✅ Top Tips & Rules Before DCET Exam
✅ Do’s
- Print and carry your DCET Admit Card.
- Bring a valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.).
- Carry black or blue ballpoint pens (as specified).
- Arrive at the exam center at least 60 minutes before the reporting time.
- Wear simple and comfortable clothes with no metallic items or accessories.
- Listen to and follow the instructions given by the invigilators carefully.
- Check that your roll number, question paper code, and seat number match your admit card.
- Manage your time carefully during the exam. Attempt all the questions you are confident about first.
- Stay quiet, focused, and respectful of others in the exam hall.
Bring the Essentials:
Reach on Time:
Dress Appropriately:
Follow Instructions:
Verify Details:
Use Time Wisely:
Maintain Discipline:
❌ Don’ts
- Mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, written materials, or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited.
- Latecomers may not be allowed to enter the exam hall once the gate is closed.
- Any form of cheating or helping others can lead to disqualification.
- Unless allowed, avoid marking on the question paper other than designated areas.
- If you face any issue during the test, raise your hand and inform the invigilator calmly.
- Leaving the exam hall before the stipulated time is usually not allowed.
Don’t Carry Banned Items:
Don’t Be Late:
Don’t Cheat or Help Others:
Don’t Write Anything on the Question Paper:
Don’t Panic
Don’t Leave Early
🏢 Exam Center Guidelines
- Locate your exam center a day before to avoid confusion.
- Arrive at the exam center at least 60 minutes before the reporting time.
- Maintain silence and discipline inside the premises.
- Listen to invigilators and cooperate with security checks.
- Get find your room using your ID before 30 minutes of exam.
DCET Bell Time
🕒 Exam Timings & Structure
- Exam Start Time: 2 PM to 5 PM.
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Filling Details: 25 minutes.
📄 Question Paper Pattern
- Question Type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Number of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer | Note: No negative marking
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
✅ Things to Carry
- Admit card (printout)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
- 2-3 blue/black pens, pencils, eraser, and sharpener
- Transparent water bottle
❌ Things not to Carry
- Calculators
- Electronic watches
- Mobile phones
- & Other electronic devices
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❗ Last-Minute Tips & Reminders
- Stay calm and positive—avoid last-minute cramming.
- Read all instructions carefully before starting.
- Attempt easy questions first to build confidence.
- Keep track of time but don’t panic.
- Double-check your roll number and details on the answer sheet.
In Kannada Language Test in DCET
- Aspect - Details
- Who has to take it - Only Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates
- Purpose - To prove proficiency in Kannada language
- Mode - Offline, pen-and-paper
- Duration - 1 hour
- Total Marks - 50 marks
- Qualifying Marks - Minimum 12 out of 50 marks to qualify
- Question Type - Objective type or descriptive (based on KEA's notification)
- When Conducted - After the main DCET exam, (As per KEA updates)
- Syllabus - Basic knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding Kannada
📌 Important Notes: This test is not for ranking but is mandatory for eligibility. Candidates who fail the Kannada test will not be considered for admission under the Horanadu/Gadinadu quota.
📣 All the Best for Your DCET Exam!
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