KCET 2024: KEA Withholds Admit Cards for Candidates Opting for NEET Admission Only

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the admit card for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2024 (KCET), facilitating registered candidates to download their hall tickets from the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. However, recent updates include new regulations regarding admit card issuance and a notification regarding exam centre changes. Here's everything you need to know.

Admit Card Availability and New Regulation:
Registered candidates for KCET 2024 can now access their admit cards on the official website by entering their application number and birthdate. Notably, KEA has introduced a regulation withholding admit cards from applicants exclusively interested in appearing for NEET UG 2024 in KCET 2024. Despite this, they remain eligible for seat allocation in medical, dental, and Ayush courses via NEET 2024.

Notification on Exam Centre Changes:
KEA has issued an official notice allowing candidates to change their exam centres from Kolar to Kalaburagi due to numerous requests. Additionally, KEA has commenced data collection from applicants who incorrectly altered their centre during KCET 2024 form correction.

Procedure for Centre Change:
Candidates seeking a centre change must submit applications to their pre-university college principal, accompanied by a valid justification and requisite details, including name, application number, CET application number, and a copy of the KCET admit card. Principals are then required to email the list of such applicants to KEA at keauthority-ka@nic.in. The deadline for submissions is April 12 by 5 pm.

About KCET 2024 Exam:
The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to take place on April 18 and 19 at 54 examination centres across 29 districts in Karnataka. Candidates who submitted their applications within the stipulated period have been assigned Bangalore as the exam city. The exam is anticipated to attract approximately 2.5 lakh students. Additionally, the Kannada language exam will be held on April 20, with the KCET results expected to be announced on May 20.