Karnataka Examination Authority will publish the KCET 2027 final seat matrix on its official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The provisional seat matrix for KCET 2027 first round counselling will be available soon. Candidates can check the course and college-wise KCET seat matrix 2027 here.
KCET Seat Matrix 2027 - Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET final seat matrix 2027 details on the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering, architecture, and other courses can check the KCET seat matrix at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KEA will declare the KCET results 2027 in May tentatively, along with the rank list and KCET topper's list. Candidates are advised to go through the KCET 2027 seat matrix before the KEA KCET counselling process. Qualified candidates in the KCET 2027 exam will be eligible to participate in the KCET UGCET counselling process.
Applicants can also check the previous year's KCET seat matrix for reference purposes. The KCET seat matrix 2027 comprises category and course-wise seat distribution. Applicants declared qualified based on performance in the Karnataka CET 2027 exam are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
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- KCET Counselling 2027
- KCET Seat Matrix 2024 - Coursewise
- Also Read: KCET Fee Structure 2027
- KCET Seat Matrix 2024
- KCET Seat Matix 2024 for Government Engineering Colleges
- KCET Seat Matrix 2024 for Aided Engineering Colleges
- KCET Seat Matrix 2024 for Private Unaided Engineering Colleges
- KCET Seat Matrix 2024 for Private Unaided Minority Engineering Colleges
KCET Counselling 2027
Karnataka Examination Authority will starte the KCET 2027 counselling process on the official website. The KCET option entry process will start first followed by the seat allotment. Applicants declared qualified based on results will be eligible to participate in the KCET counselling. Applicants are advised to refer to the KCET seat matrix 2027 for the admission process. The counselling process of KCET 2027 comprises registration, choice filling, seat allotment and payment of fee.
Also read: How to do KCET 2027 option entry: check steps, fees and more
KCET 2025 Seat Matrix Category-wise (OUT) - Round 1
| Quota | Download Seat Matrix |
|---|---|
| BSc Nursing seat matrix |
Download |
| BPT Courses seat matrix |
Download |
| AHS and BPO Courses Seat Matrix |
Download |
| Engineering General Quota |
Download |
| Kalyana Karnataka (371j) |
Download |
| Engineering special category |
Download |
| Agriculture and Veterinary Kalyana Karnataka category |
Download |
| Agriculture and Veterinary (Practical) General and Kalyana Karnataka category quota |
Download |
| Agriculture and Veterinary Special Category Quota |
Download |
| Quota | Download link |
|---|---|
| KCET 2025 final seat matrix (OUT) | Download here |
| Engineering Seat Matrix - General Quota | Download here |
Commonly asked questions
The exam body has not released the exam dates for the KCET 2027. However based on 2026 dates, we can expect the exam to be held in Aprl 2027 tentatively.
- Visit - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on UGCET and login using QR scan
- Capture photo and verify OTP
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 750
- Once payment is sucessful, candidates can participate in counselling process.
- Select category, to do KCET option entry.
- Enter list of colleges and courses on right side (rank them in your desired order)
- Rearrange and once you are satified
- Save and submit the KCET options.
Each paper of KCET exam is conducted for 80 minutes. The Kannada language exam of KCET will be conducted for 60 minutes for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates. KCET exam Biology and Mathematics exam will be conducted on same day while Physics & Chemistry exam will be conducted on separate day.
Hi,
Yes, KCET exam is conducted in offline pen & paper mode across various centres every year. You will be provided OMR sheet to attempt the KCET 2025 exam. You have to mark the answers using black/blue ball point pen. You should note that no online exam will be conducted for any candidate. There will be four alternatives to all the questions asked in the exam. Each question will have one correct alternative. You must cross check your answers before marking it in OMR sheet. The authorities will not allow you to change your answers once marked in the OMR sheet.
Hope this cleared your query.
KCET Seat Matrix 2024 - Coursewise
| Quota | Download link |
|---|---|
| Engineering Seat Matrix - General Quota | Download Here |
| Engineering Seat Matrix - Hyd-Kar Quota | Download Here |
| Architecture College - General Quota | Download Here |
| Architecture College - Hyd-Kar Quota | Download Here |
| Engineering and Architecture - Special Category | Download Here |
| BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - General & Hyd-Kar Quota | Download Here |
| BPharma & Pharma-D Seat Matrix - Special Category | Download Here |
Also Read: KCET Fee Structure 2027
Commonly asked questions
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KCET Seat Matrix 2024
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET seat matrix on the official website. Candidates can check the KCET 2024 seat matrix at kea.kar.nic.in. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
| Year |
Quota |
Seat matrix |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
-- |
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| 2023 |
General Quota |
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| Hyderabad Karnataka Region |
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| 2022
|
General Quota |
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| Hyderabad Karnataka Region |
KCET Seat Matix 2024 for Government Engineering Colleges
| Participating Institutes |
Number of seats available |
|---|---|
| Constituent college of VTU, Chintamani Chikaballapura |
240 |
| 180 |
|
| 240 |
|
| 360 |
|
| 240 |
|
| Government Engineering College, Hoovina Hadagali |
240 |
| 240 |
|
| 240 |
|
| Government Engineering College, Mosale Hosahalli, Hassan |
300 |
| 240 |
|
| 240 |
|
| 300 |
|
| Government Engineering College, Viprasinagar, Gangavathi |
300 |
| Government Engineering College, Mailur, Bidar |
210 |
| Government Engineering College, Naragund, Gadag |
210 |
| Govt.S K S J T Institute of Engineering, Bangalore |
250 |
| University B.D.T College of Engineering, Davanagere |
550 |
| Visvesvaraya Technological University, VTU, CPGS, Kalburgi |
240 |
| Visvesvaraya Technological University, VTU, CPGS, Mysuru |
300 |
KCET Seat Matrix 2024 for Aided Engineering Colleges
| Participating Institutes |
Number of seats available |
|---|---|
| BMS College of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bangalore |
300 |
| BVV Sangha`s Basaveshwara Engineering College , Bagalkote |
420 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore |
600 |
| Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan |
300 |
| PDA College of Engineering, Gulbarga |
320 |
| PES College of Engineering, Mandya |
310 |
KCET Seat Matrix 2024 for Private Unaided Engineering Colleges
| Participating Institutes |
Number of seats available |
|---|---|
| Acharya Institute of Technology, Soldevanahalli, Chikkabanavara post, Bangalore |
1140 |
| ACS College of Engineering, Mysore Road, Bangalore |
750 |
| Adhichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chickamagalur |
630 |
| Aditya College of Engineering and Technology |
420 |
| AGM Rural Engineering College, Varur, Hubli |
360 |
| Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology |
360 |
| Akshaya Institute of Technology, Lingapura, Tumkur Dist. |
360 |
| Alva's Institute of Engineering & Technology, Moodabidre, D.K |
900 |
| AMC Engineering College, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore |
1350 |
| Amrutha Institute of Engineering & Management Science (AIEMS), Ramanagar |
360 |
| Angadi Institute of Technology and Management, Savgoan Rd., Belgaum |
420 |
| APS College of Engineering, Somanahalli, Bangalore |
300 |
| ATME College of Engineering, Mysore |
690 |
| Atria Institute of Technology, Anand Nagar, Hebbal PO, Bangalore |
1200 |
| BMS College of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bangalore |
2040 |
| BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Yelahanka, Bangalore |
1380 |
| BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore |
600 |
| BVV Sangha`s Basaveshwara Engineering College, Bagalkote |
630 |
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KCET Seat Matrix 2024 for Private Unaided Minority Engineering Colleges
| Participating Institutes |
Number of seats available |
|---|---|
| AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kottar chowki Boloor Village Mangalore |
660 |
| Anjuman Institute of Technology & Management, Bhatkal |
360 |
| Bahubali College of Engineering, Shravanabelagola, Hassan |
300 |
| Beary's Institute of Technology, Boliar Village,Bantwal Tq, Mangalore |
300 |
| Canara Engineering College Bantwal |
630 |
| Gurunanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar |
780 |
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780 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Karnataka. Listed below are some colleges with their fees.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga | INR 81,800 |
| Acharya Institute of Health Sciences | INR 2.85 lakh |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | INR 50,600 |
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | INR 5.6 lakh |
| East Point Group of Institutions | INR 5.6 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
For B.Sc. Nursing admission through KCET, students usually need a rank under 30,000 to get into top government and premier private colleges. Private colleges, on the other hand, accept ranks up to 2,00,000 or even higher.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The KCET 2026 Round 1 cutoff for BMS College of Engineering for BE in CSE course has already been released. For the General AI category, the Round 1 cutoff was 1920.5.
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, RNSIT offers scholarship based on KCET scores to B.E/ BTech students. Check below eligibility to avail the scholarship:
| Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| CET RANK 3000 and lesser | Tuition Fees (waiver) |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, many NIRF-ranked colleges in Karnataka also accept COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores, giving non-KCET students a pathway in. Some colleges additionally offer management quota seats for direct admission, based on eligibility criteria.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you have a good chance to get a seat at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences in the second round with a KCET rank of 39,000 under OBC 2A Rural category.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
KEA usually conducts multiple rounds of counselling, including Round 1, Round 2, and an Extended Round, depending on how many vacant seats are available.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Cutoff marks for KCET 2026 are calculated on the basis of number of applicants, availability of seats, performance of the candidates in the test, reservation and difficulty of the question paper.
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