The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will close the online registration process for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2023 today.

Interested and eligible candidates who have not yet applied but wish to do so are encouraged to do so as soon as possible on the official website — https://keaonline.karnataka.gov.in/.

On March 7, 2023, the application process began.

The KCET 2023 exam will be conducted on May 20 and 21, 2023, while the Kannada language test will be held on May 22, 2023. The exam will be held in two sessions — 10.30 to 11.50 AM and 2.30 to 3.50 PM. Candidates who will register for the exam can be able to download their admit cards from May 5, 2023, from 11.00 AM onward.

KCET is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted for providing admissions in undergraduate Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharma D, and other professional courses offered by colleges and institutions located in the state of Karnataka.

The KCET 2023 will consist of four papers, each of which will have a duration of 80 minutes. The papers will be based on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Candidates who are seeking admission to Engineering courses have to appear for Physics and Mathematics papers, while candidates who are seeking admission to Pharmacy, Pharma D, and other professional courses have to appear for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology papers.

Direct link to apply online for KCET 2023

How to apply online for KCET 2023

Step 1: Log on to the official KCET website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Step 2: On the homepage, click on ‘UGCET -2023 Online Application Registration link’
Step 3: Register and proceed with application process
Step 4: Upload required documents, pay the fee and submit
Step 5: Download the form and take a printout for future reference