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9. MORE ABOUT THE WRITTEN TEST – METHOD OF CET

(i). SYLLABUS

The question papers of the Common Entrance Test will be based on the First and Second PUC
syllabi prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State.
(ii). DURATION, QUESTION PAPER AND OMR ANSWER SHEETS

The Common Entrance Test will be held on TWO days in FOUR different sessions for four subjects.
On the first day, test will be conducted for Biology and Mathematics subjects in two sessions and on
the next day test will be conducted for Physics and Chemistry subjects in two sessions as per the
date and time notified. Each paper / subject will be conducted for 60 marks each with a duration of 80
minutes.
Each question paper will be of Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) type. The question paper in
each subject will have different versions and each question will have four different options. Each

question will carry ONE mark. The candidate is expected to attempt all the questions, in order to
obtain maximum marks. In other words, there is no choice of questions. THERE WILL BE NO
NEGATIVE EVALUATION WITH REGARD TO WRONG / INCORRECT ANSWERS BUT MARKS
WILL NOT BE AWARDED IN RESPECT OF MULTIPLE ANSWERS for the same question. The
version code of the question paper will be boldly printed on facing sheet of the question paper.
The version code of the question papers given to a student may be different OR may be the same for

different sessions.

(III). OPTICAL MARK READER SHEETS AS ANSWER SHEETS

A model of the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheets that will be used for marking the answers by the
candidates is hosted on the KEA Website. The need for the replica has compelled us to design OMR
sheet in such a way that all the information and the answers are marked only on one side. The top

portion of the sheet is meant for furnishing the particulars about the candidates such as the Name,
CET Number, Version code and serial number of the question booklet. The bottom portion is meant
for marking the answers, affixing the signature of the room Invigilator & candidates and also for
affixing the Left Hand Thumb Impression of the candidate. The space meant for the subject would
have been pre-marked. The square blocks in each item should be filled by the candidate in capital
letters and numbers. The circles corresponding to the letters or numbers are meant to be completely
shaded using blue or black ink ballpoint pen only.

iv. SPECIMEN OF THE OMR ANSWER SHEET

A Specimen of the OMR answer sheet will be hosted on the KEA Website http://kea.kar.nic.in. Please
study the specimen OMR answer sheet hosted on the KEA Website, download and familiarize
yourself. Take four to five photocopies of the specimen OMR sheet and practice on them at home. By
using blue or black ink ballpoint, candidates can practice with the OMR answer sheet with regard to
filling and shading of the required items. By doing so, you will be very accurate in writing and shading
the particulars such as Name, CET Number, Question booklet version code, etc., in the required
manner on the Original OMR answer sheets, during actual conduct of the test.
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