KCET Eligibility Criteria 2022: Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks
KCET Eligibility Criteria 2022- Candidates seeking admission in UG engineering courses in Karnataka have to fulfill KCET 2022 eligibility criteria. KEA has released the Karnataka CET 2022 eligibility criteria along with the brochure. The KCET eligibility criteria 2022 are the conditions of age, domicile, educational qualifications, and nativity which candidates have to meet to appear in the Karnataka Common Entrance Test.
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Students applying for KCET 2022 exam must check all the eligibility criteria before filling the KCET application form 2022. Students who do not meet the KCET eligibility criteria 2022 will not be considered for admission. KEA will reopen the KCET 2022 registration portal on May 29 till May 30 (8PM). KCET 2022 exam dates are June 16, 17, and 18. Read the complete article to know more about KCET eligibility criteria 2022.
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KCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria [General Conditions of Eligibility for All]
The conditions of KCET 2022 eligibility criteria are divided into two main categories which include educational qualification and nativity. Check below the details about KCET eligibility criteria 2022.
KCET Nationality
Candidates applying for KCET 2022 must be a citizen of India.
KCET Eligibility- Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have passed their class 12/PUC examination. Candidates who have appeared in their class 12/PUC examination in 2022 and waiting for their result can also apply for KCET 2022.
Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination/class 12/PUC from Karnataka State Open University are NOT eligible to apply for KCET 2022.
Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in their class 12 along with Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Electronics/ Computer Science as optional subjects with English as one of the languages of study
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KCET Eligibility Criteria 2022 - Nativity [For Admission to Government Seats]
Candidate should have studied in one or more Government or Government recognized educational institutions located in the State of Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN academic years commencing from 1st standard to 2nd PUC / 12th standard as on 1st July 2022 and must have appeared and passed either SSLC / 10th standard or 2nd PUC / 12th standard examination from Karnataka State.
Candidates should have studied and passed either 1st and 2nd year Pre-University Examination or 11th and 12th standard examination within the State of Karnataka from an Educational Institution run or recognized by the State Government and that either of the parents should have studied in Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN years.
A candidate who is the son or daughter of defence personnel who has worked continuously in Karnataka for a minimum period of one year in Karnataka during the Two year period of study of candidates in PUC / 11th and 12th Standard course.
Wards of serving or retired employee in Central Armed Police Force Service, whose parents at the time of joining the CAPF Service (Central Armed Police Force) had mentioned that his/her home town was in Karnataka, has to submit proof of his/her domicile from the Record Office of the CAPF Unit where the Parent’s service record is maintained. In this category, the candidates must have cleared the qualifying examination from a recognized University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.
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KCET Eligibility Criteria 2022 for Different Categories
Candidates fulfilling the below KCET eligibility criteria 2022 are also eligible for government seats.
Migrant Candidates of Jammu and Kashmir
Candidates who are children of migrants of Jammu and Kashmir are required to show proof of migration which they can get from the jurisdictional District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner” of any state in India.
Criteria related to Mother Tongue of Candidates
Candidates whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava must have resided and studied for a duration of 7 years between 1st and 12th standards in disputed Kannada speaking area of South Solapur or Akkalkot or Jeth or Gadhinglaj Taluks of Maharashtra State or Kasargod or Hosadurga Taluks of Kerala State. Such candidates will have to undergo and clear the Kannada Language test.
Candidates who have studied for complete 10 academic years in Kannada language from 1st to 10th standard outside Karnataka need not appear for the Kannada Language Test conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Such candidates must have studied and passed the qualifying exam from any recognised educational institution.
Children/ Ward of Members of Parliament
Children of Members of Parliament who are representing Karnataka, must have cleared high school from any institution located in any part of India.
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Candidates of State and Central Government Employees
In case a candidate is a son/daughter of an employee of the Union Government or an employee of the Union or Karnataka State Government Undertaking or Joint Sector Undertaking and his/her parents are likely to be transferred to any part of the country and have worked in Karnataka for a minimum period of 1 year in Karnataka during the 2 year period i.e. 11th and 12th standard of the candidate. Such candidates must have cleared the qualifying exam from any recognized educational institute in the state of Karnataka.
Children of serving or retired employees of the Union Government or employees of Union or Karnataka State Government Undertaking or Joint Sector Undertaking where the employee had mentioned to the employer at the time of joining service that his/her domicile was any place in Karnataka or had studied in any recognized educational institute or institutions in Karnataka for a minimum period of 7 years; and was or is liable to be transferred to any part of India according to the terms and conditions of his employment. It is imperative for the candidates (in such a case) to have cleared the qualifying exam from a University or Board or any other institution located in any part of India.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - KCET Eligibility Criteria 2022: Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks
Question: Where can I check the KCET eligibility criteria 2022?
Answer:
Candidates can check the KCET 2022 eligibility criteria through the official brochure.
Question: What is the KCET 2022 eligibility criteria?
Answer:
As per the KCET eligibility criteria, the educational criteria for exam is passing class 12/PUC examination. Candidates who have appeared in their class 12/PUC examination in 2022 and waiting for their result can also apply for KCET 2022. Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in their class 12 along with Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Electronics/ Computer Science as optional subjects with English as one of the languages of study.
Question: Can an NRI candidate apply for KCET 2022?
Answer:
No, the candidate must be a citizen of India for KCET 2022.
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Questions related to KCET
Can we write all 4 subjects PCMB in kcet, or only three subject?
Hi aspirant...!
Hope you're doing great....!
So with regard of you're query. KCET( KARANTAKA COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION) consists of 4 subjects physics, chemistry, maths and biology and each subject consists of 60 questions. You select three subjects. But you, can't able to answer the entire 4 four subjects because the maximum marks of the question paper is 180 marks. you would able to answer for only 180 marks. so, you should select only three subjects. But for KCET 2022 exam pattern has changed there only 3 sections available here (math, physics and chemistry)
I am providing you a link below here so, you can check the information and update regarding to KCET 2022.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-exam-pattern
hope this will helps you....!
GOOD LUCK...1
how can I crack kcet 2022 in 20 days
Hii,
Cracking KCET 2022 in 20 days in really a tough task, but if you work hard you can really improve your preparation in 20 days and crack it.
Mentioned below are the some tips and tricks compiled for the KCET 2022 aspirants to crack the examination.
Know the complete syllabus and exam pattern
Make a study plan
Focus on important and mark weightage topics
Prepare short notes of important topics as this will help you at the time of revision.
Practice sample paper and mock test at regular basis.
Solve previous year question paper
Take proper revision
Stay motivated.
Hope this information will help you
which book is better for last 20 days preperation for kcet exam 2022 ,arihant or mtg?
Hii,
Both the book are best for KCET 2022 preparation, it depend on your choice which book you prefer for best preparation. Because rather than book notes are very important for last moment revision which you have to prepare while preparation
Best book for the preparation of KCET 2022 are the following
- 16 Year's Solved Papers Karnataka CET Engineering Entrance by Arihant Publications.
- Karnataka CET Explorer - Engineering by MTG Editorial Board.
- KCET Chapterwise Previous Questions with Solutions by Annapurna Experts.
For more information you can visit in the link mentioned below
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-kcet
Hope this information will help you
which book is better for last 20 days preperation for kcet exam 2022 ,arihant or mtg?
Hii,
Both the book are best for KCET 2022 preparation, it depend on your choice which book you prefer for best preparation. Because rather than book notes are very important for last moment revision which you have to prepare while preparation
Best book for the preparation of KCET 2022 are the following
- 16 Year's Solved Papers Karnataka CET Engineering Entrance by Arihant Publications.
- Karnataka CET Explorer - Engineering by MTG Editorial Board.
- KCET Chapterwise Previous Questions with Solutions by Annapurna Experts.
For more information you can visit in the link mentioned below
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/best-books-for-kcet
Hope this information will help you
When will the registration for Karnataka PGCET 2022 FOR MBA open
Hello Aspirant,
Till now dates have not been released by the competent authorities (KEA, Bangalore) for Karnataka PGCET 2022 so kindly wait for any official notification and you can check out the link given below for regular updates regarding Karnataka PGCET 2022 :-
Karnataka PGCET 2021 - Results (Out), Cut Off, Counselling, Answer Key (careers360.com)
The examination is conducted for admission to MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch as well as lateral entry MCA courses offered by various government/ university/ private aided and private unaided institutions of Karnataka.
Once the application process will start, then you can follow the given steps for smooth application process :-
>>>>> First of all visit the official website kea.kar.nic.in and register yourself using your some personal details like name, parents name, gender and so on..
>>>>> Now proceed to fill up an application form for Karnataka PGCET 2022 using your personal, contact and academic details. If you appeared for GATE exam then you will have to mention the marks of GATE examination as well.
>>>>> Now the next step is uploading of required documents in prescribed specifications.
>>>>> Then the final step would be payment of an application fee which will be notified through the information bulleting of 2022.
For more details kindly check out the link given below: :-
Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2022 - Dates, How to Fill (careers360.com)
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!