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    KCET 2027 Qualifying Marks for General, OBC, SC & ST Categories

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 07 Nov 2026, 12:31 PM IST
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    KCET 2027 Qualifying Marks: Karnataka Examinations Authority will announce the KCET qualifying marks 2027 details in the information brochure. Candidates will have to visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea for the qualifying marks in KCET 2027. Note that KCET 2027 exam aspirants must have 45% minimum marks in the qualifying exam ( 2nd PUC / 12th standard or an equivalent exam). It is 40% in case of SC, ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates. There is no minimum marks to clear the KCET exam. For further details, check this page. 

    This Story also Contains

    1. KCET Qualifying Marks for Appearing
    2. KCET 2027 Kannada Language Qualifying Marks
    3. KCET Qualifying Marks Under Agriculturist Quota
    4. Factors affecting the KCET 2027 Qualifying Marks
    KCET 2027 Qualifying Marks for General, OBC, SC & ST Categories
    KCET 2027 Qualifying Marks

    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

    45%

    SC/ST

    40%

    EWS / OBC

    40%

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    KCET 2027 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 Kannada language test, the candidates need to get at least 12 marks out of 50 to pass the Kannada language test and be qualified for the overall KCET examination.

    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 each subject in 2nd PUC and 50% in the practical test.

    Factors affecting the KCET 2027 Qualifying Marks

    The authority will decide the minimum KCET 2027 qualifying marks based on the KCET 2027 results. Many factors affect the declaration of the KCET qualifying marks. Below are the main factors that affect the KCET qualifying marks 2027.

    • Number of Candidates who appeared for the KCET 2027 examination.

    • Difficulty level of the KCET exam 2027

    • Previous Year’s KCET Cutoffs

    • Previous year’s KCET minimum qualifying marks.

    • Candidates' performance in the KCET exam 2027.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many marks do general candidates have to get to qualify for the KCET 2027 exam?
    A:

    General candidates need to score a minimum of 45% marks in class 12th or its equivalent to be able to appear for KCET and be 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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