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KCET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines; Do's and Don'ts, Dress Code and Shift Timings

The KCET exam is scheduled for April 16th and 17th, 2025, whereas the KCET Kannada Language paper is scheduled for April 15th, 2025. Students must follow all KCET exam day guidelines to participate in the exam. This article provides comprehensive details on KCET exam day instructions, dress code, things to carry, etc.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is all set to conduct the KCET Kannada language exam on April 15, and other subject exams will take place on April 16th and 17th, 2025. Students are mandated to follow the KCET exam day guidelines to successfully take part in the examination process. Students who fail to follow exam day instructions may have their participation dismissed by the authorities.

Candidates will also be required to follow the KCET dress code 2025. The KCET 2025 is held in two shifts, including forenoon (10:30 AM to 11:50 AM) and afternoon (2:30 PM to 3:50 PM). The exam day guidelines will also be mentioned in the KCET admit card 2025 of each student. Students must note that the admit card of KCET is a mandatory document to carry and other crucial documents like passport-size photos, ID proof must be carried too.

KCET Exam Time 2025

The KEA conducts KCET in two shifts, comprising forenoon (10:30 AM to 11:50 AM) and afternoon (2:30 PM to 3:50 PM). The student’s shift timing will be mentioned in their respective KCET admit card, and they must follow the same. Students must reach the exam centre by time and report to the authority at the designated time. To learn more about the KCET exam dates and shifts, kindly refer to the following table.

Date

Shift

Time

Subject

April 15, 2025

Midday Session

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Kannada Language Test

April 16, 2025

Morning Shift

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Biology

April 16, 2025

Afternoon Shift

2:30 PM – 3:50 PM

Mathematics

April 17, 2025

Morning Shift

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Physics

April 17, 2025

Afternoon Shift

2:30 PM – 3:50 PM

Chemistry

KCET Exam Day Instructions | Do’s & Don’ts

The following table contains a list of do’s and don’ts for the KCET 2025 exam day. Students must follow the same without fail.

Do's

Don'ts

Reach the exam center at least 1 hour before the reporting time.

Don’t carry electronic gadgets like mobile phones, smartwatches, or calculators.

Carry your KCET admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

Don’t forget your admit card, as entry will be denied.

Bring black/blue ballpoint pens for marking answers.

Don’t use gel pens, pencils, or other colors for marking OMR.

Follow COVID-19 protocols if applicable (mask, sanitizer, distancing).

Don’t engage in malpractice or talk during the exam.

Dress in simple attire (without big buttons, badges, or metallic items).

Don’t wear caps, goggles, or jewelry during the exam.

Follow all instructions given by the invigilators.

Don’t argue with staff or disobey invigilator instructions.

Use the restroom before the exam starts.

Don’t ask to leave the hall during the exam without valid reason.

Read the question paper carefully before answering.

Don’t panic if you don't know a few questions—skip and return later.

KCET 2025 Dress Code

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has decided to follow the NEET dress code for the 2025 session. Some new restrictions and exceptions have been introduced by KEA for the KCET 2025 dress code. Refer to the following to learn about the same.

  • Students are permitted to put on full-sleeve clothes in the exam centre.
  • Mobile phones, pagers, calculators and any other electronic devices are prohibited by the authorities.
  • Students are also not allowed to put on any kind of watch or accessories.

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