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 3 weeks ago
KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Karnataka. Listed below are some colleges with their fees.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga | INR 81,800 |
| Acharya Institute of Health Sciences | INR 2.85 lakh |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | INR 50,600 |
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | INR 5.6 lakh |
| East Point Group of Institutions | INR 5.6 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
For B.Sc. Nursing admission through KCET, students usually need a rank under 30,000 to get into top government and premier private colleges. Private colleges, on the other hand, accept ranks up to 2,00,000 or even higher.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The KCET 2026 Round 1 cutoff for BMS College of Engineering for BE in CSE course has already been released. For the General AI category, the Round 1 cutoff was 1920.5.
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Yes, RNSIT offers scholarship based on KCET scores to B.E/ BTech students. Check below eligibility to avail the scholarship:
| Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| CET RANK 3000 and lesser | Tuition Fees (waiver) |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, many NIRF-ranked colleges in Karnataka also accept COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores, giving non-KCET students a pathway in. Some colleges additionally offer management quota seats for direct admission, based on eligibility criteria.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you have a good chance to get a seat at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences in the second round with a KCET rank of 39,000 under OBC 2A Rural category.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
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Contributor-Level 10
What are the top Nursing colleges in Karnataka through KCET exam?