KCET Exam 2019: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Syllabus & Pattern, Result and Admissions

Important Dates Syllabus Eligibility Application Process Other Details

Managed and organised by Karnataka Examinations Authority, the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is one of the highly-sought-after entrance examinations in the state for students seeking admission to various undergraduate programmes in engineering, architecture, pharma, medical, dental, technology, etc. Also known as Kar CET, the state-level examination is administered by KEA under the patronage of Karnataka University (KU). Candidates qualifying the exam will get placed in the top-notch government as well as private institutes and colleges of Karnataka. To apply for the upcoming Karnataka Common Entrance Test i.e. KCET Exam 2019, the applicants must either be appearing or have passed the 12^th standard or 2^nd PUC.

KCET 2019 Exam Latest Updates - It is believed that the KCET 2019 will be held in the third week of April. The online notification will probably be out in the first week of February 2019. The applicants can submit the form until the third week of March 2019. Candidates will be intimated about the KCET admit card 2019 in the last week of April.

KCET Exam 2019 Overview:

Name of Exam	Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Popularly Known	KCET
Year	2019
Purpose	Admission to UG Programmes
Occurrence	Once a Year
Type of Exam	UG
Question Type	MCQs
Mode of Exam	Pen and Paper (Offline)
Official Website	http://kea.kar.nic.in
Exam Date	3^rd week of April 2019

KCET Exam 2019 Important Dates

KCET 2019 Events	KCET 2019 Important Dates (Tentative)
Availability of online notification	First week of February 2019
Online application process begins	First week of February 2019
Closing date to submit form	Third week of March 2019
Last date to make payment	Third week of March 2019
Application correction window facility available	Fourth week of March 2019
Release of admit card	First week of April 2019
Exam to be commenced	Third week of April 2019
Language test (Kannada)	Third or Fourth week of April 2019
Answer key release date	Fourth week of April 2019
Raise objection against answer key	Fourth week of April 2019
Result declaration	Fourth week of May 2019
Counselling begins	Second week of June 2019

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KCET Exam 2019 Pattern & Syllabus

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2019 will have questions from four major subjects – Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics. The two-day exam will be pen and paper-based. There will be 4 different sessions. On the first day, students will be taking the Mathematics and Biology subjects in two deferent sessions. On the second day, there will be Physics and Chemistry exams. Each paper will carry 60 marks. For every correct answer, the candidates will be awarded 1 mark. The good thing is that “there will be no negative evaluation with regard to wrong / incorrect answers but marks will not be awarded in respect of multiple answers for the same question”.

Subject-wise Mark Distribution

Subject	Marks	Duration
Physics	60	60 Min
Chemistry	60	60 Min
Mathematics	60	60 Min
Biology	60	60 Min

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Kannada Language Test

Students appearing in the Kannada Language Test will be required to travel to Bangalore. Only the Gadinadu and Horanadu Kannadiga candidates are eligible to appear for the test.

Subject	Marks	Duration
Kannada Language Test	50	1 Hour

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KCET 2019 Syllabus

The KCET syllabus 2019 will comprise syllabus of 1^st and 2^nd PUC (Pre-University Course) as per the instructions of the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. “The question papers of the Common Entrance Test will be mostly based on the First and Second PUC syllabi prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State”, states the official website of KEA.

KCET Exam 2019 Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test, the students must satisfy the below-mentioned KCET eligibility 2019.

Nationality

The candidates must be the residents of India.

Academic Qualification

Whether you are applying for B.Tech/B.E or B.Arch or MBBS/BDS or B.Pharm or Ayurveda, Yoga, etc. make sure you have passed Class 12^th or 2^nd PUC from a recognised college or institution.
If a candidate gives his final qualifying exam in 2019, he still can apply for the KCET exam. However, admission will only be given to the particular candidate after receiving the final scorecard of the qualifying exam.

Marks Required

B.Tech/B.E – The candidates belonging to the general category must possess 45%, while the reserved category students (SC/ST) need to have scored 40% marks. The subjects they must have taken are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Biology, etc.
MBBS/BDS – 50% for general candidates and 40% for Sc/ST applicants. For admission to medical colleges, the students are required to qualify NEET 2019.
B.Pharm – 40% in 12^th with English and PCM or PCB.
Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga, Unani and Naturopathy - 50% in 12^th with English and PCM or PCB. For the reserved category students, the minimum score would be 40%.
B.Arch – To be eligible for this course, the aspirants must have completed the qualifying exam with 50% (40% for SC/ST students).

Domicile

The applicant must have completed his 12^th standard from a recognised school or institute in Karnataka.

Age Limit

The minimum age to appear for the KCET 2019 exam is 17 years.

KCET Exam 2019 Application Process

Interested candidates are advised to fill the online application form and complete the KCET 2019 registration within the given time frame. The Authority will release the official notification regarding the registration and availability of the application form in the first week of February 2019. The KCET online application form 2019 can be completed in 4 steps. They are -

Stage I – Filling Details for Registration

Access http://kea.kar.nic.in
Select ‘KCET-2019 UG Online Application’
Enter details like name of the candidate, valid email ID, active mobile number, date of birth, parents’ names, etc.
An application ID or number and password will be generated
Save the credentials

Stage II – Uploading Documents

Keep the scanned copies of your passport size photograph, signature and left-thumb impression ready to complete the uploading documents section
The documents must meet the prescribed specifications by the Authority
Also, upload the left-thumb impression of your parents

Stage III – Application Fee Payment

An important stage during the submission of the KCET 2019 application form where candidates will be required to remit the application fee amount
Choose the specified banks from the list on the official website, download the challan and take a printout. It must contain details such as the name of the candidate, CET number, amount, bank account number, etc.

Categories	Application Fee Amount (In Rupees)
OBC & General	650/-
Reserved Category	500/-
Karnataka Domicile	750/-
Overseas Candidates	5,000/-

Stage IV – Application Form Submission

Click on the ‘Submit’ button
Take a printout of the confirmation page
Visit the institute from where you have completed the qualifying exam (2^nd PUC or XII) and seek signature and seal from the principal
Keep the copy preserved for future reference

Other Details

KCET 2019 Admit Card

The officials will release the KCET admit card 2019 in the first week of April. Using the application number and date of birth details, the registered candidates can download the admit card. Upon downloading it, look for the details such as the name of the candidate, exam venue, timing and other details. If the information is correct, take a print of the hall ticket. The students are advised to seek the attention of the officials in case the KCET hall ticket 2019 has any discrepancy.

KCET Answer Key 2019

After the exam is over, the exam-conducting body will release the KCET answer key 2019 in PDF format. Raise objection against the answer key if any of your answers do not match with it. The answer key will be available in the 4^th week of April 2019.

KCET Result 2019

The KCET 2019 result can be accessed in the last week of May. Visit the official website, use the KCET registration number to check the result, which will have the scores and ranks of the students.

KCET Counselling 2019

The KCET 2019 counselling process will require candidates’ participation. They will have to register for the counselling, fill the choices of the courses and colleges and release the counselling fee. Shortlisted candidates will be called to verify the original documents at the allotted institutes and complete the admission formalities.

KCET Exam 2019 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Will a student be eligible to appear for the KCET 2019 test if he is taking the qualifying exam in 2019?

A: Yes, he can. Students appearing in the final year exam (2^nd PUC) will be eligible to submit the application form.

Q: What is the mode of the application form?

A: Online! KEA will only accept application forms submitted online.

Q: When will the registration process be started?

A: It is expected to be released in the first week of February 2019.

Q: What’s the application fee amount? Will it also be paid online?

A: Offline – through challan! For the application fee details, kindly refer to the ‘KCET Application Fee’ section above.

Q: Do I need to fill separate application forms for Medical courses?

A: No. The KCET 2019 application form will be common for all courses.

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