KCET 2024: Dear students, KEA has extended the KCET 2024 registration date to February 20, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET application form fee is February 23, upto 5:30 PM. Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on the 18th & 19th of APRIL 2024 is the state-level entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority for admission in various courses like Engineering, B.pharma, D.Pharma, agriculture and veterinary in all the institutions/colleges of Karnataka.
KCET 2024 Entrance Exam
This text will help you to know about various parameters associated with the KCET 2024 Exam Like the Application form, Fees, How to Apply, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Participating Institutes and Exam Centres. Admission seekers who want to apply for the entrance are hereby notified to check this complete article carefully.
Quick Facts
The KCET 2024 entrance exam will be conducted in Online mode (Computer- Based Test). The duration of this entrance exam is 3 hours in the examination. The multiple-choice questions asked will be asked in the examination of the KCET 2024 exam.
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Examination | Karnataka Common Entrance Exam 2024 |
| Conducted by | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| KCET Exam Date 2024 | 18th, 19th APRIL 2024 |
| Level of Examination | State-level |
| Category | Under Graduate |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Duration of Examination | 1 hour 20 Minute |
| KCET 2024 Application Fee (General) | Rs. 500 |
| KCET Participating Colleges 2024 | 198 |
| Total Number of Questions | Mathematics- 60 Questions Biology- 60 Questions Physics-60 Questions Chemistry-60 Questions |
| Languages for the Examination | English, Kannada |
Important Dates for KCET Exam 2024
| Events | Date |
| Release date of KCET 2024 notification | January 10, 2024 |
| KCET 2024 application form release date | January 10, 2024 |
| Last date to fill out KCET application form 2024 (extended) | |
| Last date to pay KCET application fee | |
| KCET Application form correction | To be notified |
| KCET 2024 admit card | April 5, 2024 |
| KCET 2024 exam date | April 18 and 19, 2024 |
| Kannada language Test: (Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | April 20, 2024 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | To be notified |
| KCET Answer key Objections | To be notified |
| KCET Final Answer Key release date | To be notified |
| Class 12 marks entry last date | To be notified |
| KCET 2024 result date | May 20, 2024 |
| Submission of special category certificates | To be notified |
| Document uploading for KCET counselling | To be notified |
KCET Exam Timings
| KCET exam date | Subject | Exam timings |
| April 18, 2024 | Biology | 10.30 AM – 11.50 AM |
| Mathematics | 2.30 PM – 03.50 PM | |
| April 19, 2024 | Physics | 10.30 AM – 11.50 AM |
| Chemistry | 2.30 PM – 03.50 PM | |
| April 20, 2024 | Kannada Language Test* | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
* Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates.
Why Choose KCET 2023?
Before we go in deep, let us have a look over some of the salient features of KCET 2024 which will answer the question of Why to choose the KCET 2024 Entrance Exam.
1. KCET 2024 is a state-level entrance exam wherein candidates can secure admission to government aid as well as private unaided institutes.
2. Karnataka CET 2024 is conducted for admission to various courses in all the technical or non-technical institutions/colleges.
So, if you have already made up your mind to be a part of it, then the very first thing you have to do is to read this article carefully. You will find all the detailed information about the KCET Admission Test 2024. Let us first have a brief look at the Eligibility Criteria and Exam Pattern of Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2024.
Programmes Offered Under KCET 2024
| S.No | B. Tech Programmes Offered Under KCET 2024 |
| 1 | Civil Engineering |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 3 | Automobile Engineering |
| 4 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| 5 | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| 6 | Electrical Engineering |
| 7 | Chemical Engineering |
| 8 | Computer Science Engineering (CSE) |
| 9 | CSE with Specialisation in Cloud Computing & Virtualization in association with IBM. |
| 10 | CSE with Specialisation in Open Source Software & Open Standards in association with IBM. |
| 11 | CSE in Business Analytics in association with IBM. |
| 12 | CSE with Specialisation in Telecom Informatics in association with IBM. |
| 13 | CSE with Specialisation in Mainframe Technology in association with IBM. |
| 14 | CSE with Specialisation in Computer Networks & Cyber Security |
| 15 | CSE with Specialisation in the Internet of Things (IoT) |
| 16 | CSE with Specialisation in Data Analytics |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are advised to read the full detailed information on KCET 2024 Eligibility criteria to check whether they are eligible or Not. Once going through all the necessary requirements, a candidate can apply for the Entrance. The eligibility conditions of KCET 2024 is written in this article.
- The candidate must be Indian.
- No age limit
- Apart from compulsory subjects, candidates must have optional subjects among – Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Electronic with a language subject English.
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Candidates must have a domicile of Karnataka or should have studied and passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent) from an educational institution located in Karnataka. Non-Karnataka candidates are also eligible under certain categories.
- Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC / class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics mandatory subjects.
- There is no age limit specified for KCET eligibility.
Exam Pattern
KCET Admission Exam Pattern 2024– The exam pattern specifies various aspects of the entrance exam like marking scheme, type of questions, time duration, the total number of questions, subjects, sections, etc.
Basic Guidelines
1. Number of Papers: KCET 2024 will be conducting paper 1(Maths), Paper 2(Physics) and Paper 3 (Chemistry).
2. Number of Questions: Paper-1, 2, and 3 will contain 180 questions.
3. Exam Mode: Paper-1, Paper-2, and Paper-3 are OMR based paper while the rest of the papers are Computer-Based Tests (CBT).
4. Subjects Covered: The subjects vary paper-wise. Candidates can check details about subjects in each paper from the below table.
Do’s and Don’ts
Candidates applying for the KCET Engineering Entrance Examination 2024 are advised to read the following examination guidelines before going to the exam centre.
Do’s(✔)
- You should arrive at the examination centre as per reporting time mentioned in the admit card
- Carry a Valid Id proof for Verification
- You should sit in the pre-allocated seat
- Candidates should maintain silence during and after the admission test
- Make sure you sign the attendance sheet in the presence of the Invigilator.
Don’ts(×)
- Candidates will not be allowed to carry written material inside the examination hall.
- You are not allowed to write anything on the Admit card.
- Aspirants will not be allowed to carry any electronic device like Mobile phone, calculators, cameras or any music devices.
- You will not be allowed to go out of examination hall till the completion of the entire exam time
- You are not allowed to carry eatable items inside the examination hall, only water bottle allowed.
How to Apply Application Form?
One should follow these simple steps to apply for the KCET 2024 Admission form.
- One has to visit the official website of KCET 2024 (Click here).
- Click on the apply online or register
- Fill in the personal details carefully.
- After Filling in the personal details, one has to select the subject for which He/She is applying.
- Upload the photo and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Save the Application form for future use.
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees (in Rs.) |
| GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 500/- |
| CAT- 1 / SC / ST candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 250/- |
| Candidates studied outside Karnataka | Rs. 750/- |
| Foreign Candidates | Rs. 5000/- |
Documents
The candidates are required to upload some documents while filling the application form of KCET 2024. These documents must be kept ready by the candidates to fill in the complete application form properly. These documents are:
- Photograph of the candidate
- Scanned signature
- Class Xth Marksheet
- Class XIIth Marksheet
- Graduation Marksheet (If required)
- A valid email id
- an active mobile number.
Syllabus
KCET 2024 is held for a total of 3 papers(B.tech). Each paper covers the subject from different areas. It is difficult to write a syllabus of all the papers. However, the detailed syllabus will be provided soon. The Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology subjects of paper-1 (B. Tech./B. Tech. Agriculture Engineering) and paper-2 (B. Tech. Bio-Technology) typically comprising the important topics of the 11th and 12th standard.
Best Books
Candidates preparing for the exam are getting tensed about the Study Materials and Books required to crack the Exam. But if your preparation is sufficient and you are working with proper planning, then you can quickly clear the cut-off. All you need is these Best Books for Karnataka CET 2024 Exam. Below we have mentioned some top recommended books for Karnataka CET 2024.
Seat Matrix
Check out the comprehensive list of the total number of seats available in different B.tech for the academic year 2024-25. Let us first have a brief look at the courses offered and intake capacity of each participating institutes in the Karnataka CET 2024 Entrance exam.
Admit Card
The admit card for the KCET 2024 will be released soon. The Admit Card or commonly known as Call Later can be download from the official website. The admit card is the mandatory document to carry during the Exam hall at the time of written examination. If a candidate fails to show His/Her KCET 2024 Admit Card at the time of the written exam, then he/she shall not be allowed to appear for the test. You can follow these steps to download the admit card for KCET 2024 Entrance examination.
Result
KCET 2024 Result will be declared soon. The result will release online on the website. Students can Cheak their results by entering their roll number and other required details are given below.
Admission Seekers need to follow the below given important Steps for KCET 2024
- Go to the official website of KCET 2024.
- Click on “KCET Result” tab/link mentioned on the official website.
- Enter any two details from – Roll number, date of birth and application number.
- Click on Submit button.
- View result and download KCET.
Counselling Procedure
KCET 2024 counselling may be started in the 2nd weeks of July 2024 through offline mode. The authority will organize a centralized single window counselling or seat selection process for admission into various courses. All information related to counselling such as counselling schedule or procedure will be published on our website within the prescribed time.
Participating Institutes
- B M S College of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bangalore
- Dr Ambedkar Institute Of Technology, Bangalore
- R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore
- M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
Cutoff
After the Karnatak CET exam, Karnataka Examinations Authority will declare the cutoff list and college allotted as per the cut off list. So the candidates can check previous year or this year expected cutoff.
Contact Details
Karnataka Examinations Authority,
| Address | Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore – 560012. |
| Phone No | 080 – 23460460 |
| Website | http://kea.kar.nic.in |
| [email protected] | |
| KCET helpline | 011-40360360 |