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KCET Exam Centres 2023: Check District-wise List

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KCET Exam Centers: KEA will release the KCET exam centres 2023 list along with the information on the official website. Candidates could select their desired exam centres while filling out the KCET application form. The KCET 2023 exam will be conducted at 54 exam centres, and candidates had to appear at their allotted KCET centre.

The authorities will mention the allotted centres on the candidate’s admit card. The authorities will conduct the exam in offline mode (pen-paper based). The exam is a gateway for candidates to get admission into various participating institutes offering B.Tech courses. Continue reading the article to know the complete exam centres list.

KCET Exam Centres List 2023

KEA will announce the KCET 2023 exam centres on the official website. Candidates can check the tentative KCET exam centre list 2023 from the table mentioned below:

District Exam Place District Exam Place
Bangalore
Bangalore
Chamarajnagar
Chamarajnagar
Doddaballapur Kollegal
Ramanagara
Ramanagara Mysore Mysore
Channapatna
Mandya
Mandya
Bellary
Bellary Krishnarajpet
Hospet
North Canara
Karwar
Belgaum
Belgaum Sirsi
Chikodi Kumta
Athani Dandeli
Gokak Koppal Koppal
Bagalkot
Bagalkot Raichur Raichur
Jamakhandi
South Canara
Mangalore
Bijapur Bijapur Puttur
Bidar
Bidar Moodabidri
Basavakalyan Ujire
Bhalki
Udupi
Udupi
Davangere Davangere Kundapura
Chitradurga Chitradurga Karkala
Chikmagalur Chikmagalur
Shimoga
Shimoga
Gadag Gadag Bhadravathi
Haveri Haveri Sagar
Dharwad
Hubli
Tumkur
Tumkur
Dharwad Tiptur
Gulbarga Gulbarga Kodagu Madikeri
Yadgir Yadgir Hassan Hassan
Chikkaballapur Chikkaballapur Kolar Kolar

KCET 2023 Exam Centre: Important Dates

Candidates appearing for the exam can go through the below table to keep track of the upcoming KCET events to avoid deadlines:

EventsDates (Tentative)
Release of Karnataka CET NotificationApril 2023
Release of Online ApplicationApril 2023
Last Date for KCET Online Application SubmissionMay 2023
Last Date to Pay the Application FeeMay 2023
Last Date for Application Form CorrectionMay 2023
KCET Admit Card Release DateJune 2023
KCET 2023 Exam DateJune 2023
KCET Answer KeyJune 2023
KCET Result AnnouncementJuly 2023
KCET Counselling DatesJuly 2023

KCET 2023 Exam Centres for Practical Test

Candidates seeking seats reserved under the Agriculturist quota must appear for KCET Agriculture practical test. They can go through the instructions prescribed by the authority for the practical test. Apart from that, the practical test centres list is available below.

  1. The practical test fee for the General category is INR 500, and the practical test fee for OBC is INR 250. The same is applicable for SC, ST and Category -1. 
  2. The candidates have to pay this fee amount at the respective practical test Centre directly on the document verification day in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Comptroller of the respective University as directed in the table.
  3. Those who belong to the following districts must appear for practical tests at the test centres listed against the districts. The request for a change of centre will not be entertained.
  4. The authority will verify the documents and other related certificates of the students claiming the seat under the Agriculturalist quota during office hours from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm in the following centres only.
  5. The practical test will be conducted at the same time at all the centres. The practical test will start at 9.00 am.
  6. Candidates must appear for the practical test in the same KCET exam centre where the document verification procedure is conducted.
  7. Candidates without document verification will not get permission to appear for practical tests.

KCET Practical Test Centres 2023

Candidates can check the KCET practical tests centre list from the table below.

Exam Center Name Of The District/s Covered Center Code Name Of The Center/ College And Contact No. DD In Favour of
University of Agri. Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore
Bangalore District (Urban & Rural)/ Chikkaballapur 1 (a) College Of Agriculture, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Bangalore District Ph. No. 080/23330684 (O) (M) 9449866910
Comptroller, UAS, Gkvk, Bangalore
Hassan/ Chikmagalur 1 (b) College Of Agri. Karekere, Hassan District Ph. No. 08172/221177 (O) (M) 9449866923
Mandya 1 (c) College Of Agri. V.c.farm, Mandya-571405. Ph. No. 08232/277211, (277410) (O) (M)9449866911
University Of Agri. Sciences, Dharwad Dharwad/Gadag/ Haveri/Karwar (uk) 2 (a) College Of Agri. University Of Agri. Sciences, Yethinagudda, Dharwad Ph. No. 0836/2792180 (M) 9448495301
Comptroller UAS, Dharwad
University Of Agri. Sciences, Raichur Raichur/ Yadagiri 3 (a) College Of Agri. University Of Agri. Sciences, Raichur Ph. No.08532/220041 (O) (M) 9480696309
Comptroller, UAS, Raichur
University Of Agri. & Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga Shimoga/ Chikmagalur/ Davangere/ Chitradurga/ Karwar (UK) 4 (a) College Of Agri. University Of Agri. & Hort. Sciences, Shimoga Ph. No. 08182/267013 (M) 9480838955
Comptroller, UAHS, Shivamogga
University Of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot
Bagalkot/Bijapur 5 (a) College Of Horticulture, Udyanagiri, Near Simikeri Cross, Bagalkot Ph. No. 08354/200671/200669 (M) 9449872876
Comptroller, UHS, Bagalkot
Mysore/ Chamarajanagar/ Coorg 5 (b) College Of Horticulture, Mysore Ph. No. 0821- 2902140/2970413 (M) 9449872870
Koppal/Bellary 5 (c) College Of Horticulture, Munirabad, Koppal Ph. No. 08539/270453 (M) 9448114357
Belagavi 5 (d) Kittur Rani Chennamma College Of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Gokak, Belagavi 591218 Ph. No. 08332/293436/284681 (M) 9449872860
Kolar/ Chikkaballapur 5 (e) College Of Horticulture, Nh – 4, Tamaka, Kolar. Ph. No. 08152/243208 (M) 9480696384
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar
Ramanagaram/ Tumkur 6 (b) Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore Ph. No. 080/23410509 (O)
Comptroller, KVA & FSU, Bidar
Bidar/Gulbarga 6 (a) College Of Veterinary, Kva & Fsu, Bidar Ph.No. 08482/245106 (O) (M) 9448102761
Dakshina Kannada/ Udupi/coorg 6 (c) Fisheries College, Matshya Nagar, Mangalore Ph. No. 0824/2244356 (O) 0824-2439256 (O)

KCET Exam Centre Allotment 2023

There are certain conditions that students have to fulfil related to KCET exam centres during the application form fill-up. Check KCET exam centre allotment details for 2023 and other crucial information below. 

  1. Candidates have to pass the qualifying examination in Karnataka to appear for the test. The test will be conducted in a centre in the same district from where they qualified for the 2nd PUC or higher secondary or equivalent exam.
  2. Candidates can choose their desired KCET examination centre if the authority allows multiple exam centres in the same district.
  3. While filling up the KCET application form, candidates must select the place where they wish to appear for the entrance exam.
  4. After entering the place of examination, the server will automatically fetch the test code.
  5. Candidates must save the choice after filling in all the important details in the application name. They must go through the list carefully before selecting the examination place. Candidates can check the KCET exam centre and their KCET 2023 admit card address.

KCET Exam Day Instructions 2023

In order to pass the KCET Exam 2023, candidates must adhere to the guidelines listed below:

  1. Aspirants should reach the KCET exam centre an hour before the scheduled exam time. They have to carry valid identity proof, and the KCET 2023 admit card. Here is the list of valid identity proofs.
    1. Voter ID card
    2. Pan Card
    3. Driving License
  1. Candidates must check out all the crucial instructions carefully before writing the exam.
  2. All the candidates must sign the attendance sheet in the presence of an exam invigilator during the exam.
  3. Candidates should only focus on their exams. Creating any disturbance during the exam is a punishable offence.
  4. Students cannot use any unfair means during the exam. Otherwise, they have to face the consequences.
  5. Candidates cannot carry electronic devices, including calculators, phones, pagers, etc.
  6. Apart from the KCET 2023 admit card, they cannot carry other papers or documents.
  7. Candidates cannot go outside the exam hall during the exam.

FAQ on KCET Exam Centres 2023

Check this section to know the most frequently asked questions related to KCET exam centres 2023.

Q.1: Will candidates be able to change their KCET 2023 exam centre?
Ans:
No, candidates will not be able to change the allotted KCET exam centres. Therefore they must choose the exam centre carefully while filling up the application form.

Q.2: Is the KCET exam only for Karnataka students?
Ans:
KCET exam is only for students who belong to Karnataka. If you want to get admission to private colleges in Karnataka, you can appear for the COMEDK exam.

Q.3: How do I choose the exam centre for KCET 2023?
Ans:
Candidates can check the list of exam centres available on this page and choose the convenient centre while filling out the KCET application form.

Q.4: When will the KCET 2023 be conducted?
Ans:
The KCET 2023 exam dates will be announced soon.

Q.5: Where can I find the allotted exam centre for KCET?
Ans:
Candidates can find the exam centre details on their KCET admit card.

We hope that this article about KCET Exam Centres has provided you with detailed insights about the Karnataka Common Entrance Test centres.

Aspirants who wish to score a good KCET score on the first attempt can also take KCET mock tests at Embibe. It will help to boost their chances of getting accepted to a good engineering college in Karnataka. 

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