KCET 2027 — Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern
Dates, syllabus and exam pattern for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2027, conducted by KEA.
KCET 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The dates below are the usual windows, based on when the 2026 exam was held; KEA confirms the real dates in its official notification.
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for KCET 2027?
2nd PUC/Class 12 from any recognised board. Government-quota seats need a 'Karnataka candidate' claim — most often 7 years of study in Karnataka between Class 1 and 12.
From the 2026 rules. Confirm against the 2027 notification when it is out.
KCET exam pattern
Pattern as in the 2026 exam. KEA confirms the 2027 pattern in the 2027 notification.
- Mode
- Pen and Paper (OMR)
- Duration
- 80 minutes per subject
- Total marks
- 180
- Subjects
- 3
- Question types
- MCQ — 1 mark each. No negative marking.
- Engineering uses Physics, Chemistry and Maths; Biology is for agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy and nursing seats. MBBS/BDS go through NEET.
Sections
Subjects covered in KCET
Tap a subject for its chapter-wise KCET syllabus.
KCET 2027 important dates
| Event | Date (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Registration | Expected January–February 2027 (not yet announced)Expected |
| Exam | Expected April 2027 (not yet announced)Expected |
| Result | Expected May–June 2027 (not yet announced)Expected |
"Expected" means not officially announced yet. Check the official KCET website for confirmed dates.
KCET previous-year cutoffs
| Category / College | Previous-year cutoff |
|---|---|
| RVCE Bangalore (CSE) | Rank under 500 (2025) |
| BMS CE Bangalore (CSE) | Rank ~2,000–4,000 (2025, general merit) |
Closing ranks from KEA's 2025 allotment rounds; they move every year. Cutoffs change every year with paper difficulty, candidate numbers and seats — use them as a reference, not a prediction.
Top colleges accepting KCET
Colleges that admit through KCET. Check each college's latest closing ranks on the official counselling portal.
- 1
RVCE Bangalore
- 2
BMS CE Bangalore
- 3
MSRIT Bangalore
- 4
PESIT Bangalore
- 5
NIE Mysore
Roadmap
How to prepare for KCET 2027 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books or coaching modules.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-page formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for KCET
These follow the latest syllabus KEA has published. Check the 2027 notification for any changes when it is out.
KCET Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
KCET Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
KCET Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
KCET Important Topics
High-weightage chapters by subject
KCET Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
KCET Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
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Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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