Yes, in one or other sense, the marks in 12th class affects KCET results. There is an proper eligibility criteria for which you need to acquire a certain 12th percentage to be eligible for the KCET exam. The course-wise percentage criteria is given below alongwith other eligibility norms:
Course | Eligibility Norms | Admission Criteria |
|---|---|---|
BArch | Passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 with 50% (45% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD) marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | NATA JEE Main Paper 2 |
BE/BTech | Passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 board with English as one of the languages and obtained a minimum of 45% (40% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD) marks in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer. | Qualifying examination: KCET |
Farm Science BSc (Hons) Agriculture / Sericulture / Horticulture / Forestry / Agriculture Marketing & Cooperation BTech Agriculture / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Food Science BFSc Fisheries | Passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology | Qualifying examination: KCET |
Bachelors of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) | Passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 with 50% (40% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD) marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English | KCET |
BPharma | Passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 board with 45% (40% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD) marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Passed Diploma in Pharmacy (Pharma D) exam from an institute/university approved by Pharmacy Council of India with a minimum of 45% (40% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD) marks. Qualifying Pharma D is also applicable in case of lateral entry to the second year of BPharma, | KCET |
Pharma D | Passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 board in Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Passed Diploma in Pharmacy (Pharma D) exam from an institute/university approved by Pharmacy Council of India. | KCET |
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KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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