Karnataka (Bengaluru) is all set to conduct CET(Common Entrance Test) 2020 scheduled to be held from July 30-31, 2020.
A total of 1,94,356 candidates will be appearing for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) to be held at 497 centres in 120 places amid the pandemic situation. As a fact, a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been released for conducting exams.
In Bengaluru alone, over 40,200 candidates will take the examination at 83 of its exam centres. As per the latest updates, students and their guardians from outside states/countries will be free from the norms of home-quarantine. They will be allowed to stay back in Karnataka for 96 hours only.
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Around 1881 candidates from 30 outside states/countries will appear for the exams. Separate arrangements have been made for the COVID positive candidates.
As of now, Karnataka PGCET and Diploma CET of 2020 that were scheduled to be held from August 8-9, 2020 have been delayed since college-level exams are yet to be completed. Additionally, all the procedures such as counselling, document verification and fee payments will be held in online mode.
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The Higher Education Minister, CN Ashwath Narayan claimed in his statement that universities of the state have begun the admission process. As waiting for virus-free time is precarious, further delay will affect a student’s life.
Candidates intending to switch courses can do so, however, there will be a limited time for it. Fees will be refunded if applicable. As a fact, after final rounds of admission are over, the mop-up round will be conducted.
Candidates carrying ILI/SARI symptoms will be allotted separate rooms. As per the Minister’s statement, places, where exam centres are located, will be exempted from the restrictions of lockdown.
District Administrators will provide full support in conducting the exams. KSRTC and BMTC will provide buses for candidates on account of safe return to their respective places.
