Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET)

DCET 2022 Exam Date	To be announced
Name of the Examination	Diploma Common Entrance Test
Common Name	DCET
Conducting Body	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Frequency of the Examination	Once a Year
Exam Level	State-Level Examination

What is DCET?

The Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) is a state-level entrance examination that allows students to seek admission into 2nd Year Engineering Programs and 1st year Architecture Programs under the lateral entry scheme. 

• DCET Exam Details
• DCET Exam Dates
• Registration
• Exam Centres
• DCET Syllabus and Books
• Exam Pattern
• Preparation Tips
• Admit Card
• Answer Key
• DCET Results
• Counselling Processes
• DCET Colleges
• Eligibility Criteria

Programs under the lateral entry scheme are offered by top evening and day colleges all across Karnataka. DCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) every year. 

Apart from the DCET accepting colleges, candidates can also pursue programs under the lateral entry schemes in other colleges in Bangalore. 

These colleges pack in the best course curriculums for these courses. Therefore, candidates can check out the admission criteria of these colleges and seek admission in Bangalore. 

DCET 2022 exam will be announced soon.

DCET Exam 2022 Details:

DCET Exam Dates:

DCET Registration:

Candidates can register for Diploma Common Entrance Test by following the below-mentioned process: 

Step 1: Candidates have to visit the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). 
Step 2: Click on the link for Karnataka DCET Application Process. 
Step 3: Click on "New Registration"
Step 4: Submit your details, such as Email ID, Mobile Number, Name, and others. 
Step 5: Candidates will have their Karnataka DCET Application Number, User ID, and Password sent to their registered Email ID and Mobile Number. 

How to fill up Karnataka DCET Application Form?

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). 
Step 2: Click on Karnataka DCET Application Process.  
Step 3: Log in using your DCET User ID and Password. 
Step 4: Karnataka DCET Application Form will be displayed on the screen of the candidate. 
Step 5: Candidates will need to enter the required details. 
Step 6: After providing the above-mentioned details, candidates have to select their preferred exam centre. 
Step 7: Candidates need to upload the required documents for the application process and pay the application fee. 
Step 8: Candidates have to check the submitted details properly. They must ensure no discrepancy as they will not be getting any correction window for the application process. 
Step 9: They have to click on the "Save and Submit" option. 

DCET Exam Fees:

Documents required for Karnataka DCET's Registration Process:  

Candidates need to upload the scanned copy of the following documents:

• Class 10th Marksheet or Equivalent
• Marksheet of Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate of Diploma or Equivalent
• Work Experience Details
• Caste Certificate (If Required)
• Government ID Card

Apart from the above documents, candidates also have to scan their Recent Passport-size Photograph, Signature, and Left-thumb Impression in the required format. 

Below is the required format for these documents:

DCET Exam Centres:

Diploma Common Entrance Test is conducted in 11 cities all over Karnataka. Below is the list of Exam Centres:

DCET Syllabus and Books:

DCET syllabus for both Engineering and Architecture Courses are the same. 

1) Engineering Mathematics:

Books for Engineering Mathematics:

2) Applied Science:

Books for Applied Science:

3) Engineering:

Below is the DCET syllabus for the specific engineering branch that the candidates wish to apply for: 

I) Civil Engineering:

Books for Civil Engineering:

II) Chemical Engineering:

Books for Chemical Engineering:

III) Computer Science Engineering:

Books for Computer Science Engineering:

IV) Mechanical Engineering:

Books for Mechanical Engineering:

V) Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 

Books for Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 

DCET Exam Pattern:

DCET Preparation Tips: 

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparations tips for Diploma Common Entrance Test: 

1. Become DCET Exam Syllabus PRO:

Diploma Common Entrance Test covers many topics; hence, candidates should have a proper idea of the exam syllabus. Having a clear-cut knowledge of the syllabus will help the candidate prepare a proper preparation plan for the exam. Candidates should also check for regular updates regarding the syllabus. 

2. Go for the right DCET Exam Resources:

Candidates must ensure that they only go for resources that suit their level of understanding and help them prepare better. However, they shouldn't select the resources just for the sake of it. 

3. Mentor yourself with the Right Mentor:

For a crucial exam, candidates should select the right mentor for themselves. The right mentor shall help them prepare better and guide them to exam success with a well laid-out strategy. 

4. Acclimatise yourself to a Strict Preparation Schedule:

Candidates should follow a meticulous preparation schedule for the Exam. Having a proper preparation schedule is crucial for the exam. In addition, it would help the candidate to be in a rhythm for the preparation process of the exam. 

5. USP lies in Revision & Mock Tests: 

Revision forms an integral part of the preparation process. Revision helps the candidates to maintain a proper grasp of the topic as that can be forgotten after a few weeks of preparation.

Candidates need to get acclimated to the kind and level of questions asked in the examination. Hence, they need to solve multiple mock tests to get used to it. Therefore, they should give a minimum of 8 to 10 mock tests before the examination. It will help them get familiar with the exam conditions. 

7. Maintaining Proper Health:

Candidates should be fit physically as well as mentally for the rigorous preparation process. In addition, they should have healthy food and drink at least 4 to 5 litres of water regularly. 

Apart from maintaining a proper food cycle, candidates should also incorporate a proper exercise routine to remain fit and to be in a good state of mind during the preparation process.

DCET Admit Card:

Candidates can download their DCET Admit Card by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEA. 
Step 2: Click on the link "DCET Admit Card".
Step 3: Submit the DCET Application Number. 
Step 4: Karnataka DCET Admit Card will be displayed on the screens of the candidate. 
Step 5: Candidates should check the details mentioned on the DCET Admit Card. If the details are correct, then they should download the admit card for further processes. 

If the candidates encounter any discrepancies, then they should contact the respective authorities. They shall rectify the details and update the correct admit card within a few days. 

Along with the Admit Card, candidates should also carry a Government approved ID Card to the DCET Exam Centres. 

DCET Answer Key:

KEA shall release the DCET Answer Key a few weeks after the exam. Below are the steps to check the DCET Answer Key:

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEA. 
Step 2: Click on the link to download the "DCET Answer Key".
Step 3: Submit the DCET Application Number. 
Step 4: Karnataka DCET Answer Key will be displayed on the screens of the candidate. 

KEA shall decide the timeline to raise objections against the Answer Key. Candidates have to apply for the corrections as per the prescribed online format by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. KEA will not charge any fees for raising an objection against the answer key. 

DCET Results:

Candidates can check out the DCET results by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEA. 
Step 2: Click on the link to download "DCET Result".
Step 3: Submit the DCET Application Number. 
Step 4: Karnataka DCET Scorecard will be displayed on the candidate's screens. 
Step 5: Candidates should check for any discrepancy on the DCET Scorecard. If there aren't any discrepancies, then candidates can download the scorecard for further processes. On finding any discrepancy, candidates should immediately report it to the concerned authorities. 

DCET Merit List:

KEA will release the Merit List for the further admission process. Candidates shall be invited for the subsequent rounds of counselling based on the merit list.  

The merit list for the engineering courses will be prepared based on the following marks:

• 50% of the marks obtained in DCET
• 50% of the marks secured in the final year examination of their Diploma in the relevant branch of engineering. 

For the architecture courses, candidates' NATA scores will be additionally considered for the merit list. 

The candidate's cumulative scores should clear the DCET cut-off, and only then will they be eligible for featuring in the DCET Merit List. The cut-offs of the candidates will depend on the following factors:

• Total Number of Seats Available in the DCET Colleges.
• Total Number of Applicants for DCET. 
• Difficulty Level of DCET.
• Previous Year Cut-offs.

KEA will release separate merit lists for the below-mentioned group of courses:

• Day Engineering College Courses
• Evening Engineering Courses for all Colleges except those in Bangalore and Mysore
• Evening Engineering College Courses in Bangalore
• Evening Engineering College Courses in Mysore
• Day and Evening Architecture College Courses

DCET Tie-breaker:

2 or more candidates can have the same score and might have scored the same rank. 

There can also be candidates who might have scored the same marks and are interested in the same field of engineering. 

For a situation like the above, KEA has a few tie-breaker procedures in place. Below is a list of those:

• Sectional Marks Obtained in DCET
• Marks obtained in Diploma 2nd Year
• Marks obtained in Diploma 1st Year
• Age Factor 

DCET Counselling Process:

KEA shall conduct the DCET Counselling Process for the candidates featured on the Merit List. 

These candidates will be allotted their respective colleges and courses based on their position on the merit list. 

Below is the list of documents that are required for the DCET Counselling Process:

• DCET Exam Application Form
• Original Copy of the Challan
• DCET Scorecard
• DCET Admit Card
• Class X or Equivalent Marksheet
• Diploma or Equivalent Marksheet
• 2 recent passport-size colour photographs
• Rural Study Certificate for Rural Category Reservation. 
• Kannada Medium Study Certificate for Kannada Medium Quota
• Valid Caste Certificates

DCET Colleges:

Many colleges in Karnataka accept DCET marks for granting admission into both engineering and architecture courses. Below is the list of the DCET Colleges in Karnataka: