Karnataka CET 2023: Answer Key, Counselling, Admission Dates

According to the official notification, candidates who have submitted their online application for UGCET 2023 by 1 pm on March 4, 2023, but have missing details such as RD, reservation, photo/signature/LTM in the final printout, can correct it on the portal from 6 pm on March 4 to March 8, 2023, until 11.59 pm.

Here is the schedule and important information for Karnataka UGCET 2023 Counselling:

• Round 2 Choice Filling: The choice filling for the second round of Karnataka UGCET 2023 counselling has started and will continue until September 10, 2023, up to 11.59 pm.
• Choice Filling Options: Candidates have four choice options:
  1. Accept the allotted seat, pay the fee, and report to the allotted college. In this case, they will not be eligible to participate in subsequent rounds.
  2. If a student is satisfied with the allotted seat but wishes to participate in the next round, they can do so by paying the seat allotment fee for the second round and participating in the next round.
  3. If a candidate is not satisfied with the allotted seat but wishes to participate in the next round, they can surrender the allotted seat.
  4. If students are not satisfied with the allotted seat and have got a seat elsewhere and decide to quit, they will not be considered for allotment of seats in any further rounds, and their previously allotted seat will be canceled.

It's important for candidates to carefully consider their options and make their choices within the specified dates to ensure a smooth counselling process.

KCET 2023 Exam Status

KEA has decided on providing the last and final opportunity to apply for KCET 2023. This opportunity is scheduled to close today, giving a day's time for candidates to register, pay the online fee and submit the form. Candidates can check KCET status from below:

KCET 2023 Exam Dates

The important dates of KCET 2023 are mentioned below in the given table:

• Candidates can apply online for KCET once the application form is released.
• The candidates have to fill their personal and educational details in the application form carefully.
• Karnataka Common Entrance Test application form will be available from 1st week of February.
• After completing all the entry of the details, candidates will get a user Id and password to their registered mobile number and the email Id on which they will be notified afterwards for the counselling.
• Candidates also have to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression in JPG/JPEG format in the specified kb mentioned on the website.
• Only after the payment of the fee, the application form will be completed.
• Take the printout of the application form at the end and keep 2 copies for future reference.

KCET 2023 Application Fee

• Candidates must note that the application fee will not be refunded by the authority under any circumstances.

The category-wise application fee is given in a table below:

• Those candidates residing outside India have to submit the fee through Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of "Executive Director, Karnataka Examination Authority" payable at Bangalore.
• The DD has to be sent to Karnataka Examination Authority's address by mentioning the application number.

KCET 2023 Application Form Correction

The details regarding the application correction facility are given below.

• The correction window for KCET 2023 application form will open at KCET official website.
• Only the successfully registered candidates can access the edit window to make changes in the details filled by them in the application form.
• Before changing the details, the candidates must verify the details, especially the category reservation.
• The authority will open the correction facility to edit/modify some of details from the official website.

How to use the KCET 2023 Application form Correction Window?

Given below are the steps for KCET 2023 application form corrections:

• Step 1 – Visit the KCET correction window.
• Step 2 – Enter the user id and password obtained at the time of registration.
• Step 3 – Now candidates have to go to “Payment Status” and click on the tab displaying “Click here to Edit Details".
• Step 4 – KCET 2023 application form will appear on the screen for the correction and now edit the relevant details in it.
• Step 5 – At last candidates have to click on “Declare Button” and save the changes.

KCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

For Pharmacy/Science Courses:

• Candidate must have completed 2nd PUC/12th or equivalent qualification.
• 12th must-have passed with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology along with English as the main language subject.
• At least 50% of marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology group are must scored.
• 40% for those who belong to SC and ST category are must scored.

For Engineering and Architecture Courses:

• Candidates must have completed 2nd PUC/12th or equivalent examination from some recognized board.
• 12th must-have passed with subjects such as Physics and Mathematics as the main subject and English as the language subject.
• At least 45% of marks in Mathematics and Physics along with one subject such as Biology/Electronics/ Biotechnology/Chemistry/Computer science are must be scored.
• The percentage for SC and ST category candidates will be 40% as per the website.
• For an architecture course, make sure for having valid NATA scorecard.

Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy, and Yoga:

• Passed 2nd PUC/12th standard with English.
• Must have secured 50% marks in PCM (40% for Category-I, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates).

For B.V.Sc. & A.H.:                                             

• Passed 2nd PUC/12th standard in PCB and English subjects.
• Must have secured 50% aggregate marks in 4 subjects (40% for Category-I, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates).

For B.Pharma:

• Passed 2nd PUC/12th Standard with 45% aggregate marks in PCM or PCB or D.Pharma (40% for reserved categories).

BSc (Forestry & Agri.) & B.HSc:

• Candidate must have passed 12th standard with PCB/PCM.

KCET 2023 Exam Pattern

It is very important to check the KCET 2023 exam pattern as it will provide a brief description of the structure of the question paper to the candidates so that they can prepare accordingly. The paper format is given below:

• Examination Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper based mode).
• Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type)
• The number of questions: 60 questions will be asked from each section.
• Duration: 260 minutes (70 minutes allotted for each section, except Kannada language).
• Calculation: 1 mark will be awarded for every right answer, there is no provision of negative marking.

Candidates must go through the exam pattern mentioned above to have a clear picture of the distribution of questions as per the subjects and also the time allotted for each subject.

KCET 2023 Syllabus

Candidates can check the details regarding the KCET Syllabus 2023 given below.

• The KCET 2023 syllabus will be set by the Karnataka Examination Authority only.
• The question paper of the Common Entrance Test will be based on the first and second PUC syllabus prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State.
• Candidates must study their subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, or any other relevant subject for the applied course to get desirable results.

Candidates can download the KCET 2023 Syllabus Pdf here. 

KCET 2023 Books

Candidates can check the below mentioned books to prepare for the KCET 2023 exam.

KCET 2023 Preparation Tips

 Candidates can follow the given below preparation tips for appearing in KCET 2021:

• Must go through the syllabus and the exam pattern of the examination thoroughly.
• Always study from the official website.
• It is also necessary to be aware of the marking scheme. It may increase or decrease your marks.
• Always revise after you complete your daily study.
• Make short notes of each subject to revise before the days of the examination.
• Make a proper and feasible time table to study and follow it regularly.

• The KCET result 2023 will be announced at the official website of the conducted authority.
• The candidates will have to log in using their User ID/ Registration Number and password to download and check their KCET result.
• The conducted authority will release the merit list which will contain the names of all the candidates who have qualified the written test and their roll numbers along with their ranks.
• The shortlisted candidates will be required to download the merit list and take a print out of the same and take with them on the KCET counselling day.
• Also, students must carry the KCET 2021 admit card with them on the counselling day along with the merit list print out.

KCET 2023 Counselling

• Those who would be shortlisted given a call for the counselling process.
• During counselling, document verification is completed in the counselling centre.
• Candidates are required to report it personally for this process.
• Seat availability and the allotment is done on the basis of the scores attained in the entrance test.

Documents required for KCET 2023 Counselling

Candidates must carry the following documents along with them at the time of the counselling process:

• 10^thand 12^th Marksheet and passing certificate.
• Caste certificate if you are SC/OBC/ST.
• The print out of the filled application form
• KCET 2020 scorecard
• Two passport size photograph (Latest)

Courses Offered through Karnataka Common Entrance Test

Through CET, these courses which will be offered are mentioned below:

• Tech (Agriculture Engineering, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science & Technology)
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
• Sc (Agriculture, Sericulture, Horticulture, Forestry), B.Sc Agri Bio-Technology
• Sc. (home science)
• F.Sc. (Fisheries)
• Sc (Agri. Marketing & Co-Op)
• Pharm
• Pharm-D
• AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani and Homoeopathy)

KCET 2023 Instructions for COVID Positive Candidates

This has been a specially difficult year for those, who got affected physically and mentally due to coronavirus outbreak. Keeping this in mind, KEA has allowed COVID positive candidates to appear for the exam. However, there are certain measures to be taken by them which are mentioned below:

• COVID positive candidates must register with KEA, via the KCET login portal to inform DDPUs and they're about their condition.
• Candidates must inform about their COVID-19 status to the examination authority in advance to get the special arrangements.
• At the exam centre, candidates have to carry a medical certificate from the treating doctor. The certificate must confirm that the aspirant is fit to take the exam.
• Candidates have to provide ‘risk consent’ for giving the exam.
• KEA will transport candidates to exclusively designated exam centre in an ambulance.
• COVID positive candidates have to wear N-95 face marks & hand gloves during the exam.
• They are also required to use hand sanitizer whenever needed.

The overview of the Karnataka Common Entrance Exam 2023 is given below:

 About Karnataka Examination Authority