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KCET 2027
EngineeringExpectedKarnataka Examinations Authority
Important Dates
Registration Start
Dec 2026
Registration Last Date
Jan 2027 (Expected)
Exam Date
Feb-Mar 2027 (Expected)
About KCET 2027
KCET is the Karnataka Common Entrance Test for admission to engineering, medical, and other professional courses in Karnataka. It is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
The exam is important for students seeking admission to top Karnataka engineering colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, and MSRIT.
Quick Facts
Exam Mode
OMR Based (Pen & Paper)
Duration
1 hour 20 minutes per subject
Questions
60 questions per subject
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, no negative marking
Cities
Karnataka cities only
Official Website
kea.kar.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 with PCM |
| Minimum Percentage | 45% in Class 12 (40% for reserved) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years |
| Attempts | One attempt per year |
| Category Relaxation | 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC |
Exam Pattern
Mode
OMR Based
Duration
1 hour 20 minutes per subject
Total Questions
180
Total Marks
180
Negative Marking
No negative marking
Official Website
kea.kar.nic.in
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 |
| Physics | 60 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 | 60 |
Syllabus
Mechanics Electricity & Magnetism Optics Modern Physics
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | 80 | 65 | 55 | 82 |
| 2023 | 82 | 77 | 62 | 52 | 79 |
| 2022 | 80 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 77 |
Top Colleges Accepting KCET
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
1
No negative marking — attempt all questions
2
Focus on NCERT — most questions are directly from NCERT
3
Target top 5000 rank for RVCE or BMSCE CSE
4
Kannada language test is required for local students only
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