Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the KCET bell timings 2027. Students must refer to KCET exam timings 2027 before appearing for the exam. Check exam timings, dress code, exam day guidelines and other details here.
KCET Bell Timings
KCET Exam Timings 2027: Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2027 bell timings at its authorised portal a few days before the admit card is released. Students will have to refer to KCET bell timings to know about thier slot, exam date and time, this will help them make their travel plans accordingly.
KEA will conduct the KCET 2027 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 2027 separately for both the sessions. Based on past year exam time, we can say that the KCET 2027 morning session exam will be conducted from 10.30 to 11.50 AM. While 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 2027 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. 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 2027 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 2026 PDF (Previous Year Document for Reference)
Commonly asked questions
The exam body has not released the exam dates for the KCET 2027. However based on 2026 dates, we can expect the exam to be held in Aprl 2027 tentatively.
- 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.
Each paper of KCET exam 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.
Hi,
Yes, KCET exam is conducted in offline pen & paper mode across various centres every year. You will be provided OMR sheet to attempt the KCET 2025 exam. You have to mark the answers using black/blue ball point pen. You should note that no online exam will be conducted for any candidate. There will be four alternatives to all the questions asked in the exam. Each question will have one correct alternative. You must cross check your answers before marking it in OMR sheet. The authorities will not allow you to change your answers once marked in the OMR sheet.
Hope this cleared your query.
KCET 2027 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 2027 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, 2027 |
10.30 am - 11.50 am |
Biology |
| April 16, 2027 |
02.30 pm - 03.50 pm |
Mathematics |
| April 17, 2027 |
10.30 am - 11.50 am |
Physics |
| April 17, 2027 |
02.30 pm - 03.50 pm |
Chemistry |
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KCET 2027 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 2027 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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