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KCET Exam Date 2025: Kannada Medium Exam Now on April 15, 2025
Last Updated on Jun 20, 2025
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The Kannada Language Test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates was originally scheduled for 18th April 2025 but has been changed to 15th April 2025 (Tuesday). This change was made because Good Friday falls on the same date. The exam will be held from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM for candidates from Bengaluru, Belagavi, Bijapura, and Mangalore districts. The CET-2025 will still be conducted as planned on 16th and 17th April 2025, with no changes to the schedule. Candidates should take note of the new date and check the official notice for any further updates.
KCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Many colleges in Karnataka will accept KCET scores, enabling applicants to enroll in the best public and private schools in the state. In CET 2025 Exam, there will be three papers, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Each paper is worth 60 marks and lasts for 80 minutes. Check the KCET Exam Pattern here. Candidates will be eligible for admission if they achieve a rank that is equal to or higher than the KCET cut off.
Candidates must check the eligibility Criteria and KCET Exam Date before filling the form. Read further to get the KCET Exam Date and related details. Make a note of the dates and start preparing thoroughly.
KCET Exam Dates 2025
The important dates related to CET 2025 are provided below. The table comprise of updated dates.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Release date of KCET 2025 notification | January 16, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 registration date and time | January 23, 2025 |
| KCET registration 2025 last date | February 24, 2025 |
| Last date to pay KCET application fee | February 25, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 Verification Release Date | January 23, 2025 |
| KCET verification last date 2025 | February 24, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 admit card | April 7, 2025 |
| KCET 2025 exam date | April 16 to 17, 2025 |
| Kannada language Test: (Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | April 15, 2025 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | To be notified |
| KCET Answer key Objections | To be notified |
| KCET Final Answer Key release date | To be notified |
| Class 12 marks entry last date | To be notified |
| KCET 2025 result date | May 2025 |
| Submission of special category certificates | To be notified |
| Document uploading for KCET counselling | To be notified |
KCET 2025 Exam Schedule
The KCET exam is planned for April 15, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Checkout the complete exam day schedule below for a smooth process. This exam schedule is published by the official KCET authorities.
| Sl. No. | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 10:10 AM | All students must be seated in their exam rooms by this time. The room invigilator must confirm everyone is present. |
| 02 | 10:20 AM | The invigilator will distribute the Question Paper cum Answer Sheet Booklet. • Before giving it, they must show the sealed booklet to students to confirm it is not opened. • The booklet may be in Kannada / English / Urdu / Tamil / Telugu / Marathi / Hindi / Malayalam / Arabic / Persian / Sanskrit. • By 10:25 AM, every student must receive their booklet. • Students must check if all pages are printed properly. • They must fill in their Name, Register Number, Subject, and Medium on the first page. • After filling, students must sign and wait for instructions. • The invigilator must confirm each student has filled details correctly. |
| 03 | 10:30 AM | At exactly 10:30 AM, the invigilator will instruct students to open the booklet and begin writing. |
| 04 | 11:00 AM | The invigilator will write the time on the board to inform students that 30 minutes remain. |
| 05 | 11:25 AM | A final warning will be given that only 5 minutes are left. |
| 06 | 11:30 AM | The exam ends at 11:30 AM. Students must stop writing. The invigilator will collect and arrange all booklets properly. |
KCET Application Form Release Date 2025
The KCET application forms were made available by the authority from January 23, February 24, 2025. No application are allowed now as the last date has passed.
KCET Application Fee 2025
The charges for single application for each category are mentioned below:
| Quota | Category | Application Fee |
| Candidates from Karnataka | General merit, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | Rs.500/- |
| Candidates from Karnataka | SC, ST, CAT-1 | Rs. 250 |
| Candidates from Karnataka | Female candidates of Karnataka | Rs. 250 |
| Outside Karnataka | General Merit | Rs. 750 |
| Outside India | General Merit | Rs. 5000 |
KCET 2025 Application Form Correction Window Date
Correction window for the KCET 2025 application form had been made available by the authorities for candidates to fix any errors they had made. For a limited period of time, the KCET 2025 application form modification window was available.
| Events | Dates |
| KCET Exam Correction window of application form | To be notified |
| Applicable fee for each change | -- |
KCET Admit Card Date 2025
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the KCET Admit Card on its official website. By providing their registration number and date of birth, applicants who have completed their applications for the KCET 2025 Exam can receive their KCET Hall Ticket.
Since no hardcopy of the KCET Admit Card will be mailed to the candidates, they must download it online only.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of KCET Exam Admit Card | To be notified |
KCET 2025 Answer Key Date
The KCET Official Answer Key 2025 for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology will be made available by KEA. Candidates can object to this provisional KCET answer key. The correct responses to all 60 of the questions asked by KEA in each paper are included in the KCET answer key.
| Events | Dates |
| Provisional Answer key Physics exam | To be notified |
| Provisional Answer key Chemistry exam | To be notified |
| Provisional Answer key Mathematics exam | To be notified |
| Provisional Answer key Biology exam | To be notified |
KCET Result Date 2025
KEA will make the KCET 2025 results available online. After the official announcement, this website will be updated with the direct link to the KCET results 2025. Additionally, candidates can look at the KCET marks against rank 2025.
KCET Counselling 2025
Only candidates who passed the KCET 2025 and achieved a respectable rank are eligible to take part in the KCET counselling 2025. The KCET 2025 counselling process entails document verification, choice submission, seat assignment, and reporting to institutes. Selected college and course choices for the KCET 2025 counselling must be made in the order of preference.
| Events | Dates |
| KCET Exam Counselling Commencement | To be notified |
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Last updated on Jun 20, 2025
-> The KCET Result 2025 has been announced on May 24, 2025.
->KEA conducted the KCET 2025 exam on April 15 with the Kannada test, and held the subject papers on April 16 and 17 in two shifts each day.
-> The KCET 2025 Admit card has been released on April 6, 2025.
-> The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. to shortlist candidates for admission to UG courses in Karnataka.
-> Candidates who qualify the exam are eligible for KCET Counselling to secure admission to the college of their choice.
-> Check out KCET previous year papers to get an idea of the exam.
KCET Exam Date 2025 FAQs
.Why take the KCET exam?
Karnataka Examination Authority administers the state-level entrance test known as the Karnataka Common Entrance Test, or KCET (KEA).This entrance exam is held in order to grant qualified applicants admission to various undergraduate programmes in Karnataka.The test is also referred to as the Karnataka CET, Kar CET, or K-CET.
Who can take the KCET exam?
All candidates who fulfills the eligibility criteria for KCET can appear for this entrance exam.
What distinguishes the KCET from the CET?
Both are the same. Yes, CET and the KCET from the state of Karnataka are popular.
How many KCET attempts are permitted?
As per sources one can take the KCET if they are under 21 or 24. If you're not happy with your KCET score or college options, you should only make one or two more attempts.
Can I take the KCET for both biology and mathematics?
Of course. It's entirely up to the candidates. It is OK to take PC and Biology, PC and Mathematics, or even all four subjects.