CET : Common Entrance Test
1. INTRODUCTION
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2016[in short called as a KCET] is being conducted for the purpose of determining the eligibility / merit, for admission of Karnataka candidates and the ward/s of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants to the First year or First semester of full time courses for Government share of seats in Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy & Yoga, Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Farm Science courses i.e, B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Sericulture), B.Sc (Horticulture), B.Sc (Forestry), B.Sc. Agri Bio Tech, BHSc.(Home Science), B.Tech (Agri.Engg), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (Dairy Tech), B.FSc (Fisheries), B.Tech (Food Science &Tech)., B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing & Co-Op) , B.Pharma and Pharma-D course, in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions in the State of Karnataka for the academic year 2016-17.
Admission to Government seats shall be made in accordance with the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Government Seats in Professional Educational Institutions Rules, 2006 (in short Rules) as amended from time to time and therefore please check the KEA website for more information.
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2. MODE OF CONDUCTING THE TEST
In order to obtain admission to any of the professional courses through KEA, a candidate must appear for the Common Entrance Test, which will be conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore (Herein after referred to as KEA). The Common Entrance Test-2016 will be conducted at prescribed exam centers by KEA, spread over Karnataka Candidates who have passed or are appearing for Qualifying Examination within Karnataka should write 'CET-2016' in a test centre assigned by the KEA within the district in which the candidate has studied 2nd PUC or 12th standard.
3. WHO CAN APPLY?
NOTE: The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from any Open University boards are not eligible for any of the professional courses through KEA.
a) For Medical / Dental courses : A candidate who has passed the second year Pre-University or 12th standard or equivalent examination (herein after referred to as the “Qualifying Examination” or “Q. E.” in short) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Q. E. and who has secured not less than 50% of marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Common Entrance Test (herein after referred to as “CET”) is eligible for admission to Medical and Dental courses. 40% of marks in both Q. E. and CET in case of SC, ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Common Entrance Test, the Medical / Dental rank list will be prepared and published for admission to Medical and Dental courses.
b) For Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses: A candidate who has passed the Q. E. with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Q. E. is eligible for admission to Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani / Naturopathy & Yoga courses. 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST, Category–I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in both Common Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination by taking the marks in equal proportions, the ISM&H rank list will be prepared and published separately for admission to Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani / Naturopathy/Yoga courses.
NOTE: As per Government Order No. HFW 148 PTD 2014 Bangalore dated 18-08-2014, candidates who select Unani Course must compulsorily pass in Urdu Language Examination equivalent to 10th standard conducted by the concerned colleges after the seat allotment before admission.
Further, the candidates seeking admission to Medical / Dental / Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani / Naturopathy & Yoga courses, should have completed the age of Seventeen Years as on 31st December of 2016.
c) For admission to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Forestry, Sericulture, Agriculture Biotech, Horticulture and Bachelor of Home science courses, Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science and Technology, Bachelor of Fishery Science, and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Marketing and Co-operation, Bachelor of Technology in Agriculture Engineering courses candidates who have passed the Q. E. with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects are eligible.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology subjects in both Common Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination by taking the marks in equal proportions, common rank list will be prepared and published for the above courses.
d) For admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry course candidates who have obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects in Qualifying Examination are eligible. (40% for SC, ST, Cat‐1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
category candidates)
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Common Entrance Test, the B.V.Sc & A.H. rank list will be prepared and published for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses.
e) For admission to B-Pharma candidates should have passed 2nd PUC / 12th Std in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Physics Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM / PCB) with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for GM candidates, 40% for SC/ST, Category-I and OBC or passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an Institution approved by the Pharmacy council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy act and has secured a minimum of 45% of marks for GM candidates (40% for SC/ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) candidates).
Merit will be determined on the basis of performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects i.e., PCB or PCM marks whichever is highest in Common Entrance Test 2016. Common rank list will be prepared and published separately for admission to B-Pharma.
Candidates who have passed Diploma in Pharmacy course seeking admission to B‐Pharma should compulsorily submit their photocopy of D‐Pharma (final year) Marks card on which CET number boldly written to KEA . Failing which Rank will not be assigned to the candidate.
f) For admission to Pharma-D : Candidates should have passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or passed in Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an Institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
Merit will be determined on the basis of performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects i.e., PCB or PCM marks whichever is highest in the Common Entrance Test 2016. Common rank list will be prepared and published separately for admission to Pharma-D.
Candidates who have passed Diploma in Pharmacy course seeking admission to Pharma‐D should compulsorily submit their photocopy of D‐Pharma (final year) Marks card on which CET number boldly written to KEA . Failing which Rank will not be assigned to the candidate.
Candidates who have passed Diploma in Pharmacy course seeking admission to 2nd year B‐Pharma(Lateral Entry) should compulsorily submit their photocopy of D‐Pharma (final year) Marks card on which CET number boldly written to KEA . Failing which Rank will not be assigned to the candidate.
g) For Engineering / Technology courses: A candidate who has passed the Q. E. with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology /
Biology / Electronics / Computer Science as optional subjects with English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks in the optional subjects in the Q. E. is eligible for Engineering / Technology courses. 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates. Provided that, the marks obtained by the candidate in Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science in the Q. E., will be considered in place of Chemistry, in case the marks obtained in Chemistry is less for required aggregate percentage, only for the purpose of determination of eligibility and not for the purpose of determination of rank, in respect of Engineering / Technology courses.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in both Common Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination by taking the marks in equal proportions, the Engineering rank list will be prepared and published.
h) For Architecture course : A candidate who has passed the Q. E. with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects and secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all subjects in Q. E is eligible for admission to Architecture course. 45% of marks in the case of SC, ST, Category-I, OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) candidates, and person with disability of mental retardation or mental illness (including dyslexia).
Provided that, a candidate should also appear and secure a minimum of 40% marks in NATA (including SC, ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) category candidates as per THE COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE IN ITS LETTER NO. CA/ 5/ACADEMIC-NATA/DATED 20-03-2008) conducted by the Council of Architecture. The last date to appear for NATA is 20-05-2015. The candidates should submit the photocopy of the NATA SCORE CARD along with 12th std. marks card by mentioning the CET number to KEA either in person or through 'Speed Post'.
Based on the performance of the candidates in both Qualifying Examination and NATA, by taking the marks in equal proportions the Architecture rank list will be prepared and published.
1. INTRODUCTION
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2016[in short called as a KCET] is being conducted for the purpose of determining the eligibility / merit, for admission of Karnataka candidates and the ward/s of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants to the First year or First semester of full time courses for Government share of seats in Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Naturopathy & Yoga, Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Farm Science courses i.e, B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Sericulture), B.Sc (Horticulture), B.Sc (Forestry), B.Sc. Agri Bio Tech, BHSc.(Home Science), B.Tech (Agri.Engg), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (Dairy Tech), B.FSc (Fisheries), B.Tech (Food Science &Tech)., B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing & Co-Op) , B.Pharma and Pharma-D course, in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions in the State of Karnataka for the academic year 2016-17.
Admission to Government seats shall be made in accordance with the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Government Seats in Professional Educational Institutions Rules, 2006 (in short Rules) as amended from time to time and therefore please check the KEA website for more information.
2. MODE OF CONDUCTING THE TEST
In order to obtain admission to any of the professional courses through KEA, a candidate must appear for the Common Entrance Test, which will be conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore (Herein after referred to as KEA). The Common Entrance Test-2016 will be conducted at prescribed exam centers by KEA, spread over Karnataka Candidates who have passed or are appearing for Qualifying Examination within Karnataka should write 'CET-2016' in a test centre assigned by the KEA within the district in which the candidate has studied 2nd PUC or 12th standard.
3. WHO CAN APPLY?
NOTE: The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from any Open University boards are not eligible for any of the professional courses through KEA.
a) For Medical / Dental courses : A candidate who has passed the second year Pre-University or 12th standard or equivalent examination (herein after referred to as the “Qualifying Examination” or “Q. E.” in short) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Q. E. and who has secured not less than 50% of marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Common Entrance Test (herein after referred to as “CET”) is eligible for admission to Medical and Dental courses. 40% of marks in both Q. E. and CET in case of SC, ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Common Entrance Test, the Medical / Dental rank list will be prepared and published for admission to Medical and Dental courses.
b) For Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses: A candidate who has passed the Q. E. with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Q. E. is eligible for admission to Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani / Naturopathy & Yoga courses. 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST, Category–I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in both Common Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination by taking the marks in equal proportions, the ISM&H rank list will be prepared and published separately for admission to Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani / Naturopathy/Yoga courses.
NOTE: As per Government Order No. HFW 148 PTD 2014 Bangalore dated 18-08-2014, candidates who select Unani Course must compulsorily pass in Urdu Language Examination equivalent to 10th standard conducted by the concerned colleges after the seat allotment before admission.
Further, the candidates seeking admission to Medical / Dental / Ayurveda / Homoeopathy / Unani / Naturopathy & Yoga courses, should have completed the age of Seventeen Years as on 31st December of 2016.
c) For admission to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Forestry, Sericulture, Agriculture Biotech, Horticulture and Bachelor of Home science courses, Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science and Technology, Bachelor of Fishery Science, and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Marketing and Co-operation, Bachelor of Technology in Agriculture Engineering courses candidates who have passed the Q. E. with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects are eligible.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology subjects in both Common Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination by taking the marks in equal proportions, common rank list will be prepared and published for the above courses.
d) For admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry course candidates who have obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects in Qualifying Examination are eligible. (40% for SC, ST, Cat‐1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
category candidates)
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Common Entrance Test, the B.V.Sc & A.H. rank list will be prepared and published for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses.
e) For admission to B-Pharma candidates should have passed 2nd PUC / 12th Std in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Physics Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM / PCB) with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for GM candidates, 40% for SC/ST, Category-I and OBC or passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an Institution approved by the Pharmacy council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy act and has secured a minimum of 45% of marks for GM candidates (40% for SC/ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) candidates).
Merit will be determined on the basis of performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects i.e., PCB or PCM marks whichever is highest in Common Entrance Test 2016. Common rank list will be prepared and published separately for admission to B-Pharma.
Candidates who have passed Diploma in Pharmacy course seeking admission to B‐Pharma should compulsorily submit their photocopy of D‐Pharma (final year) Marks card on which CET number boldly written to KEA . Failing which Rank will not be assigned to the candidate.
f) For admission to Pharma-D : Candidates should have passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or passed in Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an Institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
Merit will be determined on the basis of performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects i.e., PCB or PCM marks whichever is highest in the Common Entrance Test 2016. Common rank list will be prepared and published separately for admission to Pharma-D.
Candidates who have passed Diploma in Pharmacy course seeking admission to Pharma‐D should compulsorily submit their photocopy of D‐Pharma (final year) Marks card on which CET number boldly written to KEA . Failing which Rank will not be assigned to the candidate.
Candidates who have passed Diploma in Pharmacy course seeking admission to 2nd year B‐Pharma(Lateral Entry) should compulsorily submit their photocopy of D‐Pharma (final year) Marks card on which CET number boldly written to KEA . Failing which Rank will not be assigned to the candidate.
g) For Engineering / Technology courses: A candidate who has passed the Q. E. with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology /
Biology / Electronics / Computer Science as optional subjects with English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks in the optional subjects in the Q. E. is eligible for Engineering / Technology courses. 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates. Provided that, the marks obtained by the candidate in Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science in the Q. E., will be considered in place of Chemistry, in case the marks obtained in Chemistry is less for required aggregate percentage, only for the purpose of determination of eligibility and not for the purpose of determination of rank, in respect of Engineering / Technology courses.
Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in both Common Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination by taking the marks in equal proportions, the Engineering rank list will be prepared and published.
h) For Architecture course : A candidate who has passed the Q. E. with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects and secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all subjects in Q. E is eligible for admission to Architecture course. 45% of marks in the case of SC, ST, Category-I, OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) candidates, and person with disability of mental retardation or mental illness (including dyslexia).
Provided that, a candidate should also appear and secure a minimum of 40% marks in NATA (including SC, ST, Category-I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) category candidates as per THE COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE IN ITS LETTER NO. CA/ 5/ACADEMIC-NATA/DATED 20-03-2008) conducted by the Council of Architecture. The last date to appear for NATA is 20-05-2015. The candidates should submit the photocopy of the NATA SCORE CARD along with 12th std. marks card by mentioning the CET number to KEA either in person or through 'Speed Post'.
Based on the performance of the candidates in both Qualifying Examination and NATA, by taking the marks in equal proportions the Architecture rank list will be prepared and published.
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