Karnataka DCET 2025: Counselling Open, Round 2 Allotment Out, Result, Cutoff, Admission Process

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Content Writer | Updated on - Jul 31, 2025

KEA is conducting the Karnataka DCET 2025 counselling of the official website – cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Round 2 final allotment is out on July 29, 2025. Along with the allotment, the cutoff is also released. Shortlisted candidates must download the seat confirmation slip, pay the fee, and report to the allotted college by August 2, 2025.

Karnataka DCET Counselling 2025

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka DCET 2025 result on June 24, 2025. Candidates can download the result on the official website – cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Log in with application number and date of birth to download the scorecard. 

Karnataka DCET Result 2025

Karnataka DCET 2025 Kannada Language Test was conducted on June 18, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM. The Kannada Language Test is conducted for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates at the KEA Office, Bengaluru. The total marks is 50 and candidates have to score a minimum marks of 12 to qualify. 

Previously, the Kannada Language Test scheduled to be held on 31.05.2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, was postponed as per the notification issued on 26.05.2025.

  • Karnatakla DCET 2025 revised answer key was released on June 10, 2025. Download Here

The Karnataka DCET 2025 exam date was held on May 31, 2025 in pen and paper mode from 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates have to answer 100 questions for 100 marks. Each question carries one marks and there is no negative marking.

NOTE: Calculators, Mobile Phone, Pager, Bluetooth and any other Electronic Communication devices etc are not allowed in the examination hall.

Karnataka DCET Examination offers lateral entry only to the candidates undergoing diploma courses in the same field. Karnataka Diploma CET offers admission to the undergraduate B. E. courses at the participating institutes of Karnataka. It shall be noted that the candidates are willing to apply only for admission to B. Arch. course must not appear in the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam, rather they shall have a valid NATA score and proceed with the admission procedure through the KEA website. 

Karnataka DCET 2025 Counselling Schedule

Particulars Date and Time
Publication of Seat Matrix and Fee Details 03-07-2025
Options Entry (in the order of priority) From 11:00 AM, 03-07-2025 to 05-07-2025, up to 11:00 AM
Publication of Mock Seat Allotment Result 07-07-2025, after 12:00 PM
Add/Modify/Re-order/Delete Options From 1:00 PM, 07-07-2025 to 08-07-2025, up to 4:00 PM
Real Seat Allotment Results 09-07-2025, after 6:00 PM
CHOICE Selection (Choose from 4 options) From 11:00 AM, 10-07-2025 to 13-07-2025, up to 11:59 PM
Downloading of Challan by Choice-1 and Choice-2 Candidates From 2:00 PM, 10-07-2025 to 14-07-2025, up to 11:00 AM
Payment of Fees by Choice-1 and Choice-2 Candidates From 11:00 AM, 11-07-2025 to 15-07-2025, up to 4:00 PM (During Banking Hours)
Download Seat Confirmation Slip and Report to College (Choice-1 with Fee Paid) From 11-07-2025 to 16-07-2025

Karnataka DCET 2025 Cutoff

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Karnataka DCET Highlights

Karnataka DCET Dates

Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam Dates

Karnataka DCET exam is dates has been officially released. Every year, the schedule for the Karnataka DCET exams is updated by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Events Dates
Commencement of Karnataka DCET 2025 Registration April 24, 2025
Last Date of Karnataka DCET 2025 Registration  May 10, 2025
Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam Date May 31, 2025 
Date of Release of Karnataka DCET 2025 Answer Key June 10, 2025 
Date of Release of Karnataka DCET 2025 Result June 24, 2025 
Web Option Facility July 2025
First Round of Allotment Result July  2025
Choice Selection July 2025 
Download of Challan by Choice 1 and Choice 2 Candidates July 2025 
Fee Payment by Choice 1 and Choice 2 Candidates July 2025
Last Date to Report to the Allotted Institute July 2025

Karnataka DCET Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka DCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka DCET exam eligibility criteria has been released by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) in their yearly notifications. Find below the Karnataka DCET 2025 eligibility criteria in detail.

  • The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) provides no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the Karnataka DCET exam 2025.
  • Candidates belonging to any nationality are eligible to appear in the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam.
  • There is no fixed number of attempts for the candidates appearing in the Karnataka DCET examination 2025.
  • Candidates willing to seek admission only in the B. E. courses are eligible to apply for the Karnataka DCET examination 2025.
  • Karnataka DCET examination 2025.

Karnataka DCET exam eligibility criteria can be classified as follows.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Educational Qualifications

To appear in the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam, candidates must qualify for the following criteria.

  • Candidate must have completed their diploma exam or any other equivalent exam from any recognized institute.
  • This diploma certificate shall be in any relevant field with at least 45% of aggregate marks.
  • For the candidates belonging to the reserved categories like SC/ ST/ OBC and are the residents of Karnataka, the authorities have granted relaxation in the aggregate scores.
  • Such candidates can have a minimum of 40% of the total marks in their diploma examination or any other qualifying exam.
  • Any other candidate who is appearing the last year's diploma exam is eligible to apply for admission.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Other Qualification

Candidates willing to apply for the government colleges must hold the Indian nationality.

Karnataka DCET Registration

Karnataka DCET 2025 Registration

To begin the Karnataka DCET 2025 application process, the candidates must first register themselves with the KEA’s official portal by following the below – mentioned steps.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Registration Process

Step 1 - New User Registration

  • Visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) and click on the link showing ‘DCET 2025 UG Online Application’.
  • Now, click on the link showing ‘New User? Click Here to Register’.

Step 2 - Enter Details in the Registration Form

  • Fill in the correct details in the registration form that shall appear on the screen.
  • Details like the name of the candidate, email id, mobile number, etc. shall be entered.

Step 3 – Verification of email id and mobile number

  • Candidates shall be sent an OTP on both the email id and the mobile number to confirm the same.

Step 4 - Registration Confirmation

  • After the successful registration, the candidates will receive a confirmation mail and an SMS, containing the login credentials, that is the registration id and the application number.
  • Keep the credentials to complete the further application process.

Forget Password

  • If in case the students forget their password, they are given the chance to reset the same by following the below - mentioned steps.

Recover Password through Registered E - mail id

Step 1: First, candidates are required to open the login page on the KEA website and enter the registration id.

Step 2: If the registration id is correct and matches the stored database, a reset password link will be shown on the same page.

Step 3: Candidates must click on the forgot password link.

Step 4: Now, the link to change the password will be shared over the registered mail id, clicking on which will allow the candidates to reset the forgotten password.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Application Process

After successful registration with the KEA, the candidates must complete their final application process.

Step 1 – Open the Application Form

  • After registering on the KEA’s online portal, use the registration/ user id and password for the fresh log - in.
  • This will open up the Karnataka DCET 2025 application form.

Step 2 – Log in and fill in the Application Form

  • Candidates must log in using the user registration id and password so generated through registration.
  • Candidates shall enter the required personal, educational, and other details correctly in the application form and click on the ‘save and next’ button.

Step 3 – Upload the Documents

  • Now, the candidates are required to upload their photograph, signature, and the parent’s signature and click on the ‘save and next’ button.

Step 4 – Review the Form and Tick the Declaration

  • Finally, review the admission form and click on the ‘I agree’ checkbox to reassure that all the details that have been provided in the form are true to the knowledge of the candidate.

Step 5 – Payment of Application Fee

  • With the successful registration, candidates shall be redirected to the bank challan.
  • Candidates are required to take the printout of the challan and submit the same to the respective bank.
  • Complete the process by paying the application fee. No admission forms are accepted without the payment of the fee.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Correction Window

  • In particular time duration, an edit window shall be opened for the candidates to make corrections (if any) in the application form.
  • Any kind of correction can be made in the already filled application form.

Documents Required

SSLC /10th standard Result of the candidate Marksheet of Senior Secondary Examination Diploma Result of all the semesters /years (copies of both sides should be uploaded)
Domicile Certificate Income Certificate Transfer Certificate
Disability Certificate (If Applicable) Self – attested copy of KEA Registration Certificate Caste Certificate (Fee concession applicable only for SC/ SCA/ ST)
Rural Study Certificate (If Applicable) Kannada Medium Study Certificate (If Applicable) A duly sworn declaration regarding mother tongue of the candidates (If Applicable)

Karnataka DCET 2025 Application Fee

In order to complete the Karnataka DCET 2025 application process, candidates are required to make payment of the application fee through the challan. The challan has to be downloaded and submitted in the respective bank.

Categories Fee Amount
General Category INR 650
SC/ ST Category 1 INR 500
Karnataka DCET Admit Card

Karnataka DCET 2025 Admit Card

Karnataka DCET 2025 admit card is an essential document that the students have to carry to the examination hall. The admit card is a hall ticket containing various significant information. It shall be made available on the official website of KEA by 3rd week of May, 2025. Candidates can download their admit card from the official website of KEA by following the below–mentioned steps.

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEA.

Step 2: Click on Karnataka DCET admit card download link.

Step 3: Now, enter the required details like registration number, date of birth, etc., and click on ‘print admit card’ to download the same.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Admit Card Details

Karnataka DCET admit card 2025 carries various essential details such as the following –

Roll number of the candidate Date and Time of the examination Examination center
Name of the candidate Registration/ Application details Name and code of the papers
Photo id proof of the candidate Name of the exam Photograph of the candidate

Karnataka DCET Exam Centers

Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam Centers

  • Karnataka DCET 2025 exam centers are located only within Bengaluru.
  • All the candidates appearing for the Karnataka DCET exam 2025 are required to be present in Bengaluru for appearing in the exam.

Karnataka DCET Exam Pattern

Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Karnataka DCET 2025 exam pattern has two different sections in a single paper. Collectively, three hours have been allotted for completing the entire paper. More details on the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam pattern are given below.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Particulars Details
Mode of the exam Offline: Pen and Paper mode
Type of Questions Objective/ MCQs type
Total Marks 100 (50 marks for each section)
Test duration 3 hours
Total Number of Questions 100 (50 questions in each section)
Marks for Every Correct Answer 1
Marks Deducted for Every Incorrect Answer (Negative Marking) 0
Sections Included Applied Mathematics Applied Science

Karnataka DCET Syllabus

Karnataka DCET 2025 Syllabus

Karnataka DCET 2025 syllabus is updated every year by the KEA as per the changing demands of the course. Students can follow the below – mentioned courses for the preparation for the Diploma Common Entrance Test 2025.

Karnataka DCET 2025 Syllabus

Karnataka DCET Exam Sections Karnataka DCET Exam Course
1. Applied Mathematics
2. Applied Science

Karnataka DCET 2025 Answer Key

Within three days after completing the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam, the authorities releases the provisional answer key on their official website. The students can download the answer key from the website of the KEA by following the below – mentioned steps.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the KEA, and click on the link showing the exam answer key.

Step 2: The link shall be available only after the release of the answer key.

Step 3: Download the concerned answer key and check the solutions along with estimating the marks.

Students are also given the option to directly object the incorrect answers (if any in the provisional answer key) by visiting the official website of the KEA. After submitting the challenged answer, the officials will evaluate the same and gradually will update the final answer key on their official website.

Note: None of the objections shall be admitted by the authorities if they do not contain the justification for the same.


Karnataka DCET 2025 Result

Karnataka DCET 2025 Results will be out on the official website. Students will be able to check the same by clicking on the result link on the official website of the KEA. To check the Karnataka DCET 2025 result, follow the below – mentioned steps.

Step 1: Open the official website of the KEA.

Step 2: Click on the link showing the merit list for Karnataka DCET 2025.

Step 3: The merit list will appear on the screen, containing the result on the basis of marks in the Common Entrance Test and the qualifying examination with equal weightage to each.


Karnataka DCET 2025 Counselling

  • On the basis of merit, the candidates shall be allotted the seats in the respective institutions.
  • Students are allowed to select the allotted institutions through at least two rounds of counseling.
  • The final admission is based on the verification of the documents by the concerned colleges and their respective approvals for the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the nature of the questions asked in the Karnataka DCET exam 2025?

Ans. Multiple – Choices Questions (MCQs) are asked in the Karnataka DCET exam 2025.

Ques. When does the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) release the Karnataka DCET 2025 admit card?

Ans. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) releases the Karnataka DCET 2025 admit card two or three weeks before the date of the examination. Students can download the same from the official website of the KEA and save it for future reference.

Ques. What is the mode of the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam?

Ans. Karnataka DCET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode. Students will be able to access the exam in the pen and paper mode.

Ques. How much of the minimum marks are required for qualifying the Kannada Language Proficiency Test for the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam?

Ans. A minimum of 15 marks out of a maximum of 50 are required for qualifying the Kannada Language Proficiency Test for the Karnataka DCET 2025 exam. The test is conducted for the Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga in Bengaluru.

Ques. Which pen can be used for filling in the OMR sheet in the Karnataka DCET exam 2025?

Ans. The authorities have strictly announced using only the blue or black ballpoint pen in the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test 2025.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in the Karnataka DCET exam?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking in the Karnataka DCET exam which means that no marks shall be deducted for the incorrect answers. However, if two blocks of the same question number are filled in the OMR sheet then it shall account for a zero mark.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for joining B. Arch course?

Ans. The candidates are required to qualify NATA exam in order to get eligible for joining the B. Arch course.

Ques. How many sections are included in the Karnataka DCET exam 2025?

Ans. There are a total of two sections in the Karnataka DCET exam. The first section deals with applied mathematics, and the second part is concerned with applied science. The exam pattern for both parts remains the same and both these sections are common to all the fields.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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