KCET Reservation Criteria 2025 - Know More

KCET Reservation Criteria 2025 - Know More

Edited By Jalla Venkatesh | Updated on Oct 17, 2024 12:25 PM IST | #KCET

KCET Reservation Criteria 2025 - KEA will provide the KCET 2025 reservation criteria on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can find the detailed reservation criteria for KCET 2025 in the information brochure. The authority will adhere to the KCET reservation criteria while offering admission to the reserved category students. The KCET 2025 reservation criteria will include a category list and the percentage of seats reserved for each category. Candidates qualifying the KCET exam will be considered for the admission process.

Candidates must meet the KCET eligibility clause and provide the required documents to be eligible for admission to the reserved seats. The reservation criteria of KCET 2025 will vary for each category of candidates. Read the entire article to know more about the KCET 2025 reservation criteria.

KCET Reservation Criteria 2025

KEA will release the list of KCET 2025 reservation categories on the official website. Candidates can find the KCET 2025 reservation criteria in the table below. Here we have provided the KCET seat distributions as per the Karnataka CET reserved category list. Moreover, candidates will also get to know what are the special categories in KCET. The following table will be updated with the reservation criteria of KCET 2025 as provided in the official notification. Additionally, candidates can refer to the previous year's reservation criteria for KCET 2025 outlined below.

KCET Reservation of Seats 2025

KEA KCET Category List

KCET Reserved Seats (%)

Rural Candidates

15% of Government Seats

Candidates from Kannada Medium

5% of Government Seats

Jammu & Kashmir Migrants

1 seat in every engineering college

Article 371(J) Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad Karnataka)
  • 70% of the available seats in every course of study in any regional University (located in the districts of Bidar, Gulbarga, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, and Bellary-Vijayanagar) shall be reserved in favour of the local persons
  • 8% of the available seats in every course of study provided in a statewide University or a statewide educational institution be allocated among the local candidates of the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region

Defence Personnel of Karnataka Origin

10% seats in all engineering colleges

OBC/SC/ST under category - 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B

N/A

Sports Special Category

N/A

Scouts and Guides

N/A

Physically Disabled

N/A

NCC Category

N/A

Supernumerary Category

N/A

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KCET Reservation 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The authority will release the KCET 2025 reservation eligibility criteria in the official brochure. As mentioned, a certain number of seats are reserved for the special category candidates. To be eligible for the mentioned seat, candidates need to meet the KCET eligibility clause set for different categories. The following table describes the eligibility conditions to be met by candidates of different categories for availing of the reservation of KCET 2025.

KCET 2025 Reservation Eligibility Criteria

Category

KCET Reservation Eligibility Details

NCC Special Category



Check the order of preference for selection of a reserved seat under NCC category


  • Candidates should have participated in the Republic Day camp conducted by the NCC Director General of New Delhi from Karnataka OR

  • Should have participated in All India Thal Sainik Camp (Boys) – TSC/All India Thal Sainik Camp (Girls) – TSC (G)/All India Nau Sainik Camp – NSC/All India Vayu Sainik Camp – VSC.

  • Candidates should also have B-certificate, obtained during the 5 years of study in Karnataka (between 8th and 12th standard).

  • Should have participated in camp/courses i.e., NIC, Mountaineering, BLC, ALC, RCTC, Trekking, Army, Navy, and Air Force & Hospital Attachments and should also possess a B-Certificate during five years of education in Karnataka.

  • Candidates should have participated in All India Mavalankar Shooting Championship with KAR and GOA Director Team.

  • Should have participated in the National Level Youth Exchange Program and Foreign Naval Cruise conducted by DG, NCC. Apart from this, candidates who have been selected for the DG NCC team and hold a B-Certificate obtained during five years of education in Karnataka will also be eligible.

  • Cadets finally selected as a part of DG NCC team to participate in the All India Mavalankar Shooting Championship at the National Level and Youth Exchange Programmes and Foreign Naval Cruise organised by DG, NCC will be eligible.

  • Candidates who have participated in the following camps/courses conducted by the Director General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess ‘B’ Certificate obtained during the five years of study in Karnataka between 8th and 12th standards namely:

(a) NIC

(b) Trekking

(c) Mountaineering

(d) BLC

(e) ALC

(f) RCTC and

(g) Army, Navy, Air Force & Hospital Attachments

(h) IMA /OTA, AF Stn, Naval Academy, Indian Naval or Coast Guard Ship or

(i) any other attachment camp based on vacancies issued by DG, NCC

(j) Mountaineering, Para Basic, SSB Screening or any other DG NCC organized course and adventure camps.

Sports Special Category

  • Candidates should have won National level cup/medals in Super-A games or B-games during five years of basic education (8th to 12th standard) in Karnataka.

Check more details about KCET 2025 reservation criteria for Sports Special Category

Scouts and Guide Special Category

  • Candidates who have received ‘President’s Award’ as ‘Scouts/Guides’ during five years of education from Class 8 to 12 in Karnataka will be eligible.

  • Such Candidates will be required to show the “President's Award” certificate at the time of document verification with other certificates.

OBC/SC/ST under Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B

  • Candidates will have to produce a caste certificate/caste income certificate issued by concerned Jurisdictional Tahsildar in accordance with Government Regulations.

  • The candidates will also need to hold Form ‘D’ in case of ST and ST, Form ‘E’ in case of Category-I, Form ‘F’ in case of OBC like 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B.

Physically Disabled Category

  • For this category, the candidates will have to provide a medical/disability certificate.

  • Candidates having at least 40% physical disability will be considered under this category of KCET reservation 2025.

Kannada Medium

Candidates should have studied in Kannada Medium from Class 1 to 10 standard.

Anglo-Indian Special Category

Candidates will have to produce a certificate issued by the Registered Association of Anglo Indian Community of Karnataka and countersigned by an Anglo Indian MLA appointed by the Government of India at the time of document verification.

Defence Special Category

  • Son/Daughter of Defence personnel

  • Candidates need to possess a Defence Certificate.

Ex-Defence Category

  • Son/Daughter of ex-personnel of Defence services

  • Needs to possess Defence Certificate issued by Joint Director/Deputy Director.

Central Armed Police Force/Ex-CAPF

Candidates will have to possess a certificate issued by CAPF Unit mentioning candidate’ parent declaration that he/she was domicile of Karnataka at the time of joining CAPF service, during the document verification.

Rural

Candidates should have completed 10 years of basic education in rural areas/small urban areas/transitional areas as mentioned by Municipal Corporation of Karnataka under Karnataka Municipalities Act. 1964 and Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976.

Supernumerary Quota

All candidates (including General category) are eligible for admissions under Supernumerary quota. However, they need to provide an income certificate issued by the concerned Tahasildar.

Jammu and Kashmiri Migrants

Son/Daughter of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants can claim seats under Jammu and Kashmiri Migrants quota.

Hyderabad Karnataka

  • Local candidates of areas/districts including Bidar, Gulbarga, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal and Bellary Fare can claim seats under this category.

  • Such candidates will be required to provide relevant eligibility certificates issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner.

Note: Candidates belonging to Scouts & Guides, Defence, Ex-defence and Anglo-Indian, CAPF, Ex-CAPF will be considered for allotment of seats in the respective special category seats as per their merit order only in the General Round of allotment of seats along with the other general merit and reserved category candidates.

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KCET Reservation Based on Marks

Candidates who wish to apply for the KCET entrance exam have to meet the minimum eligibility conditions. The eligibility criteria comprise of qualifying marks. Students belonging to the reserved category will be given a relaxation of 10%. Below are the KCET marks relaxation.

  • All aspirants must achieve a 50% aggregate in their 10+2 level exams.
  • SC/ST/OBC candidates have a relaxation of 10% marks, requiring them to score a minimum of 40% marks at the 10+2 level.
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KCET Reservation 2025 Under Hyderabad-Karnataka Category

University/Institution

KCET Seat Reservation (in percentage)

Any regional University or educational institution in Hyderabad-Karnataka Districts

70% of seats in every program

State University/Engineering College/Institution

8% of seats in every program


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What percentage of seats are reserved for Rural Candidates in KCET reservation criteria?

As per the KCET reservation criteria, 15% of government seats are reserved for rural candidates.

2. What percentage of seats are reserved for candidates from Kannada Medium in KCET 2025 reservation criteria?

As per the KCET reservation criteria, 5% of government seats are reserved for candidates from Kannada Medium.

3. What is the KCET reservation for Defence Personnel of Karnataka Origin?

As per the KCET reservation criteria, 10% seats are reserved for Defence Personnel of Karnataka Origin in all participating engineering colleges.

4. How can I check the Karnataka CET reservation category list?

Candidates can check the Karnataka CET reservation category list in the KCET information brochure or on this page.

5. How can I check the KEA KCET category list?

Candidates can check the KEA CET category list in the information bulletin. Moreover, candidates will get to know the category definitions through the official KCET 2025 notification.

6. What is the special category in KCET?

The special categories in KCET are CAPF / CRPF / CISF / BSF / ITBP, Ex-Defence, Ex-CAPF, Defence, N.C.C., Sports / Anglo-Indian, Scouts, and Guides.

7. How can I download category wise KCET reservation pdf?

The category-wise KCET reservation pdf will be updated online on the official website.

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Yes, a US-born candidate who is a US citizen but has studied in India for the last 12 years under the CBSE board in Karnataka is eligible to appear for the KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test). Below are the key eligibility points:

  1. Domicile Requirement : The candidate should fulfill the domicile requirements outlined by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Studying in Karnataka for at least seven years may satisfy this requirement.
  2. Educational Qualification : Candidates must have passed 10th and 12th grades (or equivalent) in Karnataka. The CBSE board is recognized for KCET eligibility.
  3. Citizenship : While KCET primarily caters to Indian citizens, some provisions allow Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates to apply.
  4. Eligibility Certificate : An NRI or foreign candidate might need to secure an eligibility certificate from the KEA.
  5. Language : Knowledge of Kannada may be required for certain quotas.

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Yes, you can get admission to an architecture college through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) if you're eligible. However, for architecture courses (B.Arch.), KCET usually requires a valid NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) score as well. The KCET counseling process for B.Arch. admissions considers your NATA score along with your academic performance. Be sure to check specific college requirements and confirm with KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) for updates.

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You need to obtain certificate from the concerned Tahsildar and your caste certificate must be in the form of given performa given below

ST: Form 'D'

Category-I: Form 'E'

OBC: Form 'F' for 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B

Other than this no caste certificate will be entertained by the KCET authority at the time of counselling process.Other documents you may need to apply for KCET 2025 include: SSLC or 10th standard mark sheet, 2nd PUC or 12th standard mark sheet, Income certificate, Rural study certificate, and Recent passport size photograph.

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) scores are valid only for the year in which they are obtained. This means that your KCET 2025 score will not be valid for admissions in 2026.

To be eligible for admissions in 2026, you will need to take the KCET exam again in that year. The scores from the 2026 exam will be used to determine your eligibility for admission to various engineering and medical colleges in Karnataka.

Therefore, if you wish to pursue higher education in Karnataka in 2026, you must appear for the KCET exam that year.

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