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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