By: Lakshay Saini
If you have already prepared for JEE Mains then you have an upper hand when it comes to KCET Doesn't mean that KCET is going to be very easy but the experience of it can definitely help you.
Karnataka Common Entrance Test is an entrance exam conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority for admission in engineering, B. Pharma and other courses in colleges in the state of Karnataka. Here, in this article, I’ll give you some basic tips from my own experience which will surely help you to get admission in the colleges of Karnataka.
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1.Syllabus
The syllabus of this exam is similar to your 12th class exam but you have to focus on some important topics to get good marks. Important topics for this exam are-
Physics- Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power are the most important topics for physics.
Chemistry- Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure and some basics concepts of chemistry are the topics you have to cover-up thoroughly.
Mathematics- Algebra, Analytical Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus are the topics, which are most important for Mathematics.
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2. Study Plan
As you may know, KCET exam is rated as an average exam based on the difficulty level. But when you compare it with other exams like JEE Mains then the level of KCET is quite easy. The question structure of KCET is very much similar to exams like IPU, SRMJEEE so if you want to score well you can use the sample papers and last year papers for this exam. If you prepared for JEE Mains then you already have an upper hand. I am not saying that KCET is going to be very easy; I am saying with my experience that you can crack it if you have already prepared for JEE Main and Advanced.
As I mentioned, the level of KCET is going to be average so you have to prepare accordingly. NCERTs are the books which will help you to crack this exam. In fact, I only used NCERTs and I got good grades.
For Chemistry, I will surely recommend the NCERT book because this book has questions along with the concepts.
For Mathematics, you can use NCERT and I will recommend you MCQ by Asit Das Gupta because this book will increase your speed of solving questions.
For Physics, Arihant publications and NCERT is the book that will surely help you to clear this exam with good scores.
As Karnataka Board mainly focuses on NCERT books, so you have to solve these books thoroughly to increase your chance to score really well.
3. Passion and Focus
According to me, in order to get anything in life, the most important things are focus and passion. If you really have the passion and if you got that steady focus than you can easily crack this exam. Your revision should be to the point and covering up all the topics.
4. Revision
I will recommend you to not focus on the new topics right now. Starting new topics is not going to help you, revising your own notes is the most important thing you can do right now.
So these are the tips you can use to crack KCET.
All the best!!
About the Author:
Lakshay Saini is a student at B.M. Institute Of Engineering & Technology (BMIET), Sonipat. He is currently pursuing B.Tech with a specialisation in Computer Science
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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 5 days 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 a week 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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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week 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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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
A Rank less than 10,000 is generally a good rank for getting admission into many popular engineering colleges and departments. But this depends on the institute, the course and counselling round.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
The Round 1 KCET home state cutoff 2026 for Chanakya University BTech CSE was 42,968. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence branch closed closely at 43,211. These numbers show high competitive demand among local engineering aspirants. Candidates need strong rank percentiles to secure thes
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Yes, Chanakya University, Bangalore offers separate reserved seats for KCET candidates through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Out of its total intake (which varies between 60 to 120 seats per specialization), a specific percentage is allotted for KEA/KCET counseling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Aspirants must apply for KCET for admission in BE programme of Ramaiah Institute of Technology. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Check below the KCET fees:
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
Karnataka GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | INR 500 |
Karnataka SC, ST, CAT-1 | INR 250 |
Karnataka All Female Candidates of Karnataka | INR 250 |
Outside Karnataka GM | INR 750 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Ramaiah Institute of Technology accepts admission in BE programme based on KCET scores via KEA Counselling. Aspirants who are allotted seat have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. In 2026, KCET cutoff ranges between 900-12,000 with CSE being the most competitive branc
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Guide-Level 15