KCET Question Paper and Answer Key 2025 (OUT) Live Updates

A score of 137 in the KCET 2025 Exam can be considered a decent score. These marks can be achieved by a candidate with strong fundamental knowledge and preparation.

For marks obtained between 45 to 50 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 50000 to 60000.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 35000 to 50000 for marks obtained between 50 to 55.

A candidate can expect a rank of 15000 to 35000 for marks obtained between 55 to 60 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 60 to 65 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 9200 to 15000.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 8500 to 9200 for marks obtained between 80 to 85.

A candidate can expect a rank of 7500 to 8500 for marks obtained between 70 to 75 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 75 to 80 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 6800 to 7500.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 6200 to 6800 for marks obtained between 80 to 85.

A candidate can expect a rank of 5500 to 6200 for marks obtained between 85 to 90 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 90 to 95 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 4200 to 5500.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 3000 to 4200 for marks obtained between 95 to 100.

The exam will be conducted for 1 hour and 20 minutes tomorrow, April 16, 2025.

A candidate can expect a rank of 1800 to 3000 for marks obtained between 100 to 105 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 105 to 110 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 1150 to 1800.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 800 to 1150 for marks obtained between 110 to 115.

A candidate can expect a rank of 600 to 800 for marks obtained between 115 to 120 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 120 to 125 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 350 to 600.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 250 to 350 for marks obtained between 125 to 130.

A candidate can expect a rank of 190 to 250 for marks obtained between 130 to 135 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 135 to 140 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 150 to 190.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 125 to 150 for marks obtained between 140 to 145.

A candidate can expect a rank of 100 to 125 for marks obtained between 145 to 150 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 150 to 155 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 70 to 100.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 40 to 70 for marks obtained between 155 to 160.

A candidate can expect a rank of 20 to 40 for marks obtained between 160 to 165 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

For marks obtained between 165 to 170 in the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 10 to 20.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can expect a rank of 5 to 10 for marks obtained between 170 to 175.

A candidate can expect a rank of 1 to 5 for marks obtained between 175 to 180 in the KCET 2025 Exam.

No, it is not possible for the candidates to change their marks in the KCET 2025 Exam. The marks obtained by the candidate in this exam is final.

No, candidates can not challenge the final answer key for the KCET 2025 Exam. They can challenge the provisional answer key for this exam.

The KCET 2025 results could be published in May 2025. However, the exam-conducting authority has yet to declare the official date for the KCET 2025 results.

Yes, marks obtained by a student in the KCET 2025 exam will be calculated based on the final answer of this exam.

The final answer key for the KCET 2025 Exam will be released in May 2025. However, there is no official announcement regarding the release of this answer key.

To contact the exam-conducting authority (KEA) of the KCET 2025, candidates can call them or send them an email.

• Contact Number: 080 - 23460460  
• Email Address: keauthority-ka@nic.in

While challenging the KCET 2025 provisional answer key, if the candidates face any problem, they can contact the exam-conducting authority (KEA) to solve this problem.

If there is any error present in the KCET 2025 provisional answer key, then the exam-conducting authority (KEA) will review it, rectify it, and release the revised answer key for the KCET 2025.

To challenge the KCET 2025 provisional answer key, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below.

• Go to the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea).
• Log in to the candidate portal using your credentials, such as your CET Number, date of birth, etc.
• Now, select the option to challenge the answer key by properly selecting the question paper, subject code, etc.
• After that, pay the required fees and submit your challenge.

After the release of the KCET 2025 Answer Key, candidates can find out their total correct answers in the exam. In this exam, each question carries 1 mark and has no negative marking. Therefore, the total number of correct answers is their mark in this exam.

Yes, the subject-wise link to the provisional answer key of each subject will be available on the official website of the KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority). Candidates can download those answer keys when they are uploaded on the website.

Candidates who are going to appear in the KCET 2025 provisional answer key by following the steps mentioned below.

• Go to the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority,
• Find the link to the ‘KCET 2025 provisional answer key’ and click on it.
• After that, candidates will find the subject-wise links to the KCET 2025 provisional answer keys.
• Click on the link one by one to download the provisional answer key for each subject.

The KCET 2025 provisional answer key will be available on the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The link to the website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

There is no official information on the release of the provisional answer key. The challenge window of the KCET 2025 Exam will open after the release of the provisional answer key of the KCET 2025 Exam. It could be released in May 2025.

A candidate has to pay a fee of INR 200 per question to challenge the provisional answer key of the KCET 2025 Exam. It applies to all the candidates.

Yes, if candidates can figure out any mistake in the provisional answer key of the KCET Exam, then they can challenge this answer key within the challenge window.

Engineering colleges in Karnataka under the KCET 2025 that offer the best placements are as follows:

• R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE)
• Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
• BMS College of Engineering, PES University
• M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE)
• Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT)
• Manipal Institute of Technology

No, the KCET Exam is not as difficult as the JEE Main Exam. As per the candidates, the difficulty level of the questions in the JEE Main Exam is higher than the KCET Exam.

The difficulty level of the KCET 2025 Exam is moderately difficult. The questions in this exam are difficult to solve as compared to the board exam.

In this exam, the overall marks of a candidate will be calculated by taking 50% marks from the board exam and 50% marks from the score in the board exam. Therefore, by combining these two marks overall marks of a candidate will be calculated.

In the KCET 2025 exam, all the questions will be objective type and multiple choice type (MCQ).

No, this exam will be conducted offline (pen-and-paper based). Candidates who are going to take this exam have to mark their answers to the questions on the OMR sheet.

There is no official information regarding the publication of the provisional answer key for this exam. It is expected that the KCET 2025 provisional answer key will be published in the 4th week of April 2025.

The total marks in the KCET 2025 exam and the marks distribution are mentioned in the table below.

Candidates can take admission in both government and private colleges with their score in the KCET 2025 Exam. There are over 250 such colleges in Karnataka.

The candidates can not change their KCET 2025 Exam date. They can not even request for changing the date of this exam. The date mentioned on the admit cards of the candidates are final.

In the KCET 2025 a change of dress code is introduced. It is inspired by the dress code of the NEET exam. The changes made are as follows:

• Full sleeve clothing is not allowed.
• No wrist watch is allowed. Wall clocks will be provided in the exam hall.
• Candidates must wear light coloured and simple clothing without any metal parts.

For conducting the KCET 2025 Exam, there are around 775 exam centers in all over Karnataka.

As per the official information, around 3.3 lakh candidates are going to appear this year in the KCET 2025 Exam.

No, candidates can not apply for the KCET 2025 exam now. The due date for submitting the application for this exam is over and the admit cards for this exam are also released. Hence, candidates can apply in the upcoming year for the KCET exam.

The photocopy of the photo identity cards are not allowed at the time of entering the exam center. A candidate who does not have an original photo identity card with them will not be allowed to enter the KCET 2025 exam center.

No, candidates should not take the soft copy of the admit card to the KCET 2025 exam center. A candidate without the printed copy of the admit card will not be allowed to enter the exam center.

The list of photo identity cards which are accepted at the KCET 2025 Exam center are as follows:

• A Voter Card
• An Aadhar Card
• A PAN Card
• A Passport
• A Driving Licence
• Class 12th Admit Card with Photograph
• School Identity Card with Photograph, etc.

No, there will not be any negative marking in the KCET 2025. Hence, for any wrong answer, no marks will be deducted.

The marking scheme in the KCET 2025 Exam are as follows:

• For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
• For each wrong answer, 0 marks will be awarded.
• For each unattempted question, no marks will be awarded.

The items which candidates can bring into the KCET 2025 Exam hall are as follows:

• Transparent water bottle
• Pen, pencil, etc.
• Sanitizer, face mask, etc.

The prohibited items which candidates can not carry inside the KCET 225 exam center are as follows:

• Any type of handbag
• Any type of electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, headphones, bluetooth devices, digital watches, etc.
• Any time of jewellery
• Any written notes, books, sheets, etc.
• Any pencil box, geometry box, log tables, etc.
• Caps, head bands, etc.
• Food items

For the KCET 2025 Exam, the documents which candidates must carry to the exam hall are as follows:

• A printed copy of the KCET 2025 Admit Card
• One photo identity card of the candidate in original

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the exam-conducting authority that will provide the KCET 2025 question papers in English and Kannada languages.

Through the KCET 2025 Exam, a candidate can be admitted into the following courses as mentioned below.

•  Engineering   
• Pharmacy   
• Medical  
• Agriculture

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the exam-conducting authority for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET).

There are 6 questions in total in the KCET 2025 Mathematics Paper. A candidate will get a total of 80 minutes to solve the Mathematics paper in this exam.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, the number of questions in the Biology Paper is 60. To solve the Biology paper, a candidate will get 80 minutes in total.

There are 6 questions in total in the KCET 2025 Chemistry Paper. A candidate will get a total of 80 minutes to solve the Chemistry paper in this exam.

In the KCET 2025 Exam, the number of questions in the Physics Paper is 60. To solve the Physics paper, a candidate will get 80 minutes in total.

The guidelines which candidates should follow on the day of the KCET 2025 Exam are mentioned below.

• Take all the essential items such as admit card, photo identity, pen, etc. to the KCET 2025 Exam Center.
• Reach the exam center at least 30 minutes prior to the exam.
• Do not carry any prohibited items.
• Wear light colored clothes, do not wear unnecessary jewellery.
• Stay inside the exam hall till the end of the exam.

The KCET 2025 exam timings are mentioned in the table below.

The KCET 2025 for Physics and Chemistry exams will be conducted on 17th April 2025, by the exam-conducting authority (Karnataka Examination Authority).

The KCET 2025 exam timings are mentioned in the table below.

On 16th April 2025, the KCET 2025 for Mathematics and Biology exams will be conducted by the exam-conducting authority (Karnataka Examination Authority).

To check all the updates related to the KCET 2025 Exam, candidates should follow the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The link to the website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is conducted, through which candidates can be admitted to various professional courses in Karnataka, such as Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Agriculture. 

The KCET 2025 Exam is conducted online.

The Mathematics paper will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM on April 16, 2025.

The Biology paper will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM on April 16, 2025.

There are 3 sections in the test.

4 subjects are present in the KCET 16 April Exam 2025, namely Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.