Updated By Prateek Lakhera on 07 Nov, 2024 17:19
KEA will release the official Karnataka DCET 2025 application form via the official exam website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The Karnataka DCET exam will be held for diploma students to get admission to 2nd year of B.Tech courses.
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Predict NowThe Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will be conducting the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam. The Karnataka diploma CET exam authority is yet to announce the official Karnataka DCET 2025 exam date. Students preparing for the the exam will have to register through the Karnataka DCET 2025 application form, the application form will be made available via the official exam website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The KEA will also provide the detailed Karnataka DCET syllabus 2025 and exam pattern for the students to prepare for the exam in a focused manner.
The Karnataka DCET 2025 exam will be conducted for diploma-holding students to get admission to the 2nd year B.Tech courses in top engineering colleges in Karnataka. The Karnataka DCET eligibility criteria 2025 require students to have completed their diploma courses with a minimum of 45% marks. Read this page to know all the important details about the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam.
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), which is the state's common examination conducting authority, is responsible for administering the Karnataka DCET exam every year, along with several other common admission exams across the state.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the notification along with the registration, admit card, and exam dates for Karnataka DCET 2025 on its official website. Check the tentative dates mentioned in the below table.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of Karnataka DCET 2024 Notification | April 2025 |
Release of Karnataka DCET Application Form 2025 | April 2025 |
Last Date to Register for Karnataka DCET 2025 | May 2025 |
Last date for application fee payment | May 2025 |
Release of Karnataka DCET Admit Card 2025 | June 2025 |
Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam | June 2025 |
Release of Karnataka DCET Answer Key 2025 | June 2025 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections Against Karnataka DCET Answer Key 2025 | June 2-25 |
DCET Marks Entry Portal | - |
Karnataka DCET Result 2025 | June 2025 |
Check out all the important information regarding the Karnataka DCET exam 2025 in the table below -
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Diploma Common Entrance Test or DCET |
Conducting Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Exam Level | Undergraduate |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Mode of Exam | Pen Paper Based Test (Offline) |
Courses offered through Entrance Exam | 2nd year B.Tech / 1st year B.Arch |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Total Questions | 180 |
Language / Medium of Exam | English |
Applicants have to ensure that they meet all Karnataka DCET eligibility criteria 2025 stated in the official notification to be eligible to apply for the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam. To apply for the Karnataka DCET exam, DCET hopefuls must check the Karnataka DCET Eligibility Criteria given below -
Those who intend to apply for the B. Arch Course must take the National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) administered by the Council of Architecture and obtain a minimum of 40% marks. NATA is compulsory for architecture admission in India.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the Karnataka DCET application form 2025 in the first half of 2025. KEA has not announced an official date for the application form, however, one can expect the Karnataka DCET application form 2025 in April 2025. The application process consists of two phases where in the first phase students will be required to enter their data regarding personal information, communication address, education details, etc. Applicants can edit/modify/add details in the first phase of the application any number of times. In the second phase of the application, students will be able to select the declaration after confirming that there are no changes to be incorporated and that all the information provided is correct.
Check the application fee in the below table.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | Rs 650 |
| SC and ST Category 1 | Rs 500 |
KEA will release the Karnataka DCET 2025 admission ticket once the Karnataka DCET registration process 2025 is completed. The Karnataka DCET admit card 2025 will be issued to all those who have applied for the exam and paid the application fees before the deadline. To download the hall ticket for the Karnataka DCET exam applicants have to log in using their credentials, like the application number and name. The Karnataka DCET admit card 2025 will consist of important information like the name, roll number, venue of the exam, uploaded photograph and signature, and exam date and timings. Every applicant must remember to take a colored printout of the admit card and carry the same on the day of the exam.
Those willing to appear for the Karnataka DCET exam are advised to check the exam pattern which includes the duration of the exam, marks weightage of the exam, marking scheme, subjects, medium of the exam, etc. By getting their hands on the Karnataka DCET exam pattern 2025, the one can devise a strategy to successfully clear the exam. Go through the Karnataka DCET exam pattern from the table below -
Section | Marks |
|---|---|
a. Engineering Mathematics b. Statistics & Analytics c. IT Skills d. Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering e. Project Management Skills | 100 marks |
Section | Marks |
|---|---|
Kannada Language Test | 50 |
Karnataka Examinations Authority releases the Karnataka DCET syllabus 2025 along with the information brochure on its official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The syllabus of Karnataka DCET consists of 5 sections namely Engineering Mathematics, Statistics & Analytics, IT Skills, Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Project Management Skills. Applicants are advised to check the syllabus beforehand to know what is to be studied for the examination. By having a comprehensive knowledge of the syllabus, the candidates have a higher chance of scoring well in the exam.
Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the Karnataka DCET result 2025 on its official website after the completion of the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam. Applicants will be able to check their results by logging in using their credentials like the DCET number. The Karnataka DCET result will comprise the details like subject-wise scores, overall marks, ranks, and other information pertaining to the Karnataka DCET exam.
Follow the instructions below to check Karnataka DCET 2025 results:
Steps | Actions |
|---|---|
Step 1 | Visit DCET 2025's official website. |
Step 2 | Select the link for the Karnataka DCET 2025 results. |
Step 3 | Enter your application number and click on submit. |
Step 4 | The Karnataka DCET result 2025 will appear on the screen. |
It is recommended to review each specific information included in the result before downloading them
The following information will be printed in the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam result.
Name | Roll number |
|---|---|
Category | Rank secured in DCET 2025 |
Scores secured in DCET 2025 | - |
The Karnataka DCET 2025 answer key will be released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority in PDF format on its official website. With the help of the Karnataka DCET Answer Key 2025, students can calculate their expected score in the Karnataka DCET exam. Applicants will be able to challenge the provisional answer key till a given time period After cross-checking the submitted errors, the examination authority will release the final answer keys along with the results.
KEA will conduct Karnataka DCET counselling 2025 for qualified exam participants in online mode. Check out the DCET 2025 counselling process details below.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Document Verification | Visit the designated centers for document verification according to the schedule. Participants must come to the facility with all of their original documentation. Students will be required to carry a Verification Slip following the verification procedure, which will include a Unique Keyword. |
Option Entry | Select college and course preferences. Participants will be able to submit as many selections as they want before the deadline. |
Seat Allotment | The authorities will release the DCET 2025 seat allotment result based on the merit list, marks obtained, and the options they have locked in. |
Check out the list of documents required for Karnataka DCET 2025 document verification below.
Caste / Caste Income Certificate | Kannada Medium Certificate |
|---|---|
Rural Study Certificate | Income Certificate |
For applicants claiming eligibility for Government seats based on their parent's domicile/study/employment, they must provide a parent's study certificate, hometown certificate, domicile certificate, employment certificate, cumulative record, and marks card, among other documents. | A duly attested affidavit of the candidate claiming eligibility under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses C and D. |
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the Karnataka DCET merit list on the basis of marks secured by the students in the DCET 2025 exam and the marks secured in the final year exam of the diploma course in the related Engineering branch. Applicants can visit the Karnataka DCET official website and upload their required marks before it closes. Based on DCET marks and score in qualifying marks a Karnataka DCET merit list and result will be prepared.
A separate merit list will be released for second-year B.E. hopefuls and first-year B.Arch courses. Moreover, the authorities will release a separate DCET 2025 merit list for day and evening colleges. Those who will have their names on the merit list of Karnataka DCET 2025 will be eligible to participate in the counselling process for admission.
| Karnataka DCET 2025 Important Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Date | 05 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative) |
| Exam Date | 26 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative) |
Want to know more about Karnataka DCET
No, you can't take part in Karnataka DCET 2025 counselling for the casual round. Those who got a seat allotted but didn't pay the fees can take part in the DCET counselling for the casual round.
No, you can't participate in the Karnataka DCET counselling 2025 for the casual vacancy round if you didn't get your documents verified.
The official website to apply for Karnataka DCET counselling is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
the Karnataka DCET exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks for a duration of 3 hours.
No, Karnataka DCET is only for those who completed their education under the Karnataka Technical Education Board.
Those who have completed a diploma or an exam of similar difficulty can apply. Applicants must have a combined grade point average of 45 percent in the 5th and 6th semesters to be eligible to apply. For SC/ST applicants, the minimum percentage mark is 40%.
Visit the KEA's official website, go to the DCET UG Online Application website for DCET 2025, Enter their User ID and password to log in and complete the Student Information Form along with the payment to apply for Karnataka DCET exam.
If you're from the SC/ST, a rank of roughly 200 should suffice. If you fall into one of the OBC categories, a score of 100–150 will suffice.
Yes, you can apply for Karnataka DCET exam. However, you will have to generate your mark sheet/ certificate at the time of counselling.
Yes, the applicants had to pay an application fee of INR 650/- (500/- for reserved candidates) for the Karnataka DCET exam.
The Karnataka DCET exam was conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode.
No, only online application is accepted for Karnataka DCET.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the conducting body for Karnataka DCET.
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KEA considers your final year marks i.e. 5th and 6th semester marks combined with Karnataka DCET score to determine rank. 1st and 2nd semester marks are not taken into consideration in this regard. However, please note that you must score at lease 45% aggregate in all the subjects in your final year of Diploma course (5th and 6th semesters) to be eligible.
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