What is KCET?
- The Karnataka Common Entrance Test is being conducted for the purpose of joining into First year or First semester of full time courses for Government share of seats in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions in the State of Karnataka for the academic year 2023-24.
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The following courses are available through KCET-2023
Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy & Yoga, Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Farm Science courses i.e, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Sericulture), B.Sc (Horticulture), B.Sc (Forestry), B.Sc. Agri Bio Tech, BHSc.(Home Science), B.Tech (Agri.Engg), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (Dairy Tech), B.FSc(Fisheries), B.Tech (Food Science & Tech)., B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing & Co-Op), B.Pharma and Pharma-D course,
Eligibility to appear KCET-2023:
- The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination 2nd PUC / 12th.
- A candidate who is appearing in the qualifying examination, i.e., 2nd PUC / 12th Standard in 2023 whose result is awaited, may apply and appear for Common Entrance Test 2023
- should have completed the age of 17 Years as on 31st December of 2023
- Candidates who studied with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths/Bio-Technology and English as one of the languages are only eligible to apply KCET-2023
- Candidates who are seeking admission into MBBS/BDS courses, must qualify in NEET-2023 exam. Rest of the courses will be filled through KCET-2023
KCET-2023 Application Procedure:
Mode of Application: Online only
Application Cost:
- Candidates of Karnataka origin for General and OBC: Rs.500/-
- Candidates of Karnataka origin for SC / ST & All Female Candidates: Rs.250/-
- Rest of the Candidates residing India: Rs.750/-
KCET-2023 Exam Pattern:
Mode of Exam: Pen and Paper Based
Date | Day | Timings | Subject | Marks |
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20-05-2023 | Saturday | 10.30 am – 11.50 am | Biology | 60 |
02.30 pm – 03.50 pm | Mathematics | 60 | ||
21-05-2023 | Sunday | 10.30 am – 11.50 am | Physics | 60 |
02.30 pm – 03.50 pm | Chemistry | 60 | ||
KANNADA LANGUAGE TEST – at Bengaluru, Bidar, Belagavi, Ballary, Bijapura, Mangalore Districts only | ||||
22-05-2023 | Monday | 11.30 am to 12.30 pm | BOTH FOR HORANADU & GADINADU KANNADIGA CANDIDATES (4th Standard level) | |
Practical test and Verification of documents Time Table for agriculturist quota | ||||
— | Will be published Later | — | PRACTICAL Test on “Identification of Agriculture Related Specimens” TO CLAIM SEAT UNDER AGRICULTURIST QUOTA* | 200 |
Admit Card:
- A downloadable admit card will be hosted for all the eligible candidates on official website. All the candidates must take a printout of the same.
Exam Centers:
- KCET-2023 Examination Centers: Will be conducted with in the Karnataka State only.
Important Dates:
Event | Date |
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Date of Notification | 01-03-2023 |
Commencement of Entry of Application Online | 02-03-2023 after 11.00 am |
Last date to enter application details online | upto 05-04-2023 up to 11.59 pm |
Last date to pay the application fees | upto 07-04-2023 |
Date of downloading of Admission Tickets by all the eligible Applicants | From 11.00 am on 05-05-2023 |
DATE OF COMMON ENTRANCE TEST – 2023 | 20-05-2023 and 21-05-2023 |
Date of Kannada language Test: (ONLY for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | 22-05-2023 |
Schedule for submission of Special Category Certificates – Refer schedule given below | 10-05-2023 to 16-05-2023 |
Date of publication of CET-2023 Provisional Answer Keys | 25-05-2023 |
Filing objections if any, to the published Provisional Answer Keys through online | 25-05-2023 to 27-05-2023 |
Verification of Documents for Agriculturist at the respective Practical Test Centres | Will be published Later |
Date of Practical Examination for UG course applicants for Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Universities under “Agriculturist Quota” | Will be published Later |
Date of declaration of CET-2023 results | 12-06-2023 |
Schedule for submission of special category certificates – 10.30 AM TO 5.30 PM :
NAME OF THE SPECIAL CATEGORY | DATE FOR SUBMISSION |
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CAPF / CRPF / CISF / BSF / ITBP | 10-05-2023 |
Ex-Defence, Ex-CAPF | 11-05-2023 |
Defence | 12-05-2023 |
N.C.C. | 13-05-2023 |
Sports / Anglo-Indian | 15-05-2023 |
Scouts and Guides | 16-05-2023 |
NOTE: Special category certificates should be submitted in person at KEA, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore | |
Physical Disability: – Date/s & time to appear for Medical Examination for Physically Disabled candidates will be notified later on KEA Website. Medical Examination will be conducted at KEA, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram,Bangalore. |