KEA has postponed KCET 2021 because of the postponement of PUC II exams due to COVID-19. The exam is now scheduled to be held from August 28 to 30. Authorities will be releasing KCET 2021 Application Form soon on the official website. According to KCET 2021 Eligibility Criteria, Indian citizens who have qualified class 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board with 45% in three subjects (PCM/B) can apply. However, only students from Karnataka can apply for KCET Reservation.
KEA has revised KCET Syllabus 2021 because of 30% reduction in the syllabus of PUC I and II (Class 11 & 12). As per KCET 2021 Exam Pattern, the question paper will consist of a total of 60 MCQ questions from each section, which have to be attempted in 80 minutes. KCET 2021 will be held as an offline pen and paper test for admission to various engineering, science and agricultural courses across the state of Karnataka.
KCET 2021 Latest Updates:
- May 12, 2021: KEA has revised KCET 2021 exam dates. Registration to begin soon.
- March 20, 2021:KCET Sample Papers and Previous Year Question Papers available.
- February 22, 2021:KCET 2021 scheduled on July 7, 8 and 9, 2021. Exam Syllabus revised as per PUC I & II.
KCET 2021 Exam Dates
The table below shows the tentative dates for the admission process through KCET 2021.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| KCET Registration | June 2021 to July 2021 |
| KCET Application Form Correction | July 2021 |
| KCET Admit card | First week of August 2021 |
| KCET Exam Dates | |
| KCET Answer Key | Second week of September 2021 |
| KCET Result | Last week of September 2021 |
| KCET Counselling | Last week of October 2021 |
KCET 2021 Exam Schedule
| Date (Postponed) | Timings | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2021 | 10:30 AM- 11:50 AM | Biology |
| 02:30 PM- 03:50 PM | Mathematics | |
| August 29, 2021 | 10:30 AM- 11:50 AM | Physics |
| 02:30 PM- 03:50 PM | Chemistry | |
| August 30, 2021 | 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM | Kannada Language Test (For both Horanadu and Gadinadu Kanaadiga Candidates) |
KCET 2021 Highlights
| Exam Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) |
| Official Website | www.kea.kar.nic.in |
| Exam Type | State-level entrance exam |
| Exam Mode | Offline; pen–paper mode |
| Exam Centres | 53 |
| Application Form Mode | Online only |
| Karnataka Examination Authority Helpline | 080–23 460 460 |
KCET Courses Offered
KCET 2021 Courses Offered
Around 2 lakh candidates appear for KCET exam every year. The exam is conducted once a year for PUC II qualifying candidates. The exam is only held for undergraduate courses mentioned in the table below:
| 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 | -- |
Apart from these, aspirants looking for admission to medical/ dental courses offered in Karnataka are required to clear NEET 2021 and for admission to architecture courses, aspirants must clear NATA 2021 or JEE Main Paper 2.
KCET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
KCET 2021 Eligibility Criteria differs with the course chosen by the candidate. However, the basic eligibility criteria remain the same for each course as listed below:
| Criteria | Eligibility |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Educational Qualification | Qualified 10+2 or equivalent exams from a recognized Board/University |
| Mandatory Subjects | PCM/ PCB and English |
| Minimum Age | 17 years (as on December 31 of the year of admission) |
Check KCET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
KCET Application Form
KCET 2021 Application Form
KEA will release KCET 2021 Application Form in the month of June 2021 on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. To fill KCET 2021 Application Form, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:
- Register for KCET 2021 by visiting the official website.
- Fill in all their details such as name, address, percentage in order to generate an application number and password.
- Upload scanned copies of passport photo, signature and left-hand thumb impression in jpeg/jpg formats.
- Pay the application free through either net banking or bank challan.
- Print the KCET 2021 Application Form for future use.
KCET 2021 application fee varies for each category from Rs. 250 to Rs. 5000.
