The KCET 2023 counselling fee refund process has been initiated by the authority on Dec 29, 2023. The entrance examination is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) annually for admission into Engineering, B.Pharma, Architecture, and many other courses.
KCET 2023, Karnataka Common Entrance Test, is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) annually for admission into Engineering, B.Pharma, Architecture, and various other courses. KCET results were announced on Jun 15, 2023.
KEA released the KCET counselling fee refund link on their official website on Dec 29, 2023.
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KCET Important Dates 2023
KCET 2023 is being conducted on May 20 and 21, 2023 for admission to various courses in the fields of Engineering, B.Pharma, Architecture, etc. Following are the tentative KCET Exam dates 2023 for the session 2023:
| Events | Important Dates |
| Notification Release | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Application Form Issue | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Application Submission Last Date |
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| Last Date for the Application Fee Payment | May 13, 2023 (Till 6 PM) |
| Application Correction |
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| Issue of Admit Card | May 11, 2023 |
| Examination Date | May 20 - 21, 2023 |
| Release of Results | Jun 15, 2023 |
KCET Results 2023
KCET results 2023 were released by the official authorities on June 15, 2023. Thus, the candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can participate in the counselling process. Steps to download KCET results are as pointed below:
- Go to the official website of KCET: karresults.nic.in
- Now click on 'CET Examination Results'.
- After that, enter the necessary details, such as the application number and date of birth.
- Next, click on the ‘Submit’ option.
- KCET results will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take a printout of the result for future reference.
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KCET 2023 Highlights
KCET 2023 is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission into Engineering, B.Pharma, Architecture, and many other courses. Below are some highlights about the KCET 2023 that aspiring candidates should know before applying:
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Exam | Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) |
| Exam Type | State Level Entrance Test |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Courses Offered | Bachelor Programs (BPharma, MBBS, BTech, BArch) |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
| KCET Important Topics | KCET Chapter-Wise Weightage |
KCET Application Form 2023 Documents Required
Candidates must have the relevant documents ready before filling out the KCET 2023 application form so that the application form will be filled out without any errors and keep the bank details handy to pay the application fee. Check out the essential document specifications given in the below table applicants should upload during the application form submission.
| Scanned Documents | Particulars |
| Photograph | Photographs with white backgroundMobile photos allowed
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| Signature |
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KCET Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates should meet specific eligibility criteria set by KEA to apply for KCET 2023. The parameters considered are the age limit, citizenship, educational qualification, etc. Check out the following eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Courses
There are some specific KCET 2023 eligibility criteria to be satisfied to apply for KCET 2023 and enrol in engineering courses.
- The candidates must have completed their 12th grade or equivalent from a recognized board or authority in the subjects of physics, chemistry and biology/mathematics
- Candidates should have received a minimum of 45% in PCM/PCB subjects
- There is a relaxation of 40% for the reserved categories
Eligibility Criteria for Other Courses
Check out the eligibility requirements for other courses like B.Pharma, BVSc & A.H., BArch, and BDS/ MBBS/ AYUSH.
- For B.Pharma: The candidate must have passed class 12th with 45% marks in physics, chemistry, mathematics/ biology. For SC/STs, there is a 5% relaxation
- B.V.Sc. & A.H: Candidates must have 50% marks in PCB and English in 12th grade. 5% of relaxation for the SC/ ST category
- B.Arch: Candidates must have received class 12th with 50% marks. Mathematics should be a mandatory subject. Candidates must hold a valid scorecard of JEE Main or NATA
- BDS/ MBBS/ AYUSH Courses: Candidates must have passed 12th with 50% marks in PCB with English as a compulsory subject. And also a valid scorecard of NEET
KCET Exam Pattern 2023
KCET 2023 will be a 1 hour 20 minutes test with 180 marks. The exam questions will be based on the following KCET 2023 exam pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
| Number of Sessions | Session 1- Mathematics, Session 2- Physics, Session 3- Chemistry |
| Medium of Language | English or Kannada |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour 20 Minutes for Each Session |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions | 180 Questions (60 in Each Section) |
| Marking Scheme | One Mark for Correct Answer |
| Negative Mark | No |
KCET Subject Wise Syllabus 2023
The KCET 2023 syllabus will be based on the 12th-level subjects - physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. The curriculum is set by the Department of Pre -University Education of Karnataka state.
KCET Syllabus 2023 - Physics
Below you will find the syllabus topics for the Physics section of the KCET 2023, including units & measurements, work, energy, and power.
| SI No. | First Year PUC Syllabus- KCET 2023 | Second Year PUC Syllabus - KCET 2023 |
| 1 | Physical World | Electric Charges and Fields |
| 2 | Units and Measurements | Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance |
| 3 | Motion in a Straight Line | Current Electricity |
| 4 | Motion in a Plane | Moving Charges and Magnetism |
| 5 | Laws of Motion | Magnetism and Matter |
| 6 | Work, Energy & Power | Electromagnetic Induction |
| 7 | Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation | Alternating Current |
| 8 | Mechanical Properties of Solids | Electromagnetic Waves |
| 9 | Mechanical Properties of Fluids | Ray Optics and Optical Instruments |
| 10 | Thermal Properties of Matter | Wave Optics |
| 11 | Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
| 12 | Oscillations | Atoms |
| 13 | Waves | Nuclei |
| 14 | - | Semiconductor Electronics |
| 15 | - | Communication Systems |
KCET Syllabus 2023 - Chemistry
The table below shows the syllabus topics for the Chemistry section of KCET 2023, including topics such as atomic structure, classification of elements, and many other topics.
| SI No. | First Year PUC Syllabus- KCET 2023 | Second Year PUC Syllabus - KCET 2023 |
| 1 | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Solid State |
| 2 | Structure of Atom | Solutions |
| 3 | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Electrochemistry |
| 4 | Chemical BondingMolecular StructureStates of MatterGases and LiquidsThermodynamics | Chemical KineticsSurface chemistry |
| 5 | Equilibrium | General PrinciplesProcesses of Isolation of Elements |
| 6 | Redox Reactions | p-Block Elements |
| 7 | Hydrogen | d and f Block Elements |
| 8 | s – Block Elements | Coordination Compounds |
| 9 | Some p – Block Elements | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
| 10 | Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles & Techniques | Alcohols |
| 11 | Hydrocarbons | Phenols and Ethers |
| 12 | Environmental chemistry | Aldehydes |
| 13 | - | Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
| 14 | - | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
| 15 | - | Biomolecules |
| 16 | - | Polymers |
| 17 | - | Chemistry in Everyday Life |
KCET Syllabus 2023 - Biology
Check out the below table for the syllabus of the section of Biology for the KCET 2023. The syllabus includes Biological Classification, Structural Organisation in Animals and many more topics.
| SI No. | First Year PUC Syllabus- KCET 2023 | Second Year PUC Syllabus - KCET 2023 |
| 1 | The Living World | Animal Kingdom |
| 2 | Biological Classification | Structural Organisation in Animals |
| 3 | Plant Kingdom | Body Fluids and Circulation |
| 4 | Cell Cycle and Cell Divison | Chemical Coordination and Integration |
| 5 | Morphology of Flowering Plants | Neural Control and Coordination |
| 6 | Locomotion and Movement | Breathing and Exchange Of Gases |
| 7 | Anatomy of Flowering Plants | Mineral Nutrition |
| 8 | Excretory Products and their Elimination | Transport in Plants |
| 9 | Cell – The unit of life | Respiration in Plants |
| 10 | Bio Molecules | Digestion and Absorption |
| 11 | Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | Plant – Growth and Development |
KCET Syllabus 2023 - Mathematics
The table below shows the syllabus topics for the Mathematics section of KCET 2023, including various topics such as trigonometry, statistics, probability, calculus and many other topics.
| SI No. | First Year PUC Syllabus- KCET 2023 | Second Year PUC Syllabus - KCET 2023 |
| 1 | Sets, Relations & Functions | Trigonometric Functions |
| 2 | Principle of Mathematical Induction | Complex numbers and Quadratic equations Linear Inequalities |
| 3 | Permutations and Combination | Binomial Theorem |
| 4 | Sequence & Series | Straight Lines |
| 5 | Conic Sections | Introduction to 3D-Geometry |
| 6 | Limits & Derivatives | Mathematical Reasoning |
| 7 | Statistics | Probability |
| 8 | Relations & Functions | Inverse Trigonometric functions |
| 9 | Matrices | Determinants |
| 10 | Continuity and Differentiability | Application of Derivatives |
| 11 | Integrals | Application of Integrals |
| 12 | Differential Equations | Vector Algebra |
| 13 | Three Dimensional Geometry | Linear Programming |
| 14 | Probability | Probability |
