The expected KCET passing marks 2023 for general category candidates is 50%, while for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories, it is 40%. Achieving minimum passing marks in KCET is crucial to get admission into the participating colleges of KCET.
KCET passing marks 2023 are expected to be 50% for general category students and 40% for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS category candidates. The much awaited KCET 2023 results have been declared on June 15, 2023. KEA will also declare the KCET qualifying marks on its official portal soon. Essentially, the passing marks in KCET represent the minimum marks that candidates must achieve to qualify for KCET 2023 admissions.
| KCET Results 2023 | KCET Cut Off 2023 |
KCET Passing Marks 2023
Students who belong to the general category must score at least 50% in their 10+2 qualifying exam in order to be eligible for the KCET counselling process. At the same time, SC, ST, and OBC category applicants are required to secure a minimum of 40% marks. Further, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will prepare individual KCET 2023 cutoff mark lists for general and Hyderabad-Karnataka students.
| Category | KCET Passing Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
| OBC/EWS | 40% |
Note: Candidates must note that these are the expected KCET passing marks 2023. KEA will shortly announce the KCET 2023 passing marks or cutoffs as the KCET 2023 results are out.
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Expected Cutoff for KCET 2023
The KCET 2023 cutoff scores for various colleges will be released once the counselling process is over. Meanwhile, candidates can check out institute-wise expected KCET 2023 cutoff scores to see what colleges and courses to apply to.
| Institute | Civil | CSE | ECE | EE | ME |
| University Visveswaria College of Engineering, Bangalore | 19343 | 5652 | 5848 | 7216 | 11674 |
| SKSJT Institute of Engineering, Bangalore | 24140 | 17112 | 19509 | - | - |
| BMS College of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bangalore | 8193 | - | 1601 | 5143 | 2304 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 24047 | 10372 | 14023 | 22837 | 19764 |
| R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore | 3354 | 573 | 798 | 622 | 584 |
| M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 10175 | 3042 | 2432 | 5949 | 3639 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore | 17578 | 5396 | 6799 | 15598 | 11208 |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 16493 | 5555 | 5797 | 8811 | 10846 |
| P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 8866 | 2387 | 2827 | 3227 | 4187 |
| Sir M.Visveswaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 19758 | 6230 | 4319 | 19078 | 17092 |
Check out the expected category-wise KCET 2023 cutoff in the table below.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentage |
| General | 50% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 42% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 40% |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 45% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 48% |
KCET Previous Years Cut Off
The table below contains the previous year's KCET Cut Off lists from 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. Candidates may refer to the table below for an idea of the expected KCET 2023 Cut Off.
| Stream | General | Hyderabad-Karnataka |
| KCET 2022 Cut Off | ||
| First Round | Download | Download |
| Second Round | Download | - |
| Second extended round | Download | Download |
| KCET 2021 Cut Off | ||
| First Round | Download | Download |
| Second Round | Download | Download |
| Second extended round | Download | Download |
| KCET 2020 Cut Off | ||
| First Round | Download | Download |
| Second Round | Download | Download |
| Second extended round | Download | Download |
| KCET 2019 Cut Off | ||
| First Round | NA | NA |
| Second Round | Download | Download |
| Second extended round | Download | Download |
Steps to Check KCET 2023 Cut Off Marks
KCET cutoff marks 2023 or KCET passing marks 2023 can be checked by following the instructions given below:
- Step 1: Visit the official KEA website - Visit Now
- Step 2: Next, head to the KCET cutoff homepage. In the notification section, click on the 'KCET 2023 Cut Off' link.
- Step 3: Now, each participating institute’s KCET cutoff Marks will be displayed in a PDF format.
- Step 4: KCET cutoff marks for general and Hyderabad-Karnataka candidates will appear separately on the website.
- Step 5: Download the KCET cutoff PDF files and save them for future reference.
Determinants of KCET Passing Marks 2023
These factors will be used by the colleges to determine the KCET passing marks 2023 or cutoff scores:
- The total number of students appearing for the Karnataka CET exam.
- The difficulty quotient of the KCET question paper.
- Performance of the candidate both in the qualifying examination and the KCET exam in the disciplines of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to different categories.
- The total no. of seats available at each college/university for each program.
- The average of the student's entrance exam marks
- Previous year's trends
KCET 2023 Counselling
KCET counselling 2023 will be conducted in both online and offline modes. Candidates must check out the points given below to learn more about the counselling process of KCET 2023.
- As per the tentative schedule, the KCET counselling 2023 shall take place in July 2023.
- KEA will announce the KCET 2023 counselling dates for candidates who qualified for the exam.
- All details regarding the KCET counselling process, including registration, seat allocation, choice, filling, etc., will be available on the official website.
- Once the counselling schedule for KCET 2023 is released on the official portal, candidates can start the registration process.
- After the registration process is concluded, students will be able to fill out the choice forms for their preferred courses and institutes.
Seat Allotment for KCET 2023
KCET seat allotment 2023 will take place tentatively in the month of August this year. Here are some important points related to KCET seat allotment 2023.
- Candidates who will be allotted seats in the first round will have the chance to fill out the choice forms.
- Once the seats are assigned, candidates must pay fees, download admission orders, and report to their respective institutes.
- Further, seat allocation will be determined based on the candidates' preferences for programs and institutes during KCET 2023 Counselling Option Entry.
Read More: KCET Counselling 2023
