Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test 2020

Karnataka DCET

Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test

Form Date: 01 Jun - 29 Jun 2027 (Tentative)

Pen & Paper Mode

Form Date: 01 Jun - 29 Jun 2027

KARNATAKA DCET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 650
  • Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
  • Exam Conducting Body:Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
  • Courses:DIP ENG
  • Streams:Engineering

Karnataka DCET 2027: Result, Counselling & Document Verification

Updated On - October 22 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

Karnataka DCET 2027 is scheduled to be at a state level. Karnataka Diploma CET is conducted once a year to offer admissions in the Second Year Engineering Courses and the first-year Architecture Course under the Lateral Entry Scheme for Day and Evening Engineering Colleges. Candidates must go through the given below article related to Karnataka DCET 2027 Application Form, Fees, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, syllabus, etc.
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Karnataka DCET 2027 Latest Update as on 22 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited

Checked on 22 October 2026

Karnataka DCET 2027 has no official notification yet; KEA is the conducting body, and students should watch for the first official release before registration and exam dates are announced.

Key highlights
ExamKarnataka DCET 2027
StatusOfficial 2027 dates and notification for Karnataka DCET have not yet been announced by the official body (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
Next expectedOfficial notification expected in March 2027 (based on previous-cycle pattern; not officially confirmed).
Official websitecetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Last verified22 October 2026

Karnataka DCET 2027 is still awaiting its official notification from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), so no confirmed 2027 dates, registration schedule, or exam notice have been published yet. As of 22 October 2026, the cycle remains in the pre-notification stage, and students should treat all timelines as tentative until KEA issues the first official update on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Based on the previous-year pattern, the notification is expected next in March 2027, with registration likely to follow in March or April and the entrance test in May 2027, but none of these dates are official yet. Applicants should keep documents ready and monitor KEA announcements closely for the Karnataka DCET 2027.

✓ Official
  • Official 2027 dates and notification for Karnataka DCET have not yet been announced by the official body (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • Official notification expected in March 2027 (based on previous-cycle pattern; not officially confirmed).
  • Online registration expected to open in March or April 2027 (tentative).
  • Application correction/document-upload window may follow soon after registration opens (tentative).
  • Entrance exam is expected in May 2027 (tentative).
  • Result and counselling schedule are likely to be announced after the exam, once KEA publishes the official calendar (tentative).

Major Changes This Year

No official change has been announced for Karnataka DCET 2027 yet; the cycle remains pending, and the next expected step is the KEA notification, followed by registration and later exam scheduling.

No major change has been officially announced yet for Karnataka DCET 2027. The official notification for the 2027 cycle has not been released, so there is no confirmed update on application dates, exam mode, syllabus, eligibility, or counselling format. Based on the previous-cycle pattern, the process is still expected to follow the usual KEA sequence: notification, registration, exam, result, and counselling. Students should rely only on KEA’s published notice for any confirmed change in dates or procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Karnataka DCET 2027 notification been released?

No. The official notification for Karnataka DCET 2027 has not been released yet.

Who conducts Karnataka DCET 2027?

Karnataka DCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

When is Karnataka DCET 2027 expected to be announced?

It is expected around March 2027 based on the previous-cycle pattern, but this is not officially confirmed.

When will Karnataka DCET 2027 registration start?

Registration is likely to begin after the notification, possibly in March or April 2027, but KEA has not confirmed the date yet.

What is the expected Karnataka DCET 2027 exam month?

The exam is tentatively expected in May 2027, pending the official KEA schedule.

Is the Karnataka DCET 2027 exam pattern confirmed?

No. The 2027 exam pattern has not been officially confirmed yet; any details now are only based on previous cycles.

What should students do now for Karnataka DCET 2027?

Students should monitor KEA updates, keep documents ready, and wait for the official notification before applying.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will announce the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test, DCET 2027 round 1 allotment and counselling updates as per the official schedule. Candidates should check the KEA website for the latest round-wise announcements and reporting dates.

Karnataka DCET 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check Karnataka DCET status from below:

ParticularsStatus
Karnataka DCET StatusCounselling & Document Verification
Document Verification
The document verification process for eligible candidates who qualified for the Karnataka DCET 2023 was conducted from November 10 to 13, 2023. Candidates had to report to their designated centers for verification of their original documents.
Counselling and Seat Allocation
The counselling and seat allocation process for the Karnataka DCET 2027 will begin after the official schedule is released. The process will be conducted online through the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
Important Dates
  • Document Verification: expected to be announced by KEA
  • Counselling and Seat Allocation: expected to be announced by KEA
Important Links
  • Karnataka DCET 2027 Official Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

KEA DCET 2027 Result

KEA will release the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2027 first-round allotment result as per the official counselling schedule.

 

  
  

Karnataka DCET 2027 Important Dates

Candidates can check below some important dates related to Karnataka DCET 2027:

KEA DCET 2027 Exam Schedule
EventsDates (Tentative)
Information Brochure releasesexpected to be announced by KEA
Commencement of Online Applicationexpected to be announced by KEA
Last date to enter details in online Applicationexpected to be announced by KEA
Last date to pay the fee in the bankexpected to be announced by KEA
Provision for correctionsexpected to be announced by KEA
Admission ticket download startsexpected to be announced by KEA
Examination
Respective Subjects – 10 am to 01 pm
Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga – 03 pm to 04 pm
expected to be announced by KEA
Release of Answer keyexpected to be announced by KEA
Object against the answer keyexpected to be announced by KEA
Declaration of Resultexpected to be announced by KEA

Karnataka DCET 2027 Application Form

Candidates can fill the Diploma CET Online Application 2027 on the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Check the all essential information regarding Karnataka DCET registration given below:

  • Candidates can apply for the DCET application form through the online mode on the official website.
  • Candidates first need to register themselves and create their user ID and password.
  • After that, candidates need to DCET login with their user ID and password and fill in all the required details.
  • Upload the scanned copy of the recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  • Candidates make their payment through offline mode. 
  • Candidates are advised to take the printout of the DCET application form and fees receipt for future reference.
  • Application fees are non-refundable.

Karnataka DCET Application Fees

Candidates need to check the category wise Karnataka DCET Application Fees 2027 in the given below table:

Karnataka DCET Registration Fees 2027
CategoryApplication Fees
General CategoryRs. 650/-
SC/ST CategoryRs. 500/-
Mode of Payment: Candidates have to pay application fees through offline mode by using Challan.

Karnataka DCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check their Karnataka DCET Eligibility Criteria 2027 before filling the application form. Given below are some points related to eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates must possess the citizenship of India.
Academic Qualification
  • Candidates must secure 45% passing marks in the qualifying exam (in the case of SC/ST candidates need 40% passing marks).
  • Candidates must pass any diploma examination or equivalent exam.
  • Candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of work experience after the diploma as of the prescribed cut-off date announced for the 2027 session.
  • Those who wish to apply for B.Arch must have a valid score of NATA.

Karnataka DCET 2027 Exam Pattern

Candidates must check the Karnataka DCET 2027 Exam Pattern in the given below table so that they have an idea about the exam structure:

Karnataka Diploma CET 2027 Question Format
Exam ModeOffline(Pen and Paper)
Duration180 Minutes(3 Hours)
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
Total Marks180 Marks
Subject
  • Applied Science
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Engineering (All Courses)
Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: One marks for each correct answer

Incorrect Answer: There is no negative marking

Subject wise marks distribution of the Paper in the given mentioned table:
SubjectMarks

Applied Science

40

Applied Mathematics

40

Engineering (All Courses)

100

Karnataka DCET 2027 Syllabus

Applicants should check the given mentioned information of the DCET 2027 Syllabus for better preparation:

Syllabus for Engineering Mathematics and Applied Science:
  • Linear Algebra
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Introduction Calculus
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Differentiation
  • Application of Differentiation
  • Integral Calculus
  • Definite Integral
  • Differential Equations
  • Mechanics
  • Properties of Solids and Liquids
  • Heat and Properties of Gases
  • Wave Motion
  • Modern Physics
  • Industrial Chemistry
Computer Science and Engineering/Information Science and Engineering Syllabus:
  • Digital and Fundamental Communication
  • Operation Systems
  • Programming with C
  • Data structure using C
  • Database Management System
  • OOPs with JAVA
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Computer Networks and Security
  • Web Programming 
Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus:
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Semiconductor Device
  • Analog and Electronics
  • Measurement and Instrumentation
  • Industrial Automation
  • Digital Economics
  • Application of Electronics
  • Analog of Communication
  • Digital Communication
  • Advanced Communication
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • C-Programming
  • MATLAB
  • Microcontroller
  • ARM controller
  • Embedded System
  • Verilog

Karnataka DCET 2027 Admit Card

Karnataka Development Authority will release the DCET admit card online mode.

  • Candidates can download the admit card from the official website i.e. kea.kar.nic.in.
  • Candidates have to enter their Application number and DOB to log into their account and download the DCET admit card.
  • Hall Ticket contains all the vital information related to the candidate and exam such as Name, Fathers name, Exam centre details, exam date and time, general instructions.
  • All the candidates must bring the hard copy of the admit card along with valid id proof to the allotted exam centre. 

Karnataka DCET 2027 Test Centre

Candidates must check the Karnataka Diploma CET Exam Centre 2027 list given below:

  • Bangalore
  • Bellary
  • Bijapur
  • Belgaum
  • Davangere
  • Mangalore
  • Dharwad
  • Gulbarga
  • Mysore
  • Shimoga
  • Tumkur

Karnataka DCET 2027 Answer Key

Given below are the all-important details of the Karnataka DCET 2027 Answer key:

  • Authority will release the answer key on the official website after the completion of an entrance examination.
  • Candidates, parents or lecturer can fill the objection form to the Executive Director, Karnataka Examination Authority, Bangalore along with all documents or justification.
  • Authority will not accept the Objections received from the candidates without justification.
  • The final answer key will be used for the evaluation of the result.

Karnataka DCET 2027 Result

The merit list of diploma holders for Day and Evening College B.E/B. Tech Courses will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the final year examination or fifth and sixth semesters examination leading to a diploma in the relevant branch of Engineering (Internal assessment marks will be considered for determination of merit in case of semester students, where internal assessment marks are counted for declaring the diploma result) and marks obtained in the Diploma CET 2027 taken in equal proportions.

All the candidates (SC, ST Category – I, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B and GM category) must compulsorily produce the STUDY CERTIFICATE obtained from the heads of the institutions where the candidates have passed the 10th standard / SSLC examination / Diploma Examination.

Documents required at the time of Counselling or Admission

Candidates need to submit the following documents at the time of document verification:

  • Print out a copy of DCET 2027 Application Form
  • Original copy of the challan 
  • DCET Admit card
  • DCET Result 2027
  • SSLC / 10th Standard / Equivalent Examination Marks Card
  • Diploma or Equivalent Examination Marks Card of all the Years / Semesters
  • Study Certificate countersigned by the concerned BEO / DDPI (Only for Karnataka Candidates)
  • Two recent passport size Colour Photographs

Karnataka DCET 2027 Highlights

Candidates can check the Karnataka DCET 2027 entrance exam basic information from the given below table:

Karnataka DCET Basic Details 2027
ExamKarnataka DCET 2027
Full NameKarnataka Diploma Common Entrance Exam
Conducting BodyKarnataka Examination Authority 
Level of ExamState Level
Offer Admission 2nd Year Engineering Courses and for first-year Architecture Course under Lateral Entry Scheme for both Day and Evening Engineering Colleges
Karnataka DCET Official Websitehttp://kea.kar.nic.in/
Application LinkActivate Soon

Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test 2027 (DCET)

Karnataka DCET 2027 or Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test is an entrance exam which is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The common DCET 2027 exam is a gateway for admissions in Second-year undergraduate engineering programmes and First-year undergraduate architecture programmes provided under the lateral entry scheme. These courses are offered at both day and evening engineering colleges located in Karnataka. The exam is conducted in offline format or pen-paper mode. 

About Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)

The government of Karnataka established Common Entrance Test Cell in 1994 for conducting the entrance test and determining the eligibility/merit, for admission to the first year of full-time professional courses for Government share of seats in Medical, Dental, Indian systems of medicine and Homeopathy, Engineering/Architecture Courses, Farm Science i.e, B.sc. (Agriculture), B.sc. (Sericulture), B.sc (Horticulture), B.sc(Forestry), B.sc. Agri Bio Tech, BHSc.(Home Science), B.Tech (Agri.Engg), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (Dairy Tech), B.FSc.(Fisheries), B.Tech (Food Science & Tech)., B.Sc. (Agri.Marketing & Co-Op), B-Pharma, Pharma-D Courses.

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KARNATAKA DCET Important Dates

TitleDates
Form Date01 Jun - 29 Jun 2027 (Tentative)
Exam Date12 Aug 2027 (Tentative)

Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

3 hours

Total Marks:

180

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1---1801180

Frequently Asked Questions

Comments

17 comments

R

What to do when dcet rank shows not eligible

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This is AP's Diploma student, how can I do btech lateral entry in karnataka

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Sir , i was failed in one subject of 5th semester now i paased , i need to add that subject marks in this application and i kept that row as empty while applying for DCET , so when can I change edit this application.

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R

Please extend application date sir

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Please extend application date sir

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Plz sir plz extend one more day sir I dint kept application sir plzzzz

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Sir plz extend date sir plzzz plzzz plzzzz plzzz

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In editing option I can't change father and mother name why that one is not taken editing plz release once more for editing

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Please application date extend sir

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Why a Non-Karnataka candidate can't appear in karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (KDCET)?

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Hello Is Karnataka dcet applicable for b tech 2nd year lateral entry ? Or is there any other entrance exam for diploma student to do b tech Please let me know Thank you

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when the start DCET 2021 online application sir

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DCET 2021 online application when the start

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Hi bro Is there any Dcet syllabus link please send me bro

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when the start dcet 2021 online appication

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When is KAR DCET 2020 starts and it's important dates regarding syllabus and pattern? I went through KEA official website and all sources but still there is no any updates or notification regarding same.. kindly give me complete details and information regarding same

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I Actually wanted to know about wheather any multiple choice questions will appear in DCET Exam.

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K

How much reservation for diploma student 20% or 10%

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Kindly check the page above and also check the official website

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Form Start Date:

01 Jun 2027

Form End Date:

29 Jun 2027

The forms will open on 01 Jun 2027

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