KCET 2023 Online Registration has been Started on 2nd March 2023. The Examination will be held on 20th – 21st May 2023. KCET refers to Karnataka Common Entrance Test which is conducted every year for providing admission to deserving and interested candidates in various courses such as Engineering, B. Pharma, Architecture, and so on. Everyone hopes to pursue higher education in the field they wish to and this entrance is a golden opportunity for those candidates. 

The entrance exam is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority widely referred to as KEA and it allows the candidate to take admitted to various government and private institutions of the state of Karnataka. For the courses such as dental and medical courses, the scores of NEET will be taken into consideration while for architecture the scores of NATA or JEE Main scores. 

The article stresses the crucial aspects of the exam and candidates need to go through the article carefully in order to be aware of the examination process. You will get to know the information related to the dates, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, website, etc. 

KCET 2023 Notification – Application Form Released

KCET 2023 Quick Links

KCET 2023 Highlights

Some of the prominent information related to the entrance exam is provided below. Candidates must take note of the same and then proceed towards applying. The section of the highlights is to stress the broad overview of the exam. One can analyze the important aspects of the examination from the same. 

The description is given below for you to figure out and grasp the important information related to the exam.  Follow the tabular representation below and comprehend the details mentioned below. 

KCET 2023 Important Dates

These dates are tentative and are provided to give an idea of the probable exam dates for the different events of the exam. The final schedule will be published by the exam conducting authorities and candidates must keep an eye on the official website to access the same and in time. 

One needs to go through all the dates carefully so as to avoid missing any important updates or events. Although dates are quite important, the primary focus should be on preparation for the entrance exam. Let us take a look at the tentative schedule. 

KCET 2023 Application Form

Application form holds prime importance while you try to indulge into any examination. Candidates need to fill the application form within time and with the correct details if they want to take the exam. Some of the crucial aspects regarding the application form are given below.

• Firstly, the candidates should access the official website and download the official notification in order to read it carefully and analyze the eligibility conditions. Make sure that you meet the criteria in all respects. 
• It is expected that the application forms for KCET 2023 will be published in the mid of April 2023. 
• The application forms are going to be released in online mode only. No other mode of application forms is going to be accepted by the conducting authorities. 
• All the candidates need to fill in the important details in the application form namely the Name of the candidate, academic details, email ID, Phone number etc. 
• All the candidates should upload the scanned photograph and signature in the acceptable dimensions in the application form. 
• The correction facility will also be available for a limited period of time and the candidates can make the changes in the application form using that. All the candidates must note that the facility will only be available for some fields. 
• The last date for the submission of the application form will be in the first week of May 2023. 
• Candidates need to take a printout of the application form after the submission for any future reference. 
• No need to send the hard copy of the application form to the respective authorities. 

How to fill out the Application Form?

These are certain steps that are required to fill the application form. Candidates should follow the same if they want to fill out the form with ease.

• Go to the official website of the KCET.
• Click on the option that says “Apply Online”.
• Click on the same and register yourself by providing the required details.  
• Once the registration process is done, candidates can log in and provide the required details to complete the application form. 
• All the candidates are requested to provide their personal, communication, educational qualification, and other related details in the application form. 
• All the candidates are required to upload scanned images of the photograph, signature, thumb impressions, and other ID proof. 
• Everyone is required to pay the application fee in online mode and maintain a secure internet connection while doing that. 
• Candidates are required to take the printout of the application fee receipt and keep it safe for future reference. 

KCET 2023 Application Form Correction

The correction facility will be available for the candidates for a limited period of time after the final date of the submission gets over. Candidates must take note that the correction can only be done on certain limited fields. So, you are requested to fill out the form carefully and try to avoid errors as far as possible. 

KCET 2023 Application Fee

The application Fee needs to be paid within the prescribed time limit and candidates must take note of the last date of the submission of the application fee. Some of the details related to the application fee are listed below. 

• All the candidates who belong to the Unreserved or OBC category need to pay a number of Rs. 500 and the candidates belonging to SC/ ST categories need to pay Rs. 250. 
• All the women candidates need to pay Rs. 250 for the application form. 
• All those candidates who are from outside of India need to pay Rs. 5000 and for those who belong to the other states that Karnataka needs to pay Rs. 750. 
• The payment can be done using a bank challan in one of the designated banks or e-post offices. 
• Once the documents are signed in the application form, Candidates will be able to download their bank challan. 

KCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

One must take into consideration all the eligibility conditions before applying for any exam. Candidates need to go through the required age limit, and educational qualifications mark required for different courses. If the exam conducting authority finds that the candidate is not eligible for the exam, then he or she will not be able to proceed in the examination process. 

Engineering Course

• Qualification Required: All the candidates need to have completed their class 12th or its equivalent exam from a recognized board or university. 
• Appearing Candidates: Those candidates who are appearing in class 12th are also eligible to apply for the exam. 
• Qualifying subjects: The candidates need to have completed their class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board or University. 
• Minimum Marks Required: All the candidates need to have scored a minimum of 45% marks if general and 40% marks if reserved in the PCM and PCB subjects in order to be eligible to apply. 

Other Courses

• For B. Pharma: All the Candidates must have completed their class 12th with a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology from a recognized board. There is also a relaxation of 5% for the candidates of SC/ ST categories.
• B.V. Sc and A. H: All the candidates need to have completed their class 12th with 50% marks in PCB and English. There is also relaxation for the SC/ST category which ranges up to 5%.
• B.Arch: All the candidates need to have completed their class 12th with a minimum of 50% marks. Everyone should have completed their 12th class with mathematics. Everyone needs to hold a valid scorecard of JEE Main (Paper 2) or NATA. 
• BDS/MBBS/AYUSH courses: All the candidates need to have completed their 12th with a minimum of 50% marks in PCB. Also, English needs to be a compulsory subject. Candidates should also possess a valid scorecard of NEET. 

KCET 2023 Exam Pattern

It is quite essential to follow the exam pattern for cracking the examination. One needs to have sufficient knowledge about the examination pattern and then proceed towards the preparation of the examination. Exam pattern holds importance when beginning to acquire knowledge about the different topics of the syllabus. 

It differs from course to course. Here is the description of the examination pattern that is portrayed by the KCET. One should stick to the same. 

• Exam Mode: According to the latest sources, the exam is going to be conducted in an offline manner which is also known as Pen and Paper mode. 
• Questions Type: All the questions are going to be objective in nature. The candidate needs to select one option out of four. 
• Duration of the Exam: The duration of the exam is going to be 320 minutes and 80 minutes will be allotted for every subject. 
• Marks of the Exam: The entire paper will be of 180 marks. 
• Marking Scheme: One mark needs to be provided for every correct answer. Also, there is no negative marking in the exam. So, there will not be a deduction for any incorrect answer. 

Below is a tabular representation for the distribution of questions and marks. 

KCET 2023 Syllabus

A comprehensive and detailed explanation of the syllabus for the exam is provided below. Candidates must stick to the syllabus while preparing for the exam. The syllabus is fixed by the Exam conducting authorities. You can access the online official website of the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka state for getting detailed information regarding the syllabus of the exam. 

The syllabus for the courses varies. Here is the description of the topics that should be covered for the entrance exam. The questions are generally asked from the class 12th syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. 

KCET 2023 Preparation Tips

Apart from an understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern, candidates must also be aware of certain useful preparation tips if they want to gain fruitful results. The portrayal of the preparation tips is given below. Take a glance at the same and use them while you begin to study. 

• Form a well-working strategy and timetable and also allocate equal time for the different subjects. 
• Go through the official notification to take into consideration the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern for the examination. 
• Choose the best books available and also the study material to enhance your studies and preparation. 
• Don’t forget to practice the latest mocks and previous year’s question papers in order to gain a better understanding of the questions that are asked in the exam. 
• Try to cover all the topics of the syllabus in the preparation and don’t leave any topic. You never know the questions can be asked from anywhere. 
• Take care of your health and be optimistic about the entire examination process. 

KCET 2023 Books

Some of the highly prescribed books are listed below for you to follow. The candidates can either choose from the collection given below or they can select any book of their choice. 

KCET 2023 Exam Centres

Here is the list of the exam centers. Candidates need to be present at the exam center according to the time mentioned on their admit cards. The exam will be conducted in the state of Karnataka in different cities.

KCET 2023 Admit Card

Admit cards refer to the hall tickets that are published on the official website for allowing the entry of the candidates to the exam hall. They are likely to be released in the last week of May 2023 in an online manner. Everyone needs to carry their admit cards when they are going to their exam hall. 

The admit card contains important information such as the category, name of the candidate, photograph, signature, DOB, etc. Candidates can easily download their admit cards using their application number and DOB according to the matriculation certificate. Candidates must download their admit cards and keep it safe for the future. Carry a valid ID proof along with your admit card. 

KCET 2023 Answer Key

Answer keys for KCET are expected to be released around the last week of June 2023 in an online mode only. All those who appeared in the exam can check the raw scores using the answer key. There is also a facility for objection or suggestion and candidates can raise objections or suggestions using certain supporting documents. 

KCET 2023 Result

Regarding the results, they are expected to be released around the first week of July 2023 in an online manner only. Candidates can use their registration number for checking their results. Visit the official website for downloading and saving your results and scorecards for future reference. Also, the cut-off marks are going to be released soon after publishing the results. 

For your information, a merit list and also a category-wise merit list is going to be published on the official website. Candidates will be able to check their ranks accordingly. 

KCET 2023 Counseling Procedure

As you must be aware that counseling is the final procedure of any examination process and for that matter, the counseling of the KCET will be conducted in the second week of July 2023. All the candidates who will qualify for the exam and will be shortlisted according to the merit list will be called to appear in the counseling process. Verification of the documents will also take place at the time of the counseling. 

Candidates need to report at the counseling centers for the procedure. The seat allocation is done on a number of aspects such as the scores acquired, seats, choices etc. Some of the documents that should be carried at the counseling centers as listed below. 

• Marksheets of classes 10th and 12th
• Certificates of class 10th and 12th
• Scorecard of the AILET entrance exam
• Admit card of AILET 2023
• Admission letter 
• Caste certificate if applicable
• Transfer certificate
• Demand Draft
• Passport Size photographs

FAQs

Question- What is the mode of application?

Ans- According to the latest information, the application forms need to be submitted in online mode only. 

Question- Is there any negative marking in the exam?

Ans- No, there is no negative marking in the entrance exam. 

Question- What courses are offered through the KCET exam?

Ans- Candidates can get admission in different courses such as Engineering, Architecture, Yoga and Naturopathy, Veterinary, Farm Science, and Pharma courses.

Question- Is the correction facility available in KCET?

Ans- Yes, candidates can make the correction when the window opens after the submission of their application form.

If you have more questions about KCET 2023, you can write your queries in the comments box below.