DCET Exam Pattern 2026: Number of Questions, Marking Scheme, Exam Duration

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Updated on Dec 8, 2025 01:19 IST

DCET Exam Pattern 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the DCET 2026 exam pattern in its official notification. Applicants preparing for the exam can refer to the DCET exam pattern for their preparations. The exam pattern will provide information on the number of questions, marking scheme, subjects and others. The DCET exam pattern 2026 will help candidates understand the scheme of the exam. DCET 2026 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, 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 2026 to check tips and tricks to ace the exam with a good score. For more details about the exam pattern of DCET 2026, check below.

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DCET Exam Pattern 2026
DCET Exam Pattern 2026 - Division of Questions
DCET Syllabus 2026

DCET Exam Pattern 2026

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 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 total number of questions in DCET?

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.

Q: What is the mode of exam for DCET?

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.

DCET Exam Pattern 2026 - Division of Questions

Candidates can check the details regarding the division of questions in DCET 2026 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 2026

Candidates are advised to check the official syllabus along with the DCET exam pattern. The authorities will release the DCET 2026 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.

Commonly asked questions

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?

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 2026?

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the DCET 2026 exam date soon at the official website. Applicants are advised to keep track of DCET official website to keep track of all important dates. The DCET exam will be conducted on offline pen & paper mode.

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