Ask & Answer: India's Largest Education Community

DES Pune University generally does not offer direct admissions. Students seeking to get in need to appear for the accepted tests and other selection rounds. However, students can contact the university to know more about admissions.

To get admission in DES Pune University, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The university offers seats through either DESPU UCET/ PCET or other accepted exams. Selected students may have to appear for other selection rounds, such as interview. To complete the process, students have to pay the admission fees.

Registrations have seen massive upward trend, growing from 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to peaking at 3.49 Lacs in 2024, maintaining a high volume in 2026.

As of February 2026, approximately 3,15,713 candidates successfully registered. This reflects a steady level of high competition compared to previous years.

No, the exam centre preferences usually cannot be changed once final submission is made.

Yes, DES Pune University admissions are open now. Interested students can apply online. The university offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. Admissions to these are entrance-based mostly. Students can check the official site to apply online.

While filling the application form, candidates must ensure their RD numbers for caste and income certificates are current and match government database. Double-check that name and date of birth match SSLC marks card.

While filling the KCET application form, candidates can make payments online through integrated payment gateway using a credit card, debit card, or Net Banking. 

The KCET application fee is INR 500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates. Outside Karnataka and international candidates may have higher fee structures ranging from INR 750 to INR 5,000.

Yes, once application window opens, direct portal link is typically hosted or linked directly from the KEA homepage under the "Admission" tab.

As per the Guardian rankings, the University of East London is ranked way better than the University of Roehampton. Given are the important inferences for the two unis -

• One striking difference here is that the rankings for UEL are getting better with each passing year
• However, the exact opposite is the case with the other university. 

Look at the rankings for the same - 

The KCET applications for the 2026 session is closed as of now, the registration link was available on KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. 

The KCET registrations has increased from around 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to over 3.15 Lacs in 2026. Typically 90-95% of registered candidates appear for physical exam.

While filling application form, ensure RD numbers (Caste/Income certificates) are valid and name matches SSLC marks card. 

Avoid using mobile phone for submission; and use desktop or laptop to prevent submission errors or payment failures.

The KCET application fee is INR 500 for General/OBC and INR 250 for SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates, payable online.

If candidates make an error while filling the application form, KEA opens a correction window for a few days after registration closes, allowing students to edit specific fields like category or contact details.

To apply for KCET, candidates must have passed or be appearing for 2nd PUC/12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.

Candidates will need SSLC marks card, study certificates (for 7 years in Karnataka), a recent photograph, and your signature in digital format.

You can apply online from KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Visit the website and click on "KCET Online Application" link, register with basic details, and follow prompts to complete profile.

Yes, the Complete Guide rankings are considered influential and quite accurate for the UK universities, including the University of East London. To derive these rankings, this ranking body uses multiple factors as given below -

• Entry standards
• Student-staff ratios
• Facilities spending
• Spending on academic services
• Graduate prospects
• Continuation
• International student enrollments