What Is KCET?
KCET is also known as Karnataka Common Entrance Test. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts this entrance exam every year under the aegis of Karnataka University. Karnataka CET Exam is a state-level entrance exam organized for providing admissions in Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharma D and other courses offered by colleges and institutions located in the state. Hence, the various full-time undergraduate courses that students will get admissions through this KEA CET Exam are B.E./ B.Tech, B. Arch, BSc., B.Pharma, etc. The above courses are offered by both Government assisted and private educational institutions of the Karnataka state and complete details available in kea.kar.nic.in MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses admissions will be done through NEET Score and for B.Arch courses NATA Score will be accepted.
KCET Eligibility Criteria 2020
KCET 2020 Highlights
Feature | Detail |
Exam Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) |
KCET Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Exam Type | State Level Entrance Exam |
Total Exam Centers | 53 |
Mode of Examination | Offline |
Mode of Application | Online |
KEA Helpline | 080 – 23 460 460 |
KEA CET Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.):
- Passed in 2nd PUC/12th standard and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects (40% for SC/ST/Cat-1, 2A, 3A and 3B category candidates)
KEA CET B-Pharma:
- Passed in 2nd PUC/12th standard /equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained a minimum of 45% of marks in aggregate in PCM/PCB (40% for SC/ST/CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates); or
- Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45 marks. (40% for SC/ST/CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
KEA CET 2nd Year B.Pharma:
- Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45 marks. (40% for SC/ST/CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
KEA CET Pharma-D:
- Passed in 2nd PUC/12th standard /equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; or
- Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institutions approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act
KEA CET Naturopathy & Yoga:
- Passed in Q. E. With Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Q. E. is eligible for admission to Naturopathy & Yoga courses. 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST, Category–I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates
KCET 2020 Important Dates
Candidates who wish to Apply for KCET 2020 can check the Guidelines for filling KCET 2020 Application form. Lakhs of candidates waiting to apply for the KCET Exam So, as days going on the burden on the server will increase implies unexpected errors while applying process. For the interested candidates, we are suggesting to complete the KCET Application form 2020 Submission as early as possible to avoid last-minute worries.
Important Dates for KCET 2020 Application Form Submission
KCET Online Application 2020 Schedule
Details | Date |
Notification Released Date | 05 February 2020 |
Starting date for receipt of online application | 07 March 2020 (Extended) |
Last date to Submit KEA 2020 Application Form | 16 March 2020 (Extended) |
KCET Registration Fee Payment Closing date | 06 March 2020 |
Last date for Corrections | 19th-27th March 2020 |
Date of Exam | April 22, 2020 to April 23, 2020 (Extended) |
Date of Kannada Language Test | 24 April 2020 |
KCET 2020 Syllabus
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) defines the KCET Syllabus for all the four subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. KCET Question Paper is based on the First and Second PUC (Pre University College) syllabi (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. Pre University College in Karnataka is equivalent to 10+2 or H.S.C. as prevalent in most of the education boards in India. KCET 2020 will be conducted in Offline mode. In order to plan a preparation strategy for the entrance exam, candidates must be aware of KCET Exam pattern & syllabus as it will give an idea about what type of questions are asked in the exam and important topics. The exam consists of 180 objective type questions to be attempted in three-hours.
Subject/ Level |
Important Topic |
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Physics |
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Mathematics |
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Biology | Some major Botany topics are
The Zoology section contains topics like
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Chemistry |
I PUC |
II PUC |
Some basic concepts of chemistry | Solid-state | |
Structure of atom | Solutions | |
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Chemical Kinetics | |
States of Matter- Gases and Liquids | Surface chemistry | |
Thermodynamics | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | |
Equilibrium | p-block elements | |
Redox reactions | d and f block elements | |
Hydrogen | Co-ordination compounds | |
s-block elements | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | |
Some p-block elements | Alcohols, Phenols, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic acids and Ethers | |
Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles & Techniques Biomolecules and polymers Hydrocarbons | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | |
Environmental chemistry | Chemistry in everyday life |
KCET 2020 Application Process
Individuals should have to apply for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2020 through the online mode only. KEA CET involves Complete Online Process. Registering, Submitting KCET 2020 Online Application everything should be done through online only. Applicants can check the Complete Details about KEA KCET 2020 Exam like Eligibility, Exam Dates, Application Process, Syllabus, etc. from below Sections. Go through the complete article to get complete information about the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2020.
KAR CET Application is available in Online Only. Karnataka CET involves Complete Online Process. So Candidates should apply through online only. The Online Application link for Karnataka Common Entrance has been updated by KEA at the official website kea.kar.nic.in To Know the Step by Step Application process of KCET 2020 Exam, please check the below section. The Registration Steps involved in KAR CET Exam are clearly given in this Post.
How to Apply Online for KEA Karnataka CET Exam?
- Initially, go through KCET Official Website http://kea.kar.nic.in/
- Click on “CET-2020 Online Application”.
- Enter all particulars in the relevant fields. thereby submitting all details, you will receive Application ID & Password through Email or Mobile Number.
- Thereby submitting all details, you will receive Application ID & Password through Email or Mobile Number.
- Upload Scanned Passport size Photograph, Signature, and Left-hand Thumb.
- Pay the Application Fee by following Instructions.
- Take a printout of KCET Application Form.
KCET 2020 Application Form
KCET Exam Fee
The Submission of Online Application will be completed only after the successful payment of Application Fee. Applicants can pay the Fee using e-Challan drawn from the Prescribed Bank.
- General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 650/-
- Reserved Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- Applicants residing outside Karnataka: Rs. 750/-
KCET Online Application Corrections
The Karnataka Education Authority has given the option to make corrections in the submitted KCET Application form 2020. So, the applicants who made mistakes can change them from Update Soon.
Step by step process to made corrections in Kar CET Application
- Click on the enclosed link of official website kea.kar.nic.in
- Find the link labeled as “CET 2020-Edit Option of Online Application”.
- Login using your User ID and Password which were generated at the time of KCET Registration.
- Make changes in the Karnataka CET Application Form.
- Once again verify the complete details.
- Finally, submit the KCET Karnataka Application Form.
- Also, one can do KCET Application Download for further reference purposes.
KCET 2020 Admit Card
KCET 2020 Admit Card dates will be announced on the official website.Candidates have to download the admit card from KCET official website i.e kea.kar.nic.in, using their Application Number and Date of Birth. It is mandatory for the cadidates to check the details mentioned on KCET 2020 Admit Card before downloading it. In case of any discrepancy in the admit card, candidates can contact KEA Authority at 080-23604460 or email at keaauthority-ka@nic.in. Do carry any one valid Photo Identity Card like Passport / Aadhar Card / PAN Card / College Identity Card / 2nd PU / 12th Std Examination Admission Ticket / Bus Pass to the exam hall. It is important to preserve the admit card till till KCET Counselling is completed.
KCET 2020 Exam Pattern
Latest Kea Kar KCET Exam Paper Pattern 2020
Test Type | Subject Name | No of Questions | Total Marks | Test Duration |
Objective Type | Biology | 60 | 60 | 80 Min |
Mathematics | 60 | 60 | 80 Min | |
Physics | 60 | 60 | 80 Min | |
Chemistry | 60 | 60 | 80 Min |
Mode of Exam: The exam is held in offline mode (pen & paper based).
Types of Question: Question paper are of Multiple Choice in nature.
Number of Questions: Total 60 question are asked from each section.
Time Duration: Each section is given 80 minutes.
Marking Scheme: One mark is awarded for each correct answer
Negative Marking: There is no provision for negative marking. No marks are deducted /awarded for marking multiple options.
KCET 2020 Kannada Language Test Details
All those candidates who are appearing for KCET Kannada language test and claims eligibility for Government seats under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannada and their main language are Kannada, Kodava, or Tulu. The test is conducted to confirm the candidate’s ability to speak, write and read Kannada.
The minimum passing marks for Kannada language test for all Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates will be 12 out of 50 marks in Kannada Language Examination.
Candidates appearing for the language test has to go to Bangalore as it is the only centre provided by the authorities.
Do carry photocopies of original documents of the parents, certificates, KCET admit card, passport size photograph, etc.
KCET 2020 Admit Card
KCET 2020 Admit Card dates will be announced on the official website.Candidates have to download the admit card from KCET official website i.e kea.kar.nic.in, using their Application Number and Date of Birth. It is mandatory for the cadidates to check the details mentioned on KCET 2020 Admit Card before downloading it. In case of any discrepancy in the admit card, candidates can contact KEA Authority at 080-23604460 or email at keaauthority-ka@nic.in. Do carry any one valid Photo Identity Card like Passport / Aadhar Card / PAN Card / College Identity Card / 2nd PU / 12th Std Examination Admission Ticket / Bus Pass to the exam hall. It is important to preserve the admit card till till KCET Counselling is completed.
Details mentioned on KCET Hall Ticket
Candidates must check the below mentioned details carefully before downloading the hall ticket:
• Name of the candidate
• Registration Number
• Candidate’s Date of Birth
• KCET Roll Number
• Candidate’s Photo and Signature
• Exam Venue and Reporting Time
• KCET Exam Day Guidelines
How to download KCET Hall Ticket?
Candidates can download their KCET Admit Card by following the mentioned below points:
• Visit the official website of KCET 2020.
• Click on KCET Admit Card Link
• A login window will appear
• Fill details like application number and date of birth
• After that, KCET Admit card will appear on the screen.
• Check all the details mentioned in hall ticket.
• Download the admit card and take a print out of it for future reference
KCET 2020 Exam Centres
KCET 2020 will be conducted at 54 locations, spread all over Karnataka.
Candidates, who have claimed eligibility under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses, have to choose a Center for KCET 2020 which is located only in Bangalore.
Kannada language test will be conducted only in Bangalore center.
Practical Examination for admission Agriculturist Quota will be conducted at following cities by concerned Agricultural / Veterinary Unviersities:
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Exam Centre |
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Exam Centre |
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Exam Centre |
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Bagalkot | 19. | Chitradurga | 37. | Mangalore |
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Jamakhandi | 20. | Davangere | 38. | Moodabidre |
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Bangalore | 21. | Dharwad | 39. | Puttur |
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Doddaballapur | 22. | Hubli | 40. | Ujire |
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Belgaum | 23. | Gadag | 41. | Mysore |
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Athani | 24. | Gulbarga | 42. | Raichur |
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Chickodi | 25. | Hassan | 43. | Ramanagara |
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Gokak | 26. | Haveridte | 44. | Channapatna |
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Bellary | 27. | Kanwar | 45. | Shimoga |
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Hospet | 28. | Dandeli | 46. | Bhadravathi |
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Bidar | 29. | Kumta | 47. | Sagar |
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Basavakalyan | 30. | Sirsi | 48. | Tumkur |
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Bhalki | 31. | Kolar | 59. | Tiptur |
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Bijapur | 32. | KGF | 50. | Udupi |
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Chamarajanagar | 33. | Koppal | 51. | Karkala |
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Kollegal | 34. | Madikeri | 52. | Kundapura |
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Chikkaballapur | 35. | Mandya | 53. | Yadgir |
18. | Chikmagalur | 36. | Krishnarajapet |
KCET Cut-off
The cutoff of KCET 2020 will consist of the ranks that a candidate has to secure for getting admission. Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the cutoff after the end of each counselling round. Candidates must note that KCET 2020 cutoff will be different for each college, course, category, and round of counselling. Those aspirants who secure the specified cutoff or more will be allotted into their preferred seat. The Cutoff will be announced in the form of Opening and Closing Ranks (OR, CR).
On the basis of merit list prepared by the authority, qualified candidates will be shortlisted for KCET Counselling 2020 and Seat allotment.
KCET 2020 Results
Separate result sheets showing ISM & H, Engineering, Architecture, Farm Science, B‐Pharm and Pharm‐D ranks will be declared on May 25, 2020 (Tentative). Check KCET Results
It can be accessed online only by visiting at the official website – kea.kar.nic.in.
Candidates need to feed the credentials like Registration Number and Date of Birth to get the results sheet on the page.
Candidates will get different ranks for courses like Engineering, agriculture, Horticulture, and other courses with the consideration of subjects and participants.
KCET 2020 Answer Key
KCET provisional Answer Keys will be published at KEA Website: kea.kar.nic.in. Download Here
Candidates/ parents/ lecturers can file their objections, if any, addressed to the “Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore” on or before April 30, either in person or only through SPEED POST / email: keauthority‐ka@nic.in, with regard to any of the published answer Key, along with all supporting documents / justification.
The objections received by the KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final for determination of the right KCET answer key.
The answer key approved by the Expert Committee will be applied during evaluation for determination of merit order.
Then correct answer key and the list of candidates whose results have been withheld and the reasons for withholding the results will also be published along with the results.
KCET 2020 Seat Matrix
KCET 2020 Seat Matrix will be released in Online mode only by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). On the basis of the performance in KCET 2020, candidates will get admission in various colleges/institutes. Through seat matrix, the number of seats available in the participating institutes will be made available to the candidates. KCET Aspirants must note that the cutoff marks of each participating institutes will be different. Authorities will release the seat matrix for the current year on its official website. The entrance examination will be conducted in Offline mode consisting of two papers- Paper 1- Biology and Mathematics, Paper 2- Physics and Chemistry.