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KCET 2027

Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Conducted byKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
LevelState
ModeOffline
FrequencyOnce a year
Exam dateTo be announced
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KCET overview

KCET is the Karnataka Examinations Authority’s entrance test for government-quota seats in engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary and other professional courses in Karnataka, including colleges such as RV College of Engineering. Medical and dental seats in Karnataka are filled through NEET via KEA counselling.

KCET eligibility

  • Passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics plus Chemistry/Biology/other notified subjects (45% in the optional subjects for General; 40% for reserved categories) for engineering.
  • Karnataka eligibility (study/domicile) rules apply for the government quota — check the KEA brochure.

KCET exam pattern

Three papers of 60 questions each — Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Biology for medical/allied streams). 80 minutes per paper, one mark per question, no negative marking. For the engineering rank, 50% weight is given to the CET marks and 50% to the PUC/Class 12 PCM marks.

Pattern and rules summarised from the official information bulletin. Always confirm the current year’s details on the official website before applying.

Colleges accepting KCET

KCET FAQs

No.

Yes — for the engineering rank, PUC/Class 12 PCM marks carry 50% weight.
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