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    KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks for General, OBC, SC & ST Categories

    Team Careers360Updated on 06 Jun 2026, 01:32 PM IST

    KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks: Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the KCET qualifying marks on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. As per the eligibility criteria, applicants should have passed the 2nd PUC / 12th standard or an equivalent exam with English as one of the languages and secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, the minimum required aggregate is 40% in these subjects. To qualify the KCET 2026 exam, candidates must obtain the KCET qualifying marks. The authority has conducted the KCET exam 2026 on April 23 to 24, 2026. The KCET 2026 result has been announced on June 6, 2026.

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    This Story also Contains

    1. KCET 2026 Kannada Language Qualifying Marks
    2. KCET Qualifying Marks Under Agriculturist Quota
    3. KCET Qualifying Marks for Appearing
    4. Factors affecting the KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks
    KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks for General, OBC, SC & ST Categories
    KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks

    The KCET 2026 Exam Pattern is 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.

    KCET 2026 Kannada Language 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.

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    KCET Qualifying Marks Under Agriculturist Quota

    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.

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    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.

    KCET Qualifying Marks for Appearing

    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.

    KCET Qualifying Marks in 2nd PUC

    Category

    Class 12th qualifying marks

    General

    50%

    SC/ST

    40%

    EWS / OBC

    40%

    Factors affecting the KCET 2026 Qualifying Marks

    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.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many marks do general candidates have to get to qualify in the KCET 2026 exam?
    A:

    General candidates need to score a minimum of 50% marks in the KCET exam to qualify and get eligible for further counselling.

    Q: Do all KCET candidates need to qualify in the Kannada language test in the KCET exam?
    A:

    No, only the candidates who want to get a government seat must qualify the Kannada language test.

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