KCET Sports Quota Guidelines: State/National Medal Winners Over Past 3 Years to Be Considered
Under the KCET 2025 Sports Quota guidelines, only the top two sports achievements from the last three financial years, including the year of application, will be considered for evaluation. Check notice here
KCET Sports Quota Guidelines
KCET Sports Quota: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released a notice for candidates applying through sports quota. As per the notification, those applying for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) under the Sports Quota will be evaluated based on their sporting achievements over the last three financial years, including the year in which the CET application is filed. This guideline aims to ensure fair and merit-based selection for deserving sportspersons who have represented the state or country in sports competitions.
Top Two Achievements to Determine KCET Merit
As per the official rules, only the two best or highest-level sports achievements within these three years will be considered for KCET merit ranking. However, to maintain equitable assessment across all applicants, only one achievement will be taken into account per financial year. Each sporting achievement will be awarded marks as detailed in Annexure-1, and they will be ranked based on the total score from their two highest achievements.
Check KCET Sports Quota New Guidelines Notice PDF Here
KCET Sports Quota: What if there is a tie?
In case of a tie in the total marks, the third-best achievement within the same three-year period will be considered to break the tie. The merit list will be prepared strictly based on the aggregate marks from these top achievements. Notably, only those disciplines included in the most recent editions of the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, National Games, and their corresponding Para Games will be recognised for this evaluation.
For any clarifications or disputes regarding the interpretation of these rules, the final authority rests with the Commissioner, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, whose decision will be binding. This structured and transparent evaluation process is aimed at promoting sports excellence and encouraging talented sportspeople to pursue higher education through KCET.
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KEA mentions the KCET eligibility criteria in the official notification. Applicants looking for admission are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling KCET application form. To apply for KCET exam, candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and obtain a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer (40% for reserved category)
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