KCET Bell Timings 2025: Gate Opening & Closing, Exam Day Guidelines

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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Vikrant Shukla
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Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:09 IST
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET bell timings 2025 at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET exam timings 2025. KEA will conduct the KCET 2025 exam on April 16 & 17 in offline mode. KCET Kannada language exam will be conducted on April 15.

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
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  • KCET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

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.  

KCET Bell Timings 2025 PDF

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is KCET exam date?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What are the steps to do KCET option entry 2025?
A: 
  • 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.  
  • 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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