Can I join BMS College of Engineering without appearing for COMEDK or KCET exam? Do I need to pay management quota fee to get admission?

Yes, the COMEDK and KCET syllabus is largely the same. The COMEDK syllabus and the KCET syllabus include topics from classes 11th and 12th. For COMEDK 2026, the syllabus is based on the CBSE curriculum and for KCET, it is based on the PUC syllabus. Candidates must check the official syllabus for bot

Candidates belonging to the OBC category (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) collectively has a 27% reservation in KCET.

For KCET exam, scheduled castes (SC) have a 15% reservation, while Scheduled Tribes (ST) are allocated 7.5% of seats.

Although taking KCET mock tests are not mandatory, it is a great way to practice. The mock tests give candidates an idea about look and feel of the exam.

To get a top college in KCET a score of 160+ marks out of 180 is generally considered good. This score will help students secure a top rank in top institutes.