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Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

KCET — Karnataka state engineering + pharmacy + agriculture entrance. 4 papers (Phy/Chem/Math/Bio), 60 Qs each.

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~86,000 vacancies(indicative / typical)✓ Verify on Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) ↗

Updated 14 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.

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KCET eligibility

Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.

Education
Class 12 with PCM (engineering) or PCB (medical / agri streams). 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST/Cat I).
  • Engineering applicants need PCM + at least one of: Biology / Computer Science / Electronics.
  • Class 12 must be from a Karnataka-recognised board OR a board recognised by CBSE/ICSE — outside-Karnataka candidates need a Karnataka-domicile certificate.
Attempts
No formal attempt limit.
Nationality
Indian citizen.
Other
  • Karnataka domicile (10-year clause) required for the state's Article 371-J Hyderabad-Karnataka reservation and certain state-quota seats.
  • Class 12 marks contribute 50% to the final composite rank (the other 50% being KCET score) — Class 12 performance still matters.

KCET cutoffs

Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.

Closing ranks — CSE at top Karnataka colleges (General Merit, 2024)

YearCategoryCutoff
2024UVCE Bangalore CSERank ~250 – 450
2024RV College of Engineering CSERank ~600 – 800
2024BMS College of Engineering CSERank ~1,200 – 1,500
2024PES University EC Campus CSERank ~1,800 – 2,400
2024Sir MV College of Engineering CSERank ~3,500 – 4,500

Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

KCET paper analysis — what actually got asked

Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.

Mathematics (60 Qs / 60 marks)

35/180 marks avg

  • Calculus + Algebra + Probability

    ~35 marks(19%)

Mathematics

25/180 marks avg

  • Coordinate Geometry + Vectors + 3D + Trigonometry

    ~25 marks(14%)

Physics (60 Qs / 60 marks)

22/180 marks avg

  • Mechanics + Waves + Thermo

    ~22 marks(12%)

Physics

38/180 marks avg

  • Electrodynamics + Optics + Modern Physics

    ~38 marks(21%)

Chemistry (60 Qs / 60 marks)

58/180 marks avg

  • Physical + Organic + Inorganic

    ~58 marks(32%)

Takeaways for prep planning

  • KCET is easier than JEE Main but rewards careful question-reading — typos and ambiguous options have historically caused complaints.
  • Karnataka 2nd PUC textbooks cover ~98% of the paper. NCERT alone is INSUFFICIENT for KCET — use the PUC textbooks.
  • Composite ranking with 50% Class-12 weightage means consistent Class 12 board prep + KCET-specific practice are both required.

KCET — Frequently asked questions

Is Shishya free for KCET preparation?
Yes. Every KCET mock test, PYQ-pattern paper and study tool on Shishya is completely free — no subscription and no credit card. Questions are written with AI to follow each exam's syllabus topics on Shishya, and re-checked whenever a student reports one.
How many KCET practice questions does Shishya have?
Shishya has 107 KCET practice questions, written with AI; every one of them has passed an automated answer check (three independent AI solves and an examiner), and any question a student reports is re-checked. They are available as adaptive mock tests with a worked solution for every question.
Are KCET previous year question papers available?
Shishya has free KCET previous year paper practice: PYQ-pattern papers covering 2021–2025 (5 years) — questions freshly worded in the pattern of each year's paper, not the paper itself; each year's page shows how many questions it holds against the real paper's count. Each is a timed practice set with full solutions.
What is the expected cutoff for KCET?
Cutoffs change every cycle with paper difficulty and vacancies. Shishya maintains indicative score-to-rank bands and category-wise (General/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) expected cutoffs — not official figures — at https://shishya.in/exams/KA_KCET/cutoff
Can I build a topic-wise KCET mock test?
Yes — pick any topics from the KCET syllabus, choose 10, 25 or 50 questions and the difficulty, and attempt it as a timed mock with solutions and weak-topic analysis, free, at https://shishya.in/exams/KA_KCET/build-mock — questions can be read in Hindi and 17 other Indian languages inside the test.
How can I prepare for KCET for free?
Shishya offers KCET preparation 100% free: adaptive mock tests, previous year paper practice (PYQ-pattern papers modelled on each year's paper), the full syllabus (https://shishya.in/exams/KA_KCET/syllabus), subject-wise memory tricks (https://shishya.in/exams/KA_KCET/tricks), a free day-by-day coach plan and an AI tutor in 18 Indian languages.

Previous year papers

100 questions across all years

Previous year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.

Practise PYQ-pattern questions topic by topic, across all years →

Mock tests

Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).

New to KCET? Start small:a 25-question subject test first — 4 in 5 aspirants finish these; full mocks after your first win.Pick a subject test ↓

Practice by subject & topic

Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring.Want to drill a single topic? Open it from the syllabus — a topic that has practice questions has a short quiz on its page.

  • Physics

    47 Qs

  • Chemistry

    37 Qs

  • Mathematics

    23 Qs

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News & timeline

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Latest news

Important dates

  1. KCET 2026 result declared

    passed

    Sat, 6 Jun, 2026

    Reportedcollegedunia.com

    2,92,782 valid ranks generated; 73.6% pass rate

  2. Counselling registration opens

    passed

    The expected application start date has passed — check the official website

    Expected

  3. Round 1 seat allotment result

    passed

    Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

    Reportedcollegedunia.com

    Approximately 1.22 lakh seats filled out of 1.41 lakh

  4. KCET 2027 notification (expected)

    84 days away

    Sat, 2 Jan, 2027

    Expected

    Based on 2026 cycle pattern when notification was released on January 2, 2026

  5. KCET 2027 application start (expected)

    99 days away

    Sun, 17 Jan, 2027

    Expected

    Registration typically opens mid-January; 2026 cycle opened January 16-17

  6. KCET 2027 application end (expected)

    140 days away

    Sat, 27 Feb, 2027

    Expected

    2026 cycle closed on February 27; usually runs 6 weeks

  7. KCET 2027 correction window (expected)

    171 days away

    Tue, 30 Mar, 2027

    Expected

    Application correction window typically closes late March; 2026 window ran Feb 24-Mar 30

  8. KCET 2027 admit card (expected)

    182 days away

    Sat, 10 Apr, 2027

    Expected

    Admit cards usually released ~2 weeks before exam; 2026 admit card was released April 10

  9. 📍KCET 2027 Kannada language test (expected)

    194 days away

    Thu, 22 Apr, 2027

    Expected

    For Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates; held at Bengaluru, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Mangaluru centres · no key published for this stage

  10. 📍KCET 2027 exam - Day 1 (Physics & Chemistry, expected)

    195 days away

    Fri, 23 Apr, 2027

    Expected

    Session 1: 10:30 AM-11:50 AM; Session 2: 2:30 PM-3:50 PM; exam typically held late April · no key published for this stage

  11. 📍KCET 2027 exam - Day 2 (Maths & Biology, expected)

    196 days away

    Sat, 24 Apr, 2027

    Expected

    Session 1: 10:30 AM-11:50 AM; Session 2: 2:30 PM-3:50 PM; duration 80 minutes per session · no key published for this stage

  12. KCET 2027 result (expected)

    239 days away

    Sun, 6 Jun, 2027

    Expected

    Results typically declared early June; 2026 result was announced June 6

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