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

Comprehensive student gateway for B.Tech / B.E., B.Sc Agri, B.Pharm, Vet Science across Karnataka Government & Private quota seats admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
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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KCET Raw Score Calculator 2026

Instant Scoring Tool

Calculate your exact raw score based on the official KCET marking scheme. Enter your correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions to calculate your net score.

+4 marks per correct
-1 mark penalty per wrong
0 marks (No penalty)
Calculated Raw Score
170
✓ Strong Qualifying Score! High probability of clearing Tier-1 Cutoffs.

How Negative Marking Drastically Impacts Your Rank

In high-density competitive exams like KCET, a difference of just 5 marks can shift your All India Rank by 10,000 to 20,000 ranks. Avoid guessing answers blindly. Only attempt ambiguous questions when you can logically rule out at least 2 incorrect options.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Score Calculator

How does the KCET Score Calculator evaluate marks?
The calculator multiplies your correct answers by the exam's positive mark weightage (e.g. +4) and deducts penalty marks for wrong attempts (e.g. -1), giving your exact raw score instantly.
Do unattempted questions incur negative marking?
No. Unattempted or unanswered questions carry zero marks and do not attract any negative penalty.

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