KEA KCET 2025 Exam Commences Today; Get Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Exam Timming

Updated on Apr 15, 2025 17:38

This year, KCET 2025 witnessed a total of 3,64,778 registrations, out of which 3,44,989 candidates successfully paid the examination fee. The exam started from April 15, 2025, check exam day guidelines for hassle-free, smooth exam experience.

Kolkata: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will conduct the Karnataka CET 2025 Kannada language exam today across various test centers. The exam is scheduled from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga regions must appear for it.

Applicants are required to carry their KCET 2025 admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam center and must reach 45 minutes before the exam starts. Additionally, they must adhere to the KCET 2025 exam day guidelines, including the prescribed dress code, to avoid any inconvenience. Candidates are advised to follow all instructions carefully while appearing for the exam.

What is KCET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines?

To ensure a smooth examination process, candidates appearing for the KCET 2025 exam must follow these guidelines:

Arrive early: Reach the exam center at least 45 minutes before the exam begins to complete verification procedures.
Follow dress code: Strictly adhere to the KCET 2025 dress code to avoid any entry restrictions.
Check reporting time: Report to the exam center as per the slot mentioned in your KCET admit card 2025.
Avoid prohibited items: Do not carry restricted items such as mobile phones, calculators, pagers, smartwatches, or any electronic devices inside the exam hall.
Stay till the end: Candidates are not allowed to leave the exam center before the exam concludes.

What is KCET 2025 Exam Day Dress Code?

Applicants must check KCET 2025 exam day dress code before appearing for the exam. Adhering to these guidelines will help prevent delays or entry denials at the exam center.

Check KCET 2025 exam day dress code:

Avoid wearing clothes with large buttons, thick embroidery, or excessive pockets.
Do not wear any jewelry, including chains, necklaces, pendants, nose pins, or caps.
Footwear should be simple, avoid thick-soled shoes or sandals with straps.
Female candidates are advised to avoid jeans, leggings, and kurtis; opt for light-colored, simple attire instead.

Which Things Need to Carry on KCET 2025 Exam Day?

Applicants need to carry some important documents and necessary things on KCET 2025 exam day such as:

KCET 2025 admit card
Valid photo ID proof
Passport size photograph
Blue/black ball point pen
Transparent water bottle

What is KCET 2025 Exam Timing?

KCET 2025 exams for Biology and Mathematics will be held on April 16, 2025, and Chemistry and Physics on April 17, 2025. KEA will conduct the test in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. Candidates are advised to carefully check the KCET 2025 exam dates and bell timings to ensure they arrive on time and follow the exam schedule properly.

Check KCET 2025 Exam Timings:

KCET 2025 Exam Timing
Exam Date	Subject	Exam Timing
April 16, 2025	Physics	10:30 AM - 11:50 AM
April 16, 2025	Chemistry	02:30 PM - 03:50 PM
April 17, 2025	Mathematics	10:30 AM - 11:50 AM
April 17, 2025	Biology	02:30 PM - 03:50 PM

Check KCET 2025 Exam Bell Timings:

KCET 2025 Exam Bell Timing
Bell Number	Morning Session	Afternoon Session	Particulars
First Bell	10:20 AM	2:20 PM	Candidates are allowed to enter and occupy their seats in the examination hall.
Second Bell	10:30 AM	2:30 PM	Deputy Chief Superintendent distributes sealed question paper packets to invigilators.
Third Bell	10:40 AM	2:40 PM	Candidates can open the question booklet and start answering on the OMR sheet.
Fourth Bell	11:10 AM	3:10 PM	First caution bell: Invigilators announce: "Half an hour of examination completed."
Fifth Bell	11:30 AM	3:30 PM	Second caution bell: Invigilators announce: "Twenty minutes remaining for the exam to end."
Sixth Bell	11:45 AM	3:45 PM	Final caution bell: Invigilators announce: "Only five minutes remaining for the exam to end."
Seventh Bell	11:50 AM	3:50 PM	Exam concludes: All candidates must stop writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: Candidates appearing for KCET 2025 exam must check the table below:

KCET Exam Pattern 2025
Sections	Questions	Duration
Physics	60	80 minutes
Chemistry	60	80 minutes
Mathematics/Biology	60	80 minutes
Kannada	50	60 minutes

Ans: There is no negative marking in the KCET 2025 exam. Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer, while incorrect or unanswered questions will not result in any deduction.