KCET 2021: Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted to provide eligible candidates admission to various engineering, science, and agricultural courses across Karnataka.
It is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The exam is also known as Karnataka CET, Kar CET, or K-CET. The undergraduate courses provided under this examination are B.Tech, B.E, B. Pharm, B.Arch, and BSc.
KEA has revised KCET 2021 Syllabus because of a 30% reduction in PUC I and II (Class 11 & 12). As per KCET 2021 Exam Pattern, the question paper will consist of 60 MCQ questions from each section, which have to be attempted in 80 minutes. In this article, you will get a detailed guide on KCET 2021 Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, and much more.
KCET 2021 Overview
KCET 2021 round 1 seat allotment result was declared on November 27. After declaring the seat allotment result, you can exercise the choices from November 27 to 30.
You should know that you can pay the fees and download the admission from November 29 to December 01. After that, you have to report to the allotted college on December 03.
| Particulars | Details |
| Full Exam Name |
Karnataka Common Entrance Test
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| Short Exam Name | KCET |
| Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examinations Authority
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| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level |
State Level Exam
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| Languages |
English, Kannada
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| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 500 Rs |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
| Participating Colleges | 215 |
| Exam Duration |
1 Hour 12 Minutes
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| Official Website |
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/cet2020
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Check KCET 2021 dates for different events in the table below.
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Events |
Dates |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
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Information bulletin availability |
15-Jun-2021 |
KEA had released the Karnataka Common Entrance Test information bulletin encompasses all the exam related details. |
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Application form release date |
15-Jun-2021 |
The application form of Karnataka Common Entrance Test was available online and candidates who want to sit for the exam should fill the form at the earliest. |
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Last date to submit the form |
20-Jul-2021 (6 PM) |
Candidates should submit the application form on or before the last date. After last date, no candidate will get the chance to fill the form. |
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Last date to pay the application fee |
20-Jul-2021 (extended) |
The application procedure is incomplete without paying the prescribed fee. So, pay the application fee through the available modes. |
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Application correction |
02-Aug-2021 to 05-Aug-2021 |
Candidates modified the details in the application form. |
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Hall ticket release date |
12-Aug-2021 |
KEA will release the admit card online. |
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KCET new exam date |
28-Aug-2021 and 29-Aug-2021 30-Aug-2021 (Kannada language test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) |
Karnataka CET exam dates have been revised. |
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Answer Key released |
01-Sep-2021 |
Official answer key will be released by KEA |
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Result declaration date |
20-Sep-2021 |
The result will be declared online and candidates can check it by using their login credentials. |
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Counselling registration and document verification |
30-Sep-2021 to 30-Oct-2021 |
Qualified candidates will be called for appearing in the counselling |
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Option entry |
02-Nov-2021 to 08-Nov-2021 |
Only eligible candidates can exercise option entry |
KCET 2021 Seat Allotment Dates
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Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
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Publication of mock allotment result |
18-Nov-2021 (after 4:00 PM) |
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Provisions to change option |
18-Nov-2021 (6:00 PM) to 20-Nov-2021 (up to 4:00 PM) |
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Publication of seat allotment result |
26-Nov-2021 (after 11:00 AM) |
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Exercise of choices by candidates allotted seats in the 1st round |
27-Nov-2021 (from 4:00 PM) to 30-Nov-2021 (upto 5:30 PM) |
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Payment of fees and download of admission order |
29-Nov-2021 (11:00 AM) to 01-Dec-2021 (5:30 PM) |
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Last date for reporting to the allotted college by choice-1 candidates only |
03-Dec-2021 (before 5:30 PM) |
KCET Eligibility Criteria
Karnataka Common Entrance Test eligibility criteria 2021 differ based on the course, and you should check the eligibility for their respective courses before filling the application form. Given below are the general criteria for the exam.
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Educational Qualification | Qualified 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized university |
| Mandatory Subjects | PCM/ PCB and English |
| Minimum Age | 17 years |
KCET Reservation of Seats 2021
The exam authorities reserve seats for various categories based on state govt rules.
Karnataka CET 2021 Reservation of Seats is done for rural candidates, Kannada medium candidates, Jammu and Kashmir migrants, Defense Personnel of Karnataka Origin, and Supernumerary category.
Given below are the details for the same.
| Category | Reserved Seats (%) |
|---|---|
| Rural Candidates | 15% of Government Seats |
| Candidates from Kannada Medium | 5% of Government Seats |
| Jammu & Kashmir Migrants | 1 seat in every engineering college |
| Defense Personnel of Karnataka Origin | 10% seats in all engineering colleges |
| Supernumerary Category | 5% seats in all engineering colleges |
KCET Application Form 2021
The Kar CET Application process is fully online. You have to fill the Karnataka Common Entrance Test application form 2021 on or before the last date. The Karnataka CET application procedure has various stages like registration, filling the Karanataka UGCET application form, uploading photo & signaature, fee payment and final submission.
After submission of the application form, KEA will provide the opportunity to make correction in the application form.
Karanataka UGCET 2021 application correction window will allow you to modify details in the application form.
Steps To Fill The Karnataka CET Online Application Form
- Visit the official Karnataka Common Entrance Test website.
- Locate and click the ‘New Registration’ option
- Enter the required details and hit enter.
- On receiving the login id and application number, log in to the website.
- Fill in the personal details.
- Upload the scanned copies of the Photograph, Signature, and Left index finger thumb expression.
- Pay the application fee.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
KCET Application Fee 2021
The application fee for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 varies based on the category of candidates.
Given below is the tabulation of the same.
| Domicile | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | INR 500 |
| SC, ST, CAT-1 | INR 250 | |
| Female Candidates | INR 250 | |
| Outside Karnataka | GM | INR 750 |
| Outside India | GM | INR 5000 |
KCET Courses Offered 2021
Karnataka UGCET is conducted every year for the below-mentioned undergraduate courses.
- For Admission to medical/ dental courses: you need to appear for NEET 2021
- For Admission to architecture courses: you have to qualify NATA 2021 or JEE Main 2021 Paper II.
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) | B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture | B.Sc (Hons) Forestry |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture | B.Tech. Biotechnology |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science | B.Tech Dairy Technology |
| B.Tech Agricultural Engineering | B.F.Sc. Fisheries |
| B.Tech Food Technology | B.Sc. Agricultural Marketing & Co-op |
| B. Pharma and Pharma-D | — |
KCET Syllabus 2021
KCET Syllabus covers the important topics from PUC-I and PUC-II. Before appearing for the exam, you must thoroughly go through the topics mentioned in the syllabus.
You can see some changes in latest Karnataka CET 2021 Syllabus recently. Due to the reduction in PUC-I and PUC-II syllabus, Syllabus has also been reduced by 30%. Check the links below for the subject-wise Karnataka CET 2021 syllabus along with deleted and retained portions.
KCET Exam Pattern 2021
The table below contains all the Karnataka Common Entrance Test Exam Paper Pattern related details, such as the sort of questions and the marking scheme, for students preparing for the exam:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Examination Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper mode) |
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Duration |
1 Hour 20 Minutes per paper |
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Medium of Paper |
English and Kannada |
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Papers |
Paper I – Mathematics Paper-II – Physics, and Chemistry |
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Number of Questions |
Paper I – Mathematics (60 Questions) Paper-II – Physics (60 Questions) and Chemistry (60 Questions) |
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Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
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Total Number of Questions |
180 Questions |
| Total Marks | 180 Marks |
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Marking Scheme |
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KCET Preparation Tips 2021
You should follow the correct preparation strategy to clear the exam. It mainly depends on the amount of time allotted to studies & your retaining power.
Here you can check the ultimate Exam Preparation Tips for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 Exa
- Keep in mind the weak sections, create a strategy, and follow it accordingly. Spend more time on the topics which require significant improvement.
- Before preparing for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021, you are advised to attempt a test and evaluate it by a mentor.
- Evaluate the mistakes made in the diagnostic test and identify the areas of strengths and weakness.
- Attempt as many previous year’s question papers as possible to boost the confidence.
- Do not do any last-minute preparation. Trust your intuition and focus on revising instead of learning new topics.
Best Karnataka Common Entrance Test Books 2021
You must have the right preparation resources to boost exam preparation.
Here we have listed some of the recommended books for acing Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021. But, you are advised to complete your PUC I and II course books then switch to these books for maximum benefits.
| Name of the books | Author |
|---|---|
| Karnataka CET Explorer for Engineering PB (Paperback) | MTG |
| KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test): 14 Years Solved Papers (2006 – 2019) | Arihant |
| Karnataka CET – Explorer Medical (Paperback) | MTG |
| Textbooks of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics | NCERT |
| New course Physics | Pradeep’s (gomber and gogia) |
| Principles of physics | S.Chands (V.K Mehta and Rohit Mehta) |
| Modern ABC chemistry | S.P. Jauhar |
KCET Previous Year Question Papers
Previous Year Question Papers for Karnataka Common Entrance Test are valuable learning resources for students preparing for CET exams. You can quickly understand the topics important for the examination by practising these previous year’s question papers.
KUGCET Admit Card 2021
You will be able to download their Karnataka UGCET Admit Card from the official site after satisfactorily registration.
Following these simple processes, students can access their Karnataka UGCET 2021 Admit Card:
- Visit the official website.
- Locate and click Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 Admit Card download link.
- Fill in the application number and Date of Birth.
- Click on Submit button
- Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Locate and click on the download option.
- Save and print around four copies
KCET Exam Centers 2021
Karnataka UGCET Exam centres 2021 will be allotted based on your choice while filling the application form.
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 will be conducted in 29 districts and 54 locations across the state of Karnataka.
Given below is the list of the exam districts released by the Karnataka Common Entrance Test authorities.
| District | District |
|---|---|
| Bangalore | Chamarajnagar |
| Ramanagara | Mysore |
| Bellary | Mandya |
| Belgaum | North Canara |
| Bagalkot | Raichur |
| Bijapur | Koppal |
| Bidar | South Canara |
| Davangere | Udupi |
| Chitradurga | Tumkur |
| Chikmagalur | Shimoga |
| Gadag | Kodagu |
| Haveri | Hassan |
| Dharwad | Kolar |
| Gulbarga | Chikkaballapur |
| Yadgir | — |
KCET Answer Key 2021
The authorities released the provisional answer key of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 online mode on the official website. This Karnataka Common Entrance Test answer key has the answers to the question paper of KCET. If you are not satisfied with the response reflected in it, you can go for the challenge.
The authorities will finally announce the KCET result considering your challenges, and this will be followed by the release of the final answer key.
KCET Results 2021
Karnataka Examination Authority publishes KCET Results on their official website:
You need to enter your registration number and the Date of Birth to check their Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 Results.
You can refer to the following procedure to check the result.
- Visit the official website.
- Locate and click on the KCET Result 2021 link.
- Enter the personal details.
- Click on submit.
- KCET 2021 Result will appear on the screen.
- Locate and click on the print option to take a printout of the same.
KCET Cutoff 2021
Karnataka Common Entrance Test Cutoff is the minimum mark required to get admissions in the institutes of Karnataka.
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 Cutoff will not be released. Instead, the admissions will be solely based on the scores in the entrance exam.
If you have qualified Karnataka Common Entrance Test, then you are eligible for the counselling round.
Here you can check the category-wise minimum cutoff based on previous year trends:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks or Cut Off |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| OBC | 40% |
| SC | 40% |
| ST | 40% |
KCET Counselling 2021
KCET Counselling involves registration of candidates, document verification, Choice Filling, and Seat Allotment.
You need to register for the counselling process, verify the documents, fill in the choices, and report at the institute.
The Karnataka Examination Authority usually conduct two rounds for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 Counseling. However, subsequent rounds can be conducted in the case the seats aren’t filled.
Documents Required For KCET 2021 Counselling
You have to produce the following documents in front of the authorities for verification.
- Karnataka CET 2021 Rank Card/Score Card
- Xth standard Mark Sheet
- XIIth Class Mark Sheet
- Print out of KCET Application form 2021
- Proof of fee payment
- KCET Admit Card/ Hall Ticket
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Passport size Photographs (Two in number)
- Medical Certificate (if applicable)
- Study Certificate signed by the concerned BEO/DDPI
- Residence Certificate
- Study Certificates from 6th Standard to Intermediate
- Aadhar Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Income Certificate (if applicable)
- NCC/CAP/Sports/Minority Certificate (if applicable)
KCET Seat Allotment 2021
Karnataka Common Entrance Test authorities announced the mock seat allotment. You can change the preference of colleges and institutes saved previously. It will be followed by two rounds of KCET seat allotment and a second extended and special round.
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test allotment of seats is based on a merit basis, and it considers your choices and the availability of seats in the respective institutes.
It would be best to research before filling the choice of college and courses during the KCET 2021 counselling process.
KCET Participating Institutes 2021
Several institutes offer engineering admissions based on KCET 2021 scores. You can see the list of KCET participating institutes through the official website only.
The list is important because you can check the courses offered at a particular institute. You can also know about the expected cutoff marks as per previous trends and total seats for a particular branch.
It will help you to opt for the preferred colleges during KCET 2021 counselling. Given below are some of the top participating colleges that will accept Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 scores.
- Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
- BVB College of Engg & Tech, Hubli
- National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
- R.N.S. Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore
- MS Ramaiah Institute of Tech, Bangalore
- Shri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore
- Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- P.E.S. Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore
We have covered complete details on KCET 2021 Exam. If you have queries, feel free to ask us in the comment section.
FAQs Related To Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021
Here you can check important FAQs related to Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021.
What is A1, B1, C1, D1 in KCET?
KCET question papers usually have various sets named A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, and D4. There are mainly four versions of each paper from A1-A4, B1-B4, C1-C4, and D1-D4 and these details are mainly mentioned at the top of the question paper.
What documents should be carried on the day of the KCET exam?
You have to carry the following documents:
Karnataka Common Entrance Test hall ticket.
Passport
Aadhar Card
PAN Card
College Identity Card
2nd PU/ 12th Std Examination Hall Ticket
How many centres are allocated for KCET exams?
Karnataka Common Entrance Test is usually conducted at 54 locations, spread all over Karnataka.
What is the age limit for the KCET exam?
There is no maximum age limit for the exam.
How many attempts are allowed in KCET 2021?
There is no attempt limit . You can give the exam multiple times.
In what mode is KCET 2021 conducted?
Karnataka Common Entrance Test exam is conducted offline (pen and paper mode). You need to bring their admit cards along with them to the examination centre.
Is there any negative marking in KCET 2021?
No, there is no negative marking in Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021.
What are the courses one can opt for through KCET 2021?
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 offers admissions in streams like BSc, BIO-tech, Home sciences, BTech, MBBS, BPharma, Pharma D courses, and agriculture courses. You have to check the eligibility criteria before appearing for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021.
What are the eligibility criteria for admissions to B.Tech through KCET 2021?
You have to secure a qualifying score in the 12th standard and be less than 24 years of age. The qualifying marks for the general category are 45% for B.Tech, and however, 5% relaxation is given to the reserved categories.
Can students from another state appear for KCET 2021?
The candidates appearing for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 must have passed from any institute situated in Karnataka; they must have a minimum academic duration of 7 years in any institute from Karnataka and should have passed class 10th or 12th from Karnataka state board exams.
I have made a mistake while filling my KCET 2021 online form. Can I correct it?
The authorities will open a form correction window for Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021. You have to make the necessary modifications in the application form within the specified date. No requests will be entertained after the passing of the deadline.
What are the eligibility criteria for appearing in KCET 2021?
Given below are the eligibility criteria for appearing in Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021.
You must have passed the qualifying examination of 12th standard with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects and English as a language subject.
You must have studied Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology as an elective subject in class XII.
For the candidates from the General Category must have obtained a minimum of 45% in the aggregate in the 12th standard (5% relaxation for reserved categories)
What are the important documents required during Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 counselling?
Important documents required at Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 counselling are-
Copy of Karnataka Common Entrance Test Application Form 2021
Karnataka Common Entrance Test Admit Card 2021
2 Recent Passport Size Photographs
Study Certificate countersigned by the Concerned BEO/DDPI
In which language can one attempt KCET 2021?
The students can attempt Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2021 in English, and the exam is also conducted in the Kannada Language for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiaga students.
When will KCET 2021 Answer Key be released?
Karnataka Examination Authority released the Answer Key within a week or two after the conclusion of the exam. You need to visit the official website for all the latest updates regarding the same.
How many questions are students expected to answer in KCET 2021?
The students are expected to answer all 180 questions. The duration for each session is 1 hour and 20 minutes.