KCET 2026: Notification (Soon) @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka Examination Authority conducts KCET Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics paper in separate slots. Each paper of KCET exam 2025 is conducted for 80 minutes. The Kannada language exam of KCET will be conducted for 60 minutes for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates. KCET exam Biology and Mathematics exam will be conducted on same day while Physics & Chemistry exam will be conducted on separate day. Applicants are not allowed to leave the KCET 2025 exam hall before the conclusion of the exam. There will be no break in the KCET exam. The shift 1 exam of KCET 2025 will be conducted from 10.30 AM to 11.50 AM while shift 2 will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 3.50 PM. 

In case any question is asked in KCET 2025 exam out of syllabus then applicants are advised to attempt the question. In case a question will be out of syllabus, KEA will provide full marks to applicants who will attempt the question which is out of syllabus.  

No, in case any candidate mark two answers for a single question then question will be considered as wrong. Applicants are advised to mark their answers carefully in the OMR sheet. Candidates need to use blue/black ball point pen to mark their answers in KCET 2025 exam.  

Karnataka Examination Authority provides KCET question paper in both English and Kannada language. Applicants appearing in the exam can read questions in any one language. Candidates must note that in case of any mismatch in KCET question paper 2024, the English language will prevail. Each paper in the KCET exam comprises 60 questions. All the instructions and guidelines provided in KCET 2024 question paper is also provided in English and Kannada language. Applicants must have a good command of both languages to understand the basics of questions asked in the KCET exam.  

Yes, Indian nationals can fill the KCET application form 2025. Candidates from Maharashtra can fill the KCET 2025 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants need to fill their state domicile information at the time of filling out the KCET application form

Karnataka Examinations Authority has closed the KCET 2025 application form. Candidates could fill out the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in. Applicants were advised to fill out the KCET application form 2025 at the earliest to avoid last-minute payment failure issues. The candidates who fill the KCET application form on or before the last date will be issued hall tickets as per the schedule. The last date to fill KCET application form was February 24. 

Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET 2025 application form facility after the conclusion of the exam at the official website. Applicants can make changes in the KCET application form in online mode. Candidates are allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Applicants are advised to cross-check all the details before submitting information. KEA do not entertain any request for change in KCET application form after the conclusion of correction facility.  

Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof. Candidates are also allowed to carry their personal pen/pencil and face mask inside the exam centre. Applicants are advised not to carry any item restricted inside the exam centre. Without valid KCET admit card 2025, applicants will not be allowed to appear in the exam. A list of valid photo ID proofs applicable for KCET 2025 exam are given below.

1. PAN card
2. Driving License
3. Voter ID
4. Passport
5. Aadhaar Card (With photograph)
6. Bank Passbook with Photograph.
7. 12th class admit card.

Successfully registered candidates can download the KCET 2025 admit card from the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam have to enter their application number and date of birth to download KCET hall ticket 2025. After downloading the admit card of KCET 2025, applicants are advised to check all the details carefully. In case of any mistakes in the KCET admit card applicants must contact the exam authorities for corrections. The details mentioned in the KCET admit card 2025 are given below.

1. Candidate name
2. KCET number
3. Exam centre
4. Address
5. KCET exam date and time
6. KCET exam timing
7. Other instructions to follow during the exam.

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET marking scheme 2025 in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam will be awarded one mark for every correct answers. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers in KCET 2025 exam. KEA will not deduct any marks for unattempted questions in KCET exam. As the exam is conducted in offline mode, applicants are advise to mark their answers carefully in OMR sheet. The questions with multiple options marked will be considered as wrong. Candidates are advise to cross check their answers before marking it in OMR sheet. Do not write anything on KCET OMR sheet other than marking answers. 

KCET syllabus is almost similar to JEE Main exam. There are many similarities and a wide range of topics covered in KCET syllabus. However, there are some differences like KCET 2025 comprises topics such as Biology which are not in JEE Main 2024 exam. Also, the weightage of important topics may also vary between the two exams. It is important for candidates to carefully analyze and understand the specific syllabus and exam pattern of each exam and prepare accordingly. Applicants are advised to check the syllabus of KCET and JEE Main from official websites only. 

Candidates can refer NCERT guide for preparation. This consists of many objective type questions and model papers. you need to spend time for each subject and cover all the portions. In the end of each unit completion, you can exercise some tests. After completing the preparation you can try out this model paper.

This will help you to know your preparation level and thus you can rectify your mistakes. you can find lot of question papers and mock tests in online. you should commence your preparation at the earliest. By this way, you will get more time to practice mock tests as well you can complete your portions soon. you can clear their doubts after completing the practice.

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET 2025 answer key at the official website. Applicants who appeared in the exam will be able to download the KCET answer key at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can use the KCET answer key to calculate their expected score before the declaration of the result. The answer key comprises correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. KEA also allows candidates to raise objections in the KCET answer key till a specified date. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the KCET final answer key at the official website.  

Karnataka Examination Authority announced the KCET 2025 results online at the official website. The KEA KCET results 2025 was  announced by the Karnataka's Higher Education Minister, Dr. M.C. Sudhakar  on May 24 at press conference. The Karnataka CET result 2025 link for scorecard download will be available on the official website on May 24 from 2:00 pm onwards. KEA KCET results will be available on kea.kar.nic.in and will determine the qualifying status of the candidates. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check their KCET 2025 results through their user ID and password. 

Yes, KEA allows request for re-evaluation/re-checking after the declaration of the results within three days. The exam authority also allows candidates to raise objections in the answers key. KEA has released the KCET 2025 answers key at the official website. Applicants could raise objections in the KCET answers key. After reviewing all the objections KEA has released the KCET final answers key along with the declaration of the result. The result of the KCET 2025 exam declared by KEA will be considered as final. Applicants are advised to keep their KCET scorecard safe till the conclusion of the admission process.  

The KCET 2025 Spot ranking results is likely to be announced by May 28 on 29 on the official website. The last date to upload the PUC marks on the mark entry portal is May 29. Once uploaded, the KEA officials will verify and announce the KCET spot rank results on the website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Karnataka Examination Authority releases KCET 2023 cutoff online at the official website. Applicants will be able to check the KCET cutoff after each counselling round. Applicants looking for admission to various courses are advised to refer to the previous year cutoff to check their admissions chances. The cutoff of KCET will be released in the form of opening and closing ranks. The exam authority releases the KCET cutoff in the form of PDF at the official website.  

Here are some popular mid-tier and good colleges that accept KCET scores for admission -

• JSS Science and Technology University (SJCE), Mysore, can expect a cutoff rank around 6,000–12,000
• The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore can expect a cutoff rank around 8,000–13,000
• PES College of Engineering, Mandya can expect a cutoff rank around 10,000–18,000
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore, can expect a cutoff rank of 10,000–18,000
• Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, can expect a cutoff rank 10,000–20,000

No, applicants looking for admission to various courses have to appear in the counselling process. KEA will allot colleges to shortlist candidates based on the rank in the result. The authorities will allot colleges to students based on the choices filled at the time of option entry.