KCET 2024 Option Entry (Round 2 Extended) has been started on 30th September 2024. KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is conducted to provide admission in various UG courses in the field of Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy etc.
This examination is conducted at state level by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Examination is conducted one time each year. Admission is offered in various courses i.e. B.E/ B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, etc. Candidates who want to take admission in Medical & Architecture courses must qualify the NEET & NATA exam respectively. Through this article, we have provided details about the KCET 2024 including application form, exam dates, eligibility etc.
KCET 2024 Notifications – Option Entry Started (Round 2 Extended)
KCET 2024 Option Entry (Round 2 Extended) has been started on 30th September 2024. Check here for counselling details.
KCET 2024 Cut Off (Round 1) has been released. Check here for cut off details.
KCET 2025 Exam will be conducted in the month of April 2025. Check Here Latest KCET 2025 Exam Updates & News.
KCET 2024 Overview
Exam Name | KCET 2024 |
Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Courses | Under graduate |
Level of Exam | State level |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Offline |
KCET 2024 Exam Dates
In the below table, candidates can get to know about the KCET Exam dates 2024:
Events | Dates 2024 (Announced) |
Application starts from | 10th January 2024 |
Last date to submit application form | 23rd February 2024 (11.59 pm) |
Last date to pay the fee | 26th February 2024 |
Final Chance to apply online | 12th March – 15th March 2024 |
Application correction | enabled after the exam |
Release of admit card | 3rd April 2024 |
KCET 2024 exam date | 18th & 19th April 2024 |
Release of answer key | 29th April 2024 |
Announcement of result | 20th May 2024 |
Commencement of counselling | 25th June 2024 |
KCET 2024 Answer Key
Answer key has been released on 20th May 2024. Provisional answer key has been made available through online mode. Candidates can file objection against the answer key on or before the prescribed date. Through the answer key candidates can get an estimate idea about their scores.
KCET answer key 2024 consist of correct answers of the questions. On the basis of raised objections, final answer key is provided by the authority.
KCET 2024 Merit List/ Result
KCET merit list is prepared after releasing of the final answer key. Merit list contains the list of candidates selected for the admission. Result/ Merit List is released through online mode. Candidates who have appeared for the examination can check their results.
Candidates can download score card after few days the declaration of KCET result. It can be downloaded from the website via login details. Candidates are also advised to take printout of the result for further procedure. Candidates must verify the details given on the result, in case of any discrepancy in result must contact the authorities.
KCET 2024 Cut Off
KCET Cut off 2024 is released through online mode. Cut off marks will be released with or after the announcement of result. It will be necessary for the candidates to obtained minimum cut off marks to be eligible for admission. Cut off marks will be available separately for all categories.
Cut off marks will be prepared by the authorities based on various factors i.e. total students appeared in the exam, difficulty level of exam, marks obtained by the candidates etc.
KCET 2024 Counselling
Counselling for KCET 2024 is being organised by authority through online mode. It has been started from 25th June 2024. Counselling depends upon various factors which include online registration, document verification, seat allotment, issue of admission letter.
Eligible candidates need to participate in the KCET counselling procedure. It is necessary for the candidates to participate in the counselling. Seats are allotted to the candidates based on marks obtained by them in the entrance examination. Candidate must verify all the required documents in counselling procedure. Without verification of documents, seats are not confirmed to the candidates.
Here we have listed the documents which will be needed for verification:
- 10th class mark sheet & certificate
- 12th class mark sheet & certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Caste certificate
- Identity proof i.e. Adhaar card
- KCET 2024 score card
- KCET 2024 admit card
- Copy of filled application form
- Latest passport size photographs, etc.
Participating Institutes of KCET 2024
Following are the list of participating institutes of KCET 2024:
- GITAM Bangalore
- B.M.S college of engineering, Bangalore
- R N institute of technology, Bangalore
- National institute of engineering, Mysore
- J S S academy of technical education, Bangalore
- P.E.S institute of technology, Bangalore
- B V B college of engineering and technology, Hubli
- M.S Ramaiah institute of technology, Bangalore
- Shree Jayachamarajendra college of engineering, Mysore
- Siddaganga institute of technology, Tumkur
KCET 2024 Admit Card
KCET Admit card 2024 has been made available on the website few days before the examination. It has been released on 3rd April 2024. Candidates can download their KCET 2024 admit card through online mode using login details i.e. application number or date of birth.
It is compulsory for the candidates to bring the hall ticket on the day of examination. Also, identity proof will be needed with the admit card. Without admit card candidates will to be allowed to enter the examination hall. Admit card contains details such as name of the candidate, exam date, exam centre, time etc.
KCET 2024 Exam Pattern
In the given section we have mentioned details about the KCET Exam Pattern & marking scheme:
- Mode of Exam: Examination is scheduled to be conducted through offline mode.
- Duration: Total 80 minutes will be provided in the examination.
- Number of Question: There will be total 60 questions in each subject.
- Question Type: Objection type questions will be asked in the examination.
- Marking Scheme: For each correction response 1 mark will be provided.
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marks for wrong answer.
Here we have given marking scheme for different subjects:
Subjects | Marks |
Phsycis | 60 |
Chemistry | 60 |
Mathematics/ Biplogy | 60 |
Total Marks | 180 |
KCET 2024 Syllabus
KCET Syllabus 2024 is prepared based on the 11th and 12th class syllabus. Each subject have different topics. Syllabus consists of subjects i.e. mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology. We will also update complete syllabus in our article whenever it will be released.
Preparation Tips
Aspirants must follow the below mentioned preparation tips. These tips & tricks will help the candidates to prepare well for the examination:
- Go through the complete exam pattern and syllabus.
- Make a proper time table and organise your time for each subject.
- Practice from previous years question papers and sample papers.
- Make short notes and do revision on the daily basis.
- Take regular breaks in between your study and drink plenty of water.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
KCET 2024 Application Form
Candidates must check the given steps to know all the details about the KCET 2024 Application Form:
- Application form of KCET 2024 has been released on the website from 10th January 2024.
- Aspirants can fill their application form through online mode only. No off-line facility is provided.
- Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria to be eligible for exam.
- Candidates are also advised to check the instructions carefully given in the information bulletin.
- Application process is carried out in different phases i.e. registration, filling of registration form, document uploads & fee payment.
- Candidates must fill all the required details carefully without leaving any section blank. In case of any mistake application might be cancelled.
- Upload scanned image of photograph, signature & parent signature in the JPG/ JPEG format.
- The last date to submit the form is till 23rd February 2024.
- There is no need to send any hardcopy of the application form by post to the authority.
- KCET Correction facility will also be provided to the candidates from March 2024.
- After submitting the application form candidates must take the printout of the same for future references.
Application Fee:
- Application fee can be submitted through online as well as offline mode.
- Online payment is done using credit card/ debit card or net banking.
- Fee is non-refundable in any circumstances.
Here candidates can check category wise application fee:
Category | Fees |
GM/ 2A/ 2B/ 3A / 3B candidates of Karnataka origin | Rs. 500/- |
SC/ST Category-1 / Females of Karnataka candidates only | Rs. 250/- |
Outside Karnataka state candidates | Rs. 750/- |
Outside India candidates | Rs. 5,000/- |
KCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must go through the following KCET Eligibility criteria before filling the application form of KCET 2024:
For B.Tech:
- Qualification: Candidates must passed in 2nd PUC/ 12th or equivalent from any recognised board.
- Marks: Aspirants should obtained minimum of 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ ST/ CAT 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B).
- Subjects: Candidates must have Physics & Mathematics along with chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology and English with one of the language subject in their 12th class.
- Appearing: 12th appearing candidates will also be eligible to apply.
For B.Arch:
- Qualification: Candidates must pass 10+2 level or 10+3 diploma level from a recognised board/ institutes.
- Subjects: Candidates should have Physics, chemistry & mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Appearing: 12th appearing candidates will also be eligible to apply.
- Score Card: Candidates must have valid score card of NATA 2024 exam.
For B.Pharm:
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th class/ diploma in pharmacy or its equivalent from any recognised board.
- Marks: Candidates should obtain minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category) in their qualifying examination.
- Subjects: Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics in their qualifying exam.
- Appearing: Final year or 12th appearing candidates will also be eligible to apply for KCET 2024.
B.V.Sc. & A.H.:
- Qualification: Candidates should pass 10th and 12th class examination or its equivalent from any recognized board.
- Marks Criteria: Candidates must obtain minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved category) in their qualifying exam.
- Subjects: Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects in qualifying exam.
- Appearing: Candidates those are appearing in 12th class in year 2024, will also be eligible to apply.
If you have any other query related to the KCET 2024 exam, then feel free to ask us in the comments section below.
Hello
Actually what my marks I got is less than what u counted from the provision answer keys.
So is there any option for recorrection of kcet marks.
You must contact the authority regarding this matter.
I can’t able to download admit card it’s showing recheck application number when the number is correct only
You are advised to try again using different browser & good internet connection.
Plz share the exam centers names for KCET exam
You must go through the website to know exam centre details.
I m from bihar but studied 7 years in karnataka. Will i be considered as ‘karnataka origin student’. Or who is karnataka origin student?
You will be eligible to apply for KCET 2024 but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
Is SC certificate of West Bengal is treated as eligible as SC candidate of Karnataka.Any fee concession will he or she get?
You are advised to wait for the authority to release KCET 2024 details officially.
The candidate born in Karnataka state & studied outside Karnataka but parents studied in Karnataka, what are the requirement to apply
You are advised to wait for the authority to release KCET 2024 details officially.
Is this entrence examination is conducted in jharkhand state?
KCET exam centres are in Karnataka state.
It was really helpful thankyou
Will there be weightage for 2nd puc marks? Where should KCET 2024 exam be written? Can a B Tech engineering aspirant take up PCM for KCET 2024?
Details for KCET 2024 are yet to be released.
I want update about this exam
And the document needed to fill the form
KCET 2024 details are yet to be released.
If I get seat in kcet is their any schemes to my clg fee
Details regarding this will be known to you by the authority.
is it necessary to appear for JEE to give this test?
No, KCET entrance examination is conducted separatly to offer admission in various courses including B.Tech.
Kcet 2024 will have weightage for 12th grade score
Details regarding KCET 2024 is not published yet.