Karnataka DCET 2022 is organized by KEA. KEA has activated the Karnataka DCET 2022 First Round Option Entry Link. KEA has released the notice for final chance for Document Verification at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Earlier, the Karnataka DCET 2022 result has released.
Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (Karnataka DCET) is a State level Lateral Entry Entrance entrance exam. It is for admission to first year Architecture courses and 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses under Lateral Entry Scheme for Day Colleges to Diploma Candidates. In order to appear in Karnataka DCET exam, students should do registration before last date, then download admit card at official website kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Get here latest news on Karnataka DCET 2022 exam date, syllabus, exam pattern, sample paper, previous year question papers, application form, admit card, answer key, result.
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– Karnataka DCET 2022 First Round Option Entry has been started. Scroll down for link.
– Karnataka DCET 2022 Special Category Eligible List is out. Scroll down for Link.
– Karnataka DCET 2022 Mock Allotment Result is out. Scroll down for Link.
– Karnataka DCET 2022 result has been announced. Get link here.
– KEA has released the notice for final chance for Document Verification for Karnataka DCET 2022. Scroll down for more details.
Karnataka DCET 2022
About the exam: Karnataka DCET 2022 is short for Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test. It is an entrance entrance exam at the State level. Organized by KEA, Karnataka DCET is for admission to second year or Third semester full time B.E courses for day colleges in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided professional educational institutions in the state of Karnataka.
Direct Link for First Round Option Entry: Click here to access the link for Karnataka DCET 2022 First Round Option Entry.
Direct Link to Check the Special Category Eligible List: Click here to check the Karnataka DCET 2022 Special Category Eligible List.
Direct Link to Check the Mock Allotment Result: Click here to check the Karnataka DCET 2022 Mock Allotment Result.
Direct Link to Access the First round Option Entry: Click here to access the Karnataka DCET 2022 First round Option Entry Link.
Direct Link to Check the Draft Seat Matrix: Click here to check the Karnataka DCET 2022 Draft Seat Matrix.
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Karnataka DCET 2022 Exam Date
The Karnataka DCET 2022 exam date, application form release & last date, admit card release date, answer key date, result date are as follows.
Important Events of Karnataka DCET Exam 2022 | Dates |
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Release of notification | 26 Sep 2022 |
Release of information brochure | 27 Sep 2022 |
Release of Karnataka DCET application form 2022 | 26 Sep 2022 (3 pm) |
Last date to apply online | |
Last date to application fee | |
Reopen of application form | 21 – 27 Oct 2022 up to 11:59 pm |
Karnataka DCET admit card 2022 release date | 11 Nov 2022 |
Karnataka DCET 2022 exam date | 20 Nov 2022 |
Last date to submit the special category in person at KEA, Bangalore | 13 Dec 2022 (from 11:00 to 1:00 pm) |
Issuance of answer key | 07 Dec 2022 |
Karnataka DCET 2022 result date and time | As per KEA |
Karnataka DCET 2022 First Round Seat Allotment Revised Schedule

Karnataka DCET 2022 First Round Revised Schedule

Exam Schedule

Candidates must keep checking kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for any changes in the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test dates.
Important Downloads and Official Links
Notice
- 17 Jan – Karnataka DCET 2022 Date Extension For Document Verification
- 13 Jan – Karnataka DCET 2022 First Round Seat Allotment Revised Schedule Notice
- 27 Dec – Karnataka DCET 2022 PWD Candidates Medical Examination Notice
- 17 Dec – Karnataka DCET 2022 Instructions, Document Verification and First Round Revised Schedule
- 06 Dec – Karnataka DCET 2022 Notice for Special category certificate submission and PH candidates Medical examination
- 29 Oct – Govt . Order for Equivalency for Lateral Entry Diploma Candidates
- 22 Oct – Karnataka DCET 2022 Exam Schedule
- 21 Oct – Karnataka DCET 2022 Application Form Reopen Notice
- 14 Oct – Karnataka DCET 2022 Revised Schedule for Submission of Special Category Certificates
- 08 Oct – Karnataka DCET 2022 Schedule for Submission of Special Category Certificates
- 08 Oct – Karnataka DCET 2022 Application Form Last Date Extended Notice
- 16 Sep – Karnataka DCET 2022 Eligibility and Exam Pattern Notice
Karnataka DCET Exam 2022 Overview
Aspects of the Karnataka DCET Exam | Details |
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Name of Exam | Karnataka DCET 2022 |
Full Form | Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test |
Exam Organizing Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Level of Exam | State Level |
Type of Exam | Lateral Entry Entrance entrance exam |
Courses in which admission is through Karnataka DCET | 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses under Lateral Entry Scheme for day engineering colleges to Diploma Candidates, first year Architecture courses for Diploma candidates |
Colleges in which admission is through Karnataka DCET | Engineering, Architecture Colleges that Offer Admission to Diploma Holders in Karnataka |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Type of Questions | MCQs |
Total Number of Questions | 100 |
Syllabus | Applied Mathematics, Applied Science |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Educational Qualification to appear in Exam | Diploma Examination (details – Click here) |
Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka DCET 2022 Admit Card
The admit card of Karnataka DCET 2022 is issued by Karnataka Examination Authority for those who have submitted application form.
- Release Date – The release date of Karnataka DCET admit card 2022 is as per decision of KEA. Please refer the dates table above
- Download Link – Candidates can get the direct link to download the Karnataka DCET hall ticket at kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- How to download Karnataka DCET admit card 2022? – In order to download the admit card of Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test, candidates need to access the Karnataka DCET 2022 login. Then login with the login credentials.
Karnataka DCET 2022 Application Form
The application form of Karnataka DCET 2022 is released by KEA.
How to apply?
In order to apply for Karnataka DCET 2022, candidates must do the following:
- Go to the official website kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Then do registration for the Karnataka DCET exam.
- After that fill all personal, educational, contact details in the Karnataka DCET 2022 application form.
- Also, upload documents such as photograph, signature in the Karnataka DCET online application form.
- Finally, pay the application fee as prescribed by the Karnataka Examination Authority.
Application fees:
- Rs. 650/- for General and OBC
- Rs.500/- for SC / ST Category-1
Karnataka DCET 2022 Syllabus
The KEA releases the syllabus of Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test. It contains all the topics from which questions will be asked in the Entrance exam. The Karnataka DCET syllabus is as follows.
Karnataka DCET 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of Karnataka DCET 2022 is as follows.


Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get 1 mark for correct answer.
- The negative marking is none for incorrect answer.
Other aspects of the exam are as follows.
- Mode: KEA will hold the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test as Offline mode.
- Duration: The exam will be of 3 hours..
- Type of questions: The questions in the question paper will be as follows – MCQ type.
Karnataka DCET 2022 Answer Key
After the exam, students seek out the Karnataka DCET answer key. Using this, one can calculate marks scored in the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test exam and predict their result.
- Unofficial Answer Key – Many Karnataka DCET coaching centers release unofficial answer keys of Karnataka DCET exam just after the exam. Candidates can check them on the same day.
- Official Answer Key – KEA releases the official answer key of Karnataka DCET 2022 at its discretion. Candidates can download the same from kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Karnataka DCET 2022 Result
The result of Karnataka DCET 2022 is declared by the Karnataka Examination Authority as per the result date and time decided by them.
- Karnataka DCET 2022 result date and time – The result date and time for Karnataka DCET 2022 is decided by KEA. Check the dates section on this page for the same.
- Link – The direct link to check Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test result is made available on the official website kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- How to check Karnataka DCET 2022 result – Candidates need to go to the official website kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and click on the relevant Karnataka DCET result / merit list 2022 link. Then, in case of Karnataka DCET 2022 scorecard / rank, login with login id and password. If there is a Karnataka DCET 2022 merit list pdf, one can simply download it.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must check the eligibility criteria of Karnataka DCET exam before applying. The important points for eligibility criteria are the following.


Check Eligibility Criteria Here: Click here to check the Karnataka DCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria.
For complete and updated eligibility criteria, refer to the official website kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and information brochure.
Contact Details
Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/dcet22
Karnataka Examinations Authority,
Sampige Road, 18th Cross,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore – 560012.
Phone No: 080 – 23460460
Website: http://kea.kar.nic.in
E Mail: [email protected]
FAQs
Qs 1. What is Karnataka DCET exam?
Ans 1. The Karnataka DCET exam is held annually by the KEA. It is an lateral entry test. Through this exam, candidates get first year Architecture courses and 2nd Year / 3rd Semester Engineering Courses under Lateral Entry Scheme for both Day Colleges to Diploma Candidates in Karnataka.
Qs 2. How can I apply for Karnataka DCET 2022?
Ans 2. You can apply for the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test for academic session 2022-23 by filling the application form. Visit kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and check the registration form. Enter details, and pay fee before the last date to apply for Karnataka DCET exam.
Qs 3. Who can appear in the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test?
Ans 3. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria of Karnataka DCET can apply and appear in the exam.
Qs 4. What is the official website?
Ans 4. The official website is kea.kar.nic.in, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
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