to download the admit card was activated a few days before the KCET new exam date. KEA has released the admit card for the eligible aspirants only at the official website.
KCET 2020 admit card is an important document for appearing in the exam. It will contain some important information such as application number, applicant’s name, date of birth, exam date, exam venue, reporting time, etc. Without admit card, no aspirant will get permission to enter inside the examination hall.
How to download KCET admit card?
- Visit the official website
- Click on the link to download the admit card
- Enter the login details such as application number and date of birth (password)
- After submitting the details, the admit card will display on the screen
- Check the information given on the admit card carefully
- Download KCET admit card and keep it safe for further use
KCET 2020 Exam FAQs
Ques. What is KCET 2020 new exam date?
Ans. KCET 2020 new exam dates are July 30 and July 31.
Ques. When admit card will be released for appearing in KCET 2020 exam?
Ans. The admit card was released on July 18.
Ques. What is the mode of the KCET exam?
Ans. KCET exam will be conducted in offline mode.
Ques. How many questions will be asked in the KCET exam?
Ans. A total of 180 questions will be asked in the KCET exam.
Ques. What is the total marks for which the exam will be conducted?
Ans. The exam will be conducted for 180 marks.
Ques. How many sections will be there in the KCET question paper?
Ans. There will be three sections in KCET question paper namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.
Ques. What is the duration of the examination?
Ans. The total duration of the KCET exam is 240 minutes i.e. 80 minutes per section.
Ques. What type of questions will be asked in the KCET 2020 exam?
Ans. Objective type questions (having four options) will be asked in the exam.
Ques. Is there any negative marking for the incorrect answer/s?
Ans. There is no negative marking for the incorrect answer/s.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
KEA usually conducts multiple rounds of counselling, including Round 1, Round 2, and an Extended Round, depending on how many vacant seats are available.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Cutoff marks for KCET 2026 are calculated on the basis of number of applicants, availability of seats, performance of the candidates in the test, reservation and difficulty of the question paper.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
A Rank less than 10,000 is generally a good rank for getting admission into many popular engineering colleges and departments. But this depends on the institute, the course and counselling round.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
The Round 1 KCET home state cutoff 2026 for Chanakya University BTech CSE was 42,968. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence branch closed closely at 43,211. These numbers show high competitive demand among local engineering aspirants. Candidates need strong rank percentiles to secure thes
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Yes, Chanakya University, Bangalore offers separate reserved seats for KCET candidates through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Out of its total intake (which varies between 60 to 120 seats per specialization), a specific percentage is allotted for KEA/KCET counseling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Aspirants must apply for KCET for admission in BE programme of Ramaiah Institute of Technology. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Check below the KCET fees:
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
Karnataka GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | INR 500 |
Karnataka SC, ST, CAT-1 | INR 250 |
Karnataka All Female Candidates of Karnataka | INR 250 |
Outside Karnataka GM | INR 750 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Ramaiah Institute of Technology accepts admission in BE programme based on KCET scores via KEA Counselling. Aspirants who are allotted seat have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. In 2026, KCET cutoff ranges between 900-12,000 with CSE being the most competitive branc
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Yes, KCET is only for Karnataka domicile students, whereas COMEDK UGET is open to students from any state and is specifically designed for non-Karnataka candidates wanting seats in top private colleges like RVCE and BMSCE. So if you're from outside Karnataka, COMEDK is actually your main entry ticke
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Contributor-Level 10
What is the PES University ECE cutoff?