DCET

If the candidate does not find the DCET admit card details online, they must contact the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) immediately. Registered students will be issued the DCET admit card online. Candidates can download the same using their application number and date of birth.

No, you cannot challenge the DCET cutoff. The cutoff marks or ranks are typically determined by the exam conducting authority based on various factors, and they are considered final and non-negotiable. The cutoff is set to establish a minimum standard for eligibility for admission to Diploma courses.The cutoff marks are calculated based on the performance of all the candidates who appeared for the DCET exam and other relevant factors like the total number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of available seats, and previous years' cutoff trends.

If your rank is below the DCET cutoff, it is unlikely that you will be eligible for direct admission to the Diploma courses through the regular counselling process. The cutoff is the minimum qualifying rank or score set by the exam conducting authority, and candidates who score below it may not be considered for admission through the standard selection process. However, some colleges might have management or vacant seat quotas, where candidates with lower ranks could have a chance of admission.

DCET cutoff is the minimum score or rank that candidates need to achieve to be eligible for admission into various Diploma courses offered by colleges and institutions in Karnataka through the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET).DCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for candidates seeking admission to 2nd-year Engineering courses under the lateral entry scheme. The test is usually held for Diploma holders who wish to pursue higher studies in engineering or architecture.

DCET's previous year's cutoffs are available on this page. Candidates can check the previous year cutoffs for an idea of the minimum marks required for admission to a particular college or course.

The DCET counselling dates will be announced on the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. DCET 2026 counselling date will include the schedule for various steps such as choice filling, allotment, fee payment, verification and reporting.