Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the schedule for the Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025, which will be conducted on April 16 and 17 for admissions into engineering, veterinary, and other professional courses.

Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar shared the details on Thursday, highlighting the improved application process and enhanced security measures.

The Physics and Chemistry exams are scheduled for April 16, while Mathematics and Biology will take place on April 17. A Kannada language test for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates will be held on April 18. CET scores will also be applicable for admissions to Yoga and Naturopathy, B-Pharma, Pharm-D, Agricultural Science, and BSc (Nursing) programs.

Dates and Application Process

Application Submission: January 23 to February 21.

Verification Process: Authentication via OTP linked to the candidate’s mobile number is mandatory. Only one mobile number can be used per candidate.

Reservation and Educational Details: Automatically fetched from caste certificates, 371(J) numbers, and SAT system entries.

Claims Verification: Successfully verified candidates will not need in-person document verification. A verification slip can be downloaded post-results.

Candidates under special reservation categories will have dedicated dates for certificate submission after the exams. Notably, students will no longer need to upload documents online, simplifying the process.

Other Entrance Exam Dates

Diploma CET (DCET): Application from April 24 to May 10, exam on May 31.

Postgraduate CET (PGCET) for ME, MTech, and M.Arch: Application from April 24 to May 10, exam on May 31.

MBA, MCA, M.Pharma, and Pharma-D: Application from April 24 to June 10, exam on June 22.

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Mumbai/Kolkata/Silchar: A shocking incident aboard IndiGo flight 6E138 from Mumbai to Kolkata has gone viral, sparking outrage after a video emerged showing a man being slapped mid-flight while reportedly suffering a panic attack. The victim, identified as Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar from Assam, has since gone missing, and his family is seeking urgent answers.

The video, widely circulated on social media, shows Hossain in visible distress, attempting to leave his seat and reportedly requesting to deboard. As flight attendants tried to calm him down, another passenger suddenly approached and slapped him. The incident triggered immediate protest from fellow travellers.


Hossain, a gym trainer based in Mumbai, was en route to his hometown Katigorah in Cachar district via a connecting flight from Kolkata to Silchar. However, he never boarded the Silchar flight, and his mobile phone remains unreachable. His family, who had gathered at the Silchar airport, are now in distress. Zubairul Islam Mazumdar, a relative, said, “We have no idea where he is. We’ve contacted the police and airport authorities but haven’t received any concrete information.” His father, Abdul Mannan Mazumdar, who is undergoing cancer treatment, said tearfully, “He was our only hope. Now we don’t even know if he’s safe.” In a statement issued on August 1, IndiGo Airlines said: “We are aware of an incident involving a physical altercation on board one of our flights. Such unruly behaviour is completely unacceptable, and we strongly condemn any actions that compromise the safety and dignity of our passengers and crew. Our crew acted in accordance with established procedures. The individual identified as unruly was handed over to the security authorities upon arrival. Regulatory agencies have been informed as per protocol.”

However, the airline's statement has been criticised for failing to clarify what happened to Hossain after the incident, whether he received medical help, was detained, or was allowed to continue his journey.

The video triggered widespread anger on social media, with many users interpreting the slap as a possible hate-driven act. However, aviation journalist Jagriti Chandra of The Hindu offered a clarification on X, stating: “The passenger who assaulted a co-passenger aboard IndiGo flight was handed over to law enforcement agencies for unruly conduct. Incident occurred after one passenger was feeling uncomfortable in the flight and wanted to deboard. Both belong to the same religious community.”

Despite this clarification, concerns remain about the airline's handling of a visibly distressed passenger, particularly in the context of mental health. Unverified posts circulating on social media claim that Hossain was later found, though there has been no official confirmation from authorities or the airline.