Karnataka DCET 2026 Exam Tomorrow; Carry Admit Card Printout, Check Guidelines
KEA DCET exam 2026 is scheduled to be held tomorrow on May 23. Candidates appearing for exam must carry their DCET admit card and one photo ID card to centre.
KEA DCET 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority will conduct Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test 2026 tomorrow for admission to second year engineering courses and first year architecture programmes in participating colleges. Candidates appearing for DCET have been advised to carry printed copy of admit card along with valid photo ID proof to exam centre.
DCET 2026 admit card has already been released on official website. Candidates can download KEA DCET hall ticket using their login credentials. Entry to examination hall will not be allowed without admit card printout.
Karnataka DCET 2026 Exam Guidelines
Candidates have been asked to follow all exam day guidelines. They should
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Carry printed copy of DCET 2026 admit card
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Bring valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence or Passport
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Reach exam centre before reporting time mentioned on admit card
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Follow instructions given by invigilators at examination venue
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Check exam centre details in advance to avoid delays
Items Not Allowed Inside KEA DCET 2026 Exam Hall
Candidates have been advised not to carry prohibited items inside the examination centre. Electronic gadgets will not be permitted during exam.
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Mobile phones
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Smart watches
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Bluetooth devices
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Calculators
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Written notes or study material
Karnataka DCET 2026 Exam Pattern
Karnataka DCET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode. The entrance exam is held for diploma holders seeking lateral entry admission into engineering and architecture programmes offered by participating institutions in Karnataka.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Duration |
3 Hours (Additional 25 minutes will be given to fill details) |
| Type of questions |
Objective Multiple Choice Question |
| Sections |
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| Maximum Marks |
100 |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark will be given for every correct answer. No negative marking |
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