KCET Exam Pattern 2023

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2023 exam pattern gives the candidates an idea about the number of questions asked in the examination, the duration of the examination, marks allotted for every question and the negative marks for wrong answers.

The KCET examination will be held on two days, with two sessions on each day. On the first day (i.e., 20 May 2023), it is Biology and Mathematics examination. The second day (21 May 2023) is Physics and Chemistry examination. The Kannada language test will be held on 22 May 2023 at Bangalore, Bidar, Belagavi, Ballary, Bijapura, and Mangalore districts only. The Kannada language test is for candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu.

Highlights of KCET Exam Pattern 2023

1. The examination is conducted in four subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics).
2. There are 60 questions in every subject.
3. The candidates have to choose the correct answer from the four options given.
4. There is only one correct answer in the four options. Multiple answers to the same question will not be given any marks.
5. Every correct answer is given one mark.
6. There is no negative marking in the KCET 2023 pattern.
7. The candidates have to mark the correct answer on an OMR sheet.

Table with details on KCET Exam Pattern 2023

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Kannada Language Test

• The candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu regions and whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu or Kodava should attempt the Kannada language test to claim eligibility for government seats.
• The Kannada language test will be conducted only in Bangalore centres
• The minimum passing marks is 12 out of 50 marks.
• Candidates from Horanadu and Gadinadu who have studied ten full academic years in Kannada medium from 1st standard to 10th standard need not write the Kannada language test.
• The Kannada language test will be of 4th standard level.