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KCET BSc Nursing Exam 2025: Result (OUT), Cutoff Marks, Merit List, Counselling

Updated on 12th June, 2025 by Manisha Tiwari

About KCET BSc Nursing 2025

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to BSc nursing courses. The official notifications about the events of the KCET BSc nursing exam are updated at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.  As per the latest update, the authority has announced the KCET 2025 BSc nursing result in online mode. The KCET BSc nursing exam 2025 was conducted on April 16 and 17, 2025. 

The admit card for the KCET exam was issued on April 6, 2025. The KCET BSc nursing application form 2025 could be filled from January 23 to February 24, 2025. The authority conducted the KCET BSc nursing exam in pen and paper mode. For admission to BSc nursing courses, candidates need to appear for Physics, Chemistry and Biology tests in the KCET exam. The KCET BSc nursing entrance exam is conducted in three sessions on two consecutive days. Each session carries a total of 60 MCQs and students are given a total duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete each session of the KCET exam. Read the article on KCET BSc nursing 2025 to get all the information about the exam in detail.

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KCET BSc Nursing 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Karnataka Common Entrance Test for BSc Nursing
Short Exam Name
KCET BSc Nursing
Conducting Body
Karnataka Examinations Authority
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
State Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 500
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online
Exam Duration
1 Hour 20 Minutes

KCET BSc Nursing Important Dates

KCET BSc Nursing Karnataka Common Entrance Test for BSc Nursing (session 2025)

23 Jan' 2025 - 24 Feb' 2025 . Online
Application Date
25 Feb' 2025 - 25 Feb' 2025 . Online
Application Date
Fee payment last date
06 Apr' 2025 - 17 Apr' 2025 . Online
Admit Card Date

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The Karnataka Examinations Authority announces the KCET BSc nursing result in online mode at the official website. The KCET BSc nursing merit list 2025 is compiled by the authorities based on the candidate's performance in the Common Entrance Test across all categories. The result includes individual subject scores, overall marks, and the candidate's rank. Those who meet the KCET qualifying cutoff will be eligible to participate in the counselling process.

To appear for the KCET BSc nursing exam 2025, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria. KCET BSc nursing eligibility criteria 2025 as specified by the authority, can be checked below 

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 with subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English.

  • Aspirants must have obtained a minimum pass percentage of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories) in PCB papers in the qualifying exam.

Note: The SC/ ST/ OBC reservation criteria is only applicable to the Karnataka candidates. Also, non-Karnataka candidates will not be eligible for government seats in BSc nursing courses through KEA. 

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KEA releases the Karnataka BSc nursing application form in online mode. Eligible candidates are required to fill out the KCET BSc nursing application form 2025 within the stipulated period. To fill the KCET BSc nursing 2025 application form, candidates have to follow the steps mentioned below. 

Steps to fill Karnataka BSc nursing application form 

  • Go to the official website: kea.kar.nic.in. 

  • Register by entering the basic details. 

  • KCET application number and user ID are sent to the registered email ID. 

  • Login using the application number and password and pay the KCET BSc nursing application fee. 

  • Fill personal, educational and contact details. 

  • Upload the required documents. 

  • Submit the KCET BSc nursing application form 2025. 

  • Download the application form for future reference. 

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The authority releases the Karnataka BSc nursing exam pattern in the information brochure. As per the KCET BSc nursing exam pattern, a total of 180 multiple-choice questions are asked in the exam. A detailed exam pattern of KCET BSc nursing 2-25 can be checked below. 

KCET BSc nursing 2025 paper pattern

Particulars

Details

Mode of examination

Pen and paper-based

Total number of questions (all sessions)

180

Type of questions

Multiple choice questions

Total sections

3

Exam duration

1 hour and 20 minutes for each session

Language

English or Kannada

Total marks

180

Marks for correct answer

1 mark

Negative marking

No

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KCET BSc Nursing 2025 Syllabus

KCET BSc Nursing Karnataka Common Entrance Test for BSc Nursing Syllabus

KCET BSc nursing admit cards are issued to the registered candidates only. To download the KCET BSc nursing admit card 2025, candidates are required to enter their registration number and password. The steps to download the Karnataka BSc nursing admit card 2025 can be checked below. 

Steps to download KCET BSc nursing admit card

  • Visit the official website: kea.kar.nic.in. 

  • Find the link for KCET BSc nursing 2025 admit card. 

  • Log in by entering the application number and password generated at the time of registration. 

  • KCET BSc nursing admit card will appear on the screen. 

  • Review all the details mentioned in the admit card. 

  • Download and take multiple printouts for future purpose. 

Details mentioned on the KCET BSc nursing admit card 2025 

  • Name of the candidate

  • Application number 

  • CET number 

  • Exam centre details

  • Reporting time

  • Exam date and time

  • Candidate’s photograph and signature

  • Subjects to be appearing in the exam

  • Important exam guidelines

KEA releases the provisional KCET BSc nursing answer key a few days after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key of Karnataka BSc nursing exam 2025 within the stipulated period. The expert committee reviews the objections and prepares the final answer key for determining the merit list. The final answer key of KCET BSc nursing cannot be challenged further.

The counselling schedule for KCET BSc Nursing 2025 is published by the KEA on the official website. Qualified candidates must register online for the KCET BSc nursing counselling. After registration, they are required to undergo document verification, during which original academic and personal documents are checked to confirm eligibility. Once verified, candidates can proceed to choice filling, where they are required to select their preferred nursing colleges. After carefully reviewing the options, candidates must lock their choices within the given timeframe.

Following this, the seat allotment process takes place based on the candidate’s rank, preferences, and seat availability. The results of seat allotment are then published online. Candidates who are allotted a seat must report to the assigned institution within the specified dates. Failing to do so may result in the cancellation of their seat. Candidates need to carry all required documents while reporting to the college to complete the admission formalities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Karnataka BSc nursing exam date 2025?

The Karnataka BSc nursing exam 2025 was conducted on April 16 and 17, 2025.

2. Is the KCET BSc nursing 2025 exam conducted online or offline?

The KCET exam is conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper-based test).

3. How to register for the KCET BSc nursing exam?

The registration for KCET BSc nursing 2025 exam could be done at kea.kar.nic.in.

4. What is the KCET BSc nursing exam?

The KCET BSc nursing exam is a state-level entrance test conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to BSc nursing programs in government and private colleges across Karnataka.

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