KCET 2020: Karnataka CET Application (Till 2nd March), Dates, Pattern
KCET 2020 Application Form can be filled till 2nd March 2020. The exam will be 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. Get complete information of about KCET 2020, candidates should go through this article completely.
Exam Dates Application Form Eligibility
KCET 2020 Notifications – Application till 2nd Mar
KCET 2020 Application Form can be filed till 2nd March 2020. Check here for application details.
KCET 2020 Exam Dates have been released. The exam will be held on 22nd April (for Biology & Mathematics) & 23rd April (for Physics & Chemistry). Check here for other dates.
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 correction | 19th – 25th March 2020 |
| Availability of admit card | 10th April 2020 |
| Date of examination | 22nd April (for Biology & Maths) and 23rd April (for Physics & Chemistry) |
| Announcement of result | Last week of May |
| Commencement of counselling | 2nd week of June |
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 will be 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 will 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 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.
FAQ’s (Most Asked Questions)
KCET Admit Card 2020
KCET Admit card 2020 can be downloaded by the candidates from 10th April 2020. The KCET admission hall ticket will be 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 Answer Key 2020
After the completion of the written entrance exam, the provisional answer key will be 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 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.
KCET 2020 Result
The KCET 2020 result will be released after the publishing of correct answer key through online mode. The result will be released in the last week of May 2020.
On the basis of performance of the candidates in the CET/NEET/NATA and the qualifying examination, the merit/rank list will be prepared and published by the KEA.
All the eligible candidates will be 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.
KCET Counselling 2020
KCET 2020 counselling will be held through online mode. It will be commenced from the second week of June 2020. At the time of counselling, the verification of documents will 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 will be allowed to enter the options. Candidates can enter any number of options of their choice.
The candidates will be 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.
If you have any other queries about KCET 2020, you may leave your queries in the given below comment box.
Amrita School of Engineering 2020 Application Open
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.
Pls give the login page for registration of cet
You must go through KCET Application Form article regarding same.
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