KCET 2022: Result (OUT), Final Answer Key (OUT), Counselling
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )
KCET 2022 was conducted on June 16 and 17. Check eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, answer key, the result of KCET 2022 and other details below.
KCET 2022 result in now available online at karresults.nic.in. Candidates can now check their obtained scores and ranks through the KCET result 2022. Along with the result, the authorities have also released the KCET 2022 final answer key. KCET 2022 was held from June 16 to 17 by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It was an offline exam wherein questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology were asked. Candidates aspiring for admission to Architecture course through KCET 2022 have to qualify JEE Main Paper-2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling.
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- KCET 2022 Dates
- KCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
- KCET 2022 Application Form
- KCET 2022 Exam Pattern
- KCET 2022 Syllabus
- KCET 2022 Admit Card
- KCET 2022 Answer Key
- KCET 2022 Result
- KCET 2022 Counselling
- KCET 2022: FAQs
KCET 2022 Dates
KCET 2022 dates for the different events will be updated in the table below:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin availability |
18-Apr-2022 |
| Trial application form link activated |
12-Apr-2022 |
| Application form release date |
18-Apr-2022 (1 PM) |
| Last date to submit the form |
20-May-2022 |
| Last date to pay the application fee |
20-May-2022 |
| Application correction |
21-May-2022 to 24-May-2022 |
| Registration window re-opened |
29-May-2022 to 02-Jun-2022 |
| Final chance to submit the application form |
11-Jun-2022 to 13-Jun-2022 |
| KCET exam date |
16-Jun-2022 to 17-Jun-2022 |
| Admit card availability |
02-Jun-2022 |
| Answer Key released |
22-Jun-2022 |
| Final date to raise objections against the answer key |
25-Jun-2022 |
| Result declaration date and release of final answer key |
30-Jul-2022 |
Also Read: How to qualify KCET 2022 without coaching
KCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
KCET eligibility criteria vary from course to course. Hence, candidates must go through it carefully. The details on eligibility criteria of KCET 2021 can be seen in the table given below.
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| KCET Eligibility Criteria |
|
|---|---|
| Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
| BE/BTech |
Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the languages with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science as optional subjects |
| BArch |
Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or passed the 10 3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject |
| BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Sericulture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BTech Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) Community Science, BTech (Agril. Engg), BTech (Food Technology), BTech (Dairy Technology), BFSc (Fisheries), BSc (Hons) Ag. Maco. |
Candidates should have passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects. |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) |
Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects |
| BPharma |
Passed in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act |
| 2nd Year BPharma |
Candidates should have passed the Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act |
| DPharma |
Candidates should be pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act |
| Naturopathy & Yoga |
Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study |
Check - KCET 2022 eligibility criteria in detail
KCET 2022 Application Form
KCET 2022 application form window was reopened from June 11 to 13. The application process incorporated various stages such as registration, filling out the application form, fee payment, uploading required documents and final submission. Candidates had to fill the application form with correct details only otherwise their application will be liable for rejection. Hence, prior to filling out the application form, candidates had to go through the application process in detail.
There are around 250 colleges that offer admissions to engineering and architecture courses. There are both morning and evening shifts colleges. Applicants have to fill in the college and course choices at the time of KCET option entry facility. The admissions to architecture colleges will be done on the basis of NATA score 2025 while engineering admissions will be done on KCET 2025 score only. Some of the top colleges for admissions to engineering and architecture courses are given below.
PES University
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
R.V. College of Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi
M.V.J. College of Engineering
PDA College of Engineering
Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts the KCET counselling in online mode. Applicants have to complete the choice filling and locking after a successful registration. Candidates have to fill preferred choices of colleges and courses at the time of choice filling of KCET counselling 2025. KEA allots seats during the counselling process as per the choices filled by the candidates. After mock allotment, candidates are given chance to change their choice preference. After seat allotment results of KCET, candidates will be provided three options of freeze float and side.
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KCET 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern yields information like exam duration, total questions, questions type, marking scheme, total marks etc. Candidates should check the KCET 2022 exam pattern prior to starting the preparation. A total of 180 questions will be asked in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology (60 questions from each subject) and time allowed is 240 minutes (80 minutes for each subject). One correct answer will fetch one mark and there is no negative marking in KCET 2022.
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| Sections |
Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
60 |
60 |
| Chemistry |
60 |
60 |
| Mathematics/Biology |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
180 questions |
180 marks |
KCET 2022 Syllabus
KCET syllabus incorporates the content of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, which are important from the examination point of view. Candidates must examine complete syllabus first and then devise their preparation strategy accordingly. It is very important to be well acquainted with the syllabus to keep the preparation on track. The question paper shall be based PCMB of first year PUC of 2020 (70%) and PCMB of second year of PUC of 2021 (30%).
| For admission to first year | Subject to appear in UGCET-2022 |
|---|---|
| BE/BTech | PCM |
| Farm Science Courses | PCMB |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry | PCB |
| BPharma | PCM or PCB |
| 2nd Year of BPharma | PCM or PCB |
| DPharma | PCM or PCB |
| Naturopathy and Yoga | PCB |
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KCET 2022 Admit Card
KEA issued KCET 2022 admit card to the eligible candidates on June 2. Candidates will be able to download their admit card by using their login credentials. No candidate will receive the admit card through post or fax. Without admit card, no candidate can appear in KCET 2022. Candidates should keep the admit card safe until the admission procedure is completed successfully.
KCET UGCET counseling is generally conducted in three grounds. KEA will first release the KCET mock seat allotment result after the conclusion of the choice-filling process. The first two grounds of KCET 2024 counseling will be conducted for birth general merit and Hyderabad Karnataka region candidates. However round 3 or round 2 extended will be conducted as per the availability of seats. Candidates have to complete the KCET counseling registration as per the schedule. Only successfully registered candidates will be allowed to participate in the KCET 2025 extended round counseling.
Yes, you can still participate in the KCET counselling further grounds even if they are allotted seats. Applicants allotted seats can opt for float or sliding option from the login. If you want to get a seat in the same college but a different course then you can choose the slides option. However, if applicants is looking for upgradation in the college allotted then they must float option. If candidates choose freeze option after seat allotment then there is no provisions to participate in the further grounds of counseling.
Karnataka Examinations Authority will commence KCET 2025 counseling soon at the official website. Applicants declared qualified are eligible to participate in the counseling process of KCET 2025. Candidates first need to complete the KCET 2025 counselling registration. After successful registration, applicants can proceed to complete the choice filling and document uploading. After the document verification process, KEA has also commenced the choice filling and locking process. Applicants have to fill out their preferred courses and colleges at the time of choice filling. Based on the choices filled by the candidates, the exam authority will release the KCET seat allotment result at the official website. The final step is to report to the allotted institute for fee payment.
KCET 2022 Answer Key
The answer key of KCET 2022 has been published online on June 22. It comprises correct answers to the questions asked in the examination. Candidates can download the KCET 2022 official answer key to match their responses. It will help them in speculating their marks and rank. Candidates also hadtthe chance to raise objections against the KCET answer key 2022 until June 25.
KCET 2022 Result
KCET 2022 result has been declared online. Candidates will be able to download their results by using the login details like registration number and first four letters of their name. The result shall include candidate’s name, roll number, rank, subject-wise marks, etc.
KCET 2022 Counselling
Shortlisted candidates will be called for KCET 2022 counselling to complete the admission procedure. The counselling of KCET 2022 will take place online. It will comprise different stages like document uploading, releasing of provisional list, option entry, choice filling, seat allotment, etc. Candidates must keep all the required documents ready, which are to be presented at the time of counselling.
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KCET 2022: FAQs
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Q. Is there negative marking for incorrect answers?
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
No. The official authority does not release mock tests. Candidates need to refer to third party websites for the mock tests.
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No. The JEE Mains emphasizes on deep knowledge and quote challenging with negative marking whereas KCET is moderately difficult which emphasizes on direct factual questions with no negative markings.
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The difficulty level for mathematics is considered as moderate to difficult and other subjects are considered as easier to moderate.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The exam tests knowledge of 11th and 12th syllabus so it is important to focus on 11th and 12th standard NCERT textbooks which gradually start by practicing previous years papers and appearing for mock examinations.
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Contributor-Level 7
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It is important to give mock tests for candidates appearing for KCET examination as it provides a holistic view and it provides a realistic exam experience also helping the candidates for analysing strengths and working on weaknesses.
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Contributor-Level 7
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The KCET syllabus is based on 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.
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The examination tests knowledge of 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.
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No, there is no negative marking in KCET making it important for the candidates to attempt all questions.
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The marking scheme for KCET is 1 mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.
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The exam is in offline mode with questions asked in MCQ format for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions wherein each subject is a session for 80 minutes.
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KCET 2025 seat allotment result will be released at the official website. After KCET seat allotment result, the candidate receives a confirmation email at the registered ID. Applicants are also informed through a registered mobile number. Applicants need to login using their user ID to download KCET 2024 seat allotment letter. Candidates allotted seat must report to the institute as per the date & time mentioned in the letter. It is necessary to pay the complete fee at the time of physical reporting.