Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET 2017)
Karnataka Examination authority (KEA) conducts a Common entrance test (CET 2017) for admission under government quota seats in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions in the State of Karnataka for the academic year 2017-18 for professional under graduates courses in various disciplines including Engineering, Technology, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy & Yoga, Architecture, Farm Science courses i.e, B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Sericulture), B.Sc (Horticulture), B.Sc (Forestry), B.Sc. Agri Bio Tech, BHSc.(Home Science), B.Tech (Agri.Engg), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (Dairy Tech), B.FSc (Fisheries), B.Tech (Food Science&Tech)., B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing & Co-Op), B.Pharma and Pharma-D. Exam dates for KCET 2017 were announced by KEA and exam will be conducted on 2nd and 3rd May, 2017.
For academic year 2017 all medical and dental admissions will be done through NEET-UG 2017 exam conducted by CBSE.
Schedule of events (Important dates - Tentative) :
| Sl. No | Event | Date |
| 01 | Date of Notification | January, 2017 |
| 02 | Commencement of Entry of Application Online (Registration) | Second week of January, 2017 |
| 03 | Last date to enter application details online | Second Week of February, 2017 |
| 04 | Last date to pay the application fees in the bank | Second Week of February, 2017 |
| 05 | Date of downloading of Admission Tickets (Admit Cards) by all the eligible Applicants | Last week of April, 2017 |
| 06 | DATE OF COMMON ENTRANCE TEST 2017 | 2nd, 3rd May, 2017 |
| 07 | Date of Kannada language Test: (Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates) | 4th May, 2017 |
| 08 | Verification of Documents for Agriculturist at the respective Practical Test Centres | Second Week of May, 2017 |
| 09 | Date of publication of 'Karnataka CET 2017' Provisional Answer Key | Second Week of May, 2017 |
| 10 | Last date for submission of objections, if any, regarding Answer Key | Second Week of May, 2017 |
| 11 | Date of Practical exam for UG course applicants for AGRICULTURE / HORTICULTURE / VETERINARY Universities under 'Agriculturist Quota' | Third Week of May, 2017 |
| 12 | Last date for appearing to NATA | Third Week of May, 2017 |
| 13 | Last date for submission of NATA scores along with a copy of the 2nd PUC/12 Std. Marks card to KEA | Last Week of May, 2017 |
| 14 | Date of publication of Karnataka CET 2017 Results along with applied Answer Key | Third Week of May, 2017 |
| 15 | Verification of documents for Special Category i.e. Physically Disabled, NCC and Sports | June , 2017 |
| 16 | Verification of Documents | June, 2017 |
Exam pattern:
Karnataka CET (KCET 2017) is a OMR paper based exam which will consist four different papers, that is Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, each carry 60 marks with a duration of 80mins. All four papers will be conducted in four different sessions, each question paper is of multiple choice question type of four different options with single correct answer. Each question will carry one mark and no negative marking for a wrong answer.
- A sample OMR sheet is available on KEA Website
- A blue or black ball point pen is recommended
Syllabus:
CET 2017 Syllabus comprises first and second year syllabus prescribed by department of pre university education of Karnataka.
Eligibility:
- Candidate should be Indian national for appearing in CET 2017.
- Only candidates who passed qualifying exam from the boards listed in VTU notification are eligible to appear in CET 2017.
- Candidates who are appearing qualifying exam in 2017 and whose results are awaited are also eligible for admission if he/she attained required percentage of marks.
Eligibility and Merit list for various disciplines will be determined as follow:
| Sl. No. | For Admission to 1st Year |
Academic Eligibility | Criteria for Determination of Merit / Rank | |
| In Qualifying Examination, candidate should have | In CET- Examination | |||
| 1 | Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy and Yoga (ISM & H) | Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (Aggregate of three) (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates) | No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET | By taking marks in equal proportions in QE and CET in PCB subjects. |
| 2 | Engineering / Technology (B.E. / B.Tech) | Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer. (40% for SC, ST, Cat- 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates) |
No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET | By taking marks in equal proportions in QE and CET in PCM subjects. |
| 3 | Architecture (B.Arch) | Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with Mathematics as Compulsory optional subject and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in all the subjects. (45% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates) |
Minimum of 40% of Marks in NATA for all categories of students including SC, ST and Other Backward Classes. |
By taking marks obtained in all subjects in Qualifying Examination and NATA taken in equal proportions |
| NOTE: For admission to Architecture course candidate should compulsorily appear for NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture. | ||||
| 4 | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Sc.(Sericulture), B.Sc.(Agri. Biotech), B.Sc.(Horticulture), B.H.Sc.,(Home Science) B.Tech.(Food Technology), B.Tech.(Dairy Technology), B.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) B.Tech. (Food Science &Tech.), B.Sc.(Ag. Marketing and Co-operation) and B. Tech (Agriculture Engg) |
Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology 00a.s op3tional subjects. | No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET | By taking marks in equal proportions in QE and CET in PCMB subjects. |
| 5 | Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) |
Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std. and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects. (Aggregate of four) (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates) | No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET | Only on the basis of marks obtained in PCB in CET. |
| 6 | B-Pharma | Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates. OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates. |
No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET | Only on the basis of marks obtained in PCM or PCB Subjects (whichever is higher) in CET |
| 7 | 2nd Year B. Pharma | Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates. |
No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET | Only on the basis of marks obtained in PCM or PCB Subjects (whichever is higher) in CET |
| 8 | Pharma-D | Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. OR Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. |
No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET | Only on the basis of marks obtained in PCM or PCB Subjects (whichever is higher) in CET |
Exam Schedule :
KCET 2017 is conducted in four sessions one each for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the first week of may 2017. Exam schedule is as follows.
| Date | Time | Subject | Marks |
| 2nd May 2017 | 10:30AM - 11:50AM | Biology | 60 |
| 02:30PM - 03:50PM | Mathematics | 60 | |
| 3rd May 2017 | 10:30AM - 11:50AM | Physics | 60 |
| 02:30PM - 03:50PM | Chemistry | 60 |
Kannada Language test:
Kannada Language test is to determine the basic ability to read, write and speak Kannada language of candidates claiming eligibility for government seats under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses and whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu or Kodava. The language test will be conducted for 50 marks and a minimum pass mark is 12. Test will be conducted in the level of 4th standard. However such candidates who claim eligibility under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses, whose full education from 1st to 10th in Kannada Medium is exempted from Kannada Language Test.
Kannada Language Test schedule:
| 4th May, 2017 | 11.30am to 12.30pm | BOTH FOR HORANADU AND GADINADU KANNADIGA CANDIDATES | 50 Marks | |||||
Practical Test for Agriculturist quota:
Students have to attend a practical test to claim the agriculturist quota. In This test student has to identify agricultural related specimens and have to score atleast 50% marks to claim seats in agricultural and farm universities. This quota is not applicable for medical and engineering courses.
Practical test schedule for Agriculturist quota:
| Date | Day | Timings | Subject | Marks |
| Third week of May, 2017 | 9.00 am onwards | PRACTICAL test on “Identification of Agriculture Related Specimens” TO CLAIM SEAT UNDER AGRICULTURIST QUOTA* | 200 | |
| Second Week of May 2017 | Verification of Documents for Agriculturist at the respective Practical Test Centers |
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Test Centers:
KEA is conducting CET 2017 in 54 test centers in all districts across Karnataka and the candidate has to choose a test center within the same district where he/she has studied qualifying examination. However the candidates claiming eligibility under Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses have to appear in a test center located in Bangalore only.
List of test centers:
| SLNO | EXAM_PLACE | SLNO | EXAM_PLACE | SLNO | EXAM_PLACE | ||
| 1 | BAGALKOT | 19 | CHITRADURGA | 37 | MANGALORE | ||
| 2 | JAMAKHANDI | 20 | DAVANGERE | 38 | MOODABIDRE | ||
| 3 | BANGALORE | 21 | DHARWAD | 39 | PUTTUR | ||
| 4 | DODDABALLAPUR | 22 | HUBLI | 40 | UJIRE | ||
| 5 | BELGAUM | 23 | GADAG | 41 | MYSORE | ||
| 6 | ATHANI | 24 | GULBARGA | 42 | RAICHUR | ||
| 7 | CHICKODI | 25 | HASSAN | 43 | RAMANAGARA | ||
| 8 | GOKAK | 26 | HAVERI | 44 | CHANNAPATNA | ||
| 9 | BELLARY | 27 | KARWAR | 45 | SHIMOGA | ||
| 10 | HOSPET | 28 | DANDELI | 46 | BHADRAVATHI | ||
| 11 | BIDAR | 29 | KUMTA | 47 | SAGAR | ||
| 12 | BASAVAKALYAN | 30 | SIRSI | 48 | TUMKUR | ||
| 13 | BHALKI | 31 | KOLAR | 49 | TIPTUR | ||
| 14 | BIJAPUR | 32 | K G F | 50 | SIRA | ||
| 15 | CHAMARAJANAGAR | 33 | KOPPAL | 51 | UDUPI | ||
| 16 | KOLLEGAL | 34 | MADIKERI | 52 | KARKALA | ||
| 17 | CHICKABALLAPUR | 35 | MANDYA | 53 | KUNDAPURA | ||
| 18 | CHICKAMAGALUR | 36 | KRISHNARAJAPET | 54 | YADGIR |