Karnataka Common Entrance Test, also known as KCET, is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). This entrance exam is organised to provide eligible candidates admission to different undergraduate courses in Karnataka.

The examination is also called Karnataka CET, Kar CET or K-CET. Professional courses provided under this examination are B.Tech, B.E, B. Pharm, B.Arch and BSc. The aforementioned courses are provided by private as well as government educational institutions.

KCET Admission Process

The admissions to different colleges are mainly based on the candidates’ score in the exam. It is also important for candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria for admission to the first year or first semester of full-time courses.

KCET Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria must be fulfilled to be deemed eligible for the Karnataka CET exam.

• Qualifying Exam: The candidates must pass 10+2 or 2nd PUC or any equivalent examination from a board recognized by the government of India.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates must score at least 45% marks (40% for ST/SC) in math and physics along with biology or biotechnology or chemistry or electronics or computer science.
• Subjects: Applicants must pass their exam with Physics and Maths as their main subject and English as their language subject.

KCET Cut Off

Cutoffs are the least marks required to qualify the entrance examination. Most of the time, the cutoff marks are released soon after the declaration of KCET results. Given below are a few important factors that will determine KCET 2020 cutoff marks.

• The difficulty level of the question paper.
• The total number of candidates appearing for the exam.
• The total number of seats available.
• Performance of candidates in all the sections of the exam.
• Number of reserved category seats
• Average marks of candidates in the exam.

KCET Syllabus

The syllabus for KCET is normally designed or is based as per the syllabus of 1st and the 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka. Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus completely as it is one of the most important document in order to develop an effective preparation strategy for the exam. Students can access the latest KCET syllabus for 2020 from the attached link.

What documents should be carried on the day of the KCET exam?

Candidates should carry the following documents:

• KCET hall ticket.
• Passport
• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• College Identity Card
• 2nd PU/ 12th Std Examination Hall Ticket