Karnataka Examination Authority released KCET bell timings 2025. Students can advised to refer to KCET exam timings 2025 as per which the KCET 2025 exam will be beld on April 16 & 17 in offline mode. KCET Kannada language exam will be conducted on April 15. Check exam timings, dress code, exam day guidelines and other details here.
KCET Exam Timings 2025: Karnataka Examination Authority released KCET 2025 bell timings at its authorised portal. Students can refer to KCET bell timings. KEA will conduct KCET 2025 exam in two shifts – morning and afternoon. Karnataka CET bell timings comprise various events scheduled for the exam There will be a total of seven bells in exam. KEA released KCET timings 2025 separately for both the sessions. KCET 2025 morning session exam will be conducted from 10.30 to 11.50 AM.
The afternoon shift exam for Karnataka CET will be conducted from 02.30 to 03.50 PM. Applicants are advised to keep track of bell timings. KCET admit card will be released on April 7. Applicants can check exam timings and slot information form the KCET hall ticket. For more details about refer to the article provided below.
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KCET 2025 Bell Timings
Karnataka Examination Authority released KCET bell timings. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to go through the timings before appearing in the exam. It is important to keep Karnataka CET exam timings handy to avoid missing the exam. KEA will conduct the exam in two shifts – morning and afternoon. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| Bell Number |
Morning Session |
Afternoon Session |
Particulars |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST BELL |
10.20 AM |
2.20 PM |
The candidates will be allowed to enter and occupy their seats in the examination hall, upon showing their KCET 2025 admit card and Valid Identity Card. The Invigilator will distribute the OMR Answer Sheets ONLY to the candidates present in the examination hall. The candidates have to write their Name in CAPITAL LETTERS on the OMR Answer Sheet. Afterwards candidates have to carefully enter the KCET Number and shade the respective circle on the OMR Answer Sheet. |
| SECOND BELL |
10.30 AM |
2.30 PM |
The Deputy Chief Superintendent / Custodian will distribute the sealed Question Paper packet to room invigilators in the examination hall. |
| THIRD BELL |
10.40 AM |
2.40 PM |
The candidates are allowed to open the KCET question booklet and to start answering on the OMR Answer Sheet. After this bell at 10.40 A.M. / 2.40 P.M., the candidates should not be allowed either to enter OR to leave the KCET examination hall, till the completion of the session. |
| FOURTH BELL |
11.10 AM |
3.10 PM |
This is a first caution bell–the Invigilators should inform all the candidates “HALF AN HOUR OF EXAMINATION COMPLETED”. |
| FIFTH BELL |
11.30 AM |
3.30 PM |
This is a second caution bell – and the Invigilators should inform all the candidates “TWENTY MINUTES ARE REMAINING FOR THE EXAMINATION TO END”. |
| SIXTH BELL |
11.45 AM |
3.45 PM |
This is a LAST caution bell, and the Invigilators should inform all the candidates “ONLY FIVE MINUTES ARE REMAINING FOR THE EXAMINATION TO END”. |
| SEVENTH AND LAST BELL |
11.50 AM |
3.50 PM |
End of the examination. Soon after this bell, the Invigilator should first ensure that all the candidates have stopped answering on the OMR Answer Sheet. The Invigilator should collect the OMR Answer Sheets as they are from the candidates. |
Commonly asked questions
The exam body released the exam dates for the KCET 2026 on its official website. As per the dates, the test was conducted on April 23-24, 2026.
- Visit - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on UGCET and login using QR scan
- Capture photo and verify OTP
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 750
- Once payment is sucessful, candidates can participate in counselling process.
- Select category, to do KCET option entry.
- Enter list of colleges and courses on right side (rank them in your desired order)
- Rearrange and once you are satified
- Save and submit the KCET options.
KCET 2025 Exam Timings
KEA mentions timings in official notification. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre atleast 45 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Karnataka CET exam 2025 will be conducted in two sessions – morning and afternoon. Applicants need to carry necessary documents at the time of appearing in the exam. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| Date |
Timings |
Subject |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 |
10.30 am – 11.50 am |
Biology |
| April 16, 2025 |
02.30 pm – 03.50 pm |
Mathematics |
| April 17, 2025 |
10.30 am – 11.50 am |
Physics |
| April 17, 2025 |
02.30 pm – 03.50 pm |
Chemistry |
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KCET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
Applicants are advised to follow below mentioned guidelines while appearing in the exam.
- Candidates should reach at least 45 minutes before the exam starts.
- It is mandatory to bring the KCET hall ticket 2025 and a valid photo ID to the exam center.
- Applicants must report to the exam center according to the slot mentioned on their admit card.
- It is recommended to follow the dress code strictly.
- Do not bring any prohibited items such as mobile phones, calculators, pagers, smartwatches, and others into the exam hall.
- Do not leave the exam center before the exam concludes.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks 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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Answered 2 weeks 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.
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Answered 2 weeks 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 a month 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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Answered a month 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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Answered a month 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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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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Answered 2 months 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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Answered 2 months 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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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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