KCET 2025: Engineering results (SOON), Marks Entry Link (OUT), Revised Key (OUT), Kannada Results (OUT), Exam Pattern, Question Papers PDF

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on May 15, 2025 21:18 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

KCET 2025 Exam: KEA have announced the Kannada exam results and score list on the website. The KEA KCET 2025 engineering results are expected to be released between May 17- 20. The KCET 2025 marks entry link has been activated. The authorities have issued a notification regarding the submission of sports documents (special category). The offline document verification has been extended till May 20. The facility to upload the documents is available now. The KCET 2025 revised answer key has been released. Karnataka Examinations Authority had activated the provisional answer key with the objection link till April 22 (5:00 pm). The facility to correct the application form was also available on the website. The last date to make edits or corrections in the KCET 2025 application form was May 2. Applicants who make any mistake during registration time can make corrections in the application form through the KCET candidate login 2025. Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 OMR response sheet at the official website. Applicants can download the KCET OMR response sheet 2025 at kea.kar.nic.in. Applicants can check their recorded responses through the KCET 2025 OMR sheet. The KCET 2025 exam was conducted offline from April 16 to 17 (pen and paper mode). 

The authorities had released the KCET admit card 2025 on the official website. Candidates appearing for the exam had to download the KCET 2025 hall ticket at kea.kar.nic.in. To download the admit card, candidates had to provide their registration number and password. Registrations have been closed. The application form process comprises registration, form filling, document uploading, and payment of the application fee. The last date to submit the application form was extended to February 24. However, candidates must check the KCET exam dates and eligibility criteria before applying to stay aware of the schedule and admission process. Applicants seeking engineering admissions in Karnataka can also apply for the COMEDK UGET 2025 exam.  Candidates can refer to the article below for more details about the KCET 2025 exam.  

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Q:   What is KCET exam date 2025?
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Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date at the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET 2025 exam will be conducted on April 16 & 17. KEA conducts KCET 2025 exam in offline centre based mode. Candidates appearing in the exam must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof. KCET exam date 2025 for Kannada language exam is April 15.

Q:   What is the total number of participating institutes for KCET counselling?
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There are around 250 colleges that offer admissions to engineering and architecture courses. There are both morning and evening shifts colleges. Applicants have to fill in the college and course choices at the time of KCET option entry facility. The admissions to architecture colleges will be done on the basis of NATA score 2025 while engineering admissions will be done on KCET 2025 score only. Some of the top colleges for admissions to engineering and architecture courses are given below. 

  • PES University 

  • Ramaiah Institute of Technology 

  • R.V. College of Engineering 

  • Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering 

  • Siddaganga Institute of Technology 

  • KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi 

  • M.V.J. College of Engineering 

  • PDA College of Engineering 

Q:   Can I choose my preferred test slot for the KCET exam?
A: 

No, Karnataka Examination Authority will not allow any candidate to choose their exam centre and slot. KEA will allot KCET exam centres 2025 on random basis based on the preference fillled by applicants at the time of filling form. KCET exam centre details will be conveyed to applicant through hall ticket.  

Q:   What to do in case of any mistakes in KCET admit card 2025?
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KEA has released the KCET admit card 2025 at the official website. After downloading the hall ticket, applicants are advised to check all the details mentioned in it. In case of any mistakes in KCET 2025 admit card, applicants are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections. The exam authority may allow candidates to appear in the exam having mistakes in admit card. However, candidates are advised to make corrections in the hall ticket before the counselling document verification process. To make corrections in the KCET admit card 2025, candidates can contact the exam authorities on details mentioned below. Corresponding address: Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram Bangalore-560012, Fax: 080 23461576 Email: keauthority-ka [at]nic. In Website: kea. Kar. Nic. In.

Q:   How to download KCET admit card PDF?
A: 

KEA KCET admit card has been released at the official website. Candidates can download the KCET 2025 admit card till the exam date. Applicants appearing in the exam can refer to the steps given below to download the KCET hall ticket.

  1. Visit the KEA KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in.
  2. Click on the KCET admit card 2025 download link.
  3. Enter application number and date of birth in the required fields.
  4. Check all the details mentioned in the KCET 2025 hall ticket.
  5. Download the admit card for future reference.
Q:   What are the details required for CET hall ticket download 2025?
A: 

KEA has released the KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in. Successfully registered candidates can download their KCET 2025 admit card through the application number and password. Applicants are advised to have all the details ready before downloading the KCET admit card 2025. Candidates can download the KCET hall ticket till the exam date. The applicants are advised to keep KCET admit card 2025 safely till the conclusion of the admission process.

Q:   When will the admit card for KCET 2025 be released?
A: 

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET admit card 2025 online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download their KCET 2025 admit card through the application number password. Candidates must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. KEA will not allow any candidate to appear in the exam without valid KCET hall ticket. The exam authority has released KCET admit card 2025 in online mode only. Applicants will not send the KCET 2025 hall ticket hardcopy on registered email or at any other mode.

Q:   Do I need a separate KCET admit card 2025 for the Kannada language exam?
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No, the exam authorities do not release the KCET admit card separately for Kannada language exam. KEA issues a single KCET hall ticket 2025 for both exams. Applicants have to carry the same hall ticket for both KCET and Kannada language exam. Candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga will have to appear in the Kannada language test. Applicants appearing in the Kannada language exam are advised to keep admit card safely after the KCET 2025 exam.

Table of content
  • What is KCET?
  • KCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KCET 2025 – Highlights
  • KCET 2025 Result
  • KCET Topper's List 2025
  • KCET 2025 Cutoff
  • KCET 2025 Counselling
  • KCET Application Form Correction 2025
  • KCET 2025 Answer Key
  • KCET 2025 Admit Card
  • KCET 2025 Application Form
  • KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • KCET 2025 Exam Pattern
  • KCET 2025 Syllabus
  • KCET 2025 Preparation Tips
  • KCET 2025 Question Paper
  • KCET 2025 Contact Information
  • KCET 2025 FAQs
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What is KCET?

Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is regulated by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses. Candidates who desire to take admission to Medical or Dental or Ayurveda or Unani or Homoeopathy courses must qualify National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam whereas candidates seeking admission to Architecture course through KCET must have qualified JEE Main Paper-2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling.   

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KCET 2025 – Highlights

Particulars 

Details 

Full Exam Name 

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 

Short Exam Name 

KCET 

Conducting Body 

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) 

Frequency 

Once a year 

Exam Level 

State Level Exam 

Mode of Application 

Online 

Mode of Exam 

Offline 

Mode of Counselling 

Online 

Exam Duration 

3 hours 

Courses Offered 

Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses 

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KCET 2025 Result

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 result online at the official website. It is expected that the results will be announced in the third week of May 2025 (May 17 to 20). The KCET 2025 marks entry link has been activated. Candidates can enter their credentials to enter their marks, which will be used for the result declaration. KEA has released the KCET Kannada results 2025 online on April 25.

Applicants appearing in the exam can check their KCET results at kea.kar.nic.in. The login credentials required to check KCET results 2025 are the registration number and the first four characters of the name. KEA KCET results will be available online. The scorecard of KCET 2025 comprises scores in individual subjects, rank, personal details and others. Applicants declared qualified based on results will be called for the counselling process later. The exam authority will also release the KCET toppers 2025 and the results declaration. 

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KCET Topper's List 2025

The KCET toppers' list 2025 will be OUT along with the results, which the authorities publish the students' list who have secured the highest marks in KCET 2025. With the help of the KCET 2025 topper's list, candidates can analyse and prepare for their upcoming exams. Once the results of the KCET exam toppers in engineering are announced, they will be published. 

Rank Topper's Name
1 soon
2 soon
3 soon
4 soon
5 soon

KCET 2024 Topper's List

Candidates can check the KCET topper's 2024 below -

Rank Topper's Name
1 Harsha Karthikeya
2 Manoj Sohan
3 PJ Abhinav

KCET 2023 Topper's List

KCET Toppers 2023 Qualifying examination marks CET Marks Total
1 99.667% 96.11% 97.889%
2 100% 95% 97.5%
3 99.3% 95% 97.167%
4 99.67% 94.44% 97.056%
5 97% 96.6% 96.23%
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KCET 2025 Cutoff

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 cutoff after the declaration of seat allotment results. KCET cutoff will be released separately for all counselling rounds. Applicants appearing in the counselling process can check the KCET cutoff 205 at kea.kar.nic.in.  

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KCET 2025 Counselling

KEA will commence the KCET 2025 counselling online at the official website. Applicants declared qualified based on results are eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process 2025. Candidates first need to complete the KCET counselling registration from the login window. After successful registration, applicants must complete KCET option entry. KEA will release the KCET seat allotment result 2025 based on the choices filled by the candidates.  

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KCET Application Form Correction 2025

KEA has started the KCET application correction facility 2025 online at the official website. Applicants who made any mistake when filling out the KCET 2025 application form can make changes through the correction facility. The last date to submit the corrections is May 2. KEA will allow candidates to make changes in certain fields only at the time of KCET application correction facility. There is no fee to make corrections in the KCET application form 2025. Applicants are advised to review all the information before submitting the changes made. To avail a reservation, it is essential to enter the correct details; otherwise, it can result in rejection.  

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KCET 2025 Answer Key

The KCET 2205 provisional answer key and link to raise objections was activated till April 22. The KCET 2025 final answer key was released on April 25. The KCET provisional answer key was available for Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The last date to raise objections is April 22 (5:00 pm). KEA has also released the KCET 2025 OMR response sheet at the official website. The answer key of KCET 2025 comprises correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Applicants are advised to refer to the KCET answer key 2025 to check their expected score before declaring the results. Candidates must email their objections to the authorities along with the supporting documents. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the KCET final answer key and the KCET 2025 results declaration.  

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KCET 2025 Admit Card

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET hall ticket 2025 online at the official website. Successfully registered candidates are issued KCET admit card at kea.kar.nic.in 2025. Applicants are required to have their application number and password to download KCET 2025 admit card. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET hall ticket along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Candidates are advised to check all details after downloading KCET admit card 2025. In case of any mistake in Karnataka CET Hall ticket, applicants are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections. KEA has released the KCET admit card 2025 online only.  

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KCET 2025 Application Form

Karnataka Examination Authority has closed the KCET 2025 application form. Applicants could fill KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in 2025. The application process of KCET 2025 comprises registration, filling form, uploading document and payment of fee. Candidates must note that KCET application form 2025 was available online only. It is advisable to preview all the information before submitting the KCET application form. KEA will not allow candidates to change any personal information after submitting the KCET 2025 application form. Applicants were advised to fill the KCET application form at earliest to avoid last moment payment failure issues. KCET 2025 application form last date was February 24.  

  • Visit the KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in 2025. 
  • Complete the KCET 2025 registration with basic details.  
  • Login with username and password to fill KCET application form 2025.
  • Fill educational qualification, corresponding address and other details.
  • Upload the required documents as per the specifications.
  • Pay the KCET application fee online.
  • Preview all details and submit the KCET 2025 application form. 
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KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET eligibility criteria at the official website. Applicants looking for admission through KCET 2025 exam are advised to go through eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the KCET 2025 eligibility criteria for the different courses in the table below. 

Courses 

Eligibility Criteria 

BArch 

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate at 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam in all the subjects (45% for reserved category) 

BE/BTech 

Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer (40% for reserved category) 

Farm Science courses means, BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Sericulture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BTech Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) Community Science, BTech (Agril. Engg), BTech (Food Technology), BTech (Dairy Technology), BFSc (Fisheries), BSc (Hons) Ag. Maco. 

Candidates should have passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects. 

Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) 

Candidates should pass 2nd PUC / Class 12 and obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects (40% for reserved category). 

BPharma 

Passed in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained minimum 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for reserved category candidates) or 

Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates) 

2nd Year BPharma 

Candidates should have passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and have secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates) 

DPharma 

Candidates should pass 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics OR 

  

Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. 

Naturopathy & Yoga 

Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the qualifying examination is eligible for admission to Naturopathy & Yoga courses (40% for reserved category candidates). 

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KCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET exam pattern for their preparations. KCET exam pattern 2025 comprises questions, subjects, marking scheme and others. Going through KCET exam pattern helps candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. Candidates will be awarded one mark for correct answer while there is no negative marking in KCET 2025 exam. Along with the exam pattern, applicants can practice KCET previous year question papers for their preparations. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below. 

Sections  

Questions  

Duration  

Physics  

60  

80 minutes  

Chemistry  

60  

80 minutes  

Mathematics/Biology  

60  

80 minutes  

Kannada (in case)  

50  

60 minutes 

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KCET 2025 Syllabus

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 syllabus on the official website. Candidates must go through the KCET syllabus for their preparations. The syllabus of KCET 2025 comprises important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Applicants are advised to go through the KCET 2025 syllabus as per the weightage of topics. Going through KCET syllabus helps candidates to make an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score.  

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KCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET 2025 preparation tips to ace the exam with a good score. Referring to KCET preparation tips help candidates to make an effective study plan. Applicants can check Karnataka CET 2025 preparation tips from below.  

  • Prepare a study plan as per chapter-wise weightage.
  • Go through KCET syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Make a list of best books for KCET 2025 preparation.
  • Solve previous year papers.
  • Practice mock tests regularly.
  • Make short notes for revision purposes.  
  • Take regular rest between studies.  

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How to prepare for KCET 2025 

How can I score above 150 in KCET 2025? 

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KCET 2025 Question Paper

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET question paper PDF at the official website. The exam authorities provide KCET 2025 question papers separately for all the subjects. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to practice KCET question papers to check important topics asked in the exam. KCET previous year papers also help candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. KCET question papers with answer key can be used as sample paper for preparations.  

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KCET 2025 Contact Information

Sampige Road, 18th Cross,  
Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560012. 
Phone : 080 - 23460460  
Fax : 080 - 23461576 
Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in 
e-mail: keauthority-ka@nic.in 
Official Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in/cet_2017.htm
Phone Number: 080-23460460 

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KCET 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check KCET 2025 FAQs from below.

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