JKCET 2023: Application (4th April), Exam Dates (Out), Eligibility

JKCET 2023 Notification has been released. The application form is starting from 4th April 2023. Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (JKCET) is a state-level examination which is conducted every year. JKBOPEE (Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination) conducts the JKCET examination. Those candidates who are seeking admission in various UG Engineering courses offered at various Government and Private colleges across the country must apply for JKCET before the last date. We have provided complete information about application form, exam dates, eligibility, pattern, etc. of the JKCET 2023.

JKCET 2023 Notifications – Released

JKCET 2023 Notification has been released. The registration is starting from 4th April 2023.  Check here for application details. 

JKCET 2023 Exam Date has been released. It will be held on 28th May 2023.  Check complete dates below. 

JKCET 2023 Overview

JKCET 2023 Exam Dates

Check the complete official dates for the JKCET 2023 examination:

JKCET 2023 Application Form

Following are the complete details with instructions regarding the JKCET 2023 Application Form:

• The availability of the application form will be through online mode only.
• The application form will be provided from 4th till 24th April 2023
• While filling in the correct details, candidates must upload the scanned images of signature, photo, and thumb impression in the given format such as JPG/ JPEG only.
• The size of the photo, thumb impression, marks certificate & category certificate must be as per the specifications only.
• Fill complete details carefully in the application as no correction window will open for modifications.
• Once the form is completely filled, take a printout of it for future reference.

Application Fee:

• JKCET 2023 Application fee is Rs 1200/-.
• Application fees can be submitted through online mode.
• Candidates can use a credit card, debit card, and Net Banking payment gateways for the transaction of application fee.
• Candidate will get an option to make the payment by offline or online mode.
• If the candidate is proceeding with the online payment mode then it can be done by HDFC payment option by credit card or debit card.
• For the offline mode, the candidate can make payment by bank challan at any of the branches of HDFC bank or Jammu & Kashmir bank.

JKCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Check below details about JKCET Eligibility 2023:

• Nationality: Candidates must be citizen of India.
• Age Limit: The minimum age of the candidate must be 17 years as of 31^st December 2023 to be eligible for admission.
• Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 12^th or its equivalent from any recognized educational board.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have acquired at least 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category candidates) to be eligible for the JKCET examination.
• Subjects: Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English subjects in the qualifying examination.
• Appearing: Candidates who are going to appear in the 12^th or equivalent exam in 2023 can also apply for admission.

JKCET 2023 Exam Pattern

The authority releases the details of JKCET exam pattern in the brochure. Candidates can know various details about the exam in the below given section:

• Mode of Examination: The exam will be held in offline (pen and paper) mode.
• Medium of Language: The language of the paper will be English.
• Time Duration: 3 hours will be given to the candidates to solve the paper.
• Type of Questions: Questions in the paper will be Multiple choice type (MCQs).
• Number of Questions: There will be 180 questions in the paper.
• Distribution of Questions (Section wise): There will be 60 questions in Physics section; 60 questions in Chemistry and 60 questions in Mathematics subject.
• Marking Scheme: For each correct response, +1 mark will be awarded. -0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response.

The distribution of questions and marks for JKCET 2023 is as follows:

JKCET Syllabus 2023

The board releases the subject-wise syllabus for JKCET 2023 along with the brochure. Check below the subject wise syllabus mentioned:

Syllabus of Mathematics:

Syllabus of Physics:

Syllabus of Chemistry:

JKCET 2023 Preparation Tips

Following are some effective tips and tricks for better preparation of examination:

• Check complete syllabus and pattern then prepare accordingly.
• Attempt mock tests and practice sample papers.
• Make a study routine and follow it in a disciplined manner.
• Solve past question papers.
• Prepare short notes and revise them.
• Prepare for the exam from books recommended by the professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

JKCET 2023 Admit Card

The candidates will be able to get JKCET 2023 Admit Card for the entrance exam by online mode. The candidates who have completed the application process and have an application fee will be eligible to download the admit card from the website.

The admit card is an important document for the candidates that must be kept safe as it contains all the important details such as applicants name, roll number, photograph, signature, and some exam instructions, exam date, exam time, exam venue, and many more. So, candidates are instructed to keep the admit card securely along with them.

JKCET 2023 Answer Key

JKCET 2023 Answer Key will be released by online mode on the website of the Jammu and Kashmir Board. After a week of completion of the JKCET entrance exam, the candidates will be able to download the JKCET answer key.

The candidates have to visit the website of the board to download the JKCET answer key. Students have to use their login credentials generated at the time of registration to download the answer key.

In case candidates have any doubt regarding JKCET answer key they can send a written appeal to the authorities. The candidates will have to send the written appeal along with documentary proof along with a payment of challenge to JKCET and a challenge fee.

JKCET 2023 Result

The candidates will be able to check the details about JKCET 2023 result by online mode. The board will release result on the website by 2^nd week of May 2023. The candidates who want to download the JKCET result will have to use their registration number and date of birth.

The authority will not provide any hard copy of the result to the candidates by offline or any other mode. So candidates must take copies of the downloaded JKCET result online and keep them safe for future reference.

JKCET 2023 Merit List

The JKCET 2023 Merit List will be prepared by the authority based on the performance of the candidates in the exam. The merit list will contain the name of the nominated candidates who have secured higher ranks in the entrance exam.

The candidates will get shortlisted by the authority to provide admission in different courses offered in different colleges located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be released by online mode on the website of the university.

JKCET 2023 Seat Reservation Criteria

The candidates will be able to get the complete details about the JKCET Seat Reservation Criteria as decided by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination.

• 50% is the reservation for the General (GEN) category.
• 25% for Other Backward Class (OBC)
• 8% for Scheduled Caste (SC)
• 11% for Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• 3% for Children of Defense Personnel
• 2% for Sports Quota

JKCET 2023 Counseling

The shortlisted candidates will get a call for the JKCET counseling process on the basis of the merit list. The counseling schedule will be released by online mode on the website. Candidates will get the counseling letter by online mode through the website of JKCET/ JKBOPEE only.

Selected candidates will be required to carry the original certificate and the counseling fee of Rs 500/-. Candidates will have to choose the colleges as well as the course/ program as per their preferences/ choices.

For the document verification rounds, candidates must additionally provide the following documents:

• 10^th class mark sheet and certificate
• 12^th class mark sheet and certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Residence Certificate
• JKCET Admit Card
• JKCET Result
• Photo ID Proof, etc.

If you have any other query regarding JKCET 2023, you can ask your query in the comments section given below.