KCET Exam 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

KCET Exam Latest Updates

• The official KCET 2025 counselling process is expected to start in June-July 2025.

KCET Exam Overview

The KCET 2025 (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) exam was conducted in offline mode within the state of Karnataka. The results have been declared, the counselling process is about to start at the end of June or in July. The candidates can download the scorecard from the official website.  

The colleges accepting KCET scores include SKSJT Institute of Engineering, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, R.V. College of Engineering, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, and many others.

In 2025, the KCET exam was conducted on April 15, 16, & 17, 2025. Approximately 3,11,991 students appeared for the exam, and 2,75,677 students qualified. The overall difficulty level of the exam was considered moderate. The expected KCET cutoff 2025 for the general category is around 50%, and for SC, 42%. Anyone above these marks can apply for counselling for colleges.

KCET 2025: Quick Highlights

The KCET 2025 entrance exam is conducted by KEA for admission in programs like engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, etc. The mode of the application form is online; candidates can fill out the application form on the official website. The table below shows the KCET 2025 highlights.

What is the KCET Exam?

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It offers admission in programs like Engineering, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Agriculture courses, and Veterinary courses across Karnataka state, conducted once a year. The KCET 2025 syllabus includes Mathematics/Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The KCET exam pattern includes 180 questions, with each session containing 60 questions, for a total of 180 marks, which have to be solved in 80 minutes per session. The mode of the exam is offline (Pen-paper mode), and no negative marks are deducted for wrong answers, and a +1 mark is given for each correct answer.

In the year 2025, around 3.31 lakh students registered for the exam to get admission, of which 3.12 lakh students appeared for the exam.

KCET 2025 Admit Card

The KCET 2025 admit card is the most important document to carry to the exam centre. The students are not allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card. The KCET exam releases the admit card one week before the exam. The candidate must download the admit card before going to the exam centre. Refer to the points below to know step-by-step how to download the admit card:

• The candidate must visit the official KCET exam website kea.kar.nic.in.
• Click on the KCET  “Admit Card” 2025 button on the homepage.
• Log in by entering the user ID, password, and captcha that you used during registration.
• After logging in, your admit card will appear on the screen in the PDF format.
• Download the admit card and take at least two printouts.
• Make sure the print is clear and the photograph is visible.

Details Mentioned in the KCET Admit Card 2025

The KCET admit card 2025 contains some details of the candidates that should be checked carefully. If there is any mistake in the admit card, you can contact the helpline service instantly. Here are the details mentioned in the KCET admit card 2025:

• Name of the candidate
• CET number
• Address
• KCET 2025 exam date and time
• Exam timing
• Exam centre

KCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Students are required to fulfil the KCET 2025 eligibility criteria to participate in the exam.  To be eligible for the exam, students must have passed 12th grade or equivalent in any stream and must be a citizen of India. Refer to the table below to check the eligibility criteria for the KCET exam for different courses.

KCET 2025 Application Process

The KCET 2025 application process is conducted online. The candidates who fulfil the eligibility requirements have to submit the application form along with the required documents. Refer to the points below to know about the step-by-step application process of the KCET exam.

How to apply for the KCET 2025 application?

• Visit the official KCET exam website kea.kar.nic.in and click on the ‘KCET 2025 Registration’ link.
• Generate the login ID and password for future access to the portal, and start the registration process.
• Fill in the academic details such as Class 10th, 12th, and personal details, and upload your recent passport-sized photo and signature in the specified format.
• Complete the registration fee via credit card/debit card or net banking.
• Review your application carefully and click the “Submit” option to complete the registration and take a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt.

KCET 2025 Admission Fees

The KCET 2025 application fee will be paid through the online mode. The application fee after the payment is done is non-refundable in any case. Refer to the table below to know the application fee details category-wise and the mode of payment.

Mode of Application Fee Payment

• Credit card
• Debit card
• Net banking

KCET 2025 Exam Pattern

The KCET 2025 exam pattern generally contains three sections, which are conducted offline, that is, Pen-paper mode. The exam consists of 180 questions, and the duration of the exam will be 80 minutes per session. Each right answer carries 1 mark, and no negative marking. Refer to the table below to know the details of the KCET exam pattern 2025.

KCET Syllabus 2025

The KCET 2025 syllabus is the first step toward preparation. The KCET syllabus is divided into 4 subjects, including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. It does not have a fixed syllabus, but based on previous years, the major questions are mostly from these areas. Refer to the table below for all the details of the KCET exam 2025 syllabus:

KCET Previous Years’ Question Papers

The KCET previous years' question papers help the students to prepare for the upcoming KCET exam. The previous year's question helps in the analysis of the questions and the topics to be focused on. Students get an idea of the exam pattern, which helps them in the exam for their future. Here are the links to the KCET previous year question papers, subject-wise:

KCET 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for the year 2018. 

KCET 2019 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for year 2019. 

KCET 2020 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for year 2020

KCET 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for the year 2021.

KCET 2025 Preparation Tips

KCET scores are considered for admission to various programs in colleges in Karnataka. However, with the right preparation and strategies, candidates can get a good score and rank in the KCET exam. Here are some KCET 2025 preparation tips that need to be followed:

• The candidate must understand the exam pattern and syllabus and be familiar with the KCET exam pattern.
• The candidate must make a practical study schedule and divide time subject-wise, and include weekly mock test sessions.
• The candidate must stick to the NCERT books and practice the question banks and previous year question papers.
• The candidate must practice mock tests regularly and review their mistake to improve recovery.
• The candidate must keep short notes for quick revisions and revise important formulas and concepts weekly.

Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code

The KCET exam 2025 is one of the most important entrance exams for admission in programs like Engineering, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Agriculture courses, and Veterinary courses across Karnataka state. The candidate must know what to carry or avoid on the exam day. The guidelines are mentioned on the admit card to avoid any confusion. Here are the points that should be checked carefully by the candidates:

• The candidate must arrive at the exam centre one hour before the exam starts.
• The candidate must carry the KCET admit card with valid ID proof (Aadhar card, Voter ID, etc.)
• The candidate should be in comfortable attire and dress in simple attire.
• The candidate should follow all the instructions written on the admit card.
• The candidate should bring a ballpoint pen only, which should be both black and blue to fill the OMR sheet.

Things to Avoid During KCET 2025

The students need to avoid carrying certain things on the KCET exam day, including mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, cameras, or any other valuables, which will lead to a conflict.

KCET 2025 Answer Key

The KCET 2025 answer key has been released on the official website. Candidate can download the answer key by entering their login credentials. The KEA releases the answer key separately for each subject. After reviewing all the objections in the answer key of KCET 2025, KEA has released the final answer keys. The answer keys are available on the official website in online mode. Candidates can calculate the score before the declaration of the exam with the help of the answer key.

KCET 2025 Result

The KCET 2025 result was declared on May 24, 2025, by the Karnataka Examination Authority.  Candidates who have appeared for the exam can download the result from the official KCET website, kea.kar.nic.in. The result of KCET 2025 is published based on the KCET 2025 answer key and board marks entered. The result contains the candidate’s personal details, scores, qualifying status, and others. The candidates with qualifying marks are eligible for the counselling process of KCET 2025.

KCET Counselling Process 2025

The Karnataka Examination Authority will conduct the counselling process of KCET 2025. Refer to the points below to know about the step-by-step counselling process:

Step 1: KCET registration and document verification

The candidate must verify the required documents at the counselling centre. They must carry all the documents with their original and photocopies. The documents will be verified by the authority, and if the documents are correct, the candidate will be given a slip with ID and password.

List of documents required

• Class 10/SSLC scorecard
• Class 12/PUC scorecard
• 2 passport-sized photographs, recent
• Study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI.
• KCET 2025 application form
• KCET 2025 admit card
• KCET 2025 application fee proof
• Income certificate
• Rural study certificate
• Caste certificate
• Kannada medium certificate
• Parent’s study certificate/Parent’s hometown certificate/ Parent’s domicile certificate/ Parent’s employment certificate/ Parent’s cumulative record/ Marks card, etc., for the candidates claiming eligibility for government seats based on the domicile/study/Parent’s employment
• Identity card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner/ District Magistrate/Rehabilitation Commissioner, for the candidates claiming eligibility for government seats under the Jammu & Kashmir migrants quota

Step 2: Choice filling and locking

After the document verification, the candidate needs to log in with the given ID and password. Then, they will have to fill out the preferred college and courses in order of preference. The candidate can make the changes in addition, rearrange, or modify their choices before the final date.  The candidates can check the course-wise, category-wise, and college-wise seat matrix released by the authority at the time of choice filling.

Step 3: Seat allotment

The candidate can check the seat allotment, which will be released on the official website. They can log in with their ID and password to download the KCET seat allotment letter. The candidates can change their choices and check the allotment status. The KCET 2025 counselling includes two rounds of allotment, with a second extended round and a special round. They can download the provisional allotment letter and take a printout.

Step 4: Reporting at allotted institutes

The candidates with their respective allotted institutes can report to their institutes to confirm the admission within the stipulated time. They are advised to carry all the required documents during the reporting, along with the KCET counselling allotment letter to the institute.

Colleges Accepting KCET 2025 Score

The KCET 2025 score is accepted by some of the colleges, each has unique specialisations and advantages. Refer to the points below to know bout the colleges accepting the KCET 2025 score:

The KEA will begin the counselling process of the KCET 2025 in June 2025. The candidates should check the updates regularly on the official website of KCET to participate in the counselling process. Refer to the table below for the KCET 2025 exam date & schedule:

The KCET 2025 cutoff will be released by KEA after the KCET results are announced on the official website.  After the result declaration, KEA will start releasing its KCET cut-off percentage. The cutoff for KCET 2025 is yet to be released on the official website. The KCEt cutoff is released separately for each course, and the different cutoffs will be announced for each counselling round. The KCEt cutoff is the minimum score required for admission. The candidates securing a rank above or equal to the released cutoff are allowed for admission. Refer to the table below to know about the expected cut-off for the KCET 2025 cutoff:

KCET Exam Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the KCET 2025 exam?

A. The KCET exam is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It offers admission in programs like Engineering, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Agriculture courses, and Veterinary courses across Karnataka state, conducted once a year.

2. When will the KCET 2025 counselling start?

The KCET 2025 counselling date is yet to be announced; the expected date is June 2025.

3. When will the KCET exam 2026 be conducted?

The KCET exam 2026 is expected to be conducted in the third week of April 2026 across Karnataka state.

4. Who can apply for the KCET exam 2026?

The candidate with 50% in their graduation and 45% for SC/ST can apply for the KCET exam 2026.

5. When will the KCET 2026 application form be released?

The KCET 2026 application form is expected to start in the fourth week of January, 2026.