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Diploma Common Entrance Test 2022 ( DCET )

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Updated on Sep 8, 2025 22:26 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

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

The authority releases the DCET exam pattern through the information brochure itself. According to the exam pattern of DCET, there will be 100 questions in the exam and the exam will be held in offline mode.

Q:   What is DCET exam date 2025?
A: 

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 contents
  • DCET Exam Pattern 2025
  • DCET Exam Pattern 2025 - Division of Questions
  • DCET Syllabus 2025
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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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a negative marking in DCET?
A: 

There is no negative marking in DCET examination for any incorrect and unattempted questions. The maximum marks in DCET are 100 marks and candidates get 1 mark for every correct answer.

Q:   What is the mode of exam for DCET?
A: 

The Diploma Common Entrance Test is conducted in offline mode. Students have to mark their answers on an OMR sheet with a black or a blue ink bluepoint pen only.

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

The DCET question paper will have a total of 100 questions. It will include questions from engineering mathematics, statistics & analytics, IT skills, fundamentals of electrical & electronics engineering and project management skills.

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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

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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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