KCET Eligibility

If you were an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and had attended school in Karnataka from Class 1 to 12, the answer is yes you were eligible to apply for KCET 2018, if you met the domicile and education eligibility requirements determined by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

The main point to remember is that for KCET, eligibility is primarily based on your academic study in Karnataka and/or your parents' Karnataka citizenship, not quite as much about Indian citizenship. OCI and PIO candidates were considered to be foreign nationals, but if they attended their entire schooling (Class 1-12) in Karnataka, they would typically be allowed to appear for the KCET entry exam under either the Karnataka or non-Karnataka categories (they just may not have been put into consideration for government quota seats).

Yes you would be able to apply for KCET 2018 as an OCI who studied Class 1-12 in Karnataka.
 However may not necessarily have been considered for reservation or government quota seats, only the general merit (non-Karnataka - other) seats.

If you don't succeed in passing the qualifying marks in Mathematics in your 2nd PUC exams, you can't take KCET that year since it's a must to pass all the eligible subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—to appear for the test. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) insists on candidates' passing of these subjects in their qualifying exam to be deemed eligible for engineering and other related courses. But if you get the failed subject cleared through revaluation or supplementary exams well before the KCET counseling procedure is started, then you can subsequently become eligible to apply and attend the admission process. It's always a good idea to update your results in time so that they can be verified against documents.

To get into B.Sc Nursing through KCET 2024, one has to meet certain instructions stated by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. If you did not cancel your B.Sc Nursing seat in 2023 but did not enrol in the course, you may still be eligible for a seat in 2024, provided:

1. Eligibility Criteria: Basic aspirational requirements include being a 12th grade pass out in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with minimum 45% marks



2. Seat Surrender Policy: If you had booked a place in 2023 and did not officially cancel this place, you may have to consult KEA for more information on how specific rules of registration for the application for 2024 apply.



To check your application status and eligibility get in touch with KEA.

KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission to various undergraduate programs offered by colleges in the state of Karnataka. KCET is typically for Karnataka residents, but there is a provision for non-Karnataka candidates to apply under certain conditions.

As an outsider (non-Karnataka candidate), you may be eligible for KCET if you meet one of the following criteria:

1. Parents' Service Requirement:

   • If either of your parents is a Karnataka government employee or a defense personnel who has been posted to Karnataka, you may be eligible.

2. Education in Karnataka:

   • If you have studied in one or more recognised educational institutions in Karnataka for a minimum period of seven academic years from 1st standard to 2nd PUC / 12th standard, you may be eligible.

3. Ward of Jammu & Kashmir Migrant:

   • If you are the child of a Jammu & Kashmir migrant, you may be eligible.

It's important to note that eligibility criteria may change, and it is advisable to check the latest information provided by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) or the official KCET website. Additionally, you should carefully go through the eligibility criteria mentioned in the KCET information brochure for the specific academic year you are applying for.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for KCET, you may explore other entrance exams or admission processes for the specific courses or colleges you are interested in. Consider contacting the KEA or the admission office of the respective colleges for accurate and up-to-date information regarding eligibility and admission procedures.