Karnataka Common Entrance Test, commonly called KCET and officially administered within the Karnataka UGCET admission process, is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). It is used within the Karnataka admission process for eligible undergraduate professional programmes including Engineering and other specified programmes. Different subject papers apply according to the course selected. Engineering candidates generally require Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, while other professional and farm-science programmes may require different combinations such as Biology. Eligibility, merit preparation and admission rules vary by programme. KCET 2027 dates, fees, course-specific eligibility and examination details will be updated after KEA publishes the official information bulletin.
| Exam Name | Karnataka Common Entrance Test / Undergraduate Common Entrance Test 2027 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | KCET |
| Official Process Name | UGCET |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Engineering Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Other Programme Subjects | Subject combination varies according to the selected professional course. |
| Counselling Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
| Engineering | KCET / UGCET is used within the Karnataka admission process for eligible Engineering programmes. |
| Pharmacy | KEA administers admission to eligible Pharmacy programmes according to the applicable UGCET admission rules. |
| Farm Science Programmes | Specified agriculture and farm-science programmes are included within the applicable Karnataka professional-course admission process. |
| Other Professional Courses | KEA admission coverage and subject requirements vary according to the professional programme and applicable government rules. |
The official KCET / UGCET 2027 registration schedule has not yet been announced.
Application correction schedule will be updated after official announcement.
Admission ticket release date will be updated after official publication.
Subject-wise examination dates will be updated after KEA publishes the schedule.
Result and rank publication date will be updated after official announcement.
Document verification, option entry and seat allotment dates will be updated from KEA.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website.
Complete candidate registration when the UGCET application window opens.
Enter the required personal, academic, study and eligibility information.
Select the applicable professional-course options and examination subjects.
Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable documents.
Pay the applicable fee according to the official KEA instructions.
Save the submitted application and later download the admission ticket when available.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| KCET 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | To Be Announced |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
