KEA will re-open the registration window for the KCET exam on March 30, 2024. Candidates can register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KCET 2024 application deadline was February 26, which was later extended to 1-April 2024. The Schedule to be held on 18-April, 2024 to 19-April 2024. Provisional Answer key has been released on 20-April, 2024.

The online Re-Registration Enabled on 30-March 2024 to 1-April 2024. Those candidates who have not applied will apply now. For more details Regarding Registration to professional courses, Eligibility for KCET etc. read full blog.

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Highlights of KCET 2024

Particulars	Details
Full Exam Name	Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Short Exam Name	KCET
Conducting Body	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Frequency	Once a year
Exam Level	State Level Exam
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Mode of Counselling	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Courses Offered	Engineering Technology, Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses

Exam Dates of KCET 2024

In the below table, applicants can get to know about the exam dates of the KCET 2024 exam:

Events Dates 2024 

Application starts from 10-Jan-24 Last date to submit the application form is 10-Feb-24

Last date to pay the fee 14-Feb-24 Re-Registration closing date- 1-April 2024

Release of admit card 5-Apr-24

KCET 2024 exam dates 18 and 19 April 2024

Date of Kannada language Test: (ONLY for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) 20-Apr-24

Date of Practical Examination for UG course applicants for Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Universities under “Agriculturist Quota” 23-Apr-24

Announcement of result 20 May-24

Medical examination for Physically Disabled candidates 25 & 26 April 24

KCET 2024 Exam Timings

Subject	Exam timings
Biology	10.30 AM – 11.50 AM
Mathematics	2.30 PM – 03.50 PM
Physics	10.30 AM – 11.50 AM
Chemistry	2.30 PM – 03.50 PM

Subject	Exam timings
Biology	10.30 AM – 11.50 AM
Mathematics	2.30 PM – 03.50 PM
Physics	10.30 AM – 11.50 AM
Chemistry	2.30 PM – 03.50 PM

Subject	Exam timings
Biology	10.30 AM – 11.50 AM
Mathematics	2.30 PM – 03.50 PM
Physics	10.30 AM – 11.50 AM
Chemistry	2.30 PM – 03.50 PM

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How to fill out the KCET 2024 exam application form?

Candidates must follow the below steps to fill out the KCET 2024 application:

Go to the official web portal of the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

Click on the application form link available on the homepage and fill out the registration form by filling in the Candidate’s name, Email address date of birth, and mobile number

3.  After that, pay the application fee through accessible payment options such as debit card, net banking, UPI, credit card, BHIM, or QR Code.

4.      Next, fill out the application form for the exam of KCET 2024.

5.      Enter your info such as name, category, nationality, date of birth, gender, contact details, and other significant information asked in the application form.

6.      Provide your educational qualifications, together with particulars of the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent), year of passing, board, and other relevant data.

7.  After that, upload scanned copies of your picture, signature, and other required IDs as per the specifications.

8.      Review the application form before uploading it.

9.      After successful payment, copy and print the confirmation page for future situations.

 

Eligibility criteria for KCET 2024 exam

To be eligible for the KCET 2024, applicants need to accomplish the eligibility criteria established by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

·       Apart from compulsory subjects, candidates must have optional subjects among – Biology / Computer Science / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Electronic with a language subject English.

·         Applicants must be citizens of India.

·  Applicants must have a domicile in Karnataka or should have studied and passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent) from an educational institution located in Karnataka. Non-Karnataka applicants are also eligible under certain categories.

·        Applicants must have qualified for the 2nd PUC / class 12 or equivalent exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics compulsory subjects.

·         There is no age limit stated for KCET eligibility.

KCET 2024 Application Fees:

Category	Application Fees (in Rs.)
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka	Rs. 500/-
CAT- 1 / SC / ST candidates of Karnataka	Rs. 200/-
Candidates studied outside of Karnataka	Rs. 750/-
Foreign Candidates	Rs. 5000/-

 

Exam pattern of KCET 2024

Particulars	Details
KCET exam mode	Pen-Paper based exam (Offline)
KCET sessions	Session 1 – Mathematics Session 2 – Physics Session 3 – Chemistry
Medium of KCET exam	English or Kannada
KCET exam duration	80 minutes (1 Hour 20 min.)
Type of questions	MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
KCET total questions	Total – 180 questions 60- Physics 60- Chemistry 60- Maths
KCET marking scheme	Each question provides 1 mark No negative marking

Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines:

• The admit card for KCET 2024 will be available on the official website within a specified timeframe. Candidates must download and print their admit cards, as they are essential for entry into the examination hall. On the exam day, candidates should follow specific guidelines, such as carrying necessary documents and adhering to the examination rules.

• Result and Counseling: