New Delhi: Tomorrow, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2021 for admissions to several fields of UG engineering programmes (BTech). On the 28th and 29th of August, the KCET exam 2021 will be held as a pen-and-paper examination.
Before taking the exam, candidates should review the KCET exam day rules and other relevant instructions. Students must carry their KCET 2021 invite card as well as a valid photo ID to the exam.
On August 12, the KEA published the KCET 2021 admission card. Candidates may obtain the KCET 2021 admit card from the official website using their valid login credentials.
KCET 2021 exam dates and timings
| Dates | Subject | Timings |
| August 28, 2021 | Biology | 10:30 am to 11:50 am |
| Maths | 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm | |
| August 29, 2021 | Physics | 10:30 am to 11:50 am |
| Chemistry | 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm |
KCET 2021 exam pattern
The exam pattern for KCET 2021 may be found in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of exam | Pen-paper based exam (OMR sheet) |
| No. of Sessions | Session 1 – MathsSession 2 – PhysicsSession 3 – Chemistry |
| Medium | English or Kannada |
| Total exam duration | 1 hour and 20 minutes |
| Question type | Objective (MCQs – Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total no. of questions (Including all the sessions) | 180 Questions |
| Number of questions per subject | Mathematics – 60 QuestionsPhysics – 60 QuestionsChemistry – 60 Questions |
| KCET 2021 marking scheme | One mark will be awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking. |
KCET 2021 exam day guidelines
Students who are taking the exam should review the following crucial KCET exam day instructions.
- Candidates must be at the KCET 2021 test site by the reporting time specified on their admit card.
- Students must bring one of the following valid photo ID proofs to the exam centre with their admit card: voter id, Aadhar card, driving licence, etc.
- They must adhere to all COVID-19 rules and regulations at the exam centre, as set forth by the authorities.
- Candidates should bring a hand sanitizer and a water bottle to the KCET 2021 exam centre and wear their face mask at all times.
- Students are not permitted to leave the test venue until the KCET 2021 exam is completed.