Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

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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Karnataka DCET 2025

The 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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Karnataka DCET 2025 Conducting Body

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 DCET 2025 Important Dates

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 NotificationApril 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 2025June 2-25

DCET Marks Entry Portal 

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Karnataka DCET Result 2025

June 2025

Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam Highlights

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

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Karnataka DCET Eligibility Criteria 2025

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 - 

Karnataka DCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria For B.E Courses 

  • Those who have passed any diploma examination or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks in all subjects of the final year (Fifth and sixth semester) diploma Examination (Q.E) are eligible for admission to B.E courses, and 40% marks in Q.E in the case of SC, ST, and Backward Classes of Karnataka candidates.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria For B. Arch Course

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 DCET 2025 Application Form

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. 

Karnataka DCET Application Fee

Check the application fee in the below table.

CategoryApplication Fee
General and OBCRs 650
SC and ST Category 1Rs 500

Karnataka DCET Admit Card 2025

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. 

Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam Pattern

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

Karnataka DCET Exam Pattern for Kannada Language Test 

Section

Marks

Kannada Language Test

50

Karnataka DCET Syllabus 2025

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 DCET 2025 Result

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. 

How Can I View the Karnataka DCET 2025 Results?

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

Details Mentioned in the Karnataka DCET Result 2025

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

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    Karnataka DCET Answer Key 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.

    Karnataka DCET 2025 Counselling

    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.

    List of Documents Required for Karnataka DCET Document Verification 2025

    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 DCET Merit List 2025

      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.

      Important Dates

      Karnataka DCET 2025 Important EventsDates
      Admit Card Date 01 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative)
      Exam Date 01 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative)
      Registration Date 01 May, 2025 (*Tentative)
      Answer Key Release Date 01 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative)
      Result Date 01 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative)
      Counselling Date 01 Jul, 2025 (*Tentative)

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      FAQs about Karnataka DCET

      If I got a seat allotted in DCET counselling round 1 and I paid the fees for it, can I take part in Karnataka DCET counselling for the casual vacancy round?

      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. 

       

      If I didn't get my documents verified can I participate in the Karnataka DCET counselling for casual vacancy 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.

      Where can candidates apply for the Karnataka DCET counselling process?

      The official website to apply for Karnataka DCET counselling is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.

      What is the exam duration of Karnataka DCET exam?

      the Karnataka DCET exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks for a duration of 3 hours.

       

      Can non Karnataka residing students write Karnataka DCET 2025 exam?

      No, Karnataka DCET is only for those who completed their education under the Karnataka Technical Education Board.

      Who can apply for Karnataka DCET 2025 exam?

      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%.

      How do I apply for Karnataka DCET exam?

      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. 

      What is the good rank in Karnataka DCET 2025?

      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.

      I am a final year student awaiting my final result. Can I apply for Karnataka DCET?

      Yes, you can apply for Karnataka DCET exam. However, you will have to generate your mark sheet/ certificate at the time of counselling.

      Is there an application fee for Karnataka DCET exam?

      Yes, the applicants had to pay an application fee of INR 650/- (500/- for reserved candidates) for the Karnataka DCET exam.

      What is the mode of Karnataka DCET exam?

      The Karnataka DCET exam was conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode.

      Can I fill an offline application form for Karnataka DCET?

      No, only online application is accepted for Karnataka DCET.

      Who is the conducting body for Karnataka DCET?

      The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the conducting body for Karnataka DCET.

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      -Patel HeetUpdated on December 20, 2024 05:25 PM
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      Dear Student,

      Unfortunately, the eligibility criteria set by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) state that only those who have studied Class 10th from Andhra Pradesh and have been residing in the state for more than ten years can sit for the DCET examination. Therefore, you are not eligible to apply for Karnataka DCET 2025 exam. You should know that the authorities demand ID proof and details to be uploaded for verification of students who have completed their 10th level education in Karnataka during the registration process. We hope this information was helpful and we wish you good luck for …

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      Dear Student,

      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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      Dear Student,

      Yes, you are eligible to apply for Karnataka DCET 2021 exam if you are studying for Diploma 3rd year in Andhra Pradesh.

      You can also check Karnataka DCET Eligibility Criteria to learn more.

      You can also fill the Common Application Form on our website for admission-related assistance. You can also reach us through our IVRS Number - 1800-572-9877.

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      Dear Student,

      Yes, you are eligible for 2nd round counselling of Karnataka DCET if you weren't allotted any seats in the 1st round. You can also edit or modify your options filled in the 1st round for second round counselling. To learn how to modify your options, check Karnataka DCET Choice Filling.

      The dates for 2nd round counselling will be out soon. The round 1 seat allotment is going to close tomorrow on December 23, 2020. You can also check Karnataka DCET Seat Allotment to learn more about the dates, process, and other details of seat allotment.

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      Diksha Sharma, Content Team

      Dear Student,

      The Karnataka DCET results will be declared soon. The official dates are not updated yet and you should be updated with the College Dekho and the official website of DCET for the updated dates.

      Meanwhile, you can also check Karnataka DCET 2020 Result to learn more details about the DCET result.

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      Dear Student,

      The Karnataka DCET 2020 result will be released soon. The official dates are not notified yet and you are advised to stay updated with the College Dekho or the official website for the update.

      You can also check Karnataka DCET 2020 to check the complete details related to the entrance exams.

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      Dear student,

      The last date for Karnataka DCET 2020 application form was on July 7th 2020 and since you missed it, you cannot appear for the exam now.

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