
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the dates for the Common Entrance Test (CET) and four other major professional entrance exams.
The CET for professional courses, including engineering and veterinary sciences, will take place on 16th and 17th of April, with applications open from 23rd of January to 21st of February. The Kannada Language Test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates is scheduled for 18th April.
For the first time, all professional entrance exam dates have been announced simultaneously, ensuring clarity and coordination across departments. Unlike previous years, candidates are not required to upload documents online.
CET 2025 Schedule:
16th April - Physics (10.30 am) and Chemistry (2.30 pm)
17th April - Mathematics (10.30 am) and Biology (2.30 pm)
18th April - Kannada Language Test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates
CET scores will also be utilised for admissions to courses such as Yoga and Naturopathy, B-Pharm, Pharm-D, Agricultural Science, and BSc (Nursing).
This year, a single application form will cover all courses, including medical, dental, Ayush, architecture, BPT, BPO, and allied health sciences. Candidates must register online and pay the application fee.
Applicants must log in using their own mobile number, with a one-time password (OTP) sent for authentication. Each mobile number can only be used for one registration.
Caste, income certificates, and 371(J) RD numbers entered by candidates will automatically fetch reservation details. Academic records will also be fetched through the Student Achievement Tracking System (SATS).
Candidates can download a claims certificate. Those marked as "Successfully Verified" will not need to visit any office, while others must submit documents to their respective colleges for verification. Automated SMS updates will keep candidates informed at every stage. PU colleges across the state will handle document verification via KEA-provided login credentials.
Applicants under NCC, sports, ex-servicemen, CAPF, Scouts & Guides, or Anglo-Indian quotas must submit certificates in person at KEA on dates announced post-exam.
Other Entrance Exams:
Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET): Applications from 24th April to 10th May. Exam on 31st May.
PGCET for ME, MTech, and MArch: Applications from 24th April to 10th May. Exam on 31st May.
MBA and MCA Admissions: Applications from 24th April to 10th June. Exam on 22nd June.
MPharm and Pharm-D Admissions: Applications from 24th April to 10th June. Exam on 22nd June.
Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar stated, "There will be no changes to the announced dates, ensuring clarity and uniformity in the examination process."