On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Karnataka Examinations Authority, or KEA, will open the registration period for KCET 2025. Applications for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test can be submitted by qualified applicants via KEA's official website, kea.kar.nic.in.
Important dates:
Registration Start Date: January 23, 2025 (Thursday)
Registration End Date: February 21, 2025 (Friday)
Exam schedule:
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday):
Physics
Chemistry
April 17, 2025 (Thursday):
Mathematics
Biology
April 18, 2025 (Friday):
Kannada
Exam Shift:
1st Shift: 10: 30 AM to 11: 50 AM
2nd Shift: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Documents required to apply:
SSLC / Class 10 mark sheet
Class 12 / 2nd PUC mark sheet
Passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Scanned left-hand thumb impression
Reservation certificates (if applicable)
Application fees:
CAT-1, SC, ST candidates of Karnataka: ₹250
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates of Karnataka: ₹500
Candidates studied outside Karnataka: ₹750
Foreign candidates: ₹5,000
Eligibility criteria:
One of the required languages for applicants should be English.
Interested parties must have earned at least 45% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Biotechnology in their Class 12 diploma.
For applicants who are SC or ST, the minimum qualifying score is 40%
How to apply:
Go to kea.kar.nic.in to access the official website.
Click the link for KCET 2025 on the main page.
Enter your login information to register on the new page.
After logging into your account, complete the application.
Click submit after paying the application cost.
Download the confirmation page, then save a printout for your records.
Exam pattern:
Both Kannada and English will be used in the pen and paper KCET exam. The KCET 2025 will consist of 180 questions. The KCET 2025 marking scheme states that there will be no negative marking in the test and that candidates will receive one mark for each right response.
Candidates are advised to visit KEA's official website for additional relevant information.
