KCET scheduled from May 21 to 23, 2012
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) as a gateway to colleges and universities of Karnataka for admissions in various undergraduate courses like medical, dental, engineering, and architecture.
Earlier the exam was scheduled for May 3 and 4, but it was postponed due to some unavoidable reasons. The exam is rescheduled to be held on May 21-23, 2012.
Dates to remember:
| Date | Day | Timings | Subject | Marks |
| May 21, 2012 | Monday | 10.30 am to 11.50 am | Biology | 60 |
| 2.30 pm to 3.50 pm | Mathematics | 60 | ||
| May 22, 2012 | Tuesday | 10.30 am to 11.50 am | Physics | 60 |
| 2.30 pm to 3.50 pm | Chemistry | 60 | ||
| Kannada Language Test | ||||
| May 23, 2012 | Wednesday | 0.30 am to 11.30 am | Both for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates | |
Eligibility criteria
For Medical and Dental courses:
An aspirant should have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
For engineering courses:
An aspirant should have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with English, Physics, Mathematics along with either Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Computer Science / Electronics / Biology with at least 45% aggregate marks in optional subjects.
For Architecture course:
Aspirants should have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with Mathematics scoring at least 50% aggregate marks in all the subjects
After clearing this exam, you can apply for below mentioned programs:
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
- MBBS
- BDS
The CET results will be announced on June 6, 2012.
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