Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the facility of uploading documents for all candidates till September 27 to be done at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.  KEA has released the KCET result 2020 on August 21 at karresults.nic.in.  Earlier, the authorities also released the schedule for submission of special category certificates for NCC, sports, defence, ex-defence, scouts and guides, CAPF, ex-CAPF and anglo-indian category candidates.  Candidates have to will have to submit their special category certificates at the centres specified by the authorities on specific dates. Also, the counselling will be completed in online mode before the end of October.  KCET 2020 exam was conducted on July 30 and 31. The authorities released the official final answer key of KCET 2020. The provisional answer key was released on August 4 and candidates were able to raise objections to this answer key till August 8 (5.30 PM). KCET hall ticket 2020 was released on July 17.

The facility to make correction was opened again from June 26 to 29 including for changing the exam centre preference. Earlier, the facility was available from May 20 to 31. Also, new exam centres have been added for CET and language test. The Application form for KCET 2020 was again available from May 8 to 18. The authorities have earlier closed the KCET 2020 application form on March 16. KCET is for admission in Engineering, B. Pharm and Farm Science courses in Government/ University/ Private Aided/Private un-aided institutions in Karnataka State.  Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the qualifying examination i.e. 2^nd PUC/12th standard are eligible to appear for KCET 2020. The exam is being held on two days in four different sessions for four subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The questions of KCET 2020 are based on I and II PUC syllabus prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education State. The authorities will prepare a category-wise merit list on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the KCET 2020 and qualifying examination.

KCET 2020 Latest News and Updates

September 24, 2020 - KCET 2020 uploading of documents extended till September 27

September 7, 2020 - KCET 2020: official portal for uploading documents for verification open now

September 5, 2020 - KCET 2020 counselling: special category document submission at special centres

September 2, 2020- KCET 2020: uploading of documents postponed till September 6

August 24, 2020- KCET 2020 final answer key released; know schedule for uploading documents

August 21, 2020- KCET 2020 Toppers announced; know the top rank holders

August 21, 2020- KCET 2020 result announced; check @kea.kar.nic.in

July 29, 2020- KCET 2020 to be conducted as scheduled: Karnataka High Court

KCET B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for admission to KCET B.Tech courses is given below:

• Candidates must be a citizen of India
• Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC/Class 12/equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects
• Along with the compulsory subjects, candidates must have anyone optional subjects - Biology/Chemistry/Bio-Technology/ Electronics/Computer Science with a language subject English
• General candidates must obtain a minimum of 45% and reserved candidates must have secured 40% in the case of Category-1 and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) SC, ST

For admission to Government seats, candidates must fulfil anyone of the eligible clauses as prescribed by KCET.

KCET B.Pharma Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for admission to KCET B. Pharm courses is given below:

• Candidates must have qualified 2nd PUC or class 12th examination with PCM or PCB subjects.
• General candidates must have secured 45% aggregate while reserved categories i.e. Category-I, OBC and ST/SC should secure 40% to apply for KCET 2020

or 

• Candidates must have passed Diploma in Pharmacy for a government approved and general candidates should have scored 45% while SC/ST categories and Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) must secure 40%.

For admission to Government seats, candidates must fulfil anyone of the eligible clauses as prescribed by KCET.

KCET B.Sc.(Hons) Agriculture Eligibility Criteria

For admission to KCET B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture 2019, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria as prescribed by KEA. Candidates have to pass in 2nd PUC/Class 12th/equivalent exam from a recognised board along with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and an optional subject as Biology to be eligible for KCET 2020.

Candidates must fulfil anyone of the eligible clauses as prescribed by KCET in case of admission to Government seats.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

The application form of KCET 2020 was available from May 8 to 18. Earlier the application form was available for candidates till March 16.  Before filling the KCET 2020 application form, candidates are asked to check the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the authority. The application form of KCET 2020 is available only in online mode. Candidates are advised to keep all the required details such as valid email ID, phone number personal, contact and educational details etc ready before filling the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2020 application form. Steps to fill the application form is given below for reference:

Step 1: Registration – Candidates have to click “ New User? Click Here to Register” to start the online application process.All the required details had to be entered before clicking on submit button. An application number and User ID was displayed on the screen and also sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email ID. 

Step 2: Enter login and personal details – Candidates have to enter login credentials (User ID and password) on the login page. After login, a student information page was displayed where candidates had to enter the details such as nationality, caste, category, academic, contact, previous KCET examination (if any), school details etc.

Step 3: Uploading of candidate's photograph, Left Hand Thumb Impression (LHT) and signature along with parents’ signature – Uploading of required images as per prescribed dimensions and size was necessary.

Size/Format of documents to be uploaded in KCET Application From 2020

Step 4: Payment of application fees – After uploading the images, candidates have to pay the application fees as per their category through online or offline modes. 

KCET 2020 Application Fee

Step 5: Printout of KCET 2020 application form – After payment of fees, candidates had to take a printout of the filled in KCET application form in A4 size paper and affix the following documents:

i) Candidate’s recent photograph

ii) Signature

ii) Left-hand thumb impression

Candidates also had to take principal/gazetted officer’s signature and seal of their respective college board or equivalent and the original application form should be produced at the time of document verification during KCET counselling.

Candidates were advised to keep safely 2 to 3 photocopies of the application form for future admission process

KCET Application Edit Link- The authorities had reopened the correction facility from June 26 to 29. Earlier,  the correction facility was opened from May 20 to 31. Candidates can also change their exam centres during this correction window. 

Application Fees

• Understand the syllabus and exam pattern of KCET.
• Make a planned timetable and segregate each subject wisely.
• Use flowcharts, diagrams, formulas and make notes regularly.
• Practice from the sample papers, previous years practice papers to know the types of questions and weightage of each subject in the board exam.
• Relaxing and taking breaks between studies is very important. Although it is tough but not impossible. Include meditation for a few minutes, take walks, watch your favourite movie, sing or dance or play indoor or outdoor games for sometime. This will help your mind and body to lessen the stress level and resume your preparation with confidence

Students are advised to follow KCET 2020 exam pattern in order to appear in the entrance test. Karnataka CET 2020 is being conducted in offline mode on July 30 and 31. KCET will have two papers- Paper I and Paper II. Following table can be referred to understand the exam pattern of KCET 2020 in detail.

KCET Exam Pattern 2020

KEA has released the KCET 2020 admit card in online mode for appearing in the entrance test. To appear in the Common Entrance Test candidates will have to download the admit of KCET 2020 within prescribed dates. To download the admit card of KCET 2020, candidates will have to enter application number and date of birth as per SSLC/Class 10th mark sheet in the login window. Details like name, photograph and signature of the candidate, roll and application number, name and address of exam centre, date and time of the test will be present in the admit card. It will be mandatory to carry an identity proof, ball pen along with the admit card. Candidates will have to preserve the KCET 2020 admit card till the admission process is completed in the allotted college or institute.

How to download KCET Admit Card 2020?

• Visit the official website.
• Click on admit card link.
• Enter Application number and date of birth.
• Click on "Submit" button.
• KCET admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the admit card and take a print out.

KCET 2020 Admit Card looks like

Note- Candidates must check all the details mentioned in their KCET admit card carefully and contact the authorities in case of any discrepancy.

The final KCET 2020 is now available at kea.kar.nic.in. The provisional answer key of KCET 2020 was released by KEA on August 4. Candidates were able to challenge the provisional answer key along with the supporting documents for justification till August 8. The experts of KEA will decide the right answer key. No objections can be made to the final answer key of KCET.

How to raise objections to provisional KCET answer key?

Candidates were able to raise objections against the provisional answer key of KCET 2020 if they founnd any discrepancy. The final date to raise their objections was August 8 (5:30 PM). The given steps could be followed by the candidates to challenge the provisional answer key:

• The candidates had to log in using their CET number and date of birth to raise objections against the answer key. Non-applicants were also allowed to raise objections.

• While raising objections, the subject, version code, and question paper had to be correctly selected.

• All of the objections will be checked by the authorities and the final answer key will be accordingly released.

KCET 2020 Answer Key (Official)

KEA has declared the result of KCET 2020 in online mode on August 21. Candidates will have to enter their registration number and date of birth to check their results. To know the spot ranks, candidates will have to enter their Common Entrance Test (CET) number. The result of KCET 2020 will carry information like subject wise scores, total marks secured by candidates and ranks obtained.

Steps to check KCET Result 2020

• Visit the official website.
• Click on result link.
• Enter KCET registration number and date of birth.
• Click on "Submit" button.
• KCET result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the result and take a print out for future reference.

KCET 2020 Toppers

Below is the list of toppers of KCET 2020-

Rank 1 - Rakshith M
Rank 2 - Shubhan R
Rank 3 - M Shashank Balaji
Rank 4 - Shashank P
Rank 5 - Sandeepan Naskar
Rank 6 - Nakul Abhay Bapat
Rank 7 - S Srivas
Rank 8 - Advaith Prasad Curpod
Rank 9 - Gaureesha Kajampady
Rank 10 - Deepit S Patil

KEA will release the KCET cutoff 2020 for different programmes and categories after the declaration of the result. KCET cutoff is the announced in the form of closing rank at a particular institute or college as per the preference of the courses and category of the candidates. The cutoff will be determined on the basis of various factors such as total number of candidates appeared in the exam, difficulty level of the exam, performance of candidates in the entrance test, availability of seats in KCET participating institutes or colleges.

Mode of Counselling: Online, Offline

KEA will conduct KCET 2020 counselling in online mode. KCET counselling will be completed before the end October 2020.  It must be noted that only two rounds of counselling and one round of extended counselling will be held for KCET 2020. No additional round of counselling will be conducted. Students will be allowed to take counselling from the respective districts and do not have to visit Bengaluru for the same. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of KCET result will be called to participate in the counselling process. Candidates will have to register online in order to participate in the counselling of KCET 2020.  The following steps will be involved in KCET counselling 2020.

Step 1 - Document Verification and Registration- Candidates will have to get their documents verified at the specified centres. Candidates will be given unique Id and password after successful verification.  

Step 2 - Choice Filling and Locking- Next, candidates will have to login to the system using the User Id and password. After login, candidates will have to fill their choices of institutes and courses. Candidates will be allowed add, modify, delete choices. Candidates must lock their choices before the last date otherwise the system will automatically lock the choices. No changes can be made to the choices after locking.

Step 3 - Allotment of Seats- After this, the authorities will first release the mock seat allotment result of KCET 2020. Since the mock allotment is conducted to let the candidates know their chances of admissions based on their merit and preferred seats. The candidates will be able to change their choices after the mock allotment result is announced. Candidates will be able to check their allotment status in online mode by logging in using their CET number.

Step 4 - Reporting at Allotted Institutes-  The candidates who will be allotted seats will have to report the allotted institute to confirm their seat and payment of admission fees.

The authorities have released the list of the centres at which special category documents are to be submitted. Candidates belonging to NCC, sports, defence, ex-defence, scouts and guides, CAPF, ex-CAPF and anglo-indian categories must submit the documents within the specified period. 

Along with the special category certificates, students should also submit the final printout of the application form and KCET 2020 hall ticket copy. Candidates claiming eligibility under NCC and SPORTS should also submit the photocopy of the study certificates as per the brochure issued by the head of the educational institution for having studied and passed the qualifying examination in the state of Karnataka. Also, candidates claiming the benefit under various special categories should submit the relevant original special category certificates along with the two sets of copies compulsorily as per the schedule. Along with this, students should also three photocopies of their KCET 2020 admission tickets.

Schedule for Submission of Special Category Documents

Centres for Submission of Documents

KCET 2020 Schedule for Uploading Documents