By Pragya Sehgal
KCET is conducted by KEA every year for admissions to various undergraduate, as well as professional programmes offered by Government, University affiliated, Private Aided, Private Un-Aided, and Professional Educational Institutions in the state of Karnataka. The courses include engineering, dental, agricultural and medical programmes in multiple disciplines.
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is typically held in the month of May every year. The conducting body announces the results of KCET in June. Check KCET 2017 important dates here.
You can find the cut-offs of colleges accepting score here - Shiksha's cut-off predictor.
Explore colleges based on KCET
Given below is the list of popular colleges that accept KCET scores:
1. National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
It is one of the leading institutes in India providing undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in the fields of engineering and technology. The courses leading to the award of B. E/B Tech degree include:
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Industrial and Production Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Science and Engineering
• Power Systems
• Hydraulics
• Computer Network Engineering
The People's Education Society Institute of Technology, Bangalore, is a popular institute offering undergraduate engineering programmes in multiple disciplines. Some of the programmes provided by the institute are as follows:
• Computer Science
• Information Science
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
3. Shri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore
Often shortened to SJCE, this is a private technical college, quite popular for its engineering courses. The various courses, leading to the award of B. E/ B Tech degree, offered in the college include:
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial and Production Engineering
• Instrument Technology
• Environmental Engineering
• Polymer Science and Technology
• Information Science and Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Construction Technology and Management
4. Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Having high qualified and experienced teachers, the institute offers a wide range undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses. The courses, leading to the award of B. E/B Tech, offered in the institute are:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Instrumentation Technology
• Information Science and Engineering
5. BVB College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli
The B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology is known for kindling the spirit of engineering and technology in its students. The institute has achieved an enviable status because of its emphasis on technical excellence. The programmes leading to the award of B. E/B Tech offered by the institute include:
• Architecture
• Automation and Robotics
• Automobile Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Industrial and Production Engineering
• Information Science and Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
6. Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
It is one of the leading technological institutes in Karnataka and provides courses leading to Bachelor’s in Engineering/Bachelor’s in Technology in Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.
7. RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Established in the year 2001, RNS Institute of Technology is renowned for nourishing and the leading engineering talents in the country. A number of courses leading to Bachelor’s in Engineering/Bachelor’s in Technology (B. E/B Tech) are offered in the institute.
8. MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
An autonomous private engineering institute, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology is popular for the quality of technological education that it instils in its students. A number of programmes leading to B.E/B Tech are offered here.
9. JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore is known for the plethora of engineering courses that it offers. Some of the undergraduate engineering programmes offered in the university are:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering
• Information Science & Technology
10. BMS College of Engineering, Kempe Gowda Road, Bangalore
The B. M. Sreenivasaiah College of Engineering is one of the premier engineering colleges in the state of Karnataka. The college offers various programmes leading to the award of Bachelor’s in Engineering/Bachelor’s in Technology (B. E/B Tech).
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No. The official authority does not release mock tests. Candidates need to refer to third party websites for the mock tests.
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No. The JEE Mains emphasizes on deep knowledge and quote challenging with negative marking whereas KCET is moderately difficult which emphasizes on direct factual questions with no negative markings.
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The difficulty level for mathematics is considered as moderate to difficult and other subjects are considered as easier to moderate.
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The exam tests knowledge of 11th and 12th syllabus so it is important to focus on 11th and 12th standard NCERT textbooks which gradually start by practicing previous years papers and appearing for mock examinations.
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It is important to give mock tests for candidates appearing for KCET examination as it provides a holistic view and it provides a realistic exam experience also helping the candidates for analysing strengths and working on weaknesses.
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The KCET syllabus is based on 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.
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The examination tests knowledge of 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.
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No, there is no negative marking in KCET making it important for the candidates to attempt all questions.
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The marking scheme for KCET is 1 mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.
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The exam is in offline mode with questions asked in MCQ format for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions wherein each subject is a session for 80 minutes.
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