Karnataka Common Entrance Test is formerly known as Karnataka CET (K CET/Kar CET). It is managed by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA CET) under the aegis of Karnataka University.

CET Karnataka is a state level entrance exam organized for providing admission in various full-time courses in the field of engineering, pharmacy & architecture offered by various colleges and institutions located in Karnataka state.

Best Books for Karnataka CET are as follows:

MTG Karnataka CET Explorer: Engineering Solved Papers 19 Years (1994 – 2012)

Karnataka CET Explorer (Medical)

MTG Karnataka CET Explorer: Medical 18 Years Solved Papers (1994 – 2011)

CET / COMEDK / KRLM Engg. Colleges Information Book (Karnataka)

Physics For Karnataka CET And COMEDK 1st Edition

Biology for Karnataka CET and Comedk 1st Edition

Mathematics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK 1st Edition

Karnataka CET for Class I-XI 1st Edition

CET Engineering Entrance: Karnataka Common Entrance Test 13 Years’ Solved Papers (2000 – 2012)

CET Medical Entrance: Karnataka Common Entrance Test 13 Years’ Solved Papers (2000 – 2012)


Courses Offered:

BE/B.Tech,
B.Arch,
B.Sc,
B.Pharma,
Pharma-D

Exam Pattern:

The KCET exam pattern is:

Exam Mode: The exam will be conducted via offline method (pen and paper based mode).

Type of Questions: Questions will be objective type questions.

No. of Questions: Each section will contain total 60 questions.

Answer Mode: Candidates will be required to use only blue or black ball point pen to mark their answers.

Marking Scheme: For each correct response one mark will be awarded

Negative Marking: There will not any provision of negative marking for incorrect response.

Subjects No. of Questions Total Marks Duration
Mathematics/Biology 60 60 80 Minutes
Physics 60 60 80 Minutes
Chemistry 60 60 80 Minutes
Kannada (in case) 50 50 80 Minutes
Total 230 230 320 Minutes