Do all candidates have to appear in KCET Kannada language exam?
The applicants who completed their 10 years of Kannada-language education in locations outside of Karnataka, from Class Ist to Class Xth. Such candidates are exempt from taking the KEA-organized Kannada Language Test. Assuming the candidates have successfully completed any government qualifying exam
Briefly, only candidates claiming Kannada mother tongue under special clauses or without 10 years of Kannada medium education outside Karnataka need to take the KCET Kannada language exam. Check the KCET website for details.
No, only candidates from Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga have to appear in the KCET 2025 Kannada language exam. The minimum passing marks for all Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates shall be 12 out of 50 marks in Kannada Language Examination conducted by KEA in order to be considered for assign
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KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Karnataka. Listed below are some colleges with their fees.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga | INR 81,800 |
| Acharya Institute of Health Sciences | INR 2.85 lakh |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | INR 50,600 |
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | INR 5.6 lakh |
| East Point Group of Institutions | INR 5.6 lakh |
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Yes, RNSIT offers scholarship based on KCET scores to B.E/ BTech students. Check below eligibility to avail the scholarship:
| Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| CET RANK 3000 and lesser | Tuition Fees (waiver) |
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