JKCET 2027
Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test for B.E./B.Tech (JKBOPEE)
JKCET is the entrance test JKBOPEE holds for B.E./B.Tech admission in Jammu and Kashmir. This hub covers the 2026 cycle (exam 19 April 2026, 180 MCQs) and what to expect for 2027. Notice dates are from the JKBOPEE notification list; pattern, fee and eligibility figures come from news portals because the brochure PDF could not be opened.
- Conducted by
- Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE)
- Mode
- Offline, pen and paper test with OMR answer sheet; online application
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 3 hours
JKCET 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations notices
Eligibility as reported for JKCET 2026; the JKBOPEE brochure is the final word.
Eligibility conditions
- Permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir with a domicile or PRC.
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Minimum marks reported as 50% for Open Merit and some special categories (children of defence, paramilitary and police personnel, and outstanding sportspersons), and 40% for SC, ST and socially and educationally backward classes. A few sites quote 45%, so confirm in the brochure.
- Minimum age 17 years on 31 December of the exam year; no upper age limit (reported).
Who can sit
Candidates appearing in Class 12 can apply, but admission depends on passing with the required marks. A rank in JKCET alone does not guarantee a seat; documents are verified at counselling.