Karnataka DCET 2025 application process will begin from Apr 24, 2025, and will be available till May 10, 2025. The authorities will release the Karnataka DCET application form 2025 online on the official website at kea.kar.nic.in. The Karnataka DCET exam date 2025 has been released along with the official notification. The Karnataka DCET 2025 exam will be conducted in various DCET 2025 exam centres on May 31, 2025. 

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET). The candidates who qualify for the exam will be eligible to get admission to post-diploma in various Engineering colleges of Karnataka. Candidates need not appear for DCET 2025 for lateral admission to Architecture programs. However, they must have valid NATA scores for B.Arch admission.

DCET 2025 Exam Date

Karnataka DCET 2025 exam will be conducted on May 31, 2025. The admit card will be released on the official website one week prior to the exam date. The Karnataka DCET 2025 dates of all important exam events are updated in the table below as per the official notification release:

About DCET 2025

The full form of DCET is Diploma Common Entrance Test. Karnataka Examination Authority conducts the DCET every year. Qualifying candidates are shortlisted for 2nd-year undergraduate Engineering and 1st-year Architecture programs. The candidates who qualify for the exam will be eligible for admission to both day and evening colleges in Karnataka.

Check the table below for the exam highlights of Karnataka DCET 2025.

DCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka Education Authority sets the Karnataka DCET 2025 eligibility criteria. Candidates need to know about the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Below is the information regarding eligibility for various courses.

DCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for BE Courses (Day/Evening Engineering Colleges)

The candidates must have passed the diploma from a recognized university with 45% marks. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum passing mark is 40%.The candidates must also have full-time work experience for 2 years from a recognized government or private firm/company/industry

DCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for B.Arch Courses (Day Engineering College)

The candidates should have secured at least 40% in NATA 2025 conducted by the Council of Architecture. All applicants must have qualified for the final diploma exam (or equivalent) with at least 50% aggregate marks combined. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, native to Karnataka, require 45% marks.

DCET 2025 Application Form

Karnataka DCET application form 2025 submission window will be released soon by the authorities on the official website. Interested candidates can register and submit their application forms from Apr 24, 2025, till May 10, 2025. KEA will conduct the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam to provide admission to 2nd-year/3rd-semester undergraduate degree programs in the Engineering stream.

How to Fill DCET Application Form 2025?

While filling out the DCET 2025 application form on the official website, candidates must fill in all the required details. All documents should be uploaded in the prescribed format only. Candidates can access the application form only after registration and the offline application fee payment.

Below is the process to fill out the DECT online application form 2025. Only completed applications will be considered for admission.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the official website.
• Step 2: They must click on the 'DCET 2025 Online Application' link under the Latest Announcements section.
• Step 3: Candidates must then click on the 'New Registration' tab.
• Step 4: They must fill in all details and register. A login ID and password will be sent through the registered mail or mobile number on successful registration.
• Step 5: Candidates must log in using the credentials and enter the required information on the application form.
• Step 6: They must then upload all needed documents.
• Step 7: They must also upload a recent passport-sized photograph, parent's signature, and left thumb impression.
• Step 8: After filling out the application form, candidates must cross-check the filed details, submit the application form
• Step 9: Candidates must then pay the application fee.
• Step 10: Finally, candidates must take a printout of the application form and the fee receipt for future reference.

DCET Application Fee 2025

DCET application fee can be paid both online and offline. The candidates can pay the application fee for appearing in DCET 2025 through one of the available modes of payment. Payment through credit/debit card or Net Banking is acceptable. Below is the information regarding DCET 2025 application fee. Candidates had to ensure they pay the DCET 2025 application fee before the deadline mentioned by the authorities. 

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DCET 2025 Exam Centre

DCET 2025 exam centre selection window will be opened on the official website on May, 2025 tentatively. Candidates who are yet to select their exam centre, or those who wish to change their already selected exam centre can submit their request in the official website. 

Karnataka DCET 2025 will be conducted in the districts of Karnataka on Jun, 2025 tentatively. The candidates can choose the exam centres for DCET 2025, at their convenience. Below is the list of expected DCET exam centres in 2025.

DCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates must prepare an effective study schedule, and to do that, they must have a good understanding of the DCET 2025 exam pattern. Provided below are the important details of the DCET 2025 exam pattern.

DCET 2025 Subject-Wise Marks Distribution

DCET 2025 exam will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for all candidates, and a Kannada Language test will be conducted from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, on the same exam date, for Horanadu and Gadigadu Kannadiga candidates in Bangalore. The total marks for the Kannada test will be 50. Check the table below for the subject-wise marks distribution for DCET 2025 below.

DCET 2025 Syllabus

The conducting authority released the detailed DCET 2025 syllabus for Applied Mathematics and Applied Science on the official website. Candidates can refer to the table below for the topics included in the syllabus for all programs.

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DCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Provided below are some tips to help the candidates prepare well for the DCET 2025 and ace the exam.

• Prepare a Timetable: Making a schedule will help the candidate with better preparation and will also help in covering all the topics for the exam. Eight months is considered to be ideal for the preparation for the DCET exam. With a proper exam preparation strategy, the candidate can score well in the examination.
• Start with Basics: The candidate should start with the basics for the preparation for the exam. It is crucial to be clear with all the concepts, as it will help in solving the problems efficiently. Candidates should practice answering the questions as per the time limits given.
• Practice Previous Year Question Papers: It is crucial to solving past year's question papers. Regular practice of question papers will help the candidates in strengthening their knowledge, and it will also help in increasing their speed to solve the question papers.

DCET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Below are the exam day guidelines to be followed by the candidates appearing for DCET 2025.

• Candidates should reach the allotted centre on time.
• Carry the DCET 2025 admit card.
• Carry blue/black pens (gel pens are not allowed).
• All candidates should carry valid identity proof such as Aadhaar Card.
• Do not carry any of the prohibited items mentioned in the admit card.

DCET 2025 Admit Card

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the Karnataka DCET 2025 admit card on the official website. KEA will release the DCET hall ticket 2025 for the candidates who have filled out the application form.

The applicants can download the hall ticket from the official website using their login credentials generated at the time of registration. KEA is yet to announce the admit card release date.

Steps to Download DCET 2025 Admit Card

Below is the step-by-step guide to downloading DCET 2025 admit card.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of KEA.
• Step 2: Enter the login credentials and submit.
• Step 3: The hall ticket will appear on the screen.
• Step 4: Download the DCET hall ticket.
• Step 5: Take a print out of thehall ticket

Details Mentioned on DCET 2025 Admit Card

The following details will be mentioned in the admit card of DCET 2025. Candidates must make sure all details are correct. All aspirants must carry the admit card to the allotted exam centres.

• Name
• Category
• Registration Number
• Exam Date and Time
• Venue of exam
• Photograph and signature.

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DCET 2025 Answer Key

Karnataka DCET 2025 official answer key will be released on the official website, on Jun, 2025. Candidates who are dissatisfied with the Karnataka DCET 2025 answer key can file a complaint online. The Karnataka DCET 2025 answer key objection link will be established on the KEA's official website, kea.kar.nic.in. The deadline for submitting objections to the Karnataka DCET 2025 answer key will be announced on the official website

Candidates can download the answer key as PDF file from the official website. Candidates can use the answer key to check their estimated scores in the exam.

Steps to Download DCET 2025 Answer Key

The steps to check DCET 2025 results are below.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the official website of DCET.
• Step 2: Click on the link to view DCET 2025 Answer Key.
• Step 3: DCET results will be on the screen.
• Step 4: Download the DCET 2025 Answer key and take a copy of the same for future reference.

DCET 2025 Results

Karnataka Education Authority (KEA) will declare the Karnataka DCET 2025 results on the official website on Jun 29, 2025 tentatively. Candidates must provide their DCET number in the candidate portal to check their Karnataka result 2025 and download the scorecard. The merit list will be published according to the marks scored by the candidates. 

Steps to Check DCET 2025 Results

The steps to check DCET 2025 results are below.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the official website of DCET.
• Step 2: Click on the link to view the result.
• Step 3: Enter the credentials and log in.
• Step 4: DCET results will be on the screen.
• Step 5: Download the DCET result and take a copy of the result.

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DCET 2025 Counselling

Karnataka DCET 2025 counselling will be conducted for those candidates who qualify for the exam. KEA has released the detailed schedule for the counselling process on the official website. 

Candidates must report to the Karnataka DCET counselling 2025 centre at the given date and time along with the necessary documents. The candidates who fail to report to the counselling centre will not be allowed to take up the course. However, the counselling dates have been updated below.

Documents Required for DCET 2025 Counselling

The following list of documents is required to attend the DCET counselling 2025. Applicants must make sure that the documents are valid and in good condition.

• Academic Certificates
• Class 10 & 12 Mark sheets
• Valid Identity Proofs
• Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
• Special Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Nativity Certificate (if applicable).

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DCET 2025 Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

Address:
Karnataka Examination Authority Office,
18th Cross, Malleswharam,
Bangalore.

Contact Number: 080-23 460 460

Email ID: keauthority-ka@nic.in

Official Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea