DCET 2025: Round 3 Counselling Ongoing, Final Allotment (Out), Cutoff, Result

Diploma Common Entrance Test 2025 ( DCET )

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Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Sep 26, 2025 09:32 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

DCET 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority published the final DCET 2025 round 3 seat allotment on August 22. Candidates can check the Karnataka DCET seat allotment for round 3 on the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. As per the revised DCET counselling schedule 2025, candidates could download their challans by August 27. The fee payment deadline was August 28. Candidates had to download their confirmation slips for the fee payment by August 29. The last date for college reporting was August 30 (5:30 PM). The authority has also published the DCET 2025 cutoff for round 3 online.

The option entry for round 3 DCET counselling was held from August 11 to 18. The authority has concluded the counselling for rounds 1 and 2. The DCET 2025 exam was held on May 31. Those who qualified the exam are eligible to participate in the counselling process. For more details about the DCET 2025 exam, candidates can refer to the article provided below. 

Latest news: Karnataka DCET 2025 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result Out; Direct Link Here

Q:   Can a non-Karnataka student appear for DCET?
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DCET exam is only for Karnataka-origin candidates who have studied for at least 10+ years with Karnataka Technical Education Board. The authorities will ask for proof at the time of registration. When the candidate fills the DCET application form ID which is provided by the Department Of Technical Education has to be uploaded. It will be verified if the student has studied in Karnataka for at least of 10+ years.

Q:   What are the documents required to be uploaded in DCET application form?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 application form online at the official website. Applicants looking for admissions need to upload certain documents at the time of filling DCET application form 2025. The documents required to be uploaded at the of DCET registration 2025 are provided below.  

  • Photograph 

  • Signature 

  • Left Thumb Impression 

Q:   What is DCET exam date 2025?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2025 exam date soon at the official website. Applicants are advised to keep track of DCET official website to keep track of all important dates. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their DCET 2025 admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. DCET 2025 exam will be conducted on offline pen & paper mode.  

Table of content
  • DCET 2025 - Exam Highlights
  • DCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • DCET Counselling 2025
  • DCET Application Form 2025
  • DCET Exam Pattern 2025
  • DCET Syllabus 2025
  • DCET Preparation Tips 2025
  • DCET Admit Card 2025
  • DCET Answer Key 2025
  • DCET Result 2025
  • DCET 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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DCET 2025 - Exam Highlights

Candidates can check the exam highlights of DCET 2025 from the table given below.

Particulars Details
Name of the Exam Diploma Common Entrance Test or DCET
Conducted By Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Exam Level Undergraduate 
Exam Frequency Annual
Mode of Exam Pen-and-Paper-Based Test
Total Registrations N/A
Course offered through the exam 2nd year BTech/1st year BArch
Exam Fees

General Category - INR 650

SC/ST Category - INR 500

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Number of Sections

2 - Applied Mathematics, Applied Science

Total Questions

100

Marking Scheme

One mark will be given for every correct answer. No negative marking.

Medium of Exam English
Colleges Accepting Exam Score Engineering colleges of the state that offer lateral entry admissions
No. of Test Cities N/A
Official Website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/dcet22
Contact Details

DCET Email ID: keauthority-ka@nic.in

DCET Helpline: 080 - 23460460

What is DCET exam?

DCET is the Diploma Common Entrance Test which is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The entrance test is a gateway for admissions to 2nd-year undergraduate engineering programmes and 1st-year undergraduate architecture programmes offered under the lateral entry scheme. These programmes are offered at day and evening engineering colleges located in Karnataka. 

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Q:   What is the DCET lateral entry scheme at colleges located in Karnataka?
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DCET, which stands for Diploma Common Entrance Test, is a lateral entry scheme conducted in the state of Karnataka, India. DCET 2024 is the entrance examination for lateral entry at colleges in Karnataka. The entrance test is a gateway for admissions to 2nd-year undergraduate engineering programmes and 1st-year undergraduate architecture programmes offered under the lateral entry scheme. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) releases a notification announcing the DCET application process, important date, eligibility criteria, and other relevant information in the official website.

Q:   I am a final year Diploma student and waiting for the result. Can I apply for DCET 2024?
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Candidates who have passed the Diploma or who are waiting for their results will be eligible to apply for DCET 2024. Candidates must have a minimum of 45% marks in the 5th and 6th semesters combined to be eligible to fill out the application form. The minimum percentage mark for SC/ST candidates is 40%. 

Q:   Is there a negative marking in DCET?
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There is no negative marking in DCET 2025 for wrong answers. The candidates can answers all the questions without the fear of losing marks for wrong answers. There will be a total of 100 questions asked in the exam. The question paper includes objective multiple-choice questions. The maximum mark allotted for the question paper is 100. There will be one mark allotted for every correct answers. 

DCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DCET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Aug ' 25

DCET round 3 counselling: Final Seat Allotment

20 Aug ' 25

DCET round 3 counselling: Provisional Seat Allotment

12 Aug ' 25

DCET round 3 counselling: Document Verification (Only for leftover candidates)

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DCET Counselling 2025

KEA conducts the DCET counselling 2025 for all qualified candidates. During the counselling process, candidates have to register and fill in their preferred college and course options. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preference and availability of seats. Confirmation of admission has to be done by document verification and payment of tuition fees. The authority has announced the revised DCET 2025 round 3 counselling schedule. The option entry for DCET counselling round 3 concluded on August 18. The provisional DCET seat allotment was published on August 20. The authority released the final seat allotment result on August 22.

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Q:   Where can I check DCET previous years' cutoff scores?
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The previous years' DCET scores are availble on this page for the reference of the candidates. The candidates can check the previous years' cutoff scores to get an idea of the scores required to get admission into the particular college and course. The cutoff scores are useful for the candidates to select the course and college they will most likely get admission. 

Q:   When will the DCET Seat Allotment Result be released?
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DCET 2025 First Round Seat Allotment Result will be announced at the official website. The candidates must enter the CET number to download the result. The DCET 2025 Cutoff will be released online. The direct link to check the DCET 2025 Seat Allotment Result will be released online at the oficial website.

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DCET Application Form 2025

The authorities will release the DCET application form 2025 on April 24 for all eligible candidates. During the application process, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. All of the provided details have to be valid in nature. The required documents have to be scanned and uploaded as per the required specifications and the preferred exam centres have to be selected. Candidates will have to pay the application fee through e-challan.

DCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for DCET 2025 entrance test will have to fulfil certain eligibility criteria as mentioned by the exam conducting authorities. Below are the detailed criteria to apply for the exam:

Eligibility for BE Courses (Day Engineering Institutions)

  • Candidates must have passed a diploma or equivalent exam 
  •  Candidates with a minimum of 45% marks in the 5th and 6th semesters combined are eligible to fill out the applications respectively
  •  The minimum percentage mark for SC/ST candidates is 40%

Eligibility for BE Courses (Evening Engineering Institutions)

  •  Candidates must have passed a diploma or equivalent exam
  •  Candidates with a minimum of 45% marks in the 5th and 6th semesters combined are eligible to fill out the applications respectively
  •   The minimum percentage mark for SC/ST candidates is 40%

Note: In addition to the above criteria, a candidate after qualifying for the diploma, must also possess a minimum of Two Years of Full-Time Work experience as of the due date, of the year of admission, is a registered firm / Company / Industry / Educational and / Government Autonomous Organizations in the branch of Engineering / Technology, in which the candidates possess a diploma and in which admission is sought by the candidates. 

Eligibility for BArch First Year (Only in Day Engineering College)

  • Candidates must have passed a diploma or equivalent exam from a recognized institute
  • Candidates with a 50% aggregate score in all the subjects of the final year along with 40% marks in NATA 2025.

Reservation Quota

  •  Admissions under the reserved category will be made in favour of the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes of citizens under categories 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in accordance with the Government Order No.

Other Reserved Category

  • (I) Candidates who have participated in Republic Day Camp conducted by the Director-General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess ‘B’ Certificate obtained during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8th and 12th standards;

         or

  • (ii) The candidates who have participated in the following camps conducted by the Director-General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess ‘B’ Certificate obtained during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8th and 12th standards namely;
  • (a)  All India Thal Sainik Camp (Boys) - TSC(B)
  • (b)All India Thal Sainik Camp (Girls) - TSC (G)
  • (c)  All India Nau Sainik Camp – NSC
  • (d)All India Vayu Sainik Camp – VSC
  • (e)  Cadets who have been finally selected as a part of DG NCC team to participate in All India Movalankar Shooting Championship at the National Level AND Youth Exchange Programmes and Foreign Naval Cruise organized by DG, NCC.
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Q:   What is the DCET application fee for SC/ST students?
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DCET exam is for Karnataka-origin students. Students who belong to the SC/ST category have to pay INR 500 for the application form. The DCET application fee has to be paid while submitting the application form. The DCET application form will not be accepted without paying the fee. The application form fee can be paid in online mode. 

Q:   Can I make changes to the DCET application form?
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Changes can be made through the correction facility after the DCET 2025 application form is submitted. Any error made in the application form can be corrected during the correction window provided by the authority. The candidates will not be allowed to correct the application form after the correction window. 

Q:   What is the mode of payment for filling out the DCET application form?
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The mode of payment for the DCET 2025 application fee is through e-challan. The candidates need to choose a bank from the provided list of specified banks to obtain the Challan and make the payment at the selected bank.  The application fee is INR 650 for general category students and INR 500 for reserve category students. 

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DCET Exam Pattern 2025

The candidates will be able to check the DCET exam pattern 2025 online. Information related to the exam mode, duration, type of questions, marking scheme, and more is available in the DCET exam pattern. Through the exam pattern, the candidates will be able to know how the exam will be held and prepare for it accordingly.

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Q:   What are the sections of questions in DCET?
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DCET 2024 question paper will consist of  Engineering Mathematics, Statistics & Analytics, IT Skills, Fundamentals Of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Project Management Skills for all Engineering Diploma Programmes. By checking the DCET syllabus, the candidates will be able to boost their preparation for the examination.  For higher chances of scoring well, the candidates are advised to study the entire DCET syllabus.

Q:   What is the total number of questions in DCET?
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The total number of DCET 2025 questions is 100. There will be questions from Engineering Mathematics, Statistics & Analytics, IT Skills, Fundamentals Of Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Project Management Skills.  One mark will be given for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The candidates can try answering all the questions in DCET 2025. 

 

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DCET Syllabus 2025

The authorities will release the syllabus of DCET 2025 online. Candidates will be able to check the subjects, topics, and units through the DCET syllabus 2025. Candidates are advised to check the syllabus beforehand to know what has to be studied for the examination. By knowing the syllabus, the candidates will have higher chances of scoring well in the exam. 

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Q:   Where can I check the DCET syllabus?
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Candidates will be able to check DCET 2025 syllabus on the official website. Candidates will be able to see what courses and subjects they need to prepare for the exam using the DCET syllabus 2025. The DCET 2025 syllabus will include courses in applied Science and mathematics. Checking the syllabus before the exam will give the candidates a better understanding of which topics to concentrate on. It will help the candidates to properly plan their preparation and cover all the subjects in the allotted time.

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DCET Preparation Tips 2025

Some of the preparation tips for DCET 2025 can be checked below. 

  • Know Exam Pattern and Syllabus - Candidates can check the official exam pattern and syllabus of DCET 2025 to prepare for the examination. Through the syllabus and exam pattern, the candidates will be able to know how they have to study to score higher in the exam. 
  • Mock Tests - The candidates are advised to solve mock tests regularly to know their preparation progress. This will also allow the candidates to identify their commonly made mistakes so that the same is not made during the exam.
  • Timetable - Candidates are advised to prepare a personalized timetable to help them prepare for the exam. The timetable should be created as per the aptitude of the candidate.
  • Revision - Candidates should revise daily so that they do not forget what they have studied earlier. 
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Q:   What preparation strategy is to be followed to get a good rank in the DCET exam?
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Candidates can gather all the related information related to the syllabus, exam pattern and guidelines. They should collect all the data such as question papers of the previous year’s exam, syllabus, and practice mock tests. Candidates must also focus on revision as it is the key to get good marks. The candidates must practice solving mock tests and previous years' question papers within the specified time limit. This will help them familiarize with the exam pattern, improve your time management skills, and identify areas where they need further improvement.

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DCET Admit Card 2025

Registered candidates can access the DCET admit card 2025 online. To access the DCET admit card, the candidates will have to log into their accounts using the required credentials. While reporting to the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their admit card otherwise they will be disqualified. Along with the DCET 2025 admit card, the candidates will also have to present their valid identity proof.

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Q:   What details are required to download DCET Admit Card?
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To access the DCET admit card, candidates will have to click on the link given on the official website. The candidates can open the DCET admit card by entering their application number and date of birth. The admit card can be downloaded after that. The candidates take printout of the admit card and take it to the exam centre.

Q:   When will the DCET admit card be released?
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The DCET 2025 admit card will be available a few days before the exam. The DCET admit card will have the information regarding the exam crentre, date and time of the exam. The candidates can check the admit card for the exam day guidelines. Candidates need to download the admit card using the application number and date of birth.

Q:   How can I download the DCET admit card? What are the steps?
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The application number and date of birth of the candidate have to be submitted to check the admit card. The steps to download the application form are as follows.

  • Go to the official website of DCET 2025
  • Click on the admit card link
  • Candidates will have to provide their application form number and date of birth
  • Click on 'Submit'
  • DCET 2025 admit card will be displayed on the screen 
  • Candidates will have to check all the credentials and details mentioned in the admit card
  • The admit card has to be downloaded and printed for future use.
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DCET Answer Key 2025

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the provisional answer key for DCET 2025 soon after the exam. The candidates who have appeared in the DCET 2025 exam can check and download the final answer key on the official website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. To download the DCET 2023 answer key, the candidates need to enter their Login ID/Registration number and date of birth.

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Q:   How can I download DCET answer key?
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To check the DCET 2025 answer key, candidates can follow these steps: 

  • Go to the official website of DCET 2025. 

  • Click on the DCET answer key 2025 link. 

  • The answer key will be available in PDF format, and you can download it for future reference. 

Please note that candidates will not have to log in with any credentials to access the answer key. The answer key will be available on the official website for all candidates to view and download. 

Q:   How to raise objections in DCET answer key?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET answer key 2025 online at the official website. Applicants can check steps provided below to raise objections in answer key.  

  • Visit the DCET official website at kea.kar.nic.in.  

  • Click on the DCET answer key link. 

  • Check all the details mentioned in the answer key. 

  • Email the required objections along with the proof to exam authorities.  

  • Preview all details and send the mail for future reference.  

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DCET Result 2025

The authorities will announce the DCET result 2025 a few days after the exam is conducted. The obtained scores, ranks and other information will be present in the DCET result. Candidates can check their results in online mode. Based on the performance of the candidates in DCET 2025, admissions will be conducted. 

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Q:   Where can I check DCET result?
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Where can I check DCET result? 

To check your DCET 2025 result, you can follow these simple steps: 

  • Go to the official website of DCET 2025 

  • Click on the DCET 2025 result link. 

  • Enter your DCET 2025 application form number. 

  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button. 

  • Your DCET 2025 result will appear on the screen. 

Please note that you should carefully check every particular detail mentioned in the results before downloading it. The official website is the only authentic source to check your DCET 2025 result and be cautious of any other website or source that claims to provide the results. 

Q:   When will DCET results be released?
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KEA will release the DCET 2025 results online at the official website. Candidates can check their results by logging into their registered accounts on the official website of DCET. It is important to note that the results will be available only through online mode, and no hard copy of the result will be sent to the candidates.  

Q:   Can I request for re-evaluation of DCET result?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET result 2025 online at the official website. KEA will not allow any candidates to request for re-evaluation. The result once released will be considered as final. However, applicants will be allowed to raise objections in the DCET answer key.  

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DCET 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Candidates can check DCET 2025 FAQs from below.

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Q:   What is the tie breaking formula in DCET result?
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In case two or more candidates scores same marks in DCET then KEA will use tie breaking formula to declare the results. Candidates can check DCET result tie breaking formula from below. 

  • Marks obtained in the entrance test 

  • Marks obtained in the 2nd year 

  • Marks obtained in the 1st year 

  • Age factor will be implemented 

  • A separate merit list is prepared for the following colleges: 

Day Engineering College Courses 

Evening Engineering College Courses (Bangalore) 

Evening Engineering College Courses (Mysore) 

Q:   When will DCET cutoff be released?
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DCET 2025 cutoff is released during the counselling sessions. The cutoff is currently available on the official website. Candidates will be able to check the minimum ranks that have to be secured for higher chances of admission through the DCET cutoff 2025. The cutoff score helps the student know if they will get admission in the preferred college. The cutoff score was released on the official website after the results are out. 

Q:   I'm Hyderabad Diploma student. Am I eligible for DCET in Karnataka as a non Karnataka student?
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No you cannot, DCET is only for the students who studied in the Karnataka Technical Education Board. Even when you try to apply for DCET it will ask you the ID which is provided by the Department Of Technical Education to be uploaded. It will be verified if the student has studied in Karnataka for at least of 10+ years. It is some what similar to that of KCET. Which requires all the requisites asked by the KCET verification.

Q:   How is DCET exam merit list prepared?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET result online at the official website. Applicants must note that the DCET merit list is prepared keeping weightage of both board and entrance exam marks. While preparing the merit list, 50% weightage will be given to the marks obtained in DCET 2025 and 50% weightage will be given to the marks secured in the final year examination of diploma course.  

Q:   Where can I check DCET counselling dates?
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DCET 2024 counselling dates will be available here and also on the official website. The candidates must look for the Counseling section on the website. It might be prominently displayed on the homepage or located under a specific tab or menu. In the counselling section, you should find details about the counseling schedule, including the dates and timings for each round of counselling. Once the counselling dates are announced, they should be available on the website. 

Q:   Where can I check the DCET seat allotment result?
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To check the DCET seat allotment result, you can follow these steps:

  • Go to the official website of DCET 2025.
  • Click on the DCET 2025 seat allotment result link.
  • Enter your DCET application form number and other required details.
  • Click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Your DCET seat allotment result will appear on the screen.
  • Please note that you should carefully check every particular detail mentioned in the result before downloading it.
Q:   Do I need to pay any fee to access DCET application form correction facility?
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No, applicants are not required to pay any fee for DCET application form correction. KEA will allow candidates to make correctios in DCET 2025 application form from the login window. Candidates must note that only certain details will be allowed to be edited at the time of correction facility. Changes in personal details like name, father name, date of birth and email ID will not be allowed.  

Q:   What is the last date to fill DCET application form?
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Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET application form online at the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to Diploma courses can fill DCET 2025 application form at kea.kar.nic. KEA will announce the DCET application form last date 2025 along with the official notification.  

Q:   Can you suggest the top civil engineering colleges in Karnataka through lateral entry for a DCET ranking below 5000?
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National Institute of Technology, Surathkal 17 National Institute of Technology, Surathkal Bangalore - Manipal Institute of Technology 14 Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal - BMS College of Engineering 15 BMS College of Engineering Bangalore - Ramaiah Institute of Technology 28 Ramaiah Institute of Technology Bangalore - The National Institute of Engineering 13 The National Institute of Engineering Mysore - Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology 9 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad - M. V. J. College of Engineering 30 M. V. J. College of Engineering Bangalore - KLS Gogte Institute of Technology 14 KLS Gogte Institute of Technology Belgaum - Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering 17 Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering Shimoga Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology 9 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology Bangalore Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) 23 Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) Bangalore Siddaganga Institute of Technology 8 Siddaganga Institute of Technology Tumkur - Sri Sairam College of Engineering 5 Sri Sairam College of Engineering Bangalore Don Bosco Institute of Technology 14 Don Bosco Institute of Technology Bangalore School of Engineering and Technology, Jain University 7 Scho.
Q:   Which factors will be checked while preparing DCET cutoff?
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The DCET exam cutoff may differ based on the specific programme applied for and the candidate's category. The factors considered by the authorities while preparing the DCET 2025 cutoff are as follows:

  • Previous year's DCET cutoff scores.
  • The number of candidates who qualified for the exam.
  • The total number of seats available through DCET 2025.
  • The level of difficulty of the exam.
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