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16 June, 2022
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Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

  • Exam Mode : Offline
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  • Examination category : Engineering
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  • Conducting Body : Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
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Registration Date

05-04-2022

Application Start Date

05-04-2022

Application End Date

20-04-2022

Admit Card Date

02-06-2022

Main Exam Date

16-06-2022

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) Selection Procedure

Selection Procedure: There is only one stage in KCET for candidates to qualify for admission:

  • Objective Test

Exam Pattern: The examination is conducted in Offline mode and contain Objective Type questions. KCET take place on two days and four sessions and the question paper comprise three sections namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section is of 60 marks. The total time duration is 80 minutes for each section. The following table explains the paper pattern in detail:-

Section

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Time Duration

Physics

60

60

70 minutes

Chemistry

60

60

70 minutes

Mathematics/ Biology

60

60

70 minutes

Kannada (in case)

50

50

70 minutes

Total

180

180

3 hours and 30 minutes

Note:

  • There is no provision of Negative Marking.

  • Candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga take Kannada Language Test.

  • The Kannada language is of qualifying nature. Candidates need to secure 12 marks in this section to qualify. The marks scored in this section have no effect on the final result of the candidate.

  • Candidates who want to take admission in the Medical and Dental stream opt for Biology and those who want to secure admission in an Engineering course opt for Mathematics.

Final Selection:- The final merit list is determined on the basis of the combined performance of the candidate in the KCET as well as in the PUC marks. The final rank of the KCET is calculated on the basis of the following formula:-

  • KCET Rank=(% in KCET + % in Qualifying Examination)/2

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