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KCET 2026

KCET 2026 — Karnataka CET dates, PUC syllabus, RVCE/BMSCE/PES cutoffs (CSE ~Rank 2000). Engineering admission guide for Class 11–12 on College1st.

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Key facts

KCET 2026 — what you need to know

Karnataka domicile only

KCET is exclusively for Karnataka students (7+ years study in Karnataka or Kannada medium eligibility). Out-of-state students use COMEDK.

Separate papers — no negative marking

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are tested in separate 80-minute papers with 60 MCQs each. 1 mark per question, no negative marking.

PUC syllabus based

Questions follow Karnataka 1st and 2nd PUC syllabus — closely aligned with NCERT. 80%+ overlap with JEE Main preparation.

Schedule

KCET 2026 — important dates

Tentative schedule based on official notifications and previous year timelines. Always verify on the conducting body's website.

EventDate
Notification releaseFebruary 2026
RegistrationFebruary–March 2026
Admit cardApril 2026
KCET exam (PCM papers)April 2026
Provisional answer keyApril 2026
ResultMay 2026
Option entry (Round 1)June 2026
Seat allotment roundsJune–August 2026

Eligibility

Who can appear for KCET 2026?

  • Karnataka domicile (7+ years study or Kannada medium eligibility)
  • Passed/appearing 2nd PUC with PCM for engineering
  • Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC)

Application details

Application fee
₹500 (General) · ₹250 (SC/ST) per candidate
Total marks
180 (60 per subject)
Attempts / sessions
1 attempt per year
Conducting body
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Exam structure

KCET 2026 — exam pattern

SectionSubjectsQuestionsMarksDurationMarking
PhysicsPhysics606080 minutes+1 / 0
ChemistryChemistry606080 minutes+1 / 0
MathematicsMathematics606080 minutes+1 / 0

Syllabus

KCET 2026 — subject-wise syllabus

Cutoff trends

KCET — branch-wise cutoffs (2023 vs 2024)

Closing ranks/scores from recent admission cycles. Use College1st Predictor First to map your mock score to these trends.

Institute · BranchMetric20242023Category
RVCE CSEKCET Rank~2000~1900General (GM)
BMSCE CSEKCET Rank~5000~4800General (GM)
PES University CSEKCET Rank~1500~1400General (GM)
MSRIT CSEKCET Rank~3000~2900General (GM)

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Build your foundation

CBSE Class 11–12 syllabus for KCET prep

Master board syllabus first — free unit-wise guides and solved PYQs for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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Participating colleges

Colleges accepting KCET

4 of 4 colleges · Cutoffs from 2024 admission cycle

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Top cities for KCET

Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore

Bangalore

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Common questions

KCET 2026 FAQs

What KCET rank is needed for RVCE CSE?

RVCE CSE typically requires KCET rank under 2000 for general category Karnataka students (2024). BMSCE CSE opens around Rank 5000. PES University CSE requires ~Rank 1500. MSRIT CSE is accessible at ~Rank 3000.

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