KCET BSc, BFSc, BHSc 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Each paper of KCET exam 2025 is conducted for 80 minutes. The Kannada language exam of KCET will be conducted for 60 minutes for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates. KCET exam Biology and Mathematics exam will be conducted on same day while Physics & Chemistry exam will be conducted on separate day. 

In case any question is asked in KCET 2025 exam out of syllabus then applicants are advised to attempt the question. In case a question will be out of syllabus, KEA will provide full marks to applicants who will attempt the question which is out of syllabus.  

No, in case any candidate mark two answers for a single question then question will be considered as wrong. Applicants are advised to mark their answers carefully in the OMR sheet. Candidates need to use blue/black ball point pen to mark their answers in KCET 2025 exam.  

Karnataka Examination Authority provides KCET question paper in both English and Kannada language. Applicants appearing in the exam can read questions in any one language. Candidates must note that in case of any mismatch in KCET question paper 2024, the English language will prevail. Each paper in the KCET exam comprises 60 questions. All the instructions and guidelines provided in KCET 2024 question paper is also provided in English and Kannada language. Applicants must have a good command of both languages to understand the basics of questions asked in the KCET exam.  

Yes, Indian nationals can fill the KCET application form. Candidates from Maharashtra can fill the KCET 2025 application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants need to fill their state domicile information at the time of filling out the KCET application form

The Karnataka Examinations Authority closes the KCET application form in 30-35 days after it releases the notification. Candidates can fill out the KCET application form at kea.kar.nic.in till the last date.

Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET application form facility after the conclusion of the exam at the official website. Applicants can make changes in the KCET application form in online mode. Candidates are allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Applicants are advised to cross-check all the details before submitting information. KEA do not entertain any request for change in KCET application form after the conclusion of correction facility.  

Applicants appearing in the exam will have to carry their KCET hall ticket along with one valid photo ID proof. Candidates are also allowed to carry their personal pen/pencil and face mask inside the exam centre. Applicants are advised not to carry any item restricted inside the exam centre. Without valid KCET admit card, applicants will not be allowed to appear in the exam. A list of valid photo ID proofs applicable for KCET exam are given below.

1. PAN card
2. Driving License
3. Voter ID
4. Passport
5. Aadhaar Card (With photograph)
6. Bank Passbook with Photograph.
7. 12th class admit card.

The KCET admit card will consist of the following details - 

Candidate name and roll number

Exam centre Address

KCET exam date and time

Exam day guidelines

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET marking scheme in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam will be awarded one mark for every correct answers. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers in KCET exam. KEA will not deduct any marks for unattempted questions in KCET exam. As the exam is conducted in offline mode, applicants are advise to mark their answers carefully in OMR sheet. The questions with multiple options marked will be considered as wrong. Candidates are advise to cross check their answers before marking it in OMR sheet. Do not write anything on KCET OMR sheet other than marking answers. 

Yes KCET syllabus is almost similar to JEE Main exam as there are many similarities. There are some differences like KCET has topics on Biology which is not in JEE Main exam. 

Candidates can refer NCERT guide for preparation. This consists of many objective type questions and model papers. you need to spend time for each subject and cover all the portions. In the end of each unit completion, you can exercise some tests. After completing the preparation you can try out this model paper.

This will help you to know your preparation level and thus you can rectify your mistakes. you can find lot of question papers and mock tests in online. you should commence your preparation at the earliest. By this way, you will get more time to practice mock tests as well you can complete your portions soon. you can clear their doubts after completing the practice.

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET answer key at the official website. Applicants who appeared in the exam will be able to download the KCET answer key at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can use the KCET answer key to calculate their expected score before the declaration of the result. The answer key comprises correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. KEA also allows candidates to raise objections in the KCET answer key till a specified date. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the KCET final answer key at the official website.  

The KCET Spot ranking results is likely to be announced by May 28 on 29, 2026 on the official website. The last date to upload the PUC marks on the mark entry portal is May 29. Once uploaded, the KEA officials will verify and announce the KCET spot rank results on the website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

The exam body Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will declare KCET 2026 results online at the official website. Applicants appeared in the exam will be able to check their results by using their login credentials - user ID and password. 

Yes, KEA allows request for re-evaluation/re-checking after the declaration of the results within three days. The exam authority also allows candidates to raise objections in the answers key. KEA has released the KCET answers key at the official website. Applicants could raise objections in the KCET answers key. After reviewing all the objections KEA has released the KCET final answers key along with the declaration of the result. The result of the KCET exam declared by KEA will be considered as final. Applicants are advised to keep their KCET scorecard safe till the conclusion of the admission process.  

Karnataka Examination Authority releases KCET cutoff online at the official website. Applicants will be able to check KCET cutoff after each counselling round.

Here are some popular mid-tier and good colleges that accept KCET scores for admission -

• JSS Science and Technology University (SJCE), Mysore, can expect a cutoff rank around 6,000–12,000
• The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore can expect a cutoff rank around 8,000–13,000
• PES College of Engineering, Mandya can expect a cutoff rank around 10,000–18,000
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore, can expect a cutoff rank of 10,000–18,000
• Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, can expect a cutoff rank 10,000–20,000

No, applicants looking for admission to various courses have to appear in the counselling process. KEA will allot colleges to shortlist candidates based on the rank in the result. The authorities will allot colleges to students based on the choices filled at the time of option entry.  

The exam body released the exam dates for the KCET 2026 on its official website. As per the dates, the test will be conducted on Apriul 23-24, 2026. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at official website kea.kar.nic.in.