KEA has released KCET 2024 on the official website at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates willing for admission in engineering, veterinary, and Pharma courses can apply for KCER 2024 from 10 January 2024. KCET 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on 18 April and 19 April 2024. The last date to apply for KCET has been extended till 20 February 2024.
KCET 2024
The application Window is active for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has revised the Karnataka common entrance test exam date due to class with the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam. As Per the revised notification, the examination for KCET 2024 will be conducted from 18 April and 19 April 2024. The application form will be available till 20 February 2024 (Extended). Interested candidates can visit the official website to apply for the Karnataka common entrance test at kea.kar.nic.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The examination is conduct in offline mode. All questions are MCQ. KCET have 4 sections namely biology, mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Each subjects paper carries 60 question for 1 hour 12 minutes. This is to inform you that in KCET examination there is no negative marking.
What is KCET 2024?
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is an entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). For admission to various undergraduate courses in Karnataka, India. Also for admission to wards of Jammu and Kashmir migrants to the first year or first semester of full time courses. KCET takes place for admission to professional courses in the state. Including Engineering, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and other allied courses. Some of the popular courses covered by KCET include B.Tech, B.E, B.Arch, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, B.Sc. in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and more.
Candidates who passed the 2nd PUC/12th standard or equivalent examination, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology as one of the optional subjects can apply for Karnataka common entrance test.
KCET 2024 Overview
| Name of Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Name of Examination | KCET 2024 |
| Exam level | State level |
| Exam frequency | Once in year |
| KCET full form | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Registration starting date | 10 January to 20 February 2024 |
| Exam date | 18 April and 19 April 2024 |
| Exam mode | offline |
| Exam level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of application | online |
| KCET Exam Language | English & Kannada |
| KCET application fees | General – Rs 500 |
| Total number of questions | 100 |
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Official website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
KCET Exam Date 2024
Candidates preparing for the Karnataka common entrance test must know KCET exam date 2024. As per the information provided by the Karnataka Examination Authority, the KCET is conducted from 18 April and 19 April 2024. Candidates can check the complete details about the examination in the table below.
| Event | Date |
| KCET 2024 notification release | 10 January 2024 |
| KCET 2024 application form | 10 January 2024 |
| Last date to apply for KCET 2024 | 20 February 2024 |
| Last date to pay application fee | 23 February 2024 (5:30 P.M) |
| KCET admit card release | 5 April 2024 |
| KCET exam date | 18 April 2024 to 19 April 2024 |
| Kannada language test (only for Horanadu and gadinado Kannadiga candidates) | 20 April 2024 |
KCET 2024 Eaxm Timings
| Date | Timing | Subject |
| 18 April 2024 | 10:30 a.m. To 11:50 a.m. 2:30 p.m. To 3:50 p.m. | Biology Mathematics |
| 19 April 2024 | 10:30 a.m. To 11:50 a.m. 2:30 p.m. To 3:50 p.m. | Physics Chemistry |
| 20 April 2024 | 11:30 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. | Kannada language test |
KCET Eilgibilty Criteria 2024
To be eligible for Karnataka common entrance test candidate needs to meet some eligibility criteria set by the authority. The eligibility criteria is release on the official website along with the official notification. Candidates are advise to read the criteria before applying to KCET 2024. Candidates can check the criteria mention below.
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen to be eligible for Karnataka common entrance test.
- Candidates must have passed the 2nd PUC/12th standard or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or computer science or electronic with language subject English as one of the optional subjects.
- There is no age limit specified for KCET.
KCET 2024 Application Form
Application forms for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) has been made available on the official website at kea.kar.nic.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates willing for admission into engineering, Farm science, veterinary, BSc nursing etc must apply online. The application form is only available through online mode. Interested candidates can apply online through 10 January 2024. The last date to submit the KCET application form is 20 February 2024. So All candidate are advise to fill their Application form before the last date.
KCET 2024 Application Fees
All candidate needs to pay the application fee for KCET 2024. Karnataka common entrance test takes some charges to conduct the examination. For those candidate who did not pay the application fees the application form will be rejected. So Candidates can pay the application fee through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI etc.
| Category | KCET Application Fees |
| GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Candidate of Karnataka | Rs. 500 |
| CAT-1/SC/ST Candidate of Karnataka | Rs. 200 |
| Outside Karnataka | Rs. 750 |
| Foreign Candidate | Rs. 5,000 |
How to Apply for KCET 2024
To apply for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (TANCET), candidates can follow these steps:
Registration:
- Firstly Visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) at kea.kar.nic.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on the “Register” or “New User” link and create a login ID by providing basic details like name, email ID, mobile number, etc.
Fill Application Form:
- Afterwards, Log in using the provided credentials.
- Fill out the KCET application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
- Carefully review all the entered details before proceeding.
Upload Documents:
- Also, Upload scanned copies of necessary documents such as a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and other documents as per the specified format and size.
| Document | Size | Format | Dimension |
| Photograph | 5 KB to 40 KB | JPG/JPEG | 3.5 X 4.5 CM |
| Signature | 5 KB to 40 KB | JPG/JPEG | 3.5 X 1.5 CM |
| Left thumb impression | 5 KB to 40 KB | JPG/JPEG | 3.5 X 1.5 CM |
Application Fee Payment:
- Lastly Pay the application fee online through available modes like credit card, debit card, net banking, etc.
- The application fee varies for different categories and programs.
Submit Application:
- After completing the application form and payment, submit the form online.
- Finally, Save or download a copy of the completed application form or the confirmation page for future reference.
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KCET 2024 Exam Pattern
- KCET examination is conducted through online mode (then and paper based).
- The examination contains multiple-choice questions.
- The examination will be held in 2 days in four different session for four subject.
- KCET Exams have four subject papers: biology, mathematics, Physics, and chemistry.
- Each subject contains 60 question with 80 minutes (1 hour 12 minutes) of duration.
- Candidate will be rewarded one marks for each correct answers.
- There will be no negative marking.
- A Kannada language test of 60 minutes duration carrying 50 marks with conducted for Horanadu and Gadinado
Kannadiga candidates.
| Subjects | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
| Biology | 60 | 60 | 80 minutes |
| Physics | 60 | 60 | 80 minutes |
| Chemistry | 60 | 60 | 80 minutes |
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 | 80 minutes |
FAQs on KCET 2024
What is KCET?
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level examination conducted for admission to various undergraduate programs in Karnataka.
Which courses does KCET cover?
KCET is primarily for engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and medical courses offered by participating institutions in Karnataka.
Who is eligible to apply for KCET?
Candidates must have passed the 2nd PUC/12th standard or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects to be eligible for KCET.
How to apply for KCET?
Firstly candidates need to visit the official website at kea.kar.nic.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The application process involves online registration, form submission, and payment of the application fee through the official website.
What is the exam pattern of KCET?
KCET consists of multiple-choice questions covering subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, depending on the chosen course
Is there negative marking in KCET?
No, KCET does not have negative marking for incorrect answers.
How is the KCET rank calculated?
KCET ranks are based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam. Scores are normalized for fairness.
What documents are require during KCET counseling?
Candidate-required documents include an admit card, rank card, educational certificates, and identity proof. Specific requirements may vary.
Can non-Karnataka students apply for KCET?
Yes, non-Karnataka students can apply for certain seats under the NRI/Management quota, but eligibility criteria may differ.
When did the application form for KCET 2024 will start?
The application form for Karnataka common entrance test will do start from 10 January 2024.
When did the last date to apply for KCET 2024?
The last date to apply for Karnataka common entrance test is 20 February 2024 through the official website.