KCET Exam Pattern: The exam pattern of the KCET exam is released by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) on the official website. Aspirants are advised to thoroughly understand the KCET exam pattern to prepare for the exam. The exam pattern gives detailed information on various aspects of the exam like the duration, nature of questions, marking scheme, and exam mode.
The KCET exam is conducted in offline mode as a pen and paper-based test (PBT) for 3 hours and each section is to be completed in 80 minutes. The questions are in MCQ format and the candidates must choose one correct option out of the 4 options that are given. The KCET 2025 exam will be conducted for two days and four sessions. On the first day, the KCET exam in Mathematics and Biology will be conducted in two sessions, and on the second day, the Physics and Chemistry exam will take place in two sessions. Read all about the KCET 2025 exam pattern in detail on this page.
KCET 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
The KCET 2025 is conducted for admission to top engineering colleges in Karnataka. The exam aims to test the applicants on their Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology Knowledge. The below table highlights the exam pattern followed under KCET 2025.
Highlight | Description |
Mode of KCET 2025 | Pen-Paper Based (Offline) |
Duration of Exam | 80 Mins. for each paper (1.20 hrs.) |
Medium of Question Paper | English and Kannada |
Type of Questions | MCQ Based |
No. of Questions | 180 |
Marking Scheme |
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Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology |
KCET 2025 Exam Timings
The KCET 2025 Examination will be conducted on 16th and 17th April 2025. The exam is conducted in 2 schedules, wherein day 1 is for Mathematics/Biology and the second day is for Physics and Chemistry.
Exam Subject | Date | Time |
Mathematics | Apr 16th, 2025 | 2.30 p.m. - 3.50 p.m. |
Biology | 10.30 a.m. - 11.50 a.m. | |
Physics | Apr 17th, 2025 | 10.30 a.m. - 11.50 a.m. |
Chemistry | 2.30 p.m. - 3.50 p.m. | |
Kannada LT | Apr 15th, 2025 | 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 p.m. |
KCET 2025 Marking Scheme
Applicants must appear for 3 major papers in the KCET 2025 Exam. The subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, wherein the student is given a choice between Mathematics and Biology.
Particulars | Marks |
Marks per section/Paper | 60 |
Kannada Language Test (if opted or taken) | 50 |
Total Marks | 180 (60*3) |
Correct Answer | +1 |
Incorrect Answer | 0 |
KCET 2025 Exam Dates
The below table curates the important dates for the upcoming Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025. Applicants are advised to check these dates carefully to avoid any last-minute rush.
Event | Date |
KCET 2025 Application Form | Jan 23, 2025 |
The last date fill out the KCET 2025 Application | Feb 24, 2025 |
Last Date to fill out KCET Application Fee 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
KCET 2025 Hall Ticket Download (Admit Card) | Apr 7, 2025 Onwards |
Main Exam | Apr 16 - 17, 2025 (Out) |
KCET - Kannada Language Test | Apr 15, 2025 |
KCET Practical Examination for UG course applicants for Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Universities under “Agriculturist Quota” | Apr 24, 2025 |
KCET 2025 Exam Result | May 20, 2025 |
KCET 2025 Kannada Language Test
Applicants who are willing to claim eligibility for the government seats under Hodanadu and Gadinadu will be required to take the Kannada Language Test. The following are the prerequisites of the same.
- The Kannada Language Test will be conducted offline for 60 mins. and will be of 4th standard level.
- The Test will be conducted at exam centers in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Bidar, Bijapur, and Mangalore.
- The candidate must score a minimum of 12 marks out of 50 to qualify the Kannada Language Test.
- Hodanadu and Gadinadu candidates who have completed their Class I - Xth in Kannada medium outside the state of Karnataka are not required to appear for the Kannada Language Test.
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| KCET Exam Analysis | KCET Syllabus |
| KCET Previous Year Papers | KCET Marks Vs Rank Analysis |
| KCET Cutoff | KCET 2024 Answer Key & Question Paper |
KCET 2025 - Instructions to fill the OMR Sheet
The applicants shall be given an OMR Sheet to fill in the responses for the Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The applicants must ensure and keep in mind the below pointers while filling in the OMR Sheet.
- Applicants will be provided with a two-page Optical Response Sheet (ORS) to mark their answers, having the same layout.
- The first page of the ORS is machine-readable and is designed to leave impressions of the responses on the second page.
- The alignment of the two pages of the OMR Sheet should not be separated or disturbed by the applicant under any circumstances.
- Candidates are required to mark answers to all the questions on the first page of the OMR Sheet by darkening the appropriate circle.
- Candidates must use the BLACK BALL POINT pen to darken the circle.
- Candidates must apply adequate pressure to ensure that a proper impression is made on the second page of the ORS.
- Instructions for darkening the bubbles will be printed on the question paper and candidates must strictly adhere to the same.
- The second page of the ORS will be given by the invigilator at the end of the examination.
