DCET Exam Pattern 2025: Number of Questions, Marking Scheme, Exam Duration

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Updated on Sep 8, 2025 22:26 IST

DCET Exam Pattern 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the DCET 2025 exam pattern online in the official notification. Applicants preparing for the exam can refer to the DCET exam pattern for their preparations. The exam pattern of DCET 2025 comprises the number of questions, marking scheme, subjects and others. Going through DCET exam pattern 2025 helps candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. DCET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline pen and paper mode.

As per the DCET exam pattern, the paper will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours in multiple choice type. Applicants will be awarded one mark for correct answer in DCET exam while there is no negative marking. Candidates can also go through the DCET syllabus to check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Applicants can go through DCET preparation tips 2024 to check tips and tricks to ace the exam with a good score. For more details about DCET exam pattern 2025, candidates can refer to the article provided below.
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DCET 2025 exam date announced at kea.kar.nic.in; Registration starts April 24

Q: What is the syllabus and exam pattern of DCET?

Hello, The Diploma Common Entrance Test is an exam conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority. The maximum score is 180. The duration is obvious 3 hours. The questions paper will contain three segments. The first one is for Applied Mathematics. The total weightage is 40 marks. The next section is for Applied Science. Carrying the same weightage, 40 marks. The third section, which is the bigger one from the above two will constitute the Engineering/Architecture part (as per your preference). The score of this section is 100 marks. So, every question carries 1 mark each and hence 180 questions for 180 marks. An amazing rule of this exam is that there is no negative marking at all, which means you can try a 'trial & error' method in some of the questions. The syllabus is not so huge. If you have a good command over your class 11th and 12th concepts, maths and science (preferably CBSE -NCERT), you can easily crack this exam with the good marks. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Q: Where can I check the DCET exam pattern?

You can check the exam pattern for the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2024 on the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), which conducts the test. The website is kea.kar.nic.in. Additionally, you can also check the brochure or prospectus for the test on the official website, which usually has details on the exam pattern, syllabus, and other relevant information. The candidates can also check for the exam pattern here.

Q: What is DCET exam date 2025?

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.

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DCET Exam Pattern 2025
DCET Exam Pattern 2025 - Division of Questions
DCET Syllabus 2025

DCET Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can check the detailed DCET exam pattern from the table given below:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test
Commonly Known As	DCET
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-Paper-Based Test)
Duration	3 Hours (Additional 25 minutes will be given to fill in the required details)
Type of questions	Objective Multiple Choice Question
Sections	Applied Mathematics Applied Science
Maximum Marks	100
Marking Scheme	One mark will be given for every correct answer. No negative marking.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there a negative marking in DCET?

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.

Q: What is the mode of exam for DCET?

The mode of exam for DCET (Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test) is offline, also known as a pen-and-paper-based test. Candidates will have to mark their answers on a physical test booklet and submit it to the invigilator. There will be no online or remote proctored option for DCET. The exam will be held for a duration of 3 hours, and candidates will have an additional 25 minutes to fill in the required details.

Q: What is the total number of questions in DCET?

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.

DCET Exam Pattern 2025 - Division of Questions

Candidates can check the details regarding the division of questions in DCET 2025 from the table given below:

Subjects	Marks
Engineering Mathematics	20
Statistics & Analytics	20
IT Skills	20
Fundamentals Of Electrical & Electronics Engineering	20
Project Management Skills	20
Total	100

DCET Syllabus 2025

Candidates are advised to check the official syllabus along with the DCET 2025 exam pattern. The authorities have released the DCET 2025 syllabus on the official website and it consists of details regarding the subjects, topics and units that they have to study for the entrance examination. Candidates can boost their preparation by following the syllabus and creating a personalized study schedule for themselves.

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