KNET — the admission route into Kalvium's B.Tech CSE programme.
A three-stage assessment for students choosing a serious B.Tech CSE. Not a syllabus-cramming exam. 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 assessment, not a syllabus exam.
KNET stands for the Kalvium National Entrance Test. It is the admission route into the Kalvium B.Tech CSE programme, which is offered in partnership with nine universities across India.
Unlike JEE or other ranking exams, KNET is not testing how well a student has memorised two years of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. It tests 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.
We designed KNET this way because the students who succeed in a serious B.Tech CSE programme are not always the highest JEE rankers. They are the students who can stay with an unfamiliar problem, collaborate with peers, and learn quickly. KNET measures that.
The full assessment has three stages — a Psychometric Assessment, KNET Part A, and KNET Part B — taken in sequence. Registration is ₹1,200, paid once.
How it works
Three stages, in order.
Each stage looks at something different. None of them can be crammed for. The first two are interactive and feel less like an exam than most students expect.
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 Part A
Four interactive challenges that assess thinking skills: problem-solving, pattern recognition, and how a student reasons through unfamiliar territory. Closer to a series of puzzles than a written exam.
Watch the explainer →KNET Part B
A structured test covering logical reasoning, quantitative ability, and English. The scoring is transparent and is shared with students after the test along with their overall profile.
Watch the explainer →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. One programme.
A KNET score unlocks admission into the Kalvium B.Tech CSE programme at any of nine partner universities. The programme is the same. The location, campus life, and tuition vary.
| 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 | ₹2,26,000 |
| Yenepoya University | Mangalore | ₹3,26,000 |
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.
Five short videos that walk through every stage of 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 is the KNET syllabus?
KNET is not a syllabus-based exam. It tests thinking ability, problem-solving, communication, and aptitude for software engineering, not memorisation of physics, chemistry, or mathematics.
Part A is four interactive challenges that assess how you think, not what you have memorised. Part B is a structured test covering logical reasoning, quantitative ability, and English. The Psychometric Assessment is a short profile of how you prefer to learn and work.
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 three-stage assessment.
Tuition is paid separately to whichever partner university you eventually enrol at, not to Kalvium.
Which universities accept KNET scores?
Nine universities currently 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. You choose the partner university after your result.
How is KNET different from JEE?
JEE is a national-scale ranking exam designed to filter students for one specific system. KNET is a fit-based assessment for one specific programme. They serve different decisions, and they measure different things.
JEE rewards two years of intensive preparation in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. KNET rewards clear thinking, communication, and the way a student approaches a problem they have not seen before. A strong JEE rank does not necessarily mean a strong KNET result, and the reverse is also true.
How do I prepare for KNET?
KNET cannot be crammed in the JEE sense. The interactive challenges in Part A measure thinking ability, not memorisation. The most useful preparation is:
- Take the official mock test so you know the format.
- Watch the five explainer videos for each stage (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?
You receive your result with a profile across the three stages. If you qualify, the admissions team will help you choose a partner university, walk you through the tuition structure, and confirm a seat. 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.