KCET 2025 Registration will Start from January 23, 2025. The Last date of Registration is February 21, 2025.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is set to announce the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025, with the application process expected to begin in the second week of January 2025. The Exam dates for KCET 2025 has been announced on its official website. KCET 2025 Exam will be held on April 18 and 19. The KCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, and other professional programs offered by colleges and universities in Karnataka.
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KCET 2025: Important Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam and Year | KCET 2025 |
| Exam Full Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Courses Offered | Engineering Technology, Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration Starts | 23 January 2025 |
| Last date of Online Registration | 21 February, 2025 |
| Admit Card releasing date | April, 2025 |
| Exam Date | April 18 and 19, 2025 |
| Date of Kannada language Test | April 2025 |
| Date of Practical Examination | April 2025 |
| Result Declaration | May 2025 |
Educational Qualification
- Domicile – The candidate should have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years or have a parent who is a resident of Karnataka.
- Applicants must have qualified for the 2nd PUC / class 12 or equivalent exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics compulsory subjects.
- Applicants must have a domicile in Karnataka or should have studied and passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent) from an educational institution located in Karnataka. Non-Karnataka applicants are also eligible under certain categories.
Age Criteria
- There is no age limit stated for KCET eligibility.
Registration Fee for KCET 2025
| Category | Application Fees (in Rs.) |
| GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 500/- |
| CAT- 1 / SC / ST candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 200/- |
| Candidates studied outside of Karnataka | Rs. 750/- |
| Foreign Candidates | Rs. 5000/- |
KCET Exam Pattern 2025
| Particulars | Details |
| KCET exam mode | Pen-Paper based exam (Offline) |
| KCET sessions | Session 1 – Mathematics Session 2 – Physics Session 3 – Chemistry |
| Medium of KCET exam | English or Kannada |
| KCET exam duration | 80 minutes (1 Hour 20 min.) |
| Type of questions | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| KCET total questions | Total – 180 questions 60- Physics 60- Chemistry 60- Maths |
| KCET marking scheme | Each question provides 1 mark No negative marking |
What is Registration Process for KCET 2025 ?
Step-1: Open your search engine and visit on the official web portal of the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
Step-2: Click on the application form link available on the homepage and fill out the registration form by filling in the Candidate’s name, Email address date of birth, and mobile number
Step-3: After that, pay the application fee through accessible payment options such as debit card, net banking, UPI, credit card, BHIM, or QR Code.
Step-4: Next, fill out the application form for the exam of KCET 2025.
Step-5: Enter your info such as name, category, nationality, date of birth, gender, contact details, and other significant information asked in the application form.
Step-6: Provide your educational qualifications, together with particulars of the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent), year of passing, board, and other relevant data.
Step-7: After that, upload scanned copies of your picture, signature, and other required IDs as per the specifications.
KCET 2025 Score Accepting Colleges
| s.no. | Name of Colleges | Official website link | Courses |
| 1 | Siddaganga Institute of Technology | http://www.sit.ac.in/ | B.E. / B.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, B.Arch. |
| 2 | Ramaiah Institute of Technology | https://www.msrit.edu/ | B.E, B.Arch, M.Tech, MBA, MCA and Ph.D. |
| 3 | BMS College of Engineering | https://bmsce.ac.in/ | B.E, B.Arch, M.Tech, MBA, MCA and Ph.D. |
| 4 | PES University | https://pes.edu | BTech, B.Arch, BCA, B.Pharma, BBA LL.B., MBA, MTech, MCA, MTech etc. |
| 5 | AMC Engineering College | https://amcec.edu.in/ | B.E, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, and Ph.D |
| 6 | R.V. College of Engineering | https://rvce.edu.in/ | BE, M.Tech and MCA |
| 7 | New Horizon College of Engineering | https://newhorizoncollegeofengineering.in/ | BE, M.Tech, MBA and MCA programs |
| 8 | Visvesvaraya Technological | https://vtu.ac.in/ | B.Tech, B, Tech (Lateral), B.Plan & B.Arch. |
| 9 | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | https://www.dsce.edu.in/ | B.Tech |
| 10 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | https://www.nmit.ac.in/ | B.E., M.Tech., MBA, MCA |
| 11 | The National Institute of Engineering | https://nie.ac.in/ | B.E. |
| 12 | Atria Institute of Technology | https://atria.edu/ | B.E, BSc, MBA, M.Tech and MCA |
| 13 | Bangalore institute of Technology | https://bit-bangalore.edu.in | B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA |
| 14 | JSS Science and Technology University | https://jssstuniv.in/ | MBA, BE, BCA |
| 15 | N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology | https://nmamit.nitte.edu.in/ | B.Tech., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc |
| 16 | BNM Institute of Technology | https://www.bnmit.org/ | B.E., M.Tech., MBA, PhD |
| 17 | HKBK College of Engineering | Hkbk.edu.in | B.Tech., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA |
| 18 | MVJ College of Engineering | https://mvjce.edu.in/ | MBA, BE, BE {Lateral) |
| 20 | REVA University | https://www.reva.edu.in/ | B.Tech., B.Tech. (Lateral) |
| 21 | Alliance College of Engineering and Design | https://www.alliance.edu.in/ | B.Tech., BCA |
| 22 | Indian institute of Science | https://iisc.ac.in/ | Under graduate Engineering and Medical courses |
| 23 | Moodlakatte Institute of Technology | https://www.mitkundapura.com/ | BE, MBA |
FAQs
The KCET 2025 exam date has been announced yet, but it is expected to be held in April 2025.
The KCET 2025 application process is expected to start in the second week of January 2025.
The eligibility criteria for KCET 2025 includes age, nationality, domicile, and educational qualification. Candidates must have passed the 2nd PUC or 12th standard examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
The KCET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode, and the question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions. The exam will be divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
No, the application process for KCET 2025 will be online only.
