KCET 2027: Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern
KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) 2027 will be held by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission into Engineering, B-Pharm, Pharm-D, Farm Science, and Yoga & Naturopathy courses in Karnataka. The application form is expected to open in January 2027, and the exam is expected to be held in April 2027, in offline pen-and-paper mode over two days. There is no negative marking. Students must have passed or be appearing for 2nd PUC (Class 12) with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology.
KEA has not released the official 2027 notification yet. Dates marked "expected" are based on the 2026 exam cycle and will be corrected once KEA announces the real schedule.
1.0What is KCET?
KCET is a state entrance exam for students who want to join Engineering, Pharmacy, or Farm Science colleges in Karnataka. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts it every year. Your KCET rank decides which college and branch you get through state counselling.
2.0KCET 2027 Overview Table
3.0When is the KCET 2027 exam date?
The KCET 2027 exam is expected in April 2027. KEA has not confirmed the exact date. Based on the last few years, the pattern usually looks like this:
4.0Am I eligible for KCET 2027?
You are eligible for KCET 2027 if you meet these points:
- You are at least 17 years old as on December 31 of the admission year. There is no maximum age limit.
- You are an Indian citizen and meet the Karnataka state quota or residency rule.
- You have passed, or are currently appearing for, 2nd PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent exam.
- You have studied Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, Computer Science, or Biotechnology as your third subject.
- You have scored at least 45% marks in the qualifying subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates from Karnataka).
- If you are applying under the Horanadu or Gadinadu Kannadiga category, you must also clear a separate Kannada Language Test.
5.0How do I fill the KCET 2027 application form?
Follow these steps to apply for KCET 2027 online:
- Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Click "New User? Click Here for KCET Registration."
- Enter your PUC student number (if applicable), name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
- Set a password and security question, then submit.
- Log in with your application number and password.
- Fill in your academic and category details.
- Upload your photo, signature, and thumb impression in the required size.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and save a copy for your records.
6.0KCET 2027 application fee (expected)
The exact fee will be confirmed in the official 2027 notification.
7.0What is the KCET 2027 exam pattern?
KCET is a two-day, offline, MCQ-based exam with no negative marking. Day 1 has Biology and Mathematics. Day 2 has Physics and Chemistry.
Each correct answer gets 1 mark. Wrong answers do not lose marks, so attempt every question.
8.0What is the KCET 2027 syllabus?
The KCET syllabus follows the 1st and 2nd PUC (Class 11 and 12) Karnataka Board books.
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics, Electromagnetic Induction.
- Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry, Biomolecules.
- Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Probability, Matrices and Determinants.
- Biology: Genetics, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Ecology, Biotechnology (Botany and Zoology topics).
9.0How do I download the KCET 2027 admit card?
KEA releases the admit card online a few weeks before the exam. To download it, log in with your application number and date of birth. Check your name, photo, exam centre, and subject timings carefully. If anything is wrong, report it to the KEA helpline right away. Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam hall — entry is not allowed without them.
10.0How is the KCET 2027 rank calculated?
KCET final rank uses a 50:50 formula. Half comes from your KCET exam marks, and half comes from your 2nd PUC board marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. You can check your rank card by logging in with your application number and date of birth after the result is out.
11.0What happens in KCET 2027 counselling?
- Document verification — Submit marks cards, category certificate, domicile certificate, Aadhaar card, and photos.
- Option entry — Choose your preferred colleges and courses online, in order of preference.
- Mock seat allotment — See a trial allotment and change your choices if you want.
- Final seat allotment — Seats are given based on rank, category, and your choices.
- Reporting — Report to your allotted college and pay the fee to confirm your seat.
12.0How should I prepare for KCET 2027?
- Finish your PUC syllabus first, since KCET questions come directly from it.
- Solve previous year KCET papers to know the question style and time limit.
- Give equal time to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
- Take timed mock tests, since you must solve 60 questions in 80 minutes per subject.
- Revise formulas and diagrams often, especially for Physics and Biology.
- Prepare for your PUC boards and KCET together, since both scores decide your final rank.