Karnataka Examination Authority
Govt. of Karnataka, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore-560012, Phone No.: 080-23460460, Email: keauthority-kar@nic.in, Website www.kea.kar.nic.in
Applications are invited from eligible candidates of Karnataka including the wards of Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants for registration to the "Common Entrance Test-2017" to Professional Courses detailed herein for the seats to be notified by the Govt. in the Professional Educational Institutions in the state of Karnataka for the academic year 2017-18
Eligibility Criteria
As per Rule 5 (1) of Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Govt. seats in Professional Educational Institutions Rules, 2006, No candidate shall be eligible for admission to Govt. Seats unless he is a citizen of India and satisfies any one of the eligibility conditions hosted on the KEA Website http://kea.kar.nic.in
The candidates who do not satisfy any of the Clauses, Eligibility criteria will not be eligible for admission to Professional Courses under Govt. quota seats through KEA
Eligibility Criteria for CET 2017
Medical, Dental (MBBS, BDS): Candidates must have passed in 2nd PUC,12th Std., Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects (40$ for SC,ST, CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates
In CET-Exam: For admission to Medical or Dental Courses, candidates must compulsorily qualify in the NEET-2017 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam conducted by the CBSE board, New Delhi to become eligible
Note: The norms prescribed in NEET-2017 and the orders of the Government, is applicable for admission to Medical and Dental Courses
Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy and Yoga (ISM & H): Candidates must have Passed in 2nd PUC,12th Std., Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects (Aggregate of three) (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B category candidates)
In CET-Exam: No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET
Criteria for Determination of Merit, Rank: By taking marks in equal proportions in QE and CET in PCB subjects
Engineering, Technology (BE, B. Tech): Candidates must have Passed in 2nd PUC,12th Std., Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Biology, Electronics, Computer (40% for SC, ST, CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B category candidates)
In CET-Exam: No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET; by taking marks in equal proportions in QE and CET in PCB subjects
Criteria for Determination of Merit, Rank: By taking marks in equal proportions in QE and CET in PCM subjects
Architecture (B. Arch): Candidates should have Passed in 2nd PUC,12th Std., Equivalent Exam with Mathematics as Compulsory optional subject and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in all the subjects (45% for SC,ST,CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B category candidates)
In CET-Exam: Minimum of 40% of Marks in NATA for all categories of students including SC, ST and Other Backward Classes
Note: For admission to Architecture Course, candidate should compulsorily appear for NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture. The NATA exam 2017 is scheduled on 16th April 2017
Visit KEA Website for list of examination centres conducting NATA
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Forestry, Sericulture, Agri Biotech, Horticulture), B.H. Sc (Home Science): Passed in 2nd PUC, 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects.
B.Tech (Food Technology, Dairy Technology), B.F. Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Sciences), B.Tech (Food Science and Technology), B.Sc (Ag Marketing and Co-operation): Passed in 2nd PUC, 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects
B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering): Passed in 2nd PUC, 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as optional subjects
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.): Passed in 2nd PUC, 12th standard and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 3A and 3B category candidates)
In CET-Exam: No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET
B-Pharm:
Passed in 2nd PUC, 12th Standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for SC,ST,CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates (or); Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Exam from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC,ST,CAT-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates) 2nd Year B.Pharma
Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC,ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates)
In CET-Exam: No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET
2nd Year B. Pharma: Passed in 2nd PUC,12th standard, equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; or Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institutions approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act
In CET-Exam: No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET
Pharma-D
Passed in 2nd PUC,12th standard ,equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; or Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy Examination from an institutions approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act
In CET-Exam: No Minimum Marks prescribed in CET
Note:
A candidates who had obtained a seat in any discipline through KEA (CET Cell) in any of the previous year and surrendered the seats before the last date fixed for entry of options for final round of seat allotment for the respective discipline will be not eligible for allotment of a seat to the same discipline during 2017
In the case of Agriculturist Quota the merit list will be prepared based on 25% marks each, secured in concerned combinations in II year PUC (PCMB) and CET and 50% marks secured in the Practical Test, II case of B.V.Sc. & AH merit list will be prepared based on 50% of marks secured in CET (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and 50% of marks scored in the practical test
How to Apply for KCET 2017
Step1: Please download the e-brochure from KEA Website http://kea.kar.nic.in and read the instructions carefully before start entering the application online. Enter all the details online by browsing URL on web http://kea.kar.nic.in by selecting "CET-2017 UG Online Application"; after completion of entry of all the details candidate’s will receive an application ID & Password to their registered mobile phone number and to email address and also the same information will be displayed on the screen
Step 2: Upload the scanned copy of recent passport size Colour Photograph, Signature and Left Hand Thumb Impression in JPG, JPEG format separately
Step 3: Print the Challan copy that is in triplicate. Candidates of Karnataka origin have to pay an amount of Rs.650/- for General and OBC (Rs.500/- for SC,ST Category-1 of Karnataka candidates only); Rs.750/- in case of candidates residing outside the state of Karnataka & Rs.5,000/- in case of candidates residing outside India.
The candidates who are residing outside India shall pay the fees in the form of DD drawn in favour of Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, payable at Bangalore
Step 4: Take a printout of the application form on A-4 Size paper. Obtain Principal seal and signature from the college where you have studied 2nd PUC or 12th Standard on the space provided in the printed form; the same copy should be produced during document verification
Further details can be seen in the CET Brochure 2017 and also will be notified on the website http://kea.kar.nic.in
KCET 2017 Important Dates
Commencement of Entry of Application Online: 01st January 2017 (from 04.00 pm)
Last Date to Enter Application Details Online: 02nd February 2017 (from 04.00 pm)
Last Date to Pay the Fees in the Bank specified,E-Post Office: 03rd March 2017
Downloading of Admission Tickets on or after: Will be informed later on the KEA website
Common Entrance Test - 2017 Time Table
For 02nd May 2017 (Tuesday, 10.30 am to 11.50 am for Biology - 60 Marks) and;
For 02nd May 2017 (Tuesday, 02.30 pm to 03.50 pm, for Mathematics - 60 Marks)
For 03rd May 2017 (Wednesday, 10.30 am to 11.50 am for Physics - 60 Marks) and;
For 03rd May 2017 (Wednesday, 02.30 pm to 03.50 pm, for Chemistry - 60 Marks)
For 04th May 2017 (Thursday, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm, for Both for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga Candidates - 50 Marks) (Only in Bangalore)
Verification of Documents for Agriculturist at Respective Practical Test Centers: 05th May - 17th May 2017
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