The Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) is state level entrance exam which is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for the purpose of admissions to various diploma programs in those institutions which are located in the state of Karnataka. Some of the diploma courses are such as civil engineering, automobile engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science engineering, electronics & communication engineering. The exam paper with the questionnaire is set as an objective type with 10+2 standard andMath's,Physics,Chemistry concepts as subject. Students wishing to get admission to around 420 government and private engineering colleges in the diploma course across the state are ranked according to their DCET results. Approximately 80000 test-takers fill out the exam every year. Concerning the 2024 batch, the office plans to hold the DCET exam in the first week of August 2024 at selected centers all over the districts of Karnataka. The time it takes for results to be released is about 3 weeks. The final list of ranks will be created from both the marks scored in DECT and qualifying exam (Class 10/12). Placement of seats is through the centralized counseling by KEA considering the aspirations, qualification, limitations and ranking.
Feature | Description |
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DCET Exam Date | February 2024 |
Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Number of Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Marking Scheme | 4 marks for each correct answer, no negative marking for incorrect answers |
Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology |
Event | Date |
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Registration Starts | 2nd Week of December 2023 |
Last Date to Apply | 3rd Week of January 2024 |
Correction Window for Online Application Form | 4th Week of January 2024 |
Downloading of Admit Card | 1st Week of February 2024 |
Event | Date |
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Exam Date | February 2024 |
Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Number of Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Marking Scheme | 4 marks for each correct answer, no negative marking for incorrect answers |
Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology |
Eligibility | Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) from a recognized board or university. |
Application Fee | General: Rs. 650, SC/ST/OBC: Rs. 325 |
The Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) Counselling Dates 2024 have not yet been announced by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The DCET counselling process is conducted for admission to various diploma engineering courses offered in government and private institutions across Karnataka. The counselling process typically involves online registration, choice filling, document verification, and seat allotment.
Stage | Tentative Dates |
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Online Registration | April-May 2024 |
Choice Filling | May-June 2024 |
Document Verification | June 2024 |
Seat Allotment | June-July 2024 |
- Be cautious and ensure you double check all information in your admit card like exam time, centre address, and a list of items permitted/prohibited to take to the examination hall.
- Go to your destination at least half an hour or 45 minutes before gate should be closed. Then you need to be registered and follow the instructions.
- Make sure you take your admission card and ID proof, clarify clarify the usage of the ballpoint pens and pencils and take along the erasers. Ensure items like mobile phones, smartwatches do not remain within the examination hall.
- Follow all the guidelines given by center office staff and the invigilators during provision of documents for verification, frisk, taken to the seat kindly etc.
- Ensure that you provide all the required information on OMR answer sheet in a correct manner as that of the given sample. Go through question paper, be it the main part or the instruction properly.
- Organize and supervise the exam hall in a manner of discipline and silence. Being called out during an examination for plagiarism can result in disqualification.
- Whether you feel like a script is out of sequence or a typo in the question paper, quickly report it to the invigilator.