KCET 2020: Counselling (Started), Allotment, Admission Procedure
KCET 2020 1st Seat Allotment Result has been released on 2nd December 2020. The exam has been conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Karnataka Common Entrance Test is conducted every year on a state level. It is organized for providing admission into the Engineering (B.Tech) & other professional courses in the state of Karnataka. Through this exam, candidates can get admission to the various offered courses in the state government and private institutions. For admission in medical & dental course, candidates have to appear in NEET exam. For admission in architecture courses, candidates should appear in NATA exam. For complete information of about KCET 2020, candidates should go through this article completely.
Exam Dates Result Counselling FAQs
KCET 2020 Notifications – 1st Seat Allotment Result
KCET 2020 First Seat Allotment Result has been released on 2nd December 2020. Check here for counselling details.
KCET 2020 Mock Seat Allotment has been released on 29th November 2020. Check here for counselling details.
KCET 2020 Cut-off is releasing soon. Check here for cut-off details.
Courses Offered:
Through CET, these courses are offered:
- B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science & Technology)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
- B.Sc (Agriculture, Sericulture, Horticulture, Forestry), B.Sc Agri Bio Technology
- B.Sc. (home science)
- B.F.Sc. (Fisheries)
- B.Sc (Agri. Marketing & Co-Op)
- B.Pharm
- Pharm-D
- AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani and Homoeopathy)
KCET 2020 Exam Dates
Check the complete KCET exam schedule to appear in the examination.
| Events | Dates |
| Starting of application form | 5th February 2020 |
| Closing of application form | 2nd March 2020 |
| Last date of payment of application fee | 6th March 2020 |
| Application form filling window (second chance) | 7th – 16th March 2020 |
| Application correction | 26th June (Re-started) |
| Availability of admit card | 18th July 2020 |
| Date of examination | 30th – 31st July 2020 |
| Answer key release | 4th August 2020 |
| Last date to submit objection on answer key | 8th August 2020 |
| Announcement of result | 21st August 2020 |
| Commencement of counselling | Started |
| 1st Allotment | 22nd November 2020 |
| Mock seat allotment | 29th November 2020 |
KCET 2020 Result
The KCET result has been released after the publishing of correct answer key through online mode. The result has been released on 21st August 2020.
Admissions Closing Shortly
On the basis of performance of the candidates in the CET/NEET/NATA and the qualifying examination, the merit/rank list has been prepared and published by the KEA.
All the eligible candidates are considered for allotment of seats in the order of their merit/rank and based on the options they have submitted.
In case of any discrepancy in the result, candidates can submit their request for changing to the KEA through email.
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KCET Counselling 2020
KCET counselling is held through online mode. It has been commenced from November 2020. At the time of counselling, the verification of documents can be done in at least 15 helpline centres across the state after declaration of results/publication of merit list.
Only upon verification of documents and issue of verification slip, candidates are allowed to enter the options. Candidates can enter any number of options of their choice.
The candidates are allotted the seat on the basis of availability of seats in the participating institutions/ universities. Candidates have to report the allotted college after getting the allotment letter along with the original documents.
FAQ’s (Most Asked Questions)
KCET 2020 Application Form
Candidates are advised to carefully fill all the details in the application form in order to avoid rejection of it.
- The authority has release the application form through online mode only.
- Candidates have to fill their personal and educational details in the application form.
- KCET 2020 application form is available from 5th February 2020.
- The application form filling facility is provided till 2nd March 2020.
- After the completion of entry of all the details, candidates will get an user Id and password to their registered mobile number and the email Id.
- Candidates also have to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature and left hand thumb impression in JPG/JPEG format.
- The official authority has also provide the KCET correction in the application form.
- The application form will be considered completed only after the payment of the fee.
- Take the printout of the filled-in application form at the end.
Application Fee:
Candidates can submit the application fee through both (online & offline) modes. Candidates residing outside of India have to submit the fee through DD drawn in favor of Executive Director, Karnataka Examination Authority payable at Bangalore. The demand draft should be sent to KEA address by mentioning the application number. The application fee is given below:
- GM, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B candidates of Karnataka origin: Rs. 500/-.
- SC/ST Category-1 & female of Karnataka candidates only: Rs.250/-.
- Candidates residing outside the state of Karnataka: Rs.750/-.
- Candidates residing outside India: Rs. 5, 000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The KEA will only accept the applications of the eligible candidates. So, it is necessary to fulfill all the KCET eligibility criteria prescribed by the official authority.
Nativity: Candidate should be a citizen of India in order to be eligible for admission.
Appearing Candidates: Such candidates are also eligible to apply. But, they have to submit the proof of passing the qualifying exam at the time of counselling.
Academic Qualification:
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| MBBS/BDS/Ayush Courses | Passed 12th/2nd PUC with English as one of the language subject and obtaining 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for reserve category candidates) |
| B.Arch | Passed 12th/2nd PUC with English as one of the Languages and physics, chemistry & mathematics subjects obtaining 50% aggregate marks in all subjects (45% for reserve category candidates) |
| B.Tech/BE | Passed 12th/2nd PUC with English as one of the language subject and obtaining 45% aggregate marks in Physics & Mathematics along with Chemistry/Bio-technology/Biology/Electronic/Computer (40% for reserve category candidates) |
| B.V. Sc. & A.H. | Passed 12th/2nd PUC with obtaining 50% aggregate marks in PCB & English (40% for reserve category candidates) |
| B.Pharma | Passed in 2nd PUC/12th with PCB or PCM and obtained a minimum of 45% of marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects (40% for reserve category candidates) OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by PCI and secured minimum of 45% marks (40% for category candidates) |
KCET Admit Card 2020
KCET Admit card can be downloaded by the candidates from 18th July 2020. The KCET admission hall ticket is available only through online mode.
Candidates without having admit card cannot be entered in the examination hall. So, it is necessary to carry the admit card on the exam day.
Candidates must carry the government photo Id proof on the exam day to enter in the examination hall. Candidates should keep their admit card till the admission in college or institution.
KCET Exam Pattern 2020
Check the KCET exam pattern and follow it for the exam preparation:
- Mode of exam: The exam will be held through offline (OMR) mode.
- Duration of exam: For each paper/subject, 80 minutes will be given.
- Maximum marks: Each paper will be of 60 marks, i.e., the total will be of 180 marks.
- Type of questions: Multiple choice questions will be asked in the exam.
- Marking scheme: Each question will carry 1 mark.
- Negative marking: There will no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered question.
| Subjects | Marks |
| Biology | 60 |
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Total | 180 |
KCET Syllabus 2020
The KCET syllabus is set by the KEA only. The question papers of the Common Entrance Test is based on the first and second PUC syllabus prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State.
Candidates must study their subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or any other relevant subject to the applied course.
KCET Preparation Tips
Candidates can follow the given below preparation tips for appearing in KCET 2020:
- Must go through the syllabus and the exam pattern of the examination thoroughly.
- Always study the official and to the point syllabus.
- It is also necessary to be aware with the marking scheme. It may increase or decrease your marks.
- Always do revision after you complete with your daily study.
- Make short notes of each subject to revise before 2-3 days of the examination.
- Make proper time table to study and follow it regularly.
- Maintain your health good.
KCET Answer Key 2020
After the completion of the written entrance exam, the provisional KCET answer key has been published by KEA on their website. Candidates can get it through online mode only. Candidates can tally their answers with the help of published answer key. The institutional answer key has been published.
The candidates or their parents can submit the objections, if any, to the “Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore” on or before prescribed date either in person or only through speed post/email along with all supporting documents.
The correct answer key will be published only after the evaluation of the published provisional answer key. It will be notified by the KEA to the candidates.
If you have any other queries about KCET 2020, you may leave your queries in the given below comment box.
Sir I have filled the no.18 option as NO can I correct it again
Please extend the application sir please sir please requesting u to extend sir please
Authority will provide second chance to fill application form from 7th March 2020.
Please extend the application sir please sir
Authority will give second chance to fill application form from 7th March 2020.
As I request you to extend only one day for kcet application, kindly oblige my request & do the good job in my favour. Thanking you.
Please extend one-day sir to apply for CET exam please extend one-day sir please
Application process has been over on 2nd March 2020.
Sir I am manoj can you please extend the date please sir I want to apply but due to surver issue I can’t able to apply please sir extend the date to apply sir…..
Please sir I applied for neet application also I applied today server problem please extend one day please sir we r waiting for your response as soon as possible please kindly extend the date sir please
Please extend one day for applying CET please I didn’t apply for CET exam please extend one-day sir please requesting
Sir my name is mohith i regestered today at 7.30pm dut the dead line is 5.30pmbecause my family i have been late so your kindly please extend the date for a day kindly please extend a day please sir please
It all depends on official. KCET application process has been over on 2nd March 2020.
How the agriculture practical exam will be conducted
Sir ,
My daughter is appearing puc llyr. with PCMB under karnataka board and I want her to opt for bsc.agri. through kcet, but as we’re inhabitant of assam and belongs to ST category, will she be eligible to fill up her online form for the kcet-2020 under the ST category?
Sir. I am Meghana and I am from Karnataka. I have appeared for get and also neet exam . I have to change the place in the application. Can I change the place after payment?
Sir,i have put my eligibility clause incorrectly I realized after declaration how can I make it correct
You can rectify the mistakes at the time of correction.
hii sir there is a problem in my app form ….evn tho everything is filled its showing student info section incomplete ive tried it for 30 times till now but stil th same n also no one is picking calls or responding in the contact no given in the website
It might be some server issue. Try it later.
My Daughter is studying in ISC 12th class in PUNe.
We are a domicile of Maharashtra.
Is my daughter eligible for appearing in Karnataka CET.
Kindly advice.
as I am applying for cet for second attempt I wrote CET in 2018 and again I want to take for this year 2020 and in the application of cet it is asking about, Are you appeared for NATA and JEE main 2 , for this what I have to answer because I had taken NATA in 2018 and in 2019 I didn’t took NATA and that marks are not known to me what I have to do and I also attempted JEE main 2 in this year 2020 and in this I disqualified and now again I have applied for NATA April session 2020.
Pls give the login page for registration of cet
You must go through KCET Application Form article regarding same.
sir,
i had studied from 0 class and upto 8th (completed) in Karnataka. I born in karnatka. Shall I come local or non local ????
Sir is the cost of application fee for female candidate of karnataka obc catageary
Please do reply
Other state student can eligible for this exam? Please full details
If a student of other state applies for it, then where will be its centre?
hi sir where regestration can do the CET Exam for 2020 I m 2nd puc now which centre can do in bangalore
if a student has studied a class for more then once then how should he apply for the information of schools
Can we write biology and mathematics both? Or only one
I was in defence.now we shifted to Bangalore,my son studied 12 from bangalore.can he apply for kcet
Is online payment ok for the application fees and about it
Sir I’m truely medical aspirant I applied neet. Is that cet compulsory. Plz anybody can reply
Sir is that medical aspirant must and should write cet.let me clarify.
Please tell me when will be Karnataka CET application release?
Now it is February 2/2020 application not released
Sir, i am kanadian but residing outside India (NRI), son did his schooling in Muscut from 1st to 10th but did his puc 1st and 2nd year in Bangalore can he write KCET exam ? if yes under what category will be the seats allotted do we have to upload my proof like marks sheets showing that i have studied in karnataka please explain.
Not finding CET Application form to fill here plz.. suggest me
Sir is MBBS AYUSH necessary cet
Is the photograph is new or can we give old photo also
It’s forth week of jan and applications form is stil not released?
It will be updated in our article whenever official will announce it.
How to prepare in 3 months for kcet?
I am appearing for 2nd attempt kcet with own preparation so please say me when will kcet application form will come
Kcet passing will be considered in medical seats yes or no
I am from maharastra. Can i fill the form of karnataka CET . As i have all the certificate from karnataka but studied for 12 years in maharastra in CBSE.
the candidates is karnataka state but he studying in dubai either he can apply for kcet exam or no
and what is the payment required
Can I write cet Anthor time for better course, Even I got cet seat in engineering last year
Sir what are the subjects for MBBS AYUSH and AYURVEDA
Sir I’m from AP.Im eligible for kcet or NOT
I live in maharashtra so am I able to give kcet ??
What are centres for the exam??..
CET for delhi ..Any link to the exam ..
We are native of Andhra Pradesh.is my son eligible for kcet
Yes, he will be eligible.
Sir, i am kanadian but residing outside India (NRI), can my children write KCET exam ? if yes under what category will be the seats allotted. please explain.
Thanks in advance
Thank you for the information.
It is very useful.
Is KCET not for computer science engineering ??
through kcet will i get seat in computer science engineering?
what if the student has submitted general caste in his pu board
but he is actuall an 3B can he submitte 3B in k cet application form ???
what if the student has submitted general caste but he is actuall an 3B can he submitte 3B in k cet application form ???
Native of Bangalore, But schooling from 1-12th std was done in central school located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Am i eligible for govt seats.
Some lessons in physics are removed then how can you give it for kcet, please inform clearly
Dear sir/maam,
Can oci(Overseas citizens of India) write kcet 2020?
I am from W.B.can l apply B.Tech,or agriculture in Bangalore colleges by karnataka joint entrance.
I M AN NRI SO FOR US ENTRANCE TEST NEEDED OR BY SAT MARKS TO GET ADMISSION?
Sir i secure 33%mark in 10th $ 55 %in +2 stream vocational science in (PCM) so can I eligible for this exam
sir/ma’am
I am a failed candidate I am writing exam this year on the same note I am willing to write kCET also I am I eligible
Can I write only 3/4 papers?
My son is studying in Bangalore for last 6 years, currently in 2nd PU but he doesn’t have a domicile of Karnataka. We are from Delhi. Is he eligible for KCET ?
Sir. Iam studying diploma final year of (eie branch) in Telangana can I apply for ECET of Karnataka
Sir my daughter has failed maths now she is appearing exam then she can apply cet & neet exam sir please reply
I am appearing kcet twice is there any query?
Their is Age limit or not
My daughter is oci card holder (USA citizen). Studying in karnataka from 1st std almost 12 years. Passed 10th board from karnataka and will appear for 12th from karnataka 2020. Can she apply for KCET 2020.
Yes, candidate can apply.
Sir I taken engineering 1year but know I can write once again. K cet to go for different field
Dear Sir
In this article the course offered under BE/BTECH is only ((Agriculture Engineering, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science & Technology) it doesn’t Show computer/electronic/electrical etc .. , does that mean Karnataka CET score will not help to get the engineering course to other branches like computer /electronic , I am curios to know considering 2021 Or considering 2020 criteria. ( currently my daughter is in 11th ) kindly advise.
For other engineering courses, the admission will be based on the JEE Main score.
I belongs to Karnataka and my son born in Karnataka but we shifted to Goa for Job. My son studying in Goa. Can he appear for KCET 2020.
Yes, he can apply if he has domicile.
Can I write kcet again?
Yes, you can.
I am belong from utter Pradesh and doing 11th and 12th from Bangalore I am reliable for kect 2020
Dear sir,
My daughter is appearing for NEET2020 from Hyderabad and I want to know if she is appearing for neet, she is eligible to write kcet n neet Or only neet will be considered for allotment of seat. She has to appear for both n best of two will be considered. Please clarify how to go about it.
Thanks n regards
Hema