KNET, the admission route into Kalvium's B.Tech CSE programme.
Admission is based on merit and involves a selection process comprising a Psychometric Assessment, KNET, and an In-Person Interview. We are looking for students who can think clearly, solve unfamiliar problems, and want to spend four years actually building software.
What is KNET
A fit-based selection process for a serious B.Tech CSE.
KNET stands for the Kalvium National Entrance Test. Admission to the Kalvium B.Tech CSE programme is based on merit and involves a selection process comprising a Psychometric Assessment, KNET, and an In-Person Interview. The programme is offered at nine partner universities for Admission Year 2026-27.
KNET measures how a student thinks: how they approach a problem they have not seen before, how they communicate their reasoning, and whether the way they work matches the way software engineers work. It is a fit-based assessment, not a recall test.
We designed KNET this way because the students who succeed in a serious B.Tech CSE programme are the ones who can stay with an unfamiliar problem, collaborate with peers, and learn quickly. KNET is designed to surface that profile.
The selection process has three components in sequence: a Psychometric Assessment, the KNET test, and an In-Person Interview held after the KNET result. Registration is ₹1,200, paid once.
How it works
The selection process, in three components.
Admission to Kalvium's B.Tech CSE is based on merit and involves a selection process with three components, taken in sequence. Each looks at something different.
Psychometric Assessment
A short questionnaire that helps us understand how a student prefers to learn, work, and collaborate. There is no right or wrong answer. Honesty matters more than strategy.
Watch the explainer →KNET
The test itself. KNET combines interactive thinking-skill exercises that assess problem-solving and reasoning under unfamiliar conditions, alongside a structured section covering logical reasoning, quantitative ability, and English. Scoring is transparent and is shared with students afterwards.
Watch the explainer →In-Person Interview
A direct conversation between the Kalvium admissions team and the student, held after the KNET result. The Interview is short and is the step where the selection process becomes a two-way conversation between the family and Kalvium. The admissions team can walk you through the format on a counselling call.
Ask admissions for details →Before you take it: the setup checklist
KNET is taken online from home. Before your slot, make sure your laptop, webcam, and internet meet the requirements. The technical setup is on the official guidelines page and the explainer video walks through it end to end.
Read the official guidelines · Watch the setup checklist video · Try the official mock test
When KNET runs
KNET runs in phases. Slots are limited.
We open KNET in phases across the admissions cycle, as seats at our partner universities become available. Each phase has a fixed number of slots, and they fill before the phase closes.
Register to see the next available phase.
We do not publish the full year's schedule. New phases are opened as required, and the available dates show up in your admissions dashboard the moment you register.
Phase capacity is limited. Students who register early get the widest choice of slots. Students who wait often find their preferred partner university has closed.
Register and see your slot →Where you can study
Nine partner universities for Admission Year 2026-27. One programme.
A KNET score unlocks admission into the Kalvium B.Tech CSE programme at any of nine partner universities currently taking KNET admissions for the 2026-27 cycle. The programme is the same. The location, campus life, and tuition vary. The Kalvium partner network is larger; the nine listed here are the campuses for the current cycle.
| University | Location | Yearly tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AMET University | Chennai | ₹2,25,000 |
| JECRC University | Jaipur | ₹3,25,000 |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education | Krishnankoil | ₹3,00,000 |
| Lovely Professional University | Punjab | ₹4,00,000 |
| SGT University | Gurgaon | ₹3,25,000 |
| SRM University | AP | ₹4,60,000 |
| St Joseph University | Chennai | ₹2,35,000 |
| Yenepoya University | Bangalore | ₹3,26,000 |
| Yenepoya University | Mangalore | ₹2,26,000 |
Tuition is collected by the partner university, not Kalvium. The KNET registration fee (₹1,200) and the seat reservation fee (collected after admission) are the only amounts paid to Kalvium directly. Ask admissions for the full four-year cost in writing before you commit.
Watch the playlist
KNET, explained on video.
Short videos that walk through KNET. Start with the complete journey, then watch the stage-specific videos in order.
The Complete KNET Journey
An end-to-end overview of the entire process, from registration to results.
The Psychometric Assessment
Why it exists, what it measures, and why honesty matters more than strategy.
The Setup Checklist
Technical requirements, rules, and a walk-through of what you need before your slot.
KNET Part A
The four interactive challenges, what they look like, and the thinking skills assessed.
KNET Part B
Sections, scoring pattern, and the overall approach for the structured stage.
Common questions
Questions parents and students ask before registering.
What is the full form of KNET?
KNET stands for the Kalvium National Entrance Test. It is the assessment that decides admission into the Kalvium B.Tech CSE programme.
What does the Kalvium B.Tech CSE selection process look like?
Admission to the Kalvium B.Tech CSE is based on merit and involves a selection process comprising a Psychometric Assessment, the Kalvium National Entrance Test (KNET), and an In-Person Interview.
The Psychometric Assessment profiles how a student prefers to learn and work. KNET measures thinking ability, problem-solving, communication, and aptitude for software engineering. The In-Person Interview, held after KNET, is where the admissions team and the student have a direct conversation about fit.
What is the KNET syllabus?
KNET is a fit-based assessment. It measures thinking ability, problem-solving, communication, and aptitude for software engineering, rather than recall of any specific syllabus.
The Psychometric Assessment is a short profile of how you prefer to learn and work. The In-Person Interview is the admissions team's direct conversation with the student.
When is the next KNET exam?
KNET runs in multiple phases across the admissions cycle. New phases open as seats are released at the partner universities. The available slots show up in your admissions dashboard the moment you register.
We do not publish the full year's schedule because slots are limited and we open phases as required. Students who register earlier get the widest choice of slots and the widest choice of partner universities.
What is the KNET registration fee?
The KNET registration fee is ₹1,200. It is paid once, at the time of registration, and covers the full selection process.
Tuition is paid separately to whichever partner university you eventually enrol at, not to Kalvium.
Which universities accept KNET scores?
Nine partner universities for Admission Year 2026-27 offer the Kalvium B.Tech CSE programme based on KNET scores: AMET University (Chennai), JECRC University (Jaipur), Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Krishnankoil), Lovely Professional University (Punjab), SGT University (Gurgaon), SRM University AP, St Joseph University (Chennai), Yenepoya University (Bangalore), and Yenepoya University (Mangalore).
A single KNET score is valid across all nine for the 2026-27 cycle. You choose the partner university after the In-Person Interview and admission. The Kalvium partner network is larger; the nine listed here are the campuses taking KNET admissions for this cycle.
How do I prepare for KNET?
The interactive thinking-skill exercises in KNET measure aptitude, so cramming a syllabus is not the right preparation. The most useful preparation is:
- Take the official mock test so you know the format.
- Watch the explainer videos for each component (above on this page).
- Make sure your laptop, webcam, and internet meet the setup checklist before your slot.
- Be honest in the Psychometric Assessment. There is no right answer to game.
What happens after KNET?
After KNET, students who qualify are invited for an In-Person Interview with the Kalvium admissions team. This is the third component of the selection process. Once the Interview is complete and the student is admitted, the admissions team walks the family through the choice of partner university, the tuition structure at that campus, and the seat reservation. The full process from registration to seat confirmation typically takes a few weeks.
If you do not qualify in one phase, you may be eligible to retake in a later phase. The admissions team will tell you whether that is an option for your specific case.
Register for KNET. See the next available slot.
Registration is ₹1,200, takes a few minutes, and your dashboard will show you the next phase the moment you sign up. Slots are limited.