Conducting Body: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) State Level Entrance Exam 2026
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KCET: Karnataka Common Entrance Test

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B.Tech / B.E., B.Sc Agri, B.Pharm, Vet Science across Karnataka Government & Private quota seats Duration: 4 Sessions of 80 Minutes each across 2 Days Mode: Offline Pen & Paper (OMR) Total Marks: 180 Frequency: Once a Year (April/May) Fee: ?500 (General) / ?250 (Reserved)
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Premier Colleges Accepting KCET 2026

NIRF Ranked Institutes

Over hundreds of premier Central Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, GMCs, IIMs, NLUs), State Government Universities, and accredited private colleges accept KCET scores.

Tier-1 Institutes

IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, IIMs, NLUs offering national benchmark education, cutting-edge labs, and ₹15-40+ LPA average placements.

Top State Govt Colleges

CEG Anna University, VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune, Jadavpur University with low tuition fee structures and strong regional alumni networks.

Leading Private Hubs

BITS Pilani, VIT, Thapar, Manipal, Amrita, PSG Tech accepting national merit rank with state-of-the-art campus infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Participating Colleges

How many institutes accept KCET scores for admissions?
Dozens to hundreds of premier institutes accept KCET scores, including Central Institutes of National Importance, State Government Universities, and top-tier autonomous private colleges across India.
Can private universities accept KCET scores outside centralized counselling?
Yes, numerous premier private and deemed universities accept valid KCET merit scores for direct counseling or institutional quota seats.

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