The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). KCET 2024 Examination will be conducted in the third week of June 2024.

Through the conducting authority's website, candidates can register themselves up until the deadline for submission. The KCET 2024 application form is accessible during the first week of May 2024.

Candidates who successfully complete the registration process will also be given access to correctional facilities by the authority. Beginning in the fourth week of May 2024, application form corrections are being made.

Each successfully registered candidate's KCET 2024 admit card has been made available by the authority online. In the first week of June 2024, candidates will be able to download their admission card online. The KCET exam was given in an offline format using paper-based examination. It was planned that the exam would take place in the third week of June 2024.

Details regarding the KCET 2024, such as the application form, exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, etc., are presented in this article.

KCET 2024 Exams Highlights

KCET 2024 Exam Dates

KCET 2024 Examination is expected to be conducted in the third week of June 2024. In the below table candidates can get to know about the KCET Exam dates 2024: 

KCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting an application for KCET 2024, candidates are urged to review the eligibility requirements. The requirements for eligibility will vary depending on the course. Here is the comprehensive list of requirements needed to take the KCET exam:

General Eligibility:

• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
• Appearing: Candidates who took the qualifying exam and whose results are still pending are eligible to take this test. However, should they fail the qualifying exam, they will not be allowed to enter.

Academic Eligibility:

Eligibility for Engineering Courses:

• Qualifying Exam: Students must have passed 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board.
• Subjects: Students pass the above examination with English as a language subject and Physics & Mathematics along with Chemistry/ Biology/ Bio-technology/ Computer/ Electronics.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should have scored 45 % marks for general category and 40 % marks for reserved categories.

Eligibility for B.Arch.:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must passed 10+2/PUC or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• Subjects: Candidates must pass the above examination with mathematics, physics, chemistry & English as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates will have to secure minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in aggregate in all the subjects.
• NATA Score: Candidates should compulsory appear for NATA exam.

Eligibility for BV.Sc. & AH:

• Qualifying Exam: Students must have cleared the 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized university.
• Subjects: Pass the above exam with physics, chemistry, biology and English subjects.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should have scored at least 50% aggregate (for general category) and 45% aggregate (for reserved categories). 

Eligibility for B.Sc. (Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture, etc.):

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed 12th or equivalent exam from any recognized board.
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology will be the compulsory subjects.

Eligibility for Phar.D:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed higher secondary or equivalent exam with PCB or PCM group subjects.
• Students, those pass the diploma in pharmacy examination from PCI approved institutions will be also eligible to apply

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KCET 2024 Application Process

Application form of KCET 2024 is expected to be release  on the website in second week of April 2024 and The last date to submit the form will be till first week of May 2024.

Applicants can apply for the KCET 2024 by following the instructions listed below.

• Visit the KEA's official website.
• After selecting the application form link, enter the candidate's name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number in the registration form.
• Next, use one of the offered payment methods, like a credit card, debit card, or net banking, to pay the application fee.
• Next, complete the KCET 2024 application form.
• Now fill out the application form with your personal information, including your name, date of birth, gender, nationality, category, and contact information.
• Give facts about your educational background, including your board score, year of passing, and results from the qualifying test (10+2 or equivalent).
• Next, attach scanned copies of your ID, your signature, and any other required documents in accordance with the instructions.

Application Fees-

• GM/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates of Karnataka origin- INR 500/-
• SC/ST category/ Female candidate of Karnataka origin- INR 250/-
• Outside candidates from Karnataka- INR 750/-
• Outside India candidates- INR 5000/-                         

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KCET  2024 Admit Card

The KCET 2024 admit card will be made available on the KEA website by the exam conducting body. Candidates can use their registration number and birthdate to download their KCET admit card 2024. Examine the information on the KCET 2024 admit card, including the name, photo, signature, exam center data, and other pertinent details, carefully after downloading it.

Steps to download  KCET admit card

• Go to https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ to access the website.
• Select the link for the KCET admit card.
• Enter your login information, including your birthdate and registration number.
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Download the KCET admit card, then print it off.

KCET 2024 Syllabus

The most recent PUC First and Second Year Syllabus published by the Karnataka State Department of Pre-University Education serves as the basis for the KCET 2024 Syllabus.

The topics covered in the syllabus span a number of fields, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. Below is a list of the whole Karnataka CET 2024 syllabus.

• Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic effects Of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems etc.
• Chemistry: Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Elements, D And F Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers, aldehydes, ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen.
• Mathematics: Relations and Functions, Algebra, Calculus, Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, Probability etc.
• Biology : The biology syllabus will be divided into two sections, i.e. Botany and Zoology. Some major Botany topics are Cell Biology & Genetics, Histology & Plant Anatomy, Diversity of Plant Life on Earth, and Introduction to Ecology & Taxonomy. The Zoology section contain topics like Tissues of humans, Digestion, Circulation, Respiration, Nervous System, Origin Of Life, Human Reproduction, Organic Evolution, Animal Resources & Human Welfare Dairy, Study of the Cell, Developmental Biology, Diversity of Animal Life and Cell Division. 

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KCET  2024 Exam Pattern

• 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.

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KCET 2024 Result

Those who took the KCET 2024 exam can download their results by following below given steps.

• Visit https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ the official website of  KCET 2024.
• The KCET 2024 result will be displayed when you click on the link.
• The screen will show the KCET result for 2024.
• To view the KCET result 2024, locate the roll number and name in the list. 

KCET 2024 Exam FAQs

Ques.1 What will be the mode of KCET 2024 exam?

Ans. The KCET Exam will be conducted through offline mode (pen- paper mode)

Ques.2 What will be the last date to submit the KCET 2024 application form?

Ans. The last expected date to submit the application form will be 1^st week of May 2024.

Ques.3 What are the time limits given to the students for completing the KCET 2024?

Ans. Candidates will be provided with a total time limit of one hours in KCET Exam.

Ques.4 What will be the marking scheme in KCET Exam?

Ans. Each correct answer will be awarded one marks, and no negative marking will be applicable in KCET exam.

Ques.5 How many questions will be asked in KCET Exam 2024 ?

Ans. KCET exam consists three subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) and 60 questions will be asked from each subjects.