KCET 2025: Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Shift Timings, Do's and Don'ts
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )
Karnataka Examination Authority will conduct the KCET 2025 exam on April 16 & 17. KCET 2025 Kannada language exam for KCET 2025 will be conducted on April 15. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Check KCET 2025 exam day guidelines, dress code, exam timings and other details here.
KCET 2025 Exam: Karnataka Examination Authority is going to conduct the KCET exam 2025 on April 16 & 17. KEA will conduct the KCET exam for Kannada language on April 18. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to follow all the KCET 2025 exam day guidelines and instructions at the time of appearing in the exam. Candidates are also advised to KCET dress code 2025. KEA conducts KCET 2025 exam in two sessions – forenoon and afternoon. KCET exam 2025 shift 1 exam 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. On the exam day, applicants need to carry their KCET admit card 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof. Check KCET 2025 dress code, exam day guidelines, exam timings and other details here.
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- KCET admit card 2025 released at kea.kar.nic.in; Direct link
- KCET 2025 application form released at kea.kar.nic.in; Direct link
- KEA KCET exam date 2025 announced at kea.kar.nic.in
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- KCET Exam Timing 2025
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- KCET Exam 2025 - Don'ts
- KCET Hall Ticket 2025
KCET Exam Timing 2025
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Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 exam timing in the official notification. KEA conducts the KCET exam 2025 in two sessions – Forenoon and Afternoon. Applicants appearing in the exam must appear as per the slot mentioned in the KCET admit card 2025. The authorities will not allow any candidate to appear in the KCET exam other than the slot mentioned in the hall ticket. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| Date |
Timing |
Subject |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 |
10:30 AM to 11:50 AM |
Biology |
| 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM |
Mathematics |
|
| April 17, 2025 |
10:30 AM to 11:50 AM |
Physics |
| 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM |
Chemistry |
KCET Dress Code 2025
Karnataka Examination Authority does not mention the KCET dress code in the official notification. However, applicants are advised to avoid wearing clothes with large buttons, caps, pendant, any kind of jewelry, thick sole shoes and others. As per the KCET dress code, Nose pins, Chains/necklaces are also not allowed inside KCET exam entre. Candidates are advised to adhere to the KCET 2025 dress code to avoid any kind of problem at the time of appearing in the exam. Candidates are advised to wear light color clothes with less pockets. Female applicants are advised to avoid wearing jeans, leggings and kurtis during the exam.
The KCET 2025 option entry process can be done in the following way -
- Visit the official website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on the UGCET and login using the scan QR
- Capture photo and verify OTP
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 750
- Once the payment is sucessful, candidates can participate in the counselling process.
- Select the desired category, based on which you want to do the KCET option entry.
- Enter the list of the colleges and courses on the right side (rank them in your desired order)
- Rearrange and once you are satified
- Save and submit the KCET 2025 options.
The KEA has announced the KCET 2025 round 1 counselling dates on the website. The mock seat allotment result will be announced on July 19 and the KCET provisional seat allotment 2025 result will be declared on July 25.
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KCET 2025 Exam – Do’s
Applicants are advised to follow all the important guidelines and instructions provided below at the time of appearing in the KCET 2025 exam.
- Candidates are advised to reach the KCET exam centre atleast 45 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
- It is compulsory to carry KCET hall ticket 2025 along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
- Applicants have to report at the exam centre as per the slot mentioned in the KCET admit card.
- It is advisable to strictly adhere to the KCET dress code.
- Do not carry any restricted items like mobile phones, calculators, pagers, smart watches and others inside the exam hall.
- Do not leave the exam centre before the conclusion of KCET 2025 exam.
KCET Exam 2025 - Don'ts
- Carrying restricted items like calculators, mathematical/Log tables, pagers, cell phones, watches, any other electronic gadgets and loose sheets of paper into the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
- Applicants are not allowed to leave the KCET exam centre before the conclusion of the exam.
- Do not try to make nuisance during the KCET 2025 exam.
- Do not touch the keyboard while attempting the KCET exam. The authorities will not allow candidates to use the keyboard during KCET exam 2025.
KCET Hall Ticket 2025
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 admit card online at the official website. Successfully registered candidates can download the KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. The credentials required to download the KCET hall ticket are the application number and password. Candidates must note that KCET 2025 admit card is available online only. KEA will not send KCET admit card through email ID or any other mode. Along with the KCET admit card, applicants also need to carry one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
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If you belong to the General AI quota, yes 29000 in KCET is considered to be a good rank for BTech admission at CMR University. In 2025, the closing ranks ranged between 36709 and 55398 in General category, therefore candidates with a lower cutoff rank of 29000 are more likely to secure a seat at CM
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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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Answered 2 months ago
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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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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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 exam body is yet to release the exam dates for the KCET 2026 on its official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses will be able to check the KCET exam dates at official website kea.kar.nic.in.