The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a prestigious state-level entrance exam organized annually by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It serves as the key to unlocking admissions into various undergraduate courses such as Engineering, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and more.
Whether you’re aiming to be a future doctor, engineer, pharmacist, or veterinarian, KCET opens the doors to top government and private colleges in Karnataka. The exam is primarily for students who have completed their 12th grade and want to pursue a career in these professional fields.
KCET provides access to several in-demand undergraduate programs:
🔹 Engineering (B.Tech / B.E.)
🔹 Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
🔹 Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Pharma)
🔹 Agriculture (B.Sc. Agri, B.VSc, B.FSc)
🔹 Veterinary Science
🔹 Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga Sciences (BNYS)
🔹 B.Sc. Nursing
🔹 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
🔹 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
🔹 Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen
🔹 Domicile: Candidates must be from Karnataka. However, some special categories from outside Karnataka can also apply.
| Program | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 12th-grade pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) |
| Medical/Dental | 12th-grade pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) |
| Pharmacy | 12th-grade pass with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Maths |
| Agriculture/Veterinary | 12th-grade pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
🔹 Engineering: Minimum 45% in PCM (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
🔹 Medical/Dental: Minimum 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
🔹 Pharmacy/Agriculture: Minimum 45% aggregate in relevant subjects
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| Duration per Subject | 80 Minutes |
| Number of Questions | 60 Questions per Subject |
| Total Marks per Subject | 180 (1 mark per question) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer; ❌ No Negative Marking |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology |
| Total Marks | 180 per subject |
🔹 Mechanics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Newton’s Laws
🔹 Thermodynamics: Laws of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer
🔹 Electricity & Magnetism: Electrostatics, Current, Magnetism
🔹 Modern Physics: Atomic Models, Nuclear Physics
🔹 Optics: Reflection, Refraction, Lenses, Optical Instruments
🔹 Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Polymers
🔹 Inorganic Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, p-block, s-block
🔹 Physical Chemistry: Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry
🔹 Algebra: Sets, Quadratic Equations, Matrices, Complex Numbers
🔹 Calculus: Differentiation, Integration, Area Under Curves
🔹 Trigonometry: Identities, Equations, Heights & Distances
🔹 Probability: Permutations, Combinations
🔹 Geometry: Straight Lines, Circles, Conics
🔹 Vectors & 3D: Scalar & Cross Product, Planes
🔹 Cell Biology: Structure, Organelles, Cell Division
🔹 Human Anatomy & Physiology: Reproduction, Nervous System, etc.
🔹 Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Growth, Transport
🔹 Genetics & Evolution: Inheritance, Molecular Biology
🔹 Ecology: Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Conservation
🔹 Visit the official KEA website
🔹 Fill in details: Name, Email, Mobile Number
🔹 Provide:
👤 Personal Info
🎓 Academic Qualification
🎯 Course Preferences
🔹 🖼️ Recent Photograph
🔹 ✍️ Scanned Signature
🔹 📄 12th-grade Marksheets
🔹 🏷️ Category & Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
🔹 General: ₹500
🔹 SC/ST/OBC: ₹250
🔹 Payment Mode: Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking
🔹 Submit form & download printed copy for records
Once your application is approved, KEA will release your KCET Admit Card online.
📝 It contains:
🔹 Candidate’s Name, Photo, Roll Number
🔹 Exam Date, Time & Venue
🔹 Exam Day Guidelines
📌 Important:
🔹 Download admit card from KEA portal
🔹 Carry a printed admit card & valid ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
🔹 No entry without ID & admit card
KCET results are published 2-3 weeks after the exam on the official KEA website.
🔍 Your result will include:
🔹 Subject-wise Marks
🔹 Overall Score
🔹 Final Rank
📌 Rank is calculated based on performance and category (General/SC/ST/OBC).
After results are declared, qualified candidates must go through the following steps:
🔹 KCET Admit Card & Scorecard
🔹 12th-grade Marksheet
🔹 Category Certificate
🔹 Domicile Certificate
🔹 Other Required Documents
🔹 Select preferred courses and colleges via online portal
🔹 Choose from options like Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, etc.
🔹 Based on: Rank, Preferences, Seat Availability
🔹 Multiple Rounds of Allotment
🔹 Round 1 is based on initial seat matrix
🔹 Pay admission fees online/offline
🔹 Report to allotted college
🔹 Submit original documents & confirm admission
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