KCET 2025: Exam Date, Registration, Admit Card, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Result

The Karnataka Examination Authority has posted the KCET 2025 exam date on the official website at kea.kar.nic.Candidates seeking admission to engineering programs can view the KCET exam date for 2025. The dates of the KCET exam are April 18 and 19, 2025, and the KCET 2025 result will be declared in May 2025. Along with the announcement, KEA will also make the KCET application form 2025 available.

Candidates are recommended to review the KCET qualifying requirements before completing the application. Only online applications will be accepted for KCET 2025. The KCET 2025 exam will be administered offline by the authorities using pen and paper. Registration, form completion, document uploading, and fee payment are all part of the KCET 2025 application procedure. Applicants are advised to prepare all documents before filling out the KCET application form 2025. Applicants seeking engineering admissions in Karnataka can also apply for the COMEDK UGET 2025 exam.

Candidates might consult the KCET 2025 curriculum and exam pattern to prepare for the exam. To review key subjects and chapters covered in the test, candidates can also practice the KCET from the prior year's question paper in PDF format. Following registration, KEA will launch the official website's KCET application rectification service. Using the KCET candidate login 2025, applicants can amend any errors they made during registration. KCET hall tickets 2025 will be sent to successfully enrolled applicants a few days before the start of the test. Examinees are required to bring their KCET admission card 2025 and a legitimate picture ID to the testing location. The KCET result date 2025 will be announced along with the official notification.

KCET Exam: Overview

The KCET, or the Karnataka Common Entrance Test, is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). This exam is conducted for admission to various courses, such as Engineering, Technology, Agriculture courses, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Veterinary courses, and Farm Science, in the colleges of Karnataka. Candidates who want to be admitted to Medical, Dental, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda or Unani courses through KCET must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, which is commonly known as the NEET exam. Similarly, candidates who wish to be admitted into the architecture courses through the KCET exam should have qualified for the NATA exam or the JEE Main Paper-2 exam to be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling process.

KCET Exam 2025 Highlights

KCET 2025 Exam Dates

The table below consists of the important dates regarding the KCET 2025 exam.

KCET 2025 Application Form

The Karnataka Examination Authority is likely to release the KCET 2025 application form online soon on its official website. All the interested candidates will be able to fill out the KCET application form by visiting the website- kea.kar.nic.in. The KCET 2025 application process consists of four stages, which are KCET 2025 registration, form filling, document uploading, and application fee payment. The KCET application form 2025 will be available online only for all candidates. It is recommended for the candidates to check all the information entered, before they submit the KCET 2025 application form. The officials will not allow any candidate to change the information they entered once they submit their KCET application form. Candidates are also advised to fill out the KCET application form at least 4 to 5 days before the deadline to avoid any payment failure issues at the last moment. The authority will notify the KCET 2025 application form end date later.  

KCET 2025 Application Fee

Candidates who want to apply for the KCET 2025 exam should complete their application process by paying the KCET application fee. The category-wise application fees for candidates are listed below.

• Female candidates belonging to Karnataka- INR 250
• Candidates belonging to the state of Karnataka (General and OBC categories)- INR 750
• Candidates belonging to the state of Karnataka (SC and ST categories)- INR 250
• Candidates from outside the state of Karnataka- INR 750
• Candidates from outside of India- INR 5000

KCET Exam 2025: How to Apply?

Interested candidates should follow the steps listed below to apply for the KCET exam 2025.

• Go to the KCET official website at kea.kar.nic.in.
• Complete the KCET 2025 registration by entering the basic details of the candidate.  
• Login using the KCET username and password to fill out the KCET 2025 application form.
• Now, fill out the candidate's educational qualifications, address and other important details.
• Upload the necessary documents according to the file specifications mentioned by the authority.
• Now, pay the KCET 2025 application fee online to complete the application process.
• Carefully review all the details entered and then submit the KCET application form.

KCET Application Form Correction 2025

KEA will commence the KCET application correction facility 2025 online at the official website. Applicants who made mistakes when filling out the KCET 2025 application form can make changes through the correction facility. KEA will allow candidates to make changes in certain fields only at the time of the KCET application correction facility. There is no fee to make corrections in KCET application form 2025. Applicants are advised to review all the information before submitting the changes made. To make a reservation, it is important to enter the correct details, or it can result in rejection.

KCET Exam 2025 Eligibility

The course-wise eligibility criteria for the KCET exam 2025 are listed below.

• BTech- Candidates should have cleared their class 12 examination with at least 45% for general category candidates and 40% for reserved category candidates.

• BArch- Candidates should have cleared their class 12 examination with at least 50% for general category candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates and should have appeared for the NATA or JEE Main paper 2.

• BPharma- Candidates should have cleared their class 12 examination with at least 45% for general category candidates and 40% for reserved category candidates.

• Agriculture and Farm Sciences- Candidates who wish to pursue these courses should have cleared their class 12 exam with PCMB, and attend a practice test, from which 50% marks will be considered for admission.

KCET 2025 Admit Card

The KCET hall ticket 2025 will be made available online at the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority. Candidates who successfully register will receive their KCET admission cards at kea.kar.nic.in in 2025. To download the KCET 2025 admit card, applicants must have their application number and the first four letters of their name. Candidates must bring their KCET hall pass and a legitimate photo ID to the testing location. After downloading the KCET admit card 2025, candidates are urged to review all the informationrmation. Applicants are encouraged to contact the exam authority for revisions if they notice any errors on their Karnataka CET Hall ticket. The KCET admit card 2025 will only be made available online by KEA.

KCET 2025 Syllabus

The KCET 2025 syllabus consists of the following papers- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Candidates can opt for PCM, PCB, and PCMB. The topics covered in these subjects are listed below.

• Physics Syllabus- Units and measurement, Physical world, Mechanical properties of fluids, Thermodynamics, Magnetism and Matter, Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Induction, Communication Systems, etc.

• Chemistry Syllabus- Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties, Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Hydrogen, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Surface Chemistry, Solid State, Solutions, Biomolecules, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, etc.

• Mathematics Syllabus- Mathematical Reasoning, Binomial Theorem, Principle of Mathematical Induction, Linear Inequalities, Complex Numbers, Application of Integrals, Matrices, Linear Programming, etc.

• Biology Syllabus- Plant Kingdom, Photosynthesis in Higher Plants, Respiration in Plants, Respiration in Plants, Locomotion and Movement, Cell Cycle and Cell Division, Neural Control & Coordination, Locomotion and Movement, Biomolecules, Biological Classification, Ecosystem, Biodiversity & Conservation, Environmental Issues, Evolution, Biotech: Principles and Processes, etc.

KCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Each paper of the KCET 2025 exam is conducted for a total duration of 80 minutes, and each section consists of 60 questions. There is no negative marking against any wrong answer in the exam. The KCET exam pattern 2025 is listed in the table below.

KCET 2025 Preparation Tips

It is recommended that candidates use the KCET 2025 study guides in order to ace the test and receive a high score. Candidates can create an efficient study strategy by using the KCET preparation recommendations. Candidates can review the following Karnataka CET 2025 preparatory advice.

• Prepare a study plan based on chapter-wise weightage.
• Go through the KCET syllabus and exam pattern.
• Make a list of the best books for KCET 2025 preparation.
• Solve previous year's papers.
• Practice mock tests regularly.
• Make short notes for revision purposes.
• Take regular rest between studies.

KCET 2025 Admit Card

The Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET 2025 admit card online on its official website. Candidates who have successfully registered for the KCET exam will be issued the KCET hall ticket at kea.kar.nic.in. It is necessary for the candidates to enter a combination of their KCET application number and the first four letters of their name to be able to download their KCET 2025 admit card. Candidates should carry their KCET hall ticket and any valid ID proof while appearing for the exam at the examination hall. Candidates are also advised to review all their details after they download the KCET 2025 admit card. In case of any error in the KCET admit card, applicants should contact the exam officials for rectifying the errors, at the earliest. The KEA will issue the KCET admit card 2025 in online mode only.  

KCET 2025 Result

The KCET 2025 result will be released online by the Karnataka Examination Authority, the conducting body of KCET, on its official website. The applicants who will appear for the KCET exam can access their KCET 2025 results at kea.kar.nic.in. The candidates should enter their login credentials in order to check their KCET results in 2025. The login credentials consist of the candidate's registration number and the first four letters of the candidate's name. The Karnataka CET results will be available in online mode. The scorecard of the KCET 2025 consists of the subject-wise individual scores, the candidate's rank, the candidate's personal details and some other information. The candidates who are qualified based on their KCET 2025 results will be invited for the KCET counselling process. Along with the release of the KCET 2025 results, the Karnataka Examination Authority will also release the KCET toppers list 2025.

KCET 2025 Answer Key

The KCET answer key is anticipated to be made available by KEA the day following the test. The KCET 2025 answer key includes the right responses to every question posed throughout the test. Before the results are announced, applicants are encouraged to use the KCET answer key 2025 to determine their anticipated score. Additionally, until a certain date, KEA will permit applicants to voice concerns about the KCET answer key. Candidates must email their objections to authorities along with the supporting documents. After reviewing all the objections, KEA will release the KCET final answer key and the results declaration.

KCET 2025 Cutoff

Once the seat allotment results are declared, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will be releasing the KCET 2025 cutoff. The authority will release the KCET cutoff separately for all the counselling rounds that will be held. The candidates who will participate in the KCET counselling process can check the KCET 2025 cutoff on the official website at kea.kar.nic.in.  

KCET 2025 Counselling

KEA will launch the KCET 2025 online counselling on its official website. Candidates who have been deemed qualified by their results can take part in the 2025 KCET counselling process. First, candidates must register for KCET counselling through the login window. Upon successfully registering, candidates need to fill out the KCET option entry. KEA will announce the 2025 KCET seat allocation results based on the candidates' selections.

KCET 2025 Contact Information

Sampige Road, 18th Cross,

Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560012.

Phone: 080 - 23460460

Fax: 080 - 23461576

Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in

e-mail: keauthority-ka@nic.in

Official Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in/cet_2017.htm

Phone Number: 080-23460460

KCET 2025 FAQs

Q: What is KCET?

A: The KCET exam is conducted for admission to various courses, such as Engineering, Technology, Agriculture courses, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Veterinary courses, and Farm Science, in the colleges of Karnataka.

Q: When is the KCET 2025 exam date?

A: The KCET 2025 exam will be held on April 18 and 19, 2025.

Q: When will KCET 2025 results be declared?

A: The KCET 2025 result will be declared in May 2025.

Q: Will KCET 2025 be easy?

A: The KCET 2025 difficulty level depends on the candidate’s preparation. With proper planning, focus on high-weightage chapters and regular revision, students can easily qualify the KCET 2025 exam.

Q: What is the KCET 2025 syllabus?

A: The KCET 2025 syllabus consists of the following subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.

Q: When is the KCET 2025 registration?

A: The KCET 2025 registration began in January 2025 and will end in February 2025.

Q: Who is eligible for KCET 2025?

A: Candidates should have studied in one or more Government-recognized institutions located in Karnataka for a minimum of seven years from 1st standard to 2nd PUC / 12th standard as of 1st July 2025. Also, the candidates must have appeared and passed either SSLC / 10th.

Q: How do you predict KCET rank?

A: The difficulty level of the KCET 2025 exam, the total number of questions answered by a candidate, the number of candidates registered for the exam, and the previous year's KCET marks vs. rank are the factors that decide the KCET 2025 rank.

Q: Who got 1st rank in KCET 2024?

A: Harsha Karthikeya Vutukur, a CBSE student from Karnataka, secured the 1st rank in the KCET 2024 (Engineering) exam, followed by Manoj Sohan Gajula at 2nd rank, Abhinav P J at 3rd, Sanaa Tabassum at 4th and Animesh Singh Rathore at 5th..

Q: How to fill out the KCET form 2025?

A: To fill out the the KCET application form, candidates must go to the KCET official website, click on the application form link, fill out the required details, and pay the application fee.