2027 notification expected around Jan 2027
KCET 2027
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (UGCET)
KCET (also called UGCET) is the Karnataka state entrance test conducted by KEA for Government-share seats in engineering, pharmacy, agriculture and allied courses. The engineering rank combines KCET marks and 2nd PUC marks in equal proportion.
- Conducted by
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Mode
- Offline, OMR-based pen-and-paper test (multiple choice)
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 80 minutes per subject paper, over two days in four sessions
KCET 2027 All Guides
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Karnataka Examinations Authority notices
Application & registration
- KCET 2026 Counselling Registration – Complete GuideHow to register for KCET 2026 counselling on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: step-by-step process, fee (₹650 approx.), required details, document upload, and common...Read guide
- KCET College Predictor Without Login 2026 – Instant Rank CheckUse the KCET 2026 college predictor without creating an account or logging in. Enter your rank and category to see expected Karnataka engineering colleges instantly.Read guide
- KCET Reservation Policy 2026 – Category-wise QuotaUnderstand KCET 2026 reservation policy — category-wise seat reservation percentages for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Kannada medium, rural and other quotas under KEA rules.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor Without Login 2026KCET 2026 college predictor without login or registration. Enter your KCET rank and instantly get Karnataka engineering college predictions — no signup required.Read guide
Results, rank & analysis
- KCET 2026 Result Date & Rank PredictorKCET 2026 result was declared June 6, 2026. Round 1 final allotment declared July 14, 2026. Predict RVCE, MSRIT, BMS College chances.Read guide
- KCET 2026 Results – How to Check & Move to CounsellingKCET 2026 results: how to check your rank card on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, how KCET rank is calculated, and the exact next steps to register for KEA counselling.Read guide
- KCET Merit List 2026 – How to Check Rank List & Download ProcessStep-by-step guide to check and download the KCET 2026 merit list / rank list released by KEA — category-wise rank lists, how ranks are calculated, and next steps.Read guide
- KCET Score Calculator 2026 – Marks to RankCalculate your KCET 2026 score from correct answers and estimate your Karnataka rank. KCET marks calculator for PCM and PCB groups — understand rank vs college...Read guide
Cutoffs
- KCET 2026 SC/ST Cutoff – Category-wise Rank TrendsKCET 2026 SC and ST category cutoff trends explained: Karnataka's reservation categories, how SC/ST cutoffs compare to general category, and typical branch/college...Read guide
- KCET Previous Year Cutoff – All Colleges 2025, 2024, 2023KCET previous year cutoff ranks for all Karnataka colleges — 2025, 2024, 2023. RVCE, MSRIT, PES University, BMS, RNSIT — closing ranks for all categories and branches.Read guide
Counselling
- KCET 2026 Choice Filling Guide – Strategy, Tips & OrderComplete KCET 2026 choice filling guide: how to fill choices on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, rank-wise strategy, how many choices to fill, Upgrade vs Freeze, and...Read guide
- KCET 2026 Counselling – Dates, Process & Top CollegesKCET 2026 counselling is complete. Round 1 (July 14), Round 2 (Aug 25), and final Round 3/Mop-up (Sept 4, 2026). Complete guide for Karnataka engineering admissions.Read guide
- KCET 2026 Document Checklist – Documents for CounsellingComplete KCET 2026 document checklist: Karnataka domicile proof, Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadiga certificate, caste certificate, KCET scorecard, Class 10/12 marksheets,...Read guide
- KCET 2026 Extended Round – Dates, Eligibility & ProcessKCET 2026 Extended Round (Round 3/Mop-Up) was KEA's final counselling round, with allotment declared September 4, 2026. Eligibility, process, and what happens next.Read guide
- KCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment – Result & Next StepsKCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment: how to check result on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, seat acceptance process, Upgrade vs Freeze options, fee payment, and what to do...Read guide
- KCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment – Upgrades & Final AdmissionKCET 2026 Round 2 allotment guide: who is eligible, how the upgrade mechanism works, extended round details, final admission steps, and what to do after Round 2...Read guide
- KCET 2026 Round 3 Mop-Up Allotment – KEA Final Round GuideKCET 2026 Round 3/Mop-up (final round) allotment was declared September 4, 2026. KEA eligibility, rural & Kannada-medium quota rules, and final college reporting steps.Read guide
- KCET 2026 Seat Matrix – College & Category-wise SeatsKCET 2026 seat matrix: 85,000+ engineering seats in Karnataka. Category-wise reservation (GM, OBC, SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), top college seats (RV, BMSCE, PES,...Read guide
- KCET BSc Counselling 2026 – Process, Eligibility & Seat AllotmentComplete guide to KCET 2026 counselling for BSc programs conducted by KEA Karnataka — eligibility, document verification, option entry and seat allotment steps.Read guide
- KCET BSc Nursing Counselling 2026 – Eligibility, Process & CollegesKCET 2026 BSc Nursing counselling guide — eligibility criteria, KEA counselling process, document checklist and participating nursing colleges in Karnataka.Read guide
Predictors, comparisons & more
- Best KCET College Predictor 2026The best KCET college predictor 2026 with verified KEA 2025 data — category-wise, branch-wise predictions for 200+ Karnataka colleges. RVCE, MSRIT, PES, BMS and more.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor 2026 – By KCET RankUse KCET College Predictor 2026 to find colleges by your KCET rank. Instant predictions with 2025 cutoff data for GM, OBC, SCRead guide
- KCET College Predictor for B.Sc Nursing 2026KCET 2026 college predictor for B.Sc Nursing admissions in Karnataka. Find nursing colleges at your KCET rank — cutoffs, college list, and KEA counselling guide for...Read guide
- KCET College Predictor by Rank 2026KCET College Predictor by Rank 2026. Enter your KCET rank and get an instant list of Karnataka engineering colleges with cutoff comparisonRead guide
- KCET College Predictor for Engineering 2026KCET College Predictor for Engineering 2026. Predict Karnataka engineering colleges for CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, CivilRead guide
- KCET Rank Predictor 2026: Estimate Rank from ScorePredict your KCET 2026 rank from marks scored in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Understand Karnataka CET rank calculation and what rank to expectRead guide
- KCET College Predictor 2026 | Karnataka Engineering College PredictorKCET College Predictor 2026: Predict Karnataka engineering colleges by KCET rank, category (GM/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B/SC/ST General & Rural) and gender.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor 2026: 7.5% Reservation CategoryKCET 2026 college predictor for the 7.5% government school reservation category. Tamil Nadu government school students eligible for this special quota in Karnataka...Read guide
- KCET College Predictor 2026: Bangalore CollegesPredict Bangalore engineering colleges through KCET 2026. Cutoff ranks for RVCE, MSRIT, BMS, BMSCE, UVCE, PES UniversityRead guide
- KCET College Predictor for GM/OBC/SC/ST Category 2026Category-wise KCET 2026 college predictor for Karnataka engineering admissions. GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST, Category-1 — RVCE, MSRIT, BMS College cutoffs by category.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor for CSE 2026Predict Karnataka CSE colleges by KCET rank. Get cutoff ranks for RVCE, MSRIT, BMS, UVCE, BMSCE, PES for Computer Science Engineering. Updated 2025 cutoff data.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor for ECE Branch 2026Predict Karnataka ECE colleges by KCET rank. Cutoff data for RVCE, MSRIT, BMS, BMSCE for Electronics and Communication Engineering. 2025 closing ranks included.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor – Govt vs Private 2026Compare government and private engineering colleges in Karnataka through KCET 2026. Understand fee differences, cutoff ranksRead guide
- KCET College Predictor for Pharmacy 2026KCET 2026 pharmacy college predictor for Karnataka. Find B.Pharm and Pharm.D colleges at your KCET PCB rank — Manipal, KLE, JSS, Al-Ameen and more pharmacy colleges.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor — What Reddit Discussions Get Right (and Wrong)Common questions about KCET college predictor accuracy that come up in Reddit-style discussions, answered honestly — what predictors can tell you and where they fall...Read guide
- KCET Cutoff – RVCE, MSRIT, PES University 2026KCET 2026 rank cutoffs for RVCE Bangalore, MSRIT Bangalore, and PES University. CSE, IT, E&TC, Mechanical branch-wise and category-wise closing ranks for Karnataka...Read guide
- KCET College Predictor Through Rank 2026KCET 2026 college predictor using your KCET rank. Enter your Karnataka CET rank and get predicted college list — RVCE, MSRIT, BMS, RNSIT, Dayananda Sagar and 200+...Read guide
- KCET Cutoff – RV College, MSRIT, BMS 2026KCET cutoff ranks for RV College of Engineering, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, and BMS College of Engineering. 2025 data for all branches and categories.Read guide
- KCET Rank Predictor 2026: Marks to Rank ToolKCET Rank Predictor 2026: Predict your KCET state merit rank from marks. Get accurate rank estimation for RVCE, MSRIT, BMS, PES and other Karnataka engineering colleges.Read guide
- KCET vs COMEDK — Which Is Better for Engineering Admission 2026?KCET vs COMEDK 2026 compared — eligibility, exam pattern, seat types, fees and which exam gives better engineering college options in Karnataka.Read guide
- KCET College Predictor 2025KCET College Predictor 2025 with actual closing ranks. Compare your KCET 2025 rank against real cutoff data for RVCE, MSRIT, BMS, PESRead guide
- KCET Rank Predictor 2025 (Archive) – Karnataka CET RankKCET 2025 rank predictor archive — historical Karnataka CET marks-to-rank data for the 2025 cycle. For the current cycle, see KCET Rank Predictor 2026.Read guide