KCET

If you are a student who has studied in Kannada medium or are a native Kannada speaker, you must take the Kannada language test for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). This test evaluates candidates' proficiency in Kannada, which is essential for admission to various professional courses in Karnataka. However, those who do not meet these criteria may not need to take the test. 

For the most accurate and current information, it is advisable to refer to the official KCET guidelines or announcements, as policies can change.

Most comparable exams to KCET are normally state other level engineering entrance examination in India. These are the exams such as COMEDK UGET ( again in Karnataka, but in the private institutes), MHT CET (Maharashtra), WBJEE (West Bengal), Andhra Pradesh EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh), and TS EAMCET (Telangana). Their structure is more or less the same, covering Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Biology in some streams), of MCQ nature and of the same level of difficulty in order to get admissions to undergraduate engineering courses in their respective states.

If you've paid for the KCET exam 2025 twice, don't worry! You should contact the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) immediately. They usually have a dedicated helpline or an email address for payment-related issues. You'll need to provide details like both transaction IDs, your application number, and proof of payment. KEA has a defined process for handling duplicate payments, and they will usually process a refund after verifying the transactions. Act quickly to ensure a smooth refund process.

Calculating an exact KCET ranking from just your PCM score (87) and theory score (279) is complex and cannot be done precisely without knowing the weightage given to PUC (12th standard) marks versus KCET marks, the normalization process, and the performance of all other candidates in the specific year. KCET rank is derived from a fifty-fifty weightage of your CET score and your 2nd PUC marks (after normalization). You'll need to wait for the official KCET rank list released by KEA.

Yes, to get into its B.E./B.Tech course, SDM College of Engineering and Technology in Dharwad does not demand a score in KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) as a matter of first choice among candidates who have to apply under government quota. The other categories are also accepted by them on COMEDK UGET. Moreover, it has the management quota which might have some marks in other entrance tests such as JEE Main or institute level specifications. Thus, KCET score is one of the common and significant ways of admission.

The first-year fees for B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Dayananda Sagar University are INR 4,72,000. The total fees for the programme can vary, but for other B.Tech programs at Dayananda Sagar University, the fee range is between INR 1.84 Lakhs to 18.88 Lakhs. Your KCET cutoff of 5000 is within the range of ranks considered for admission to Dayananda Sagar University. 

Fees Breakdown:

First Year Fee: INR 4,72,000 (for AI & ML)

Total Fees (B.Tech): INR 1.84 Lakhs - 18.88 Lakhs (across all B.Tech programs)

AI & ML (1st Year): INR 4,72,000

Yes, for taking admissions in Mangalore University, it is necessary to take over KCET entrance exams.

This is 2 2-year program. 

Register for KCET after results are out, do participate in KEA counselling and take the seat in the alloted college.