KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks: Karnataka Examinations Authority will publish the KCET qualifying marks with the brochure. Based on previous year’s details, there is no specific qualifying or passing marks for KCET 2026. However, candidates must obtain a minimum of 12 marks in Kannada language paper. The authority will declare the qualifying marks for KCET 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in along with the brochure. To qualify the KCET 2026 exam, candidates must obtain the KCET qualifying marks. We will provide you with the KCET 2026 qualifying marks hereafter once it gets officially released. Candidates can check the previous year’s KCET qualifying marks to get an idea of the minimum qualifying marks in the KCET exam.
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The authority will conduct the KCET 2026 exam tentatively in the third week of April 2026. The KCET 2026 Exam Pattern will be for 180 marks, conducted for 180 multiple-choice questions. Candidates who want to secure government seats must qualify for the Kannada language test along with the KCET examination. Read the article below completely to know more details regarding the KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks.
Candidates who want to secure admission in the Government institutions must qualify for the Kannada language test along with the KCET examination. As per previous years' KCET 2025 Kannada language test, the candidates need to get at least 12 marks to pass the Kannada language test and be qualified for the overall KCET examination.
To get a seat under the agriculturist quota, candidates need to attain a minimum of 50% marks in the practical examination.This quota is applicable for UG courses only. The total marks for practical exam will be 200 and it will be held at Bangalore, Hassan, Mandya, Raichur, Mysore, Munirabad, Arabhavai, Tamaka, Shimoga, Bidar, Mangalore, bagalkot, Dharwad, Vijayapura, Hiriyur by respective Agriculture / Veterinary universities. To get in the Agriculture merit list, candidates must secure at least 25% in 2nd PUC and CET separately and 50% in practical exams.
KCET Qualifying Marks for B.Sc Courses- For agriculturist quota, merit list will be prepared on the basis of minimum 25% marks in 2nd PUC and CET along with a minimum of 50% marks in practical test.
General candidates need to score at least 45% aggregate marks in 2nd PUC to appear for KCET exam. Whereas, reserved candidates like SC, ST, EWS, and OBC have to secure a minimum of 40% in their 12th standard.
Category | Class 12th qualifying marks |
|---|---|
General | 45% |
SC/ST | 40% |
EWS / OBC | 40% |
The authority will decide the minimum KCET 2026 qualifying marks based on the KCET 2026 results. Many factors affect the declaration of the KCET qualifying marks. Below are the main factors that affect the KCET qualifying marks 2026.
Number of Candidates who appeared for the KCET 2026 examination.
Difficulty level of the KCET exam 2026
Previous Year’s KCET Cutoffs
Previous year’s KCET minimum qualifying marks.
Candidates' performance in the KCET exam 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General candidates need to score a minimum of 45% marks in the KCET exam to qualify and get eligible for further counselling.
No, only the candidates who want to get a government seat must qualify the Kannada language test.
On Question asked by student community
Yes, 30% of of seats in each category are reserved for female candidates in the KCET engineering college.
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