KCET 2027: Dates, Admit Card, Result & Syllabus
Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Karnataka's state entrance for engineering, farm science and other professional courses.
- Conducted by
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Exam level
- State
- Mode
- Pen and paper (OMR)
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 80 minutes per subject
- Questions
- 60 per subject
- Total marks
- 60 per subject
- Negative marking
- No
KCET 2027 Important Dates
Registration, admit card, exam, result and counselling — in order.
These are expected dates, projected from last year's official schedule. The official KCET 2027notice hasn't been released yet — we'll update this page and log the change below as soon as it is. Always confirm on the official website.
KCET 2027 Registration
Registration dates and how to apply.
Registration
UpcomingExpected
- 1Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and open the KCET 2027 application link.
- 2Register with your mobile number and email, then note down the application number and password.
- 3Fill in personal, academic and exam-centre details, and upload your photo and signature in the format the bulletin specifies.
- 4Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page — keep it until admissions are over.
KCET 2027 Result
Result dates and how to check it.
Result
UpcomingExpected
- 1Results are published on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- 2Log in with your application number and date of birth (or password).
- 3Download your scorecard and keep several copies — counselling and admission need it.
- 4Check the counselling schedule and register before the deadline to be considered for seats.
What is KCET?
KCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority for admission to government and private engineering, pharmacy, farm science and allied courses in Karnataka, including RVCE, BMSCE and UVCE.
For engineering ranks, KEA gives 50% weightage to your KCET score and 50% to your Class 12 PCM marks — so board exams matter.
Courses offered through KCET
KCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Check these before you register.
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Electronics or Computer Science.
- Minimum 45% in the optional subjects (40% for reserved categories of Karnataka).
- Karnataka-quota seats need the candidate to satisfy KEA's domicile/study conditions.
KCET 2027 Exam Pattern
60 per subject questions · 60 per subject marks · 80 minutes per subject
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 60 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 | 60 |
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 |
| Biology | 60 | 60 |
- Each subject is a separate 80-minute paper, spread over two days.
- +1 per correct answer, no negative marking.
- Engineering rank = 50% KCET (PCM) + 50% Class 12 PCM marks.
KCET 2027 Syllabus
Key topics by section. Refer to the official bulletin for the complete syllabus.
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Colleges Accepting KCET Scores
- RV College of Engineering
- BMS College of Engineering
- UVCE Bengaluru
- MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
- PES University (government quota)
- 200+ engineering colleges in Karnataka
How to Prepare for KCET
Practical, KCET-specific strategy.
- 1Board marks carry 50% weight in your rank — don't neglect Class 12 preparation.
- 2The paper follows the Karnataka PUC syllabus closely; NCERT is the best base.
- 3With 60 questions in 80 minutes, speed matters — practise sectional timed tests.
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What Changed on This Page
Every update to the KCET 2027 dates, newest first.
Expected exam moved to 22–23 Apr 2027, in line with KCET 2026 (23–24 Apr).
Dates last checked against official notices on 8 Oct 2026.
KCET 2027 FAQs
When is KCET 2027?
KCET is held over two days in late April — 23 and 24 April in 2026. Registration typically opens in January.
How is the KCET engineering rank calculated?
Your engineering rank is based 50% on KCET marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% on your Class 12 marks in the same subjects.
When is the KCET 2027 registration?
Registration: 15 Jan – 25 Feb 2027 (expected). Apply on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
When will the KCET 2027 result be declared?
Result: 25 May 2027 (expected). Results are published on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
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Disclaimer: InsideEdge is not affiliated with Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Information is compiled from official notices and previous years' trends and may change. Always verify dates and rules on the official website.