KCET Exam 2019: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Syllabus & Pattern, Result and Admissions
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 12th standard or 2nd 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:
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Name of Exam |
Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
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Popularly Known |
KCET |
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Year |
2019 |
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Purpose |
Admission to UG Programmes |
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Occurrence |
Once a Year |
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Type of Exam |
UG |
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Question Type |
MCQs |
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Mode of Exam |
Pen and Paper (Offline) |
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Official Website |
http://kea.kar.nic.in |
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Exam Date |
3rd week of April 2019 |
Manipal University 
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UPES KCET Exam 2019 Important Dates
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KCET 2019 Events |
KCET 2019 Important Dates (Tentative) |
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Availability of online notification |
First week of February 2019 |
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Online application process begins |
First week of February 2019 |
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Closing date to submit form |
Third week of March 2019 |
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Last date to make payment |
Third week of March 2019 |
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Application correction window facility available |
Fourth week of March 2019 |
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Release of admit card |
First week of April 2019 |
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Exam to be commenced |
Third week of April 2019 |
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Language test (Kannada) |
Third or Fourth week of April 2019 |
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Answer key release date |
Fourth week of April 2019 |
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Raise objection against answer key |
Fourth week of April 2019 |
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Result declaration |
Fourth week of May 2019 |
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Counselling begins |
Second week of June 2019 |
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
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Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
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Physics |
60 |
60 Min |
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Chemistry |
60 |
60 Min |
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Mathematics |
60 |
60 Min |
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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.
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Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
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Kannada Language Test |
50 |
1 Hour |
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KCET 2019 Syllabus
The KCET syllabus 2019 will comprise syllabus of 1st and 2nd 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.
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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 12th or 2nd 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 12th with English and PCM or PCB.
- Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga, Unani and Naturopathy - 50% in 12th 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 12th 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.
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Categories |
Application Fee Amount (In Rupees) |
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OBC & General |
650/- |
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Reserved Category |
500/- |
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Karnataka Domicile |
750/- |
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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 (2nd 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 4th 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 (2nd 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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