KCET Notification 2025 (Out): Download PDF, Eligibility, Exam Dates, Guidelines

Kriti Jain
Kriti Jain

Updated on - Mar 31, 2025

KCET Notification 2025 was released on the official website of the Karnataka Exam Authority (KEA). The notification contains important details such as exam date, application form filling process, exam guidelines, admit card release date, and other information related to the exam. It also includes the KCET 2025 exam timetable, syllabus, and eligibility.

According to the schedule, the KCET exam date 2025 is Apr 15, 16 & 17, 2025. Candidates who have passed their 12th from a recognised board with PCM as core subjects can apply for B.Tech courses.

The KCET application form 2025 could be filled out from Jan 23 to Feb 24, 2025. Candidates can visit this page to check detailed information and keep up with the important events taking place around the exam.

KCET Notification 2025 PDF

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is an essential examination for admission to various professional courses in Karnataka, including B.Tech, B.Sc. B.P.T. and more. The authorities have released the KCET Notification 2025 on the official website to convey important information about the KCET exam 2025.

The KEA Notification contains important information related to the exam for the students. Students do not require any login information to access the KEA Notification 2025 PDF from the official website, or can refer to the links shared below:

KCET Notification 2025 PDF

Particulars

Direct Link

KCET Press Release 2025

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KCET Notification 2025

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KCET Eligibility Clause 2025

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KCET E-Information Bulletin

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KCET Exam Date Change Notification 2025

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KCET Application Print Link 2025

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KCET 2025 Notification Exam Dates

The KCET exam date 2025 notification was also released with the official brochure. Below is an overview of the dates related to the KCET exam. Students must know all the dates to avoid missing and can attend all critical events:

KCET 2025 Notification Exam Dates

Events

Dates

KCET Registration Start Date 2025

Jan 23, 2025

KCET Application Date

Feb 18, 2025

Feb 24, 2025 (Extended)

Application Form Correction Window

Feb 25, 2025 (Till 5:30 PM)

Mar 27, 2025 (Extended)

KCET Last Date to Pay Fee

Apr 12, 2025 (Till 5 PM)

KCET Admit Card

Apr 07, 2025 (From 11:00 AM)

KCET Exam Date

Apr 16 - Apr 18, 2025

Apr 15 - 17, 2025 (Revised)

KCET Final Answer Key

June 2025 (Tentative)

KCET Result

June 2025 (Tentative)

Round 1 Final Seat Allotment

August 2025

Details Mentioned in KCET 2025 Notification

The KEA Notification 2025 contains all the important information related to the exam. The list of details mentioned in the KCET notification 2025 can be outlined as follows:

  • KCET Exam Dates
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Application Process
  • Syllabus
  • Instructions

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KCET Exam Time Table 2025

The KEA has released the KCET exam timetable 2025 and the official notification. Applicants must check the details shared below:

KCET Exam Time Table 2025

Date

Timings

Subjects

Marks

Apr 15, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Kannada Language Test

50

Apr 16, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Physics

60

2:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Chemistry

60

Apr 17, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Mathematics

60

2:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Biology

60

Attempt Free: KCET Mock Test 2025 Sample Paper

KCET Exam Bell Timings

The bell timings for KCET have been released along with the KCET exam timetable. Students can refer to the timings outlined below for the students.

Bells Morning Session Afternoons Session Particulars
KCET First Bell 10:20 AM 2:20 PM Students must be seated in the exam hall.
KCET Second Bell 10:30 AM 2:30 PM Students must fill out their details on the OMR sheets.
KCET Third Bell 10:40 AM 2:40 PM Students can start answering the KCET question paper.
KCET Fourth Bell 11:10 AM 3:10 PM Half an hour completion bell.
KCET Fifth Bell 11:30 AM 3:30 PM 20 minutes remaining for the exam bell.
KCET Sixth Bell 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 5 minutes remaining for the exam bell.
KCET Seventh Bell 11:50 AM 3:50 PM End of the examination.

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KCET 2025 Notification: Exam Guidelines

Students must go through the exam guidelines released along with the authorities' KEA KCET Notification 2025. Some of the essential guidelines for the exams include:

  • Students must ensure they meet all the requirements specified in the eligibility criteria.
  • Students should register and fill out the application form with the correct information.
  • Students must bring their KCET admit card and a valid proof of ID on the exam day.
  • There is no specific dress code, but students are advised to wear simple and comfortable clothing. Jewellery, watches, wallets, bags, purses, etc are not allowed in the exam hall.
  • Students must arrive at the examination hall at least one hour before the commencement of the exam.
  • Students must be cautious while filling out the OMR sheet during the exam.

Failure to comply with the guidelines may result in expulsion from the exam and cancellation of the candidature.

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KCET Notification 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Students must qualify the KCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 mentioned in the KEA Notification 2025 to appear for the KCET exam. The following points outline the educational and domicile requirements for students aspiring to appear in the KCET exam.

  • To be eligible for the KCET exam, students must have completed at least 7 years of education in government or government-recognized institutions in Karnataka, starting from 1st standard to 2nd PUC/12th standard.
  • Students must have completed the 1st and 2nd year Pre-University Examination or 11th and 12th standard within Karnataka, and at least one parent should have studied in Karnataka for seven years.
  • The candidate and either of their parents should have Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava as their mother tongue, and the candidate should have passed the qualifying examination from an institution outside Karnataka while residing outside the state.
  • Students with Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava as their mother tongue residing in certain areas outside Karnataka will be required to take a Kannada Language test.
  • Students who have studied for ten full academic years in Kannada Medium outside Karnataka are exempt from the Kannada Language test.

 KCET Notification 2025 Application Process

The KCET application form has been made available on the official website from Jan 23, 2025. Students must register and fill out the application form. Students can follow the steps outlined below for filling out the KCET application form.

  • Step 1. Visit the official website.
  • Step 2. Register using personal information to generate an application ID and password.
  • Step 3. After registering, log in using your credentials and fill out the required application details.

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  • Step 4. Upload scanned copies of a passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
  • Step 5. Review all the details before submitting. Check for any typos, incorrect details and fields left.
  • Step 6. Submit the form and pay the application fee.
  • Step 7. Download the application form and the fee acknowledgement slip.

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KCET Exam Pattern 2025

The KEA KCET Notification 2025 contains the KCET exam pattern 2025 that will help students understand the structure and format of the exam. An exam pattern overview is tabulated below for students to refer to.

Particulars Details
Exam Mode Pen-and-paper-based examination
Number of Sessions Session 1- Mathematics/BiologySession 2- PhysicsSession 3- Chemistry
Language Medium English or Kannada
KCET Exam Duration 1 hour 20 minutes for each session
Types of Questions Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Number of Questions (Including All the Sections) 180 Questions
Number of Questions Mathematics/Biology- 60 QuestionsPhysics- 60 QuestionsChemistry- 60 Questions
KCET Marking Scheme 1 mark will be allotted for each correct answer.
KCET Negative Marking There is no negative marking for the incorrect answer.

KCET Syllabus 2025 on Notification PDF

The KEA notification 2025 contains the syllabus for KCET 2025. Students can refer to the important topics from the KCET syllabus given below:

Subjects Topics
Physics Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Gravitation, Work Energy and Power, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Motions of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Optics, Atom and Nuclei, Communication Systems, Electromagnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electrostatics, Current Electricity.
Chemistry Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, States of Matter, Equilibrium, Chemical Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Structure of Atoms, Solid State, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, S-block Elements, p-block Elements, d and f block Elements, Some p-block Elements, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones and Carboxylic Acid, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemical Kinetics, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, and Solutions.
Mathematics Theory of Indices and Logarithm, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry and Calculus, Progressions, Mathematical Induction, Theory of Equations, Permutation and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Partial Fractions, Elements of Number Theory and Congruences, Measurement of Angles and Trigonometric Functions, Relation Between Sides and Angles of a Triangle, Algebra, Analytical Geometry, Calculus.
Biology The Living World, Biological Classification, Plant Kingdom, Cell, Animal Kingdom, Anatomy, Biomolecules, Photosynthesis, Structural Organization in Animals, Body Fluids and Circulation, Chemical Coordination and Integration, Mineral Nutrition, Digestion and Absorption.

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