DCET : 2 May 2026

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. 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 2025 exam will be announced soon.

To apply for the Diploma Common Entrance Test, candidates need to complete their Diploma in either Engineering or Architecture with the required qualifying marks.

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