Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 is an entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority on behalf of the Directorate of Technical Education inviting eligible candidates of Karnataka. The Polytechnic admission is for 1st-year Diploma courses in government, aided polytechnics and private polytechnic institutes.
KARNATAKA POLYTECHNIC 2021 Exam Dates
The entrance exam is the State level examination for engineering and non-engineering courses. Some of the important dates relating to the entrance exam are summarized below:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Admission notification | 4th week of April 2021 |
| Release of Application form | 1st week of May 2021 |
| Last date for submitting application form | 3rd week of May 2021 |
| Document verification | 1st week of May to 3rdweek of May 2021 |
| Notification of draft merit list | 3rd week of May 2021 |
| Objection to merit list | 4th week of May 2021 |
| Notification of Final merit list | 4th week of May 2021 |
| Offline admission | 4th week of May 2021 |
| Online admission | 4th week of May 2021 |
| Counseling | 4th week of May 2021 |
KARNATAKA POLYTECHNIC 2021 Exam Application Forms
- Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Application Form will be available on website via online.
- Candidates will be able to submit the application form from first week of May 2021.
- The last date to submit the application form will be third week of May 2021.
- At the time of registration, candidates must provide all required basic & asked details in the form as incomplete form will not be accepted.
- While filling application form, also upload passport size photograph & signature.
- Candidates must also provide valid email ID & phone number in the application form. All the important information will be send to registered ID & number.
- After filling all the details in the application form, filled in form with relevant original documents & counterfoil of bank challan must be produced in person to the nearest “Document verification Cum Online Application Submission Centers” on or before the last date.
Application Fee:
- General Candidates will have to pay Rs.100/- as their application fee.
- Reserved category candidates will have to pay Rs. 50/-.
- Candidates will be able to fill the application fee via online as well as offline mode.
- Online mode of payment includes credit card, debit card or net banking.
- For offline mode, candidates must pay challan from website of DTE, Karnataka at any branch of State Bank of India.
KARNATAKA POLYTECHNIC 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Students who are seeking to get admission into the first year of the Karnataka Polytechnic Diploma course in the state Karnataka must possess the below-mentioned eligibility criteria. Before applying for Karnataka Diploma Admission 2021, the candidate must check the required criteria to participate in the Karnataka polytechnic diploma counseling procedure.
| S. No | Particulars | Details |
| 1. | Nationality | The candidate must be a citizen of India |
| 2. | Academic qualification | The candidate must have completed 05 years of academic study in Karnataka including qualifying examination. |
| 3. | Educational Qualification For Engineering Diploma Courses | Applicants should have passed Karnataka S.S.L.C or equivalent examination by securing 35% marks in aggregate. |
| Educational Qualification For Non-Engineering Diploma Courses | ||
| 4. | 1. Commercial Practice (English & Kannada) 2. Apparel Design & Fabrication Technology 3. Modern Office Management | Candidates should have passed Karnataka S.S.L.C or Equivalent Examination by securing 35% marks in aggregate. |
| 5. | Library Science and Information Management | Candidates should have passed Karnataka P.U.C-II or Equivalent examination by securing 35% marks as aggregate. |
- Candidates who have passed the 10th Standard Exam conducted by CBSE/ICSE and other State 10th Standard candidates shall produce Eligibility Certificates obtained from the Secretary, Board of Technical Examinations, Palace Road, BENGALURU – 560 001 at the time of document verification & online application submission process.
- Candidates opting for an Automobile course should have attained the age of 16 years as of 1st July 2021.
Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Admit Card
The KEA Diploma CET 2021 Admit Card is an important document to be produced by the candidates in the examination hall; else they will not be allowed to appear in the exam.
Karnataka Polytechnic will accept the candidate’s application for Karnataka Polytechnic Admission in session 2021 which is organized by the Directorate of Technical Education.
Details Mentioned on the Admit Card:
- Candidate’s Name
- Registration Number
- Roll Number/ Login ID
- Password
- Exam Date
- Exam Center
- Reporting Time
- Category
- Course
- Important Instruction for candidates
Steps to Download the Admit Card of Karnataka Polytechnic 2021:
- The candidates will have to check the official website for downloading the application form.
- After visiting the official website, click on the link for “Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Admit Card”.
- Here, candidates need to enter the login details such as application number and password.
- Then click on the submit button.
- The candidate’s admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- The admit card must be verified by candidates whether everything is correct or not.
- Candidates must take a printout of the admit card.
Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Answer Key
Karnataka Diploma CET Answer Key 2021 will be released by KEA. Candidates can use their answer key to calculate the probable score.
Candidates can check to release dates of the answer key of Karnataka Diploma CET 2021 below:-
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | August 2021 |
| Availability of Karnataka Diploma CET Answer Key 2021 | October 2021 |
| Result Date | December 2021 |
Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official website of KEA.
- Candidates have to select DCET 2021 link.
- Press on the Karnataka Diploma CET 2021 answer key link.
- DCET Answer Key Pdf will be displayed on the screen.
- Candidates can download Diploma CET 2021 Answer Key.
Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Results
Candidates will be able to view their Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 result/merit list from 3rd week of May 2021 through online mode.
Authority will provide the objection facility of merit list after the declaration of it. Candidates will be able to submit their objections in merit list from 4th week of May 2021. The Final Merit List will be released in 4th week of May 2021.
After the announcement of the final merit list, the counseling procedure will begin. The counseling will be organized through online mode. It will be started from 4th week of May 2021.
Download the Results
Check step by step procedure to view Karnataka Polytechnic Merit List 2021:
- Go to the website of authority (link will be available above).
- Click on the given link.
- A new page will be displayed on the computer screen.
- Fill your “Application Number” in a given space.
- Then, click on the “submit” button.
- The result will be opened on the screen.
- Download it & take a print copy of the result for further process.
Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Merit List
The Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Merit List Result will be published on website of DTE, Karnataka via online. It will be prepared by the Department of Technical Education, Karnataka. It will be based on the marks secured in 10thlevel examination.
Notification of draft merit list will be announced in the third week of May 2021. Candidates must check their rank in the merit list. Candidates will be allowed to file objections in draft merit list in case of correction in announced draft merit list.
It will be prepared separately for various categories. Candidates must report for counseling on the basis of rank score.
Seat Reservation:
Some of the seats will be reserved for different categories. It will be as mentioned in the table given below:
| Category | Reservation percent (%) |
| Physical Disabled students | 3% |
| Kannada Medium | 5% |
| Supernumerary Quota | 5% |
| Rural students | 25% |
| Girls students | 30% |
Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Counseling
After the declaration of the merit list, the authority will organize the counselling for Karnataka Polytechnic 2021. It will start from the fourth week of June 2021. Counselling session will be based on the merit list. It will be conducted by the DTE, Karnataka.
It will be mandatory for all qualified candidates to participate in the counseling process. Candidates will be shortlisted for Karnataka Polytechnic counseling on the basis of the merit list.
Candidates will have to carry all required documents at the time of counseling. The following documents are required at the time of counseling:
- SSLC or equivalent mark sheet
- 10thpassing certificate/ mark sheet
- Original TC memo/ NOC from past institute/ college
- Multiple passport size photographs
- Character certificate
- Caste certificate
- Original transfer certificate
Karnataka Polytechnic 2021 Admission
Karnataka Polytechnic Admission procedure will be organized by the college/institute chosen by the candidate. Admission will be allotted to candidates after verification of documents.
At the time of admission, candidates will have to submit a fee of the course & the remaining due of the courses. Candidature will be cancelled if they have not submitted their admission fees. If any information given by the candidate is found wrong, then their candidature will be cancelled at any time by college/ institute.
Important Instruction for candidates
- Candidates should reach 1 hour before the starting of the examination.
- Candidates must bring the admit card and valid ID proof for the verification process.
- Without these documents, candidates will not be allowed to sit in the examination hall.
- Candidates must follow the instructions written on the admit card.
- If there will be any discrepancy in the admit card, candidates must report it to the authority.
- Candidates must check their examination center before the day of examination.
- Electronic gadgets are not allowed to be brought to the examination center.
- Candidates should not involve in illegal activities during examination otherwise their exam will not be considered.
