KCET (UGCET) 2027

For B.E./B.Tech: pass 2nd PUC / 12th Std / equivalent with English as one of the languages, Physics and Mathematics plus Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science as optional subjects, with at least 45% aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with the optional subject (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates). There is no minimum marks requirement in the CET itself — the rank takes the qualifying-exam and CET marks in equal proportions (50:50) in PCM.

For a Government seat you must also satisfy one eligibility clause. Clause (a), the main one, needs at least seven academic years of study in Government/recognised institutions in Karnataka (1st standard to 2nd PUC), including passing SSLC or 2nd PUC from Karnataka. Clause (b) covers candidates who passed both PUC years in Karnataka where either parent studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years. Further clauses cover Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadigas (who must also pass the Kannada Language Test), children of defence personnel, ex-servicemen, Central/Karnataka government employees, MPs from Karnataka, AIS (Karnataka cadre) officers, J&K migrants and CAPF personnel. A candidate who satisfies no clause is not eligible for professional courses under the Government quota — non-Karnataka candidates are assigned clause (y), which covers only B.Sc. (Nursing). The bulletin prescribes no age limit for UGCET courses.

• 45% aggregate in PCM subjects (40% for the listed reserved categories)
• Reservation benefits apply only under the clauses the bulletin specifies — and only if claimed in the application with the correct RD number
• Architecture has no CET paper (admission via NATA) and Medical/Dental/AYUSH run on NEET — but KEA registration is compulsory for both routes
• Supernumerary Quota: 5% of seats in every Engineering college, tuition waived, for meritorious candidates with family income below ₹8.00 lakhs

1. 1Read Bulletin-1 and confirm you satisfy one eligibility clause for Government seats before applying — the bulletin warns the fee will not be refunded for any reason.
2. 2Open the UGCET online application (application-cum-verification module) on the KEA portal and register with your own mobile number and email ID — one mobile number can be used for only one application, and it cannot be changed later. Your name must match across the SSLC marks card, Aadhaar card and caste/caste-income certificates.
3. 3Fill the application: personal details, eligibility clause, category/reservation claims and study details. Enter the SATS number and the RD numbers of your certificates carefully — reservation details are auto-verified through Revenue Department web services.
4. 4Upload the scanned photograph and submit.
5. 5Pay the application fee online by the last date. Keep at least three printouts of the submitted application, the fee-paid proof, and 2–3 copies of the uploaded photograph.
6. 6Complete document verification as directed, then download the Admission Ticket and, after results, the verification slip from the Candidate Portal.

Bulletin-1 does not state the application-fee amount — it fixes only the last date to pay and says the fee once paid is not refunded, so check the fee on the official UGCET portal when you apply. The only fee the bulletin itself prescribes is the Agriculturist Quota practical test fee: ₹500 (General/OBC) / ₹250 (SC/ST/Cat-1).