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Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2025 ( KCET )

Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Sep 26, 2025 11:55 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

KCET 2025 Exam: The exam body, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), declared round 3 provisional seat allotment. Candidates can visit the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea to check. Earlier, it conducted 3 KCET 2025 counselling option entry from September 6 to 9, 2025. The KCET 2025 Phase 3 seat matrix is available at the official website. The KCET 2025 counselling process is conducted online across multiple phases. The KCET 2025 exam was conducted offline from April 16 to 17 (pen and paper mode). Check all details here. 

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Table of content
  • What is KCET?
  • KCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KCET 2025 – Highlights
  • KCET 2025 Counselling
  • KCET 2025 Cutoff
  • KCET 2025 Result
  • KCET Application Form Correction 2025
  • KCET Topper's List 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 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
06 Sep ' 25 - 08 Sep ' 25

KCET Round 3

29 Aug ' 25

Round 2 Mock Seat Allotment

21 Aug ' 25

Round 2 Seat Matrix

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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 Counselling

KEA has revised the KCET 2025 counselling dates online at the official website. The KCET first round counselling dates have been released, and the last date to web-option entry is July 18. The KCET option entry link 2025 has been activated for choice filling and locking. Applicants declared qualified based on results are eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process 2025. The authorities had activated the KCET verification slip 2025 link on the website. Candidates can visit the website to verify the details or find the link here. 

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Dates

KCET 2025 Option Entry for eligible candidates (as per preference)

Till July 18, 2025 (11:59 pm)

Display of mock seat allotment list result

July 21 after 11:00 am

Provision to change options (add, delete, modify or re-order or alter options)

July 21 (2:00 pm) to 24 (11:59 pm)

Publication of the first round real allotment result

July 28 (after 11:00 am)

Candidates first need to complete the KCET 2025 counselling registration from the login window. After successful registration, applicants must complete the KCET option entry. KEA will release the KCET seat allotment result 2025 based on the choices filled by the candidates.  

KCET 2025 final seat matrix OUT

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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 Result

KCET Result 2025 was OUT on May 24. The Karnataka Examination Authority released the KCET 2025 result online. The KCET 2025 scorecard is now available for download on the official website. The KCET result link 2025 and portal are LIVE now. The official announcement of KCET UGCET result was announced by the education minister on May 24. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can find the result link here. 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 2025 are 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 has also announced the KCET toppers 2025 list for all streams.

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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 Topper's List 2025

The KCET Topper's List 2025 is now available for engineering, agriculture, and veterinary streams. Candidates can check the toppers list 2025 for KCET below. KEA announced the KCET 2025 result and rank card on May 24 on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, karresults.nic.in. 

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KCET Toppers 2025 - Engineering stream

Candidates name Marks obtained
Bhavesh Jayanthi 99.06%
Satwik B Biradar 98.83%
Dinesh Gomati 98.67%

KCET Topper 2025 List - Agriculture stream

Candidates name Marks obtained
Akshay M Hedge 179 marks
Aathreya Venkatachalam 179 marks
Saphal S Shetty 178 marks

KCET Topper's List - Veterinary stream

Topper's Name Marks Obtained
Harishraj DV 99.39%
Aathreya Venkatachalam 99.39%
Saphal S Shetty 99.28%

KCET Topper's List 2025 - BNYS

Topper's Name Marks Obtained
Harishraj DV 179 marks
Aathreya Venkatachalam 179 marks
Saphal S Shetty 178 marks

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 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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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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Answered 2 weeks ago

No. The official authority does not release mock tests. Candidates need to refer to third party websites for the mock tests.

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Nishtha Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

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No. The JEE Mains emphasizes on deep knowledge and quote challenging with negative marking whereas KCET is moderately difficult which emphasizes on direct factual questions with no negative markings.

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Mani Mehra

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The difficulty level for mathematics is considered as moderate to difficult and other subjects are considered as easier to moderate.

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Vikrant Shukla

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The exam tests knowledge of 11th and 12th syllabus so it is important to focus on 11th and 12th standard NCERT textbooks which gradually start by practicing previous years papers and appearing for mock examinations.

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Mayank Kumari

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It is important to give mock tests for candidates appearing for KCET examination as it provides a holistic view and it provides a realistic exam experience also helping the candidates for analysing strengths and working on weaknesses.

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Aayushi Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The KCET syllabus is based on 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

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Satyendra Katarya

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The examination tests knowledge of 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

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Chanchal Sinha

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No, there is no negative marking in KCET making it important for the candidates to attempt all questions.

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Mamona Rai

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The marking scheme for KCET is 1 mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.

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Nishtha Taneja

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The exam is in offline mode with questions asked in MCQ format for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions wherein each subject is a session for 80 minutes.

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Nishtha Chaudhary

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