| Full Name of Examination | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Category & Stream | Engineering |
| Admissions & Course Types | B.Tech / B.E., B.Sc Agri, B.Pharm, Vet Science across Karnataka Government & Private quota seats |
| Mode of Examination | Offline Pen & Paper (OMR) |
| Examination Duration | 4 Sessions of 80 Minutes each across 2 Days |
| Total Maximum Marks | 180 Marks |
| Examination Frequency | Once a Year (April/May) |
| Application Fee | ?500 (General) / ?250 (Reserved) |
| Official Web Portal | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
+1 mark for correct, No negative marking.
| Reservation Category | Percentage Allocation | Key Eligibility Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Recognized competent authority caste certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Recognized competent authority tribe certificate |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) | Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board |
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