KCET 2024: Seat Matrix (Out), Verification Status, Counselling

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Jul 1, 2024

KCET 2024 document verification status can be viewed by the candidates on the official website. Candidates who meet the requirements for KCET document verification must show up in person at the assigned location. The KCET verification slip is expected to be released on Jul 1, 2024.

The Karnataka Examination Authority has published the KCET seat matrix 2024 at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates who qualify for the exam based on the results will be shortlisted for KCET counselling 2024. The process of KCET 2024 counselling and other related events are expected to be conducted in Jul 2024. Candidates will be allocated seats in their desired courses and institutes based on the overall marks in the examination.

The Karnataka Examination Authority has published the KCET 2024 result additional rank list on its official website. Candidates can access the KCET results and additional rank list at kea.kar.nic.in. Applicants must enter their KCET 2024 result rank list using their registration number and date of birth.

According to statistics, 3,10,314 applicants applied for the KCET 2024 exam. 2,74,595 applicants qualified for engineering admissions based on KCET result 2024. This year, nine boys and one female from Bengaluru made the top ten on the KCET toppers list 2024 engineering list. KCET 2024 Engineering topper is Harsha Karthikeya from Narayana Olympiad School Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore.

KCET result has been declared on Jun 1, 2024, on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can download their scorecards using their registration number. In addition, KEA has also released the final KCET answer key 2024 after considering the objections raised by the candidates along with the results. 

Important: KCET Cutoff 2024

The Karnataka Examination Authority conducts KCET 2024 (KEA) to allow students to gain admission into various engineering, architecture, and agricultural courses in colleges/universities across Karnataka. Candidates can find more information on KCET notification 2024 provided in this article.

Important Link: KCET Qualifying Marks 2024

Table of Contents

KCET Document Verification 2024

The Karnataka Examination Authority began KCET 2024 document verification on Jun 25, 2024, and ended on Jun 29, 2024. The KCET document verification 2024 status can be viewed on the official website. The KCET verification slip is expected to be released on Jul 1, 2024.

When attending the KCET 2024 document verification, applicants must bring their original documents as well as photocopies. Candidates are recommended to visit the KCET document verification center according to the schedule stated on the official website.

Those who meet the requirements for eligibility (B, C, D, I, J, K, L, M, N, Z) must show up for the KCET document verification process. It is mandatory for applicants to bring all essential documentation when they undergo KCET verification in 2024. Any candidate who does not provide the necessary documentation by the deadline will not be eligible for a reservation under any circumstances.

KCET Document Verification Reporting Place

Karnataka Examination Authority, 18th Cross Road, Bangalore 

Documents Required for KCET Verification 2024

Candidates are required following the KCET 2024 documents for verification purposes.  

  • KCET application form 2024.    
  • KCET application fee payment proof.   
  • Class 10/SSLC mark sheet & certificate.   
  • KCET admit card 2024.   
  • Class 12/2nd PUC mark sheet & certificate.   
  • 7 years study certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO/DDPI.   
  • Recent passport size photograph (two copies).   
  • Income certificate.   
  • Rural study certificate.   
  • Caste certificate.   
  • Kannada medium certificate (Candidates who studied in Kannada Medium from Class 1 to 10 in Karnataka and outside Karnataka).   
  • Parent’s study certificate 
  • Identity card issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate/Rehabilitation Commissioner, for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants quota.

What After KCET Document Verification 2024? 

KCET counselling dates 2024 will be made public on the official website by KEA following the completion of the document verification procedure. KCET option entry 2024 with selected colleges and courses must be completed by applicants. KCET seat allotment 2024 will thereafter be made available on the official website by the authorities.

KCET 2024 Seat Matrix

The official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority has released seat matrix for the KCET 2024. At kea.kar.nic.in, candidates can view the KCET seat matrix 2024 pdf. It is recommended that candidates thoroughly review the KCET seat matrix 2024 prior to participating in the counseling process.

Various educational institutions have been encouraged to object to any corrections made to the KCET seat matrix by the authorities. KEA has also requested KCET participating colleges 2024 to seek NOC from AICTE before beginning courses. 

KCET Seat Matrix 2024 PDF View Here

The course- and college-wise seat distribution for different categories is included in the KCET seat matrix. The KCET counseling dates 2024 have not yet been posted on the official website by the exam body. KCET 2024 counseling, nevertheless, is anticipated to start at any point following the completion of the document verification procedure.

KCET 2024 Counselling

KEA will released the KCET counselling 2024 schedule on the official website after the declaration of KCET results. The qualified candidates must register for KCET counselling 2024. 

KCET 2024 counselling process will be entirely based on the performance and scores of the candidates in the exam. Hence, they will have to prepare accordingly and score high in the exam. Before counselling, candidates must verify their documents. For this, candidates must be present at the office of KEA on the specified date and time. Once documents are verified, candidates can give option entry. 

Candidates can select courses in colleges of their choice. There is no limit to the number of colleges they can select. Then, KEA will allocate the candidate seat from colleges selected by the candidate depending on the candidate's rank and category and seat availability in the college.

Address:
Karnataka Examinations Authority,
Sampige Road, 18th Cross,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560012.

Recommended: Top 20 Government Engineering Colleges under KCET 2024

KCET 2024 Results

The Karnataka Examination Authority has made the supplementary rank list for the KCET 2024 result available on the official website. At kea.kar.nic.in, candidates can view the supplementary rank list for the KCET results. It is necessary for applicants to provide their date of birth and registration number into the KCET 2024 rank list.

Candidates can now see their KCET rank list 2024 if their KCET rank 2024 was unavailable because of a lack of board marks.

KCET Result 2024 Links
KCET Additional Rank List 2024 View Here

KCET result 2024 has been declared on the official website on Jun 1, 2024. KEA will release the exam results as KCET 2024 scorecards online. Candidates can check their results and download the KCET scorecard 2024 through the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, using login credentials such as their registration number and the first four characters of their name.

Previously, KCET result 2024 declaration was postponed by the conducting body. Now, the KCET 2024 results have been released after the official release of Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 2 results and Agricultural practical test results.

As mentioned above, KCET 2024 result has been published on the official website as scorecards. The candidate's rank in KCET 2024 is based on the marks obtained in KCET 2024 and the 2nd PUC/ class 12 Board examination. Candidates can apply for re-evaluation within three days of the result announcement. 

KCET Result 2024 Links
KCET Result 2024 Direct Link Download Here

Steps to Check KCET 2024 Result

The step-by-step instructions to check KCET 2024 results are below.

  • Step 1: Candidate must visit the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
  • Step 2: They must click the 'CET 2024 Result' link which will be directed to another page.
  • Step 3: Candidates must enter their registration number and submit.
  • Step 4: KCET Result 2024 will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 5: Candidates must download the result and scorecards for future reference.

KCET 2024 Marks Entry Option

The Karnataka Examination Authority has again re-opened the KCET 2024 marks entry option on the official website on Jun 4, 2024. KCET marks entering link for 2024 has been updated on the website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

All applicants must register their class 12 and 2nd PUC exam results as part of the Karnataka CET 2024 marks entry process. Aspirants must provide their application number and password to gain access to the KCET mark entry 2024 feature.

However, applicants must check the direct link for the Marks entry option shared in the table below.

Particulars Link
KCET 2024 Marks Entry Option Direct Link Direct Link

Steps for KCET Marks Entry Option 2024

The administration reopened the portal for KCET 2024 marks entry on May 2, 2024. Previously, KEA activated the KCET marks entry 2024 option on May 14, 2024.KEA has extended the deadline for KCET marks entry till May 28, 2024. If a candidate fails to enter their KCET marks for 2024, their results will be withheld.

  • Candidates must enter their registration number and password to complete the KCET 2024 marks entry process.
  • Students from CBSE, CISCE, IGCSE, and other boards, including J&K, must enter their marks through KCET login 2024.
  • Applicants from Karnataka's second PU, CBSE, CICSE, 10+2, and repeaters must also enter their scores through the KCET marks entry link 2024.
  • In addition, candidates must upload the KCET 2024 marks declaration in PDF format.
  • KEA has also stated that the marks of Karnataka students who took the second PUC exam this year will be retrieved straight from the responsible department.
  • Such applicants are not obliged to update their scores using the KCET marks entry facility 2024.

KCET Marks Entry 2024 Dates

Candidates can view the entire schedule for KCET marks entering. KCET 2024 marks entering dates have been issued on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The following table has been modified to reflect the KCET 2024 mark entry dates.

Events Dates
KCET Marks Entry 2024 May 14 to 20, 2024
Reopening of KCET 2024 Marks Entry (Extended)

May 23 - May 27, 2024

Reopened Again - Jun 4, 2024

Steps to Access KCET 2024 Marks Entry Option

Candidates can follow the steps below to access the KCET 2024 marks entry option and input their class 12 marks.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the KCET's official website, kea.kar.nic.in 2024.
  • Step 2: To enter UGCET marks, candidates must click on the direct link.
  • Step 3: They must fill in the registration number and password in the required blanks.
  • Step 4: Then, candidates must enter the 10+2 marks in the designated fields.
  • Step 5: Candidates must review all details and submit them for future reference.

KCET 2024 Toppers

KCET Toppers 2024 list has been released on the official website along with the result declaration on Jun 1, 2024. The KCET result 2024 topper list include the candidates' names, stream, ranks, overall percentage and their location. The admission process for seat allocation will be conducted based on the KCET 2024 topper list.

According to the KCET 2024 list, Harsha Karthikeya Vutukuri secured the first rank in the Engineering stream and Kalyan V is the topper for B.Sc Agriculture. Additionally, Nihar S R topped Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Pharma. B and Pharma D. Kalyan V is also the topper for B.Sc Nursing and B.Veterinary Science. Candidates can find the list of KCET 2024 toppers in the table below.

Stream Candidate's Name Rank
Engineering Harsha Karthikeya Vutukuri 1
B.Sc Agriculture Kalyan V 1
Naturopathy and Yogic Science Nihar S 1
B.Veterinary Science Kalyan V 1
B.Sc Nursing Kalyan V 1
B.Pharma Kalyan V 1
Pharma.D Kalyan V 1

KCET 2024 Result Statistics 

Particulars  Details 
Number of candidates registered for KCET 2024 exam  3,49,653 
Number of candidates qualified for engineering admissions  2,74,595 
Number of applications appeared in KCET exam 2024  3,10,314 
Number of exam centres  737 
Number of candidates qualified for Veterinary course admissions  2,19,887 

KCET 2024 Cut Off

Karnataka Examination Authority will publish the KCET Cut Off 2024 on the official website at  cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. After the official release, candidates will be able to view the KCET engineering cutoff is publish as opening and closing ranks. Following each session of counselling, the authorities upload the KCET cutoff 2024.

Steps to Check KCET Cutoff 2024

Candidates can follow the following steps to check out KCET cutoff 2024.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the 'KCET 2024 cutoff' link in the notification section on the KCET homepage.
  • Step 3: KCET cutoff marks will be displayed as per courses & category-wise for all the participating institutions in a PDF format.
  • Step 4: The KCET cutoff marks for general & Hyderabad-Karnataka candidates will be available separately on KCET website.
  • Step 5: Download the KCET cutoff file and take a printout.

Read More: Top 25 Engineering Colleges Accepting KCET 2024

KCET 2024 Re-Exam

It is possible that the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) would be rescheduled in response to student protests against the questions that were not part of the syllabus. The All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) expressed worry over the KCET 2024 re-exam in a statement. The AIDSO opposes the notion of reexamining KCET 2024.

The state government established an expert team to look into the KCET 2024 exam problem. There were questions that were not included in the syllabus, as confirmed by the panels who reviewed the KCET question papers and students, teachers, and other interested parties. According to the reports, there were at least eight marks worth of non-syllabus questions in each subject.

KCET 2024 Exam Date

Due to the Lok Sabha general elections, the Karnataka Examinations Authority has postponed the medical examination for candidates for KCET 2024, which was originally scheduled for Apr 25, 26, 2024.

KCET 2024 for the Kannada language was conducted on Apr 20, 2024. The exam was held in two shifts on Apr 18 and Apr 19, 2024. Due to a clash with the National Defence Academy (NDA) exams, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) altered the dates for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET 2024).

The first shift of the KCET 2024 exam was scheduled from 10:30 to 11:50 AM. KCET shift 2 was run from 2:30 to 3:50 PM. KCET 2024 exam had 80 minutes allotted for each paper. The Karnataka Examination Authority has opened the KCET marks entry link 2024 on its official website.

KCET exam date 2024 has been updated below as per the notification released by the Karnataka Examination Authority.

KCET 2024 Exam Date
Important Events Dates
Upcoming Events
KCET 2024 Counselling Document Verification Jul 2024
KCET Result Date for Supplementary Candidates Jul 2024
Past Events
KCET Application Form 2024 Start Date Jan 10, 2024
KCET Application Form 2024 Link Inactive Jan 13 - 17, 2024
KCET Application Form Correction Window Feb 10, 2024
KCET Application Form 2024 Last Date Feb 23, 2024 (Extended)
Last Date to Pay Fee Feb 26, 2024
KCET RD Certificate Correction List Feb 28, 2024
KCET 2024 Application Form Re-open Mar 30, 2024 (At 11 AM)
KCET Admit Card Download Apr 3, 2024 (Out)
Extended KCET 2024 Last Date to Apply Apr 4, 2024 (By 4 PM)
Last Date of Fee Payment Apr 4, 2024 (By 8 PM)
KCET 2024 Application Form Re-open Apr 10, 2024
Extended KCET 2024 Last Date to Apply Apr 12, 2024 (By 5 PM)
Last Date of Fee Payment Apr 12, 2024 (By 5 PM)
KCET RD Certificate Correction Window Apr 1 - Apr 15, 2024
KCET 2024 (Kannada Language) Apr 20, 2024
KCET 2024 Exam Date Apr 18 - 19, 2024
KCET 2024 Challenge Question Paper Apr 20 - 27, 2024
KCET 2024 Provisional Answer Key Apr 29, 2024
KCET 2024 Answer Key Challenge Apr 30 - May 7, 2024
KCET Marks Entry Link May 14, 2024
KCET Application Form Correction Re-Open May 10 - 15, 2024
KCET Physically Disabled Candidates Exam Postponed
Marks Entry Link Reactivation May 23 - 27, 2024
KCET 2024 Final Answer Key Jun 1, 2024 (Out)
Results Announcement Jun 1, 2024 (Out)
Marks Entry Link Reactivation Jun 4, 2024
KCET Seat Matrix 2024 Jun 24, 2024 (Out)
KCET Document Verification Process Jun 25 - 29, 2024

Download: KCET Previous Year Question Papers

KCET 2024 Question Paper

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a statement addressing objections to questions asked in KCET 2024. According to the official announcement, applicants who took the KCET 2024 exam can submit complaints to any question until Apr 27, 2024.

Particulars Details
KCET Question Paper 2024 Objection Submission View Here

The Karnataka Examinations Authority will publish KCET 2024 question papers on its website. Applicants taking the exam can obtain the KCET question paper 2024 from kea.kar.nic.in. KCET question papers 2024 are a resource for those studying for the exam.

On exam day, many coaching institutes update KCET memory-based question paper 2024 and the answer key. The direct link for downloading KCET papers is updated here. 

Subject Links
KCET Biology Question Paper 2024 Download Here
KCET Maths 2024 Question Paper Download Here
KCET Physics Question Paper Download Here
KCET Chemistry Question Paper Download Here

KCET 2024 Exam Schedule

KCET 2024 schedule/timetable for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, along with Kannada, is below.

KCET 2024 Exam Schedule
Dates Timings Subject
Apr 18, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM Biology
2:30 PM - 3:50 PM Mathematics
Apr 19, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM Physics
2:30 PM - 3:50 PM Chemistry
Aug 20, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Kannada Language Test (For both Horanadu and Gadinadu Kanaadiga Candidates)

Note: Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates will have to write the Kannada exam.

About KCET Exam

KCET or Karnataka Common Entrance Test is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority for admission to undergraduate Engineering, Architecture, Yoga and Naturopathy, Veterinary, Farm Science, and Pharma Courses. Candidates who wish to seek admission to Medical/Dental/Ayurveda/Unani and Homeopathy courses would be required to qualify in UGNEET 2024, while admission to Architecture courses would be through NATA 2024

KEA allocates seats based on the merit/ranking and category of the candidates appearing for KCET 2024. KCET paves the way for admission to nearly 220 leading government and private colleges and institutes across the State of Karnataka. More than a lakh of students appear for KCET. KCET 2024 offers undergraduate courses such as B.E./B.Tech., Pharma. B., Pharma. D., Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Forest, Sericulture, Agriculture Biotech, Horticulture Bachelor of Home Science, and many more.

Must Read: What are the Benefits of taking up KCET Exam 2024?

KCET 2024 examination will be held in offline mode as a paper-based test. KCET 2024 will have four compulsory papers: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. KEA conducts KCET on different days with 2 sessions per day.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is merged with the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Under Graduate Entrance Test (COMEDK UGET) from the year 2023 to conduct a joint entrance examination for admission to Medical, Engineering, and other professional courses. The Karnataka Government announced the new decision in a meeting with the Federation of Governors of Private Vocational Institutes.

Candidates who wish to get admission to medical/Dental courses (MBBS/BDS) or AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Homoeopathy) will have to appear for NEET 2024 conducted by NTA. If candidates are opting for Architecture engineering courses then they have to take up JEE Paper-II or NATA 2024, which the Council of Architecture conducts.

Also Read: KCET Reservation 2024

Check the exam highlights for KCET 2024 in the table below.

KCET 2024 Exam Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Name KCET
Full Form Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body Karnataka Examination Authority [KEA]
Exam Level State Level
Category Undergraduate (UG)
KCET Exam Mode Offline i.e., Paper-Based Test (PBT)
Topics Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology
Language English
Exam Duration 1 Hour 20 Minutes for Each Paper
KCET Official Website kea.kar.nic.in
KCET Helpline Number 080 - 23460460

KCET 2024 Courses Offered

Various courses offered through KCET 2024 are mentioned below in the following table.

Colleges Accepting KCET Scores

Several colleges accept KCET scores secured by the candidates in the qualifying exam. Candidates will be able to check the cut-off marks for each branch of these colleges once it is announced officially. Based on the cut-off marks, candidates will be called for the counselling process. The list of KCET colleges that accept the scores of the candidates is listed below.

Know More: KCET Participating Colleges 2024

KCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

KCET Eligibility Criteria 2024 will be announced by the examining body.

  • Mother Tongue: The candidate's mother tongue must be Kannada, Tulu, and Kodava. Also, the candidate must be a resident of Karnataka for at least 7 years between the 1st and 12th standards.
  • Educational Qualification: The candidate should have passed the 2nd PUC/10+2 or any equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer/Electronics. (40% for the reserved categories).
  • Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
  • Domicile: Candidates should have studied SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC/12th standard exam from Karnataka.
  • Note: Eligibility/Admissions/Allotments made by the colleges shall be subject to approval by MCI/ DCI/ AICTE/ COA/ CCIM/ Government/ concerned University/ Apex Bodies, etc.

Read More: KCET Verification Slip 2024

KCET 2024 Application Form

KCET 2024 application form was re-opened by KEA on Apr 10, 2024. Candidates can apply by Apr 12, 2024 within 5 PM. The last date to pay the examination fee was Apr 12, 2024, within 5 PM. Earlier, the last date to pay the fees was Feb 26, 2024.

However, the application form was released on the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority on Jan 10, 2024. The form correction facility was active till Feb 23, 2024.

KCET Application Form 2024 Objection

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) started KCET 2024 application correction procedure on May 10, 2024. Candidates who wish to change the information provided in KCET 2024 application form could do so by visiting the official website at kea.kar.nic.in.

According to the announcement, the KCET 2024 application correction window was available for seven days until May 15, 2024. Candidates could amend their RD numbers and rectify claims in the KCET 2024 application throughout the correction procedure.

KCET 2024 Application Correction Facility View Here (Closed)

The authority released the KCET 2024 important guidelines for the application form-filling process. Applicants could check the guidelines shared below. In addition, eligible candidates could check the demo KCET application form 2024 video to understand the application process and steps involved in filling out the form.

Important: Documents Required for KCET Application 2024

KCET 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for KCET 2024 had to be paid online using credit cards/debit cards/net banking or offline using challan from different banks. For KCET 2023, the exam conducting officials refunded the fee for those students who could not meet the eligibility criteria and attempt the exam. The list for the same was released on Jan 25, 2024. However, applicants must check the fee details below.

KCET Registration Fee
Category Registration Fee
General Category INR 650/-
SC/ST/OBC Categories INR 500/-
Candidates Residing Outside Karnataka INR 750/-

KCET Preparation Links:

KCET Exam Pattern 2024 KCET Syllabus 2024

Steps to Apply for KCET 2024

KCET 2024 application form was available on the official website. Aspirants could fill out all the correct details and submit the forms before Feb 23, 2024. Candidates could follow the steps below to fill out the application on the official website.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official and click on the 'UGCET 2024 Registration' link on the homepage, which will be redirected to the login page. Click on the 'New User' button.
  • Step 2: Select 'Yes' if you appeared for the Karnataka PUC 2024 examination or 'No' if not. Then enter the required details in the specified fields.
  • Step 4: Create a user ID and password. Select a security question and answer it, enter the Adhaar number and security code and click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Step 5: Now KCET registration process is completed, the application number will be sent to the registered phone number and email ID.
  • Step 6: Log in using the user ID and password created.
  • Step 7: Enter the required details on the application form and upload the documents in the specified size and format.
  • Step 8: Pay the application fee either by taking a challan or through online payment methods using a credit/debit card/net banking.
  • Step 9: Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Learn: How to Crack KCET 2024?

KCET 2024 Admit Card

The KEA has provided important directions for UGNEET applicants to download their CET hall tickets. Applicants will not receive a KCET admit card 2024 if they selected UGNEET exclusively upon registration.

KCET 2024 admit KEA issued card on Apr 3, 2024. KEA issued KCET Admit Card 2024 for all courses on the official website. The admit card contains details like the candidate’s name, KCET number, date of exam, the timing of the exam, and exam center.

Attempt Free: KCET Mock Test 2024 Sample Paper

On the day of KCET 2024, candidates must bring a photo ID proof originally issued by the government and a blue or black ballpoint pen. Along with the downloaded admit card, all the documents and necessary items are needed to carry.

To download the admit card, candidates must go to the official website. Given below is the detailed procedure for downloading KCET 2024 admit card.

KCET 2024 Admit Card Highlights
Particulars Details
KCET 2024 Admit Card Release Date Apr 3, 2024 (Out)
Conducting Body Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Mode of Availability

Online - www.kea.kar.nic.in

Details Required to Download Admit Card User ID/Registration no and DOB
Details Mentioned on KCET 2024 Admit Card Personal and Contact Details
Roll Number
Test Centre Details
Photo, Digital Signature, and Image of Left-hand Thumb Impression
Contact Details to Report for Any Discrepancy 080 - 23460460
keauthority-ka@nic.in

Note: The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the admit card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.

KCET Important Topics 2024 KCET Chapter-Wise Weightage

KCET 2024 Exam Centres

KCET 2024 will be conducted in all the major cities in the state of Karnataka. The candidate should mention the centre code and their choice of test centre during the application process.

Requests for a change of KCET Exam Centres 2024 and subject opted by the candidate in the application form will not be considered under any circumstances. Hence, candidates should select the exam centre carefully during their application process.

Some of the centres which candidates can choose from are in the following table.

KCET 2024 Examination Cities
KCET Examination Centres
Bagalkot Bangalore
Jamakhandi  Doddaballapur 
Belgaum Chickodi 
Athanni  -

Note: Be present at the centre before the scheduled time to avoid any complications about the exam centre location and allotment of seats.

Documents Required at KCET 2024 Exam Centre

The documents that candidates should carry to exam centres are as follows.

  • Candidates will have to carry their KCET admit card to the exam centre.
  • Along with the admit card candidates must carry Government ID proof such as Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, and Passport.

Must Read: KCET Important Topics 2024

KCET 2024 Exam Pattern

KCET Exam Pattern 2024 is very important for candidates to know about the exam. Knowing the exam pattern will help the candidates get an overview of the distribution and type of questions that will be asked in the exam.

KEA will conduct KCET offline as a pen and paper-based test (PBT) for all the aspirants. KCET 2024 will consist of 180 questions in total which comprise the topics from Physics (60), Chemistry (60), Mathematics (60), and Biology (60).

The question paper will consist of objective-type questions, i.e., multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The question paper will be available only in the English language. One mark will be awarded for every correct answer and no marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. The time to complete the examination will be 1 hour and 20 minutes for each subject.

KCET 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Mode Offline i.e., Paper-based Test (PBT)
Question Type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Exam Duration 1 hour 20 minutes for each subject
Papers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology
Total Marks 180
Marking Scheme 1 Mark for Correct Answer
No Negative Marking
Language English

KCET 2024 Subject-Wise Exam Pattern

KCET 2024 section-wise exam pattern is elaborated in the table below. The total number of questions and marks allotted for each subject is also depicted.

KCET 2024 Section-Wise Exam Pattern
Subjects Questions Marks
Physics 60 60
Chemistry 60 60
Mathematics/Biology 60 60
Total 180 180

Read More: KCET Chapter Wise Weightage 2024

KCET 2024 Syllabus

The KCET Syllabus 2024 is similar to the last year's KCET syllabus, as released by the conducting authority i.e., Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) on their official website. KEA tests the candidates' understanding of the subjects they have studied in their 1st and 2nd PUC. Hence, KCET 2024 will consist of topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology of 1st and 2nd PUC.

Candidates should have a good understanding of these subjects. This will help them land a good rank in KCET 2024 which in turn will help them get a seat in one of the best colleges in Karnataka.

KCET 2024 Preparation Tips

Candidates need to have certain techniques and strategies to prepare for KCET 2024 exam. Techniques and strategies help them to prepare well and accordingly help them to score high. Strategizing and planning accordingly will also help candidates while preparing for KCET 2024 exam, and ultimately help them to attain their cut-off scores. Certain methods by which candidates can practice are mentioned below.

1. Planning Well

Candidates are advised to plan and strategize very well before starting the preparation process for KCET 2024 exam. They will have to strategize a very clear plan and make sure to abide by the plan while preparing. Making a clear plan and following the same will help candidates not deviate from the course of preparation.

2. Knowing the Topics

Candidates are required to know the topics very well. They should go through the topics of the subjects and learn the concepts in order. This way they will be able to remember the answers and concepts very well and will be able to answer the questions in the exam. Another important aspect of topic-wise preparation is that candidates can strategize and plan their preparation according to the difficulty of the topics or the questions. They will be able to categorize topics based on their difficulty.

3. Attend the Known Questions

Candidates should keep in mind to attend to the questions that they are very familiar with first before attempting doubtful and unfamiliar ones. This way they will not have to waste unnecessary time on unfamiliar questions and safeguard themselves by attending to and completing the known questions first.

4. Time Optimization

Candidates should practise attending to the questions by setting up time limits with the help of a stopwatch. This way they can optimize and utilize time very efficiently and manage to attend to all the questions in the exam within the allotted time. Being time efficient also helps the candidates to know how much time would be required to prepare and attend the exam. This way they will be able to save time in case of questions and sections that can be easily attended.

5. Mock Test

The candidates should practice attending KCET Mock Test 2024 with the help of a stopwatch. They can replicate exactly the way the exam is attended and try finishing the exam within the given time. It will not only enhance the time efficiency of the candidates but also improve their answering skills. Along with time efficiency, candidates will also be aware of the type of questions and their distribution in the exam.

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KCET 2024 Paper Analysis

KCET Paper Analysis 2024 has been released for Apr 18, 2024, and Apr 19, 2024. KCET Physics paper was easy and moderate. The Karnataka Examination Authority concluded KCET 2024 exam from Apr 18 - 19, 2024. According to the student, the overall KCET difficulty level 2024 of the exam was moderate for both shifts.  

The exam analysis will also discuss the number of reasonable attempts the candidates made during that paper. Candidates can check the detailed KCET 2024 paper analysis in the tabular below.

Subject KCET 2024 Analysis KCET Difficulty Level 2024
KCET Biology Analysis 2024 View Here Moderate to Difficult
KCET Mathematics Analysis View Here Easy to Moderate
KCET Physics Analysis View Here Easy to Moderate
KCET Chemistry Analysis View Here Easy
KCET Kannada Analysis To be Updated To Be Updated

Many students consider the expected difficulty level of the KCET exam moderate. The detailed paper analysis of KCET 2024 will give the candidates an idea about the difficulty level of the examination for this year and thus help with the last-minute preparations for the upcoming exams.

KCET 2024 Notification

KCET 2024 exam notification will be released by the conducting authorities on the official website. KCET 2024 application form will be available on the official website.

Karnataka Higher Education Minister announced on Jun 23, 2022, that COMEDK UGET would not be conducted from 2023. Instead, the government will combine the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Under Graduate Entrance Test (COMEDK UGET) with KCET to conduct a joint entrance examination to provide Vocational Education Course admission.

The minister decided in a meeting with the Federation of Governors of Private Vocational Institutes. The conducting body will release an official notification soon after signing the deal.

In addition, the government has announced a hike of 10% increase in the admission fee for Engineering, Medical, and other professional courses. The commission made the decision, despite a demand for a 25% increase.

Also Read: KCET vs COMEDK

KCET 2024 Answer Key

KCET final answer key 2024 has been released on Jun 1, 2024, along with the exam results. KCET answer key 2024 has been released on the official website for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics papers. On Apr 29, 2024, KCET provisional answer key 2024 for the subject-wise paper was updated below for candidates' reference.

The subject-wise KCET 2024 answer key objections were accepted from Apr 30 - May 7, 2024, on the official website.

KCET 2024 Final Answer Key Subject Links
KCET Biology Answer Key 2024 Download Here
KCET Maths Answer Key 2024 Download Here
KCET Physics Answer Key 2024 Download Here
KCET Chemistry Answer Key 2024 Download Here

The key points to remember regarding KCET 2024 answer key are as follows

  • After the evaluation of the answer key, the final KCET answer key 2024 has been released after the result declaration.
  • The decision of the authorities is final after the release of the final answer key, and no further objections will be considered.
  • KCET answer key 2024 that the expert committee approved will be considered for determining the merit list.
  • To challenge KCET 2024 answer key, candidates had to fill up an application form by addressing it to the “Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore”, either in person or through SPEED POST/email: keauthority‐ka@nic.in

Also Read: Engineering Admission in Karnataka Without KCET 2024

KCET 2024 Contact Details

The contact details of the conducting authority of KCET, the KEA are mentioned below:

KCET Contact Details
Particulars Details
Address Karnataka Examinations Authority,
Sampige Road, 18th Cross,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560012.
Email keauthority-ka@nic.in
Phone Number 080 - 23460460
Fax 080 - 23461576
KCET Official Website kea.kar.nic.in

FAQs

When is KCET 2024 exam?

KEA conducted the KCET 2024 exam on Apr 18 -19, 2024. The Kannada language exam took place on Apr 20, 2024.

Is the KCET result 2024 out?

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2024 result online at the official website on Jun 1, 2024. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check KCET result at kea.kar.nic.in.

When is KCET 2024 document verification process?

Karnataka Examination Authority is going to commence the KCTE 2024 document verification on Jun 25, 2024. The last date to complete KCET document verification 2024 is Jun 29, 2024.

Who are the students eligible for KCET 2024 counselling?

Admission for courses will be based on the KCET 2024 rank list released. Only the candidates who have obtained a place in the rank list will be eligible for counselling.

What to do if there is/are error(s) in the KCET 2024 answer key?

If there will be an error(s) in the answer key then candidates could raise an objection against it between Apr 29 - May 7, 2024.

When will the KCET paper analysis 2024 release?

KCET paper analysis 2024 was available shortly after the conclusion of the exam. Students can watch this space for more updates on the same.

Are there any grace marks in KCET 2024?

Two questions with incorrect solutions will also be awarded grace marks,” reads the release. As explained by the government, it has decided not to reconduct the exams, considering other exams that are being conducted. “The government has decided that there will be no re-examination of KCET 2024.

Who are the students eligible to write KCET 2024?

English medium, Kannada medium students even from outside the state, NRI students who satisfy eligibility criteria, students from Karnataka are eligible to write KCET 2024.

Where can we find the KCET admit card 2024?

KCET 2024 admit card, scorecard, application form, etc. can be viewed and downloaded from the official website of KCET.

Has KCET answer key released?

The final KCET answer key will be released along with the exam results. KEA released the provisional answer key for KCET 2024 on its official website. Candidates could challenge the provisional answer key from Apr 29 - May 7, 2024, by paying the required fee.

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