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With a KCET 2025 rank of 30,000–40,000 in the SC category , you have a solid shot at securing a BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) seat under the government quota in Karnataka. Here’s a concise guide with a bit more detail:

1. KCET BNYS Cutoffs (SC Category) : Government quota BNYS cutoffs for SC candidates typically range from 20,000 to 50,000 ranks, based on past trends. Your 30,000–40,000 rank falls comfortably within this, making you highly likely to secure a seat in private colleges with government quota seats.
   
   
   • Government colleges (e.g., Government Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College, Mysuru) have tighter cutoffs (closer to 20,000), but you may qualify in later rounds or mop-up counselling if seats remain.
     
     
2. Colleges Offering BNYS (Government Quota) :
   
   
   • Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodbidri : Strong chance with your rank; popular for BNYS with good facilities.
     
     
   • SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire : Likely in rounds 2 or 3, as SC cutoffs often extend to 40,000.
     
     
   • Government Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College, Mysuru : Possible in mop-up rounds, but competitive due to limited seats.
     
     
   • Tapkeshwar Ayurvedic and Naturopathy College, Bengaluru : Another option with slightly higher cutoffs but feasible for SC.
     
     
3. SC Category Benefits :
   • SC candidates require only 40% minimum marks in KCET 2025 (vs. 50% for General), and ~15% of seats are reserved, boosting your odds.
     
     
   • Your rank aligns well with government quota allocations in private colleges, which reserve a portion of seats at subsidized rates.
     
     
4. Government Quota Fees :
   
   
   • Fees are affordable, around Rs. 30,000–50,000/year , compared to private/management quota (Rs. 2–3 lakh/year).
     
     
   • Confirm exact fees and seat availability on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in during counselling.
     
     
5. Counselling and Admission :
   
   
   • KCET 2025 counselling is expected to start in August–September 2025 via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
     
     
   • Steps: Register, verify documents (SC certificate, income certificate, KCET scorecard), and prioritize BNYS government quota seats during choice filling.
     
     
   • Participate in all rounds, including mop-up, to maximize chances.
     
     
6. Career Prospects :
   
   
   • BNYS graduates can work as naturopathy doctors, wellness consultants, or yoga therapists in clinics, hospitals, or wellness centers.
     
     
   • Starting salary: Rs. 3–6 lakh/year, with growth in private practice or corporate wellness roles.

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Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

The position you hold in the KCET depends on the results of many other applicants, the way scores are calculated and the marks needed in each category. Even so, with 281 marks attained in 2nd PUC Board Exams and 112 marks in KCET, I am providing you with a detailed breakdown for estimating your likely rank range.

There Are Additional Things That Affect Rank and Admission

If you fall into SC/ST/OBC or other reserved groups, your seats and selection thresholds are not the same as those for the general category.

There is more competition when more candidates take part during an election year.

KEA brings each subject’s score to a standardized (equal) scale for all students and tests, influencing the list of final ranks.

So, What Should You Do After That?

After the results are out, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) officially releases the rank list that uses all correcting methods and category factors.

Many websites offer rank predictors and you can find one on Career360 as well.

During counselling, pay close attention to your choices as they can improve your chances of getting in.

Summary

Suppose you receive 112 out of 180 in KCET and the exam difficulty is standard. You can guess your rank to fall between 35,000 and 45,000 in the general category. Your good score on the PUC board increases your chances of getting invited for counselling. Wait for the official announcement of the rank to decide your next steps for counselling.

Understanding the Significance of KCET and PUC Score

Although your main ranking for KCET comes from your 180 KCET marks, the PUC board marks are also crucial for becoming eligible for government quotas and seats. Tests at the KCET involve Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

I am here to help you estimate your KCET rank.

You have scored about 62.2% on your KCET exam.

When looking at candidate scores from the past, those receiving marks between 110 and 115 usually fall in the 35,000 to 45,000 bracket in KCET for category general.

Ranking is determined by how tough the exam was that year, the number of applicants and the requirements used by KEA.

Impact of 2nd PUC Board Marks (76.97% out of 100%)

Getting a score of 281 in the PUC board is an impressive academic achievement (almost 94%) and considered an excellent record.

While this is important for getting into colleges, your KCET rank mainly comes from your performance in the exam.

If you earn a high board mark, you could be eligible for some reservation categories, quota allotments or merit lists that involve combining scores.

With 45/180 in KCET and 258/300 in PCM:

Your KCET score is about 25%, which is low.

Your PCM board score is good (86%)

Estimated KCET rank may be quite low (likely above 50,000), making admission to top branches tough.

You might get seats in less competitive branches or private colleges.

For exact rank, check official KCET rank list after results.

Hello there,

Here's how your KCET 2024 rank is generally estimated:

Your Inputs

• Board Marks (PCM): 201 out of 300 (which is 67%)

• KCET Marks: 70 out of 180

• Board: CBSE (no extra weightage; state board scaling has been removed)
  
  Estimated Rank Calculation

KCET final rank is based on:

• 50% weightage to KCET score

• 50% weightage to board PCM percentage

Your normalized score is calculated as:

• 50% of PCM% = 0.5 × 67 = 33.5

• 50% of KCET% = 0.5 × (70 ÷ 180 × 100) ≈ 19.4

• Total Normalized Score ≈ 33.5 + 19.4 = 52.9
  
  Expected KCET 2024 Rank

With a normalized score of around 52.9, your KCET engineering rank is estimated to be in the range of:

45,000 to 60,000

This is only an approximate range. Actual ranks may vary depending on the exam's difficulty, number of candidates, and score trends.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

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Here is the link to top colleges in Karnataka through KCET : Best Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka accepting KCET

Hope it helps !