KCET 2023 Schedule: Registration, Exams, and Counselling dates… Check Important Dates here!

KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) has officially announced the KCET 2023 (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) through its Notification Released on 1st march 2023.
It is a state-level entrance test conducted by KEA in order to provide admission for eligible candidates to various UG Courses in Karnataka like Engineering, Architecture, Yoga and Naturopathy, Veterinary, Farm Sciences, B.Pharm, and other professional Courses.

Interested Candidates can fill out the Application Form online which is available on KEA (https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/) and register themself for KCET 2023. The Application Process involves a few steps like registration, filling application form, Payment of fees, uploading documents, and submission. The candidates should fill Correct details, if not the application would be rejected.

KCET 2023 New updates

  • Information with regard to caste, income, and 371(j) will be verified through Web service based on the Caste / Caste Income Certificate RD Number and 371(j) RD number entered by the candidate in the online application form. Candidate has to enter the correct RD number carefully in the online application. In case, the RD detail does not match with the data, the schedule will be given in the month of June 2023 to appear for physical verification.
  • SC, ST, and Cat-1 candidates should obtain an income certificate and enter the RD number of the income certificate carefully, to avail of the benefit of fee exemption.
  • General Merit candidates if their annual income is below Rs.8.00 Lakhs, then obtain an income certificate from the concerned Tahasildar and enter the RD number of the income certificate carefully, to claim Supernumerary Quota (SNQ).
  • Candidate name, father name, mother name, and date of birth will be obtained from the Karnataka SSLC board based on the SSLC register number through SATS. Therefore, candidates who have passed SSLC from Karnataka have to enter their correct SSLC register number in the online application form.
  • The online application tracking system will be enabled; candidates can track the status of their online application.
  • The  Government has enhanced the annual income limit from `6.00 Lakhs to `8.0’ Lakhs per annum for claiming reservation benefits.
  • The candidate and his / her father’s – mother’s who’s Gross Annual Income is below Rs.8.00 Lakhs are eligible to claim the benefit of reservation under  2A,  2B,  3A, and  3B categories.
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KCET 2023 Important Dates

EVENTSDATES
KCET 2023 Release of Notification01st March 2023
Commencement of KCET 2023 Application02nd March 2023
Last Date for Submission of Application form05th April 2023
Last Date to pay the Application fees07th April 2023
KCET 2023 Admit Card05th May 2023
KCET 2023 Examination Dates20th May 2023 (Saturday)
21st May 2023 (Sunday)
KCET 2023 Examination Dates (Kannada Candidates)22nd May 2023 (Monday)
KCET 2023 Release of Provisional Answer Key25th May 2023
KCET 2023 Answer Key Challenge dates25th May-27th May 2023
Source: KEA

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) Important clauses to be known during online registration counseling UG NEET 2021-22

If any of the below mentioned clauses are irrelevant or not applicable, Please do not fill the details. There are chances that KEA might deny the application under the Eligibility Clause.

The candidates who are claiming eligibility under Clauses ‘c’ and ‘d’, i.e., Horanadu and Gadinadu Candidates and those who have qualified in UG NEET-2021 but not attended the Kannada Language Test on 30-08-2021, such candidates have to appear for the Kannada Language Test in Bangalore on 18-12-2021 (11.30 am to 12.30 pm) as notified to become eligible to claim Government seats.

The SC / ST/Category-I / 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B and other eligibility criteria are applicable to Karnataka candidates who are eligible to claim eligibility for Government seats under clauses (a), (b), (f), (h), (j), (k) (l) and (o) and the same is not applicable to eligibility clauses (c), (d), (e), (g), (i), (m) and (n) to claim Government Seats and Government quota seats. Reservation of seats in certain categories such as Rural, Kannada, etc, and in Special Categories such as NCC, Sports, etc is applicable only to Karnataka candidates who are eligible for Government seats and Government Quota seats.

*Karnataka Candidates and who are claiming eligibility for Government seats under clauses (a), (b), (f), (h), (j), (k), (l), and (o) are only eligible for GMP seats.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Mere registration does not entitle a candidate to allotment of seat. He / She must fulfill the conditions of eligibility during document verification produced by the candidates.

a) The candidate who fulfills the eligibility conditions laid down in CET-2006 admission rules and have qualified in UGNEET-2021 but not attended the documents earlier for verification of documents will have to register compulsorily and appear for verification with all the marks cards, relevant documents for verification (with all the necessary documents / certificates) as per the schedule which will be notified on the KEA Website http://kea.kar.nic.in
b) The educational qualifications / eligibility criteria prescribed by the Competent Authority in regulations / guidelines issued from time to time will be applicable in deciding the eligibility.
c) Eligibility / admissions / allotments made to and by the colleges shall be subject to approval
by MCI / DCI / Government / RGUHS / Concerned University / Apex Bodies / etc

Academic Eligibility for all seats

1. ELIGIBILITY for Government seats (G):

  • A candidate who fulfills the following criteria is eligible to appear for the online seat allotment process, namely:-
  • The candidate should fulfill the academic eligibility criteria as given above and has qualified in the UGNEET 2021 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).
  • The candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria in accordance with the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Government Seats in Professional Educational Institutions Rules, 2006 (in short Rules) as amended from time to time.
  • He / She is a citizen of India and satisfies any one of the following conditions: – NOTE:  Each condition is specified as a clause and is individually referred by a code.
  • The relevant documents to be produced for verification of documents in support of the claim for each of the Clauses are also detailed below the respective clauses.
  • The candidates who do not satisfy any of the Clauses / Eligibility Criteria detailed below and the candidates who do not produce the prescribed documents in original will not be eligible for admission to professional courses under Government quota seats.
  • Other than the certificate mentioned in clauses, if a candidate claiming seat under Article 371 (j) Hyderabad-Karnataka region reservation, candidate should produce eligibility certificate from the concerned Assistant Commissioner as per the format in Annexure.
1.1 Clause a

The candidate should have studied and passed in one or more Government or Government recognised educational institutions located in the State of Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN academic years commencing from 1st standard to 2nd PUC / 12th standard as on
1st July of the year in which the Entrance Test is held and must have appeared and passed either SSLC / 10th standard or 2nd PUC / 12th standard examination from Karnataka State. In case of the candidate who had taken more than one year to pass a class or standard, the years of academic study is counted as one year only.

Documents to be produced for Clause a:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card,
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate,
3) Candidate’s Study Certificate;
4) If claiming Rural quota: – Rural Study Certificate from 1st to 10th std for Ten Complete Years.
5) If claiming Kannada Medium quota: Kannada Medium Study Certificate from 1st to 10thstd for Ten Complete Years;.
6) If claiming reservation benefits: Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahsildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in form E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form F.

1.2 Clause b

The candidate should have studied and passed either 1st and 2nd year Pre-University Examination or 11th and 12th standard examination within the State of Karnataka from an Educational Institution run or recognized by the State Government and that either of the parents
should have studied in Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN years.

Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card,
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form-F., along with – a study certificate for either of the parent having studied for at least 7 years in Karnataka from the Head of the educational institution where he/she had studied.
(b) the candidate’s study certificate for having studied both 1st & 2nd PUC or 11th & 12th standard in Karnataka issued by the head of the educational institution.

1.3 Clause c

The candidate and either of the parent’s mother tongue should be Kannada, Tulu or Kodava and either of parent was domiciled in the state of Karnataka, such candidate should have passed the qualifying examination from a University or Board or any other Institution located outside Karnataka and should be residing outside the State of Karnataka as on 1st May of 2021. Provided that the candidate shall undergo a Kannada Language test conducted by KEA.


Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with 3) a domicile certificate issued by the concerned Revenue or Municipal Authorities certifying that the candidate and his either of parent have resided outside the state of Karnataka as on 01-05-2021. The place of the Issuing authority should correspond to the place of domicile of the candidate/father/mother.
4) a domicile certificate issued by concerned Revenue Authorities of the state of Karnataka regarding the previous domicile of the father/mother of the candidate as a place in the state of Karnataka. The place of the Issuing authority should correspond to the place of domicile of the father/mother.
5) Candidate’s Study certificate, Transfer Certificate, with mother-tongue details.
6) Father / Mother 10th standard marks card / cumulative record in original in support of mother tongue as Kannada / Tulu / Kodava.
7) A duly sworn declaration regarding the mother tongue of the candidates.

1.4 Clause d

A candidate whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava should have resided and studied for a period of SEVEN YEARS between 1st and 12th standards in disputed Kannada speaking area of South Sholapur or Akkalkot or Jath or Gadhinglaj Taluks of Maharashtra State or Kasargod or Hosadurga or Manjeshwar Taluks of Kerala State. Provided that the candidate shall undergo a Kannada Language test conducted by KEA.


Documents to be produced:

1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card and 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with
2) Residential certificate from the concerned Tahsildar of the respective disputed Taluk.
3) Candidate’s study certificate issued by the head of an institution, which should be countersigned by Taluk
Education Officer, with mother-tongue details. 4) A duly sworn declaration regarding the mother tongue of the candidate.
NOTE: The candidates claiming eligibility under Clauses ‘c’ and ‘d’ above, should invariably speak, read and
write Kannada and must secure a minimum of 12 marks in Kannada Language Test to be conducted by KEA
as otherwise, they will not be eligible. (only to newly registered candidates, those UGCET-2021 candidates who have already appeared for
Kannada examination on 01-08-2021 are not eligible to appear for Kannada Language Test once again)

1.5 Clause e
In the case of a candidate who is son or daughter of defense personnel who has worked continuously in Karnataka for a minimum period of one year in Karnataka during the Two year period of study of candidates in PUC / 11th and 12th Standard course. The candidate should have studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognized educational institution located in the State of Karnataka.


Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with 3) The candidate’s study certificate for having studied 2nd PUC or equivalent examination in Karnataka issued by the head of the educational institution.
4) Employment certificate of the parent issued by the Controlling Office where the parent is working indicating the period during which he has worked in the State of Karnataka i.e., from the reporting date to date.

1.6 Clause f
Son or daughter of serving Defense personnel from Karnataka who at the time of joining the Defense service had declared his / her hometown a place in the State of Karnataka. Proof of such domicile should be obtained and produced by obtaining the extract from the AG’s branch (Army Hqs) respective branch of integrated HQ of MoD for Officers and respective Record Offices for JCOs / OR. Further, the candidate should have passed the Qualifying Exam from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.


Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahsildar as per the prescribed format given in the brochure along with Parent’s home town declaration certificate while joining the service issued by respective branch of integrated HQ
of MoD for Officers and respective Record Offices for JCOs / OR.

1.7 Clause g
In the case of a candidate who is a son or daughter of a defence personnel who had served in Karnataka for at least one year and is posted on duty to the disturbed areas of Jammu and Kashmir or North-East and whose family is permitted by Defence Authorities to continue to stay in Karnataka. Such a candidate should have studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognized educational institution located in Karnataka.


Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with
3) The candidate’s study certificate for having studied 2nd PUC or equivalent examination in Karnataka was issued by the head of the educational institution. Service certificate of the parent issued by the Controlling Office indicating the period during which the parent has worked in Karnataka and a certificate showing the present place of posting, indicating that his family is permitted to stay in Karnataka. The present working place of the parent should be indicated in NAME and not by CODE NUMBERS.

1.8 Clause h
Son or daughter of an ex-servicemen who at the time of joining the defence service had declared a place in Karnataka as his home town, proof of such domicile should be obtained and produced from the “Deputy Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement” of
that District and the same should countersigned by the Director Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement. Further, the candidate should have passed the Qualifying Exam from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.
Documents to be produced:

  1. SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
  2. 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
  3. If claiming reservation benefits :- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahsildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form-F
  4. Parent’s home town declaration certificate while joining the service issued by the Joint Director / Deputy Director of the concerned district and countersigned by the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Bangalore.

1.9 Clause i
In the case of a candidate being a son or daughter of an employee of the Union Government or an employee of the Union or Karnataka State Government Undertaking or Joint Sector Undertaking, who is liable to be transferred anywhere in India as per the terms
and conditions of his employment and has worked in Karnataka for a minimum period of one year in Karnataka during the Two year period of study of candidates in PUC / 11th and 12th Standard course and such candidate has studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognised educational institution located in the State of Karnataka


Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with
3) The candidate’s study certificate for having studied 2nd PUC or equivalent examination in Karnataka issued by the head of the educational institution.
4) A certificate from the employer indicating the parent’s period of employment in the State of Karnataka and also showing that he is transferable anywhere in India.
5) A certificate from employer indicating parent as an employee of Union Government or an employee of the Union or Karnataka State Government Undertaking or Joint Sector Undertaking.

1.10 Clause j
Son or daughter of a working or retired employee of the Union Government or employee of Union or Karnataka State Government undertaking or Joint Sector undertaking where such employee; (a) had declared to the employer at the time of joining service any
place in Karnataka to be his home town; and (b) had studied in any Government or Government recognised educational institution or institutions located in Karnataka for a minimum period of seven years; and was or is liable to be transferred anywhere in India as per the terms and conditions of his employment. Further, the candidate should have passed the Qualifying Exam from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.

Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate
3) If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned
Tahsildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form-F Along
with
a. A study certificate of the parent employee for having studied for at least 7 years in the
State of Karnataka from the Head of the educational institution where he/she had
studied.
b. Home town declaration certificate of the parent employee while joining the service
and showing that he is transferable anywhere in India issued by the employer.

1.11 Clause k
Son or daughter of Members of Parliament elected from Karnataka. Further, the candidate should have passed the Qualifying Exam from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.


Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned
Tahsildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form-F.
4) Certificate showing that the parent is / was a Member of Parliament elected from Karnataka
issued by the Parliament Secretariat.

1.12 Clause l
Son or daughter of serving or retired employee:(a) belonging to All India Service of Karnataka cadre; and (b) of the Karnataka State Government, who has served or is serving outside the State of Karnataka during the period corresponding to Candidate’s study outside
the State from 1st standard to 2nd PUC or 12th standard examination can be added to make up the seven years study within Karnataka as required under clause (a) above.

Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate ;
3) If claiming reservation benefits :- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahsildar- For SC / ST in Form-D, Category-I in Form-E and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B in Form-F, along with – 4) Certificate from the Principal Secretary / Deputy Secretary / Under Secretary, DPAR, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore where the parent belongs to All India Service of Karnataka cadre stating that the parent is a member of such All India Cadre. The certificate should also indicate the period during which he has served or is serving outside the state of Karnataka and if the parent is a State Government Employee, a certificate from the concerned Head of the Department or the Head of the Office where such parent is employed should be
produced in this regard.

1.13 Clause m
Son or daughter of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants, proof of such migration (IDENTITY CARD) should be obtained and produced from the jurisdictional “District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner” of any state in India.


Documents to be produced :
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with
An original certificate (IDENTITY CARD) issued by the Jurisdictional District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of any state in India, as the proof of migration. The candidates who are claiming eligibility under clause ‘m’ are eligible only for the seats earmarked by the Government.

1.14 Clause n
The candidates who have studied TEN full academic years in Kannada Medium from 1st standard to 10th standard in places outside the state of Karnataka. Such candidates need not appear for Kannada Language Test conducted by KEA. Provided the candidate should have studied and passed the Qualifying Exam from any Government or Government recognised educational institution.

Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate along with – 3) A domicile certificate issued by the concerned Revenue or Municipal Authorities certifying
that the candidate and his father/mother have resided outside the state of Karnataka as of 01-05-2021. The place of the Issuing authority should correspond to the place of domicile of the candidate/father/mother.
4) Candidate’s Study certificate, for having studied in Kannada Medium from 1st standard to 10th standard issued by the head of the institution.

1.15 Clause o
Son / Daughter of working or Retired employee in Central Armed Police Force service, who at the time of joining the CAPF service (Central Armed Police Force) had declared the hometown as a place in the State of Karnataka, proof of such domicile having been produced by obtaining the extract from the Record Office of the CAPF Unit where the Parent’s service record are maintained. Further, the candidate should have passed the Qualifying Exam from a University or Board or any other institution located anywhere in India.


Documents to be produced:
1) SSLC / 10th standard Marks Card
2) 2nd PUC / 12th standard Marks Card of the candidate;
3) If claiming reservation benefits:- Caste / Caste Income Certificate issued by Concerned Tahsildar as per the prescribed format given in the brochure; along with
4) Parent’s hometown declaration certificate while joining the service issued by Record Office of the CAPF unit, where the parents service records are maintained.


NOTE: The contents of the documents submitted by the candidates should be either in Kannada or English languages only. If the documents are in any other language, the same should be translated to Kannada or English language through the concerned authorities with signature and seal and should be produced during allotment of seats. Otherwise, the KEA reserves the
right to reject the same.

1.16 Original Documents required for 1st category seats (G):
Mandatory documents

  1. The final print out of the Online Application Form.
  2. Proof for having paid the application fees.
  3. ‘UG NEET 2021’ Admission Ticket and UGNEET-2021 Score Card
  4. SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
  5. 2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card
  6. Study Certificate counter signed by the concerned BEO / DDPI
  7. TWO recent passport size photographs.

If applicable the following documents should be produced,

  1. Kannada Medium Study Certificate counter signed by the concerned BEO, for the candidates claiming Kannada Medium reservation benefits.
  2. Rural Study Certificate counter signed by the concerned BEO and NCLC certificate (only for GM candidates).
  3. Caste Certificate / Caste Income Certificate / Income Certificate obtained from the concerned Tahasildhar, for the candidates claiming Reservation benefits. (Caste and Income Certificate in Form ‘D’ in case of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and in Form ‘E’ in case
    of Category-I and a Caste Income Certificate in Form ‘F’ for other backward classes like 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, issued by the jurisdictional Tahasildhar)
  4. Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation (Article 371 (j):) Candidates claiming must submit the certificate in Annexure – A (eligibility certificate – rule 3(3)) issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner.
  5. Parent’s study certificate / Parent’s Hometown certificate / Parent’s Domicile certificate / Parent’s Employment certificate / Parent’s Cumulative Record / Parent’s Marks Card, etc., for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats based on the domicile / study /employment of the parent.
  6. For Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates: Affidavit Duly sworn in for the candidates who claim eligibility under Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses. (Annexure-4)
  7. IDENTITY CARD issued by the Jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner / District Magistrate / Rehabilitation Commissioner, for the candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants quota
  8. Candidate shall be eligible to claim caste, category and income benefit only if he has claimed the same in the online application form. Candidate belonging to SC, ST and Category-I claiming seat under reserved category shall also produce Income certificate issued by the jurisdictional Tahshildar for verification if fee exemption is to be claimed.

2 ELIGIBILITY for Private seats (GMP, OPN &MK, MA, ME, MU, MC, MM seats):

He / She is a Citizen of India, should fulfill the academic eligibility criteria prescribed and has qualified in the UG NEET 2021 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). Karnataka Candidates and who are claiming eligibility for Government seats under clauses (a), (b), (f), (h), (j), (k), (l), and (o) are only eligible for GMP seats.

2.1 Eligibility for Religious Minority:

Religious Minority (Christian) of Karnataka Candidates & Non-Karnataka.

Religious Minority (Muslim) of Karnataka Candidates & Non- Karnataka.

Although all religious minority candidates of all the states are considered, priority* will be given to Karnataka domiciled religious minority candidates who have studied in Karnataka for a period of Ten Years from 1st Standard to the qualifying exam and passed SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC / 12th from Karnataka state. (*After exhausting the list of eligible Karnataka Religious Minority candidates, seats if any will be offered to other non-Karnataka eligible Religious Minority candidates)

2.2 Eligibility for Linguistic Minority:

Linguistic Minority reservation is applicable for Tamil, Telugu, Kodava & Tulu of Karnataka
Candidates and domicile candidates only.

Provided he/she should have studied in Karnataka for a period of Ten Years from 1st
Standard to qualifying exam and passed SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC / 12th from Karnataka state.


Please note that reservation under article 371(J) is applicable for the private Medical and Dental colleges where the college is located in the Hyderabad Karnataka Region:
Please note that the eligibility criteria for admission to St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, and relevant documents/certificates required to claim seat in this college are given separately on the KEA Website http://kea.kar.nic.in. Interested and eligible candidates can verify the same and produce the relevant certificates as per the schedule

Original Documents required for KPCF (COMED-K) / KRLMPCA / AMPCK Seats:

a. The final printout of the Online Registration Form.
b. Original Copy of the Challan for having paid the fees.
c. ‘UG NEET 2021’ Admission Ticket and UGNEET-2021 Score Card
d. Any valid Identity Card (Driving License / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhar Card)
e. SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
f. 2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card
g. 2nd PU /12th standard Study Certificate issued by concerned college with seal signature of Principal
h. TWO recent passport size photographs


If applicable the following documents should be produced:
a. To claim Religious Minority – Religious Minority certificate (Muslim / Christian) issued by the concerned Tahshildar to claim eligibility under Religious Minority seats. (Annexure-4A) as per G.O. No. MWD 330 MDS 2021 Bangalore dated 13-06-2021. b. To claim Linguistic Minority – Study certificate for having studied in Karnataka for 10 years including either 10th or 12th in Karnataka issued by the head of the institution and countersigned by Block Educational Officer to claim eligibility under Linguistic Minority seats. (Annexure-5 and 5A)
c. Candidates claiming Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Reservation (Article 371 (j)) must submit the certificate in Annexure – A (eligibility certificate – rule 3(3)) issued by the concerned Assistant Commissioner.

3.0 ELIGIBILITY for NRI seats (N):

All candidates should fulfill the academic eligibility criteria as prescribed in Chapter 4 and has qualified in the UG NEET 2021 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).
i. All NRI / NRI Wards / PIO / OCI candidates and Foreign Nationals.
ii. Children of Non-resident Indian or their Wards. (As per Hon’ble High Court in WP Nos.17999-18002/2017)
iii. As per the definition defined in The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) Act, 2006 read with the Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) (Amendment) Act, 2017 and the Income Tax Act 1961 Section 115 C (e) & 6, i.e., “Non-Resident Indian” means an individual resident outside India who is a citizen of India or is a Person of Indian Origin and includes Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India. For the purpose of verification e-document may be considered with regard to the NRI ward certificate subject to submitting the original at the time of taking the admission.

Original Documents required for NRI Seats: (clause – z)

a. The final print out of the Online Registration Form.
b. Original Copy of the Challan for having paid the fees.
c. UG NEET 2021’ Admission Ticket and UGNEET-2021 Score Card
d. Any valid Identity Card (Driving License / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhar Card)
e. SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
f. 2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card
g. 2nd PU /12th standard Study Certificate issued by concerned college with seal signature of Principal
h. TWO recent passport size photographs
i. Candidate’s parents resident certificate issued by the Embassy of that country complying with the Income Tax Rules / any other certificates to establish evidence that they are resident of that country / affidavit on Rs.100/- e-stamp paper to that effect.
j. Candidate’s passport / VISA / Resident VISA.
k. Citizenship of the candidate.
l. Income Tax Documents required as per the Income Tax Act 1961.
m. Candidate’s study certificate for having studied outside India where applicable for the qualifying examination.
n. If NRI Ward, along with Ward Certificate Annexed.

Foreign Nationals
Foreigners will have to produce the eligibility certificate issued by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore to KEA. They have to produce the equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities, Delhi for verification. (AOI)

4.0 ELIGIBILITY for Other seats (Q):

Open to all UGNEET2021 qualified candidates except NRI / PIO / OCI and Foreign National. Original documents to be produced
a. The final print out of the Online Registration Form.
b. Original Copy of the Challan for having paid the fees.
c. ‘UG NEET 2021’ Admission Ticket and UGNEET-2021 Score Card
d. Any valid Identity Card (Driving License / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhar Card)
e. SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
f. 2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card
g. 2nd PU /12th standard Study Certificate issued by concerned college with seal signature of Principal
h. TWO recent passport size photographs.

Only on producing and verifying the above prescribed documents, the candidate’s document verification process is stated to be completed and he /she become eligible for allocation of User ID and Secret Key (Verification Document acknowledgement).
The Karnataka Examinations Authority or the Entrance Test Committee may from time to time specify for submission such other additional documents and issue directions as deemed essential for all Candidates for maintaining absolute transparency and integrity in the online Document Verification Process, Determination of Eligibility and Seat Allotment and Admission - through a notification on the website of KEA / Updates on MCI Website. Further the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka Examination Authority, the Directorate of Medical Education, and the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences reserve the right to cause any verification as deemed essential at any point of time into the originality and authenticity of any of the certificates produced by any candidate to fulfill and stake his/her claim to any of the qualifying and eligibility criteria. If on such verification it is found that the Candidate has produced fake, fraudulent certificates, he/she will be liable for criminal prosecution, immediate loss of allotted seat without any notice whatsoever, recovery of monetary compensation as may be decided by competent authority, will be liable to be debarred from all exams in future besides the Government will recommend blacklisting of the Candidate to NEET / MCI / DCI and cancellation of license

Criteria for determination of merit:
As per the eligibility norms prescribed in NEET-2021 examination. The SC / ST / OBC eligibility criteria is applicable to Karnataka candidates who are claiming eligibility for Government seats under clauses (a), (b), (f), (h), (j), (k) (l) and (o) and the same is not applicable to eligibility clauses (c), (d), (e), (g), (i), (m) and (n) to claim Government Seats.

INSTRUCTIONS TO NON-KARNATAKA CANDIDATES

Non-Karnataka candidates who have qualified in UGNEET 2021, have to first register online in KEA Web-portal, enter all the details, and pay the registration fee. Further, they have to enter the 12th standard marks details and upload them in PDF format in the same web portal. They need not appear for the verification of documents.

However, OCI / PIO / NRI / Foreign Nationals and if any non-Karnataka candidates eligible to claim NRI Ward, Religious Minority or eligible to claim under category-2 to category-8 in St. John Medical College, Bangalore, then they have to appear for verification of documents at KEA, Bangalore on the specified dates.

Certificate Required For Opening Portal For Linguistic And Religious Minority NEET-UG- KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)

66% of the MBBS/BDS seats will be filled by respective religious/linguistic minority candidates (MK, MA, ME, MU, MC, MM seats) of 55% of seats reserved as private quota seats. 34% of seats are reserved for candidates of Karnataka Candidates (GMP seats) medical & dental Private Minority (Religious & Linguistic) colleges.

Counselling for selection of MBBS students to Private and Minority Medical and Dental Colleges,St John’s Medical College for the academic year 2021-2022 will, as directed by MCI, be conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). NEET-UG 2020 qualified candidates who wish to apply for MBBS admission to Private and Minority Medical and Dental CollegesSt John’s Medical College should, therefore, register with the Karnataka Examination Authority as per the KEA Schedule. For detailed information on KEA notifications and information, please visit KEA website (http://kea.kar.nic.in) regularly.

Eligibility for Linguistic Minority (ANNEXURE - 5/5A)

To claim Linguistic Minority – Study certificate for having studied in Karnataka for 10 years including either 10th or 12th in Karnataka issued by the head of the institution and countersigned by Block Educational Officer to claim eligibility under Linguistic Minority seats. Annexure-5 and 5A)

  • Linguistic Minority reservation is applicable for Tamil, Telugu, Kodava & Tulu of Karnataka Candidates and domicile candidates only.
  • Provided he/she should have studied in Karnataka for a period of Ten Years from 1st Standard to qualifying exam and passed SSLC/10th or 2nd PUC / 12th from Karnataka state. (Please note that reservation under article 371(J) is applicable for the private Medical and Dental colleges where the college is located in the Hyderabad Karnataka Region)
ABBREVIATIONS
MAMinority Linguistic Tamil
MEMinority Linguistic Telugu
MEHMinority Linguistic Telugu under Hyd-Kar quota
MKMinority Linguistic Kodava
MUMinority Linguistic Tulu
College Name Minority Fees 2020TypeSeats Availability 2020TOTAL 2020
A.J.Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Mangalore994406MU54109
Srinivasa Institute of Medical Research Center, Mangalore994406MU55
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore994406ME90254
The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Bangalore994406ME54
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore994406ME55
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Science, shimoga994406ME55
M.V.J.Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalor994406MA5454
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur994406MEH5454
Linguistic Minority College, Fees, Type
Eligibility for Religious Minority- (ANNEXURE - 4A) 

To claim Religious Minority – Religious Minority certificate (Muslim / Christian) issued by the concerned Tahsildar to claim eligibility under Religious Minority seats. (Annexure-4A) as per G.O. No. MWD 330 MDS 2021 Bangalore dated 13-06-2021

  • Religious Minority (Christian) of Karnataka Candidates & Non-Karnataka.
  • Religious Minority (Muslim) of Karnataka Candidates & Non- Karnataka Although

 All Religious Minority Candidates Of All The States Are Considered, Priority Will Be Given To Karnataka Domiciled Religious Minority Candidates Who Have Studied In Karnataka For A Period Of Ten Years From 1st Standard To Qualifying Exam And Passed SSLC/10th Or 2nd PUC / 12th From Karnataka State.

 (*After exhausting the list of eligible Karnataka Religious Minority candidates, seats if any will be offered to other non-Karnataka eligible Religious Minority candidates)

ABBREVIATIONS
MMMinority Religious Muslim From Karnataka
MCMinority Religious Christian From Karnataka
MMHMinority Religious Muslim under Hyd-Kar quota
MM1Minority Religious Muslim Open To All
MC1Minority Religious Christian Open To All
College Name Minority Fees 2020TypeSeats Availability 2020
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur994406MM54
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore994406MM54
Khaja Bande Navaz Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga1630465MMH40
Father Muller Institute of Med. Education & Research, Mangalore994406MC54
Religious Minority College, Fees, Type

ST. JOHN’S NATIONAL ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, BENGALURU- Roman Catholic Christian (RC)

ST. JOHN’S MBBS SEAT MATRIX CATEGORIES – DEFINITIONS

Category 1: All India General Open Merit, includes all Indian Nationals irrespective of gender, religion, caste, community, region or any such affiliations.

Category 2: Institutional Staff Quota (Karnataka) includes children of the permanent staff of St. John’s NationalAcademy of Health Sciences who have served the Institution for ten continuous years or more.

Category 3: Roman Catholic Christian Religious Sisters (Nuns) includes Religious Sisters (nuns) who are members of Religious Congregations in India recognized by the Roman Catholic Church.

Category 4: Roman Catholic Christian Tribals includes Roman Catholic Christians who are members of recognized Tribal Communities.

Category 5: Roman Catholic Christians of Scheduled Caste Origin includes Roman Catholic Christians belonging to communities of Scheduled caste origin.

Category 6: Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christians includes all Roman Catholic Christians who are neither Tribal (Category 4) nor of Schedule Caste origin (Category 5) and who are NOT members of the South Indian States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Puducherry, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and who are NOT migrants or descendants of migrants to North India from the afore-mentioned South Indian States.

Category 7: Roman Catholic Christians of Karnataka State includes all Roman Catholic Christians who have domicile in the State of Karnataka as per the KEA criteria.

Category 8: Roman Catholic Christians All India Open Merit includes all Roman Catholic Christians of India who do not come under the reserved categories 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9.

Category 9: Karnataka State Open Merit includes all candidates irrespective of gender, religion, caste, community, region who have domicile in the State of Karnataka as per KEA criteria.

(Note: If any seat falls vacant in any of the Reserved Categories, it will be allocated to Category 8 – Roman Catholic Christians – All India Open Merit).

 CategoryNumber of seats
1.All India General Open Merit10
2.Institutional Staff Quota (Karnataka)10
3.Roman Catholic Christian Religious Sisters (Nuns)20
4.Roman Catholic Christian Tribals10
5.Roman Catholic Christians of Scheduled Caste Origin10
6.Native (Local) North Indian Roman Catholic Christians10
7.Roman Catholic Christians of Karnataka State10
8.Roman Catholic Christians All India Open Merit60
9.Karnataka State Open Merit10
 Total150

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) Counseling Notification NEET-UG 2021-22: how to apply, choice fillings, clauses, a document required…..

Government vides letter No. MED 173 RGU 2021 dated 09-12-2021 has directed KEA to commence the process of inviting applications online and conduct document verification for admission to UG Medical and Dental courses for the year 2021-22 in the State of Karnataka The interested eligible candidates can register online & enter the details online from 2.00 pm on 13-12-2021 to 17-12-2021 up to 11.59 pm by selecting the appropriate link in the KEA Website. The last date to pay the registration fees is 18-12-2021 before 5.30 pm. Registration fee, schedule for verification of documents, original documents to be produced for verification and other details will be hosted on the KEA Website. Interested eligible candidates can register and apply online and appear for document verification as per the schedule

ENTRY OF UGNEET-2021 ROLL NUMBER BY KARNATAKA CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY VERIFIED THEIR DOCUMENTS

The candidates who have already registered for CET-2021 and completed the document verification, have to enter their correct UGNEET-2021 Roll Number from 2.00 pm on 13-12-2021 to 17-12-2021 up to 11.59 pm through the online link enabled in KEA Web-portal to become eligible for admission to Medical, Dental, and AYUSH courses. However, such candidates need not pay the registration fee once again. Further, they should check the NEET Roll number printed on the Application Form after entering the UGNEET —2021 Roll Number.

  • Candidates, who have assigned ranks in CET-2021 and completed their document verification as per CET-2006 Admission Rules, and those who are not claiming any additional reservation need not appear for verification of documents once again for Medical / Dental / AYUSH courses. But they have to download the UGNEET-2021 Verification slip from KEA portal on the specified dates to become eligible for admission to Medical / Dental /AYUSH courses
  • However, if any such candidate is eligible to claim reservation as per Government of Karnataka norms or under Linguistic Minority / Religious Minority / NRI WARD or candidates eligible to claim seats under Category-2 to Category-8 in St. John Medical College, Bangalore, they have to claim such reservations in the online application form and they have to appear for document verification with all the relevant original certificates / documents

INSTRUCTIONS TO NON-KARNATAKA CANDIDATES

Non-Karnataka candidates who have qualified in UGNEET 2021, have to first register online in KEA Web-portal, enter all the details, and pay the registration fee. Further, they have to enter the 12th standard marks details and upload them in PDF format in the same web portal. They need not appear for the verification of documents.

However, OCI / PIO / NRI / Foreign Nationals and if any non-Karnataka candidates eligible to claim NRI Ward, Religious Minority or eligible to claim under category-2 to category-8 in St. John Medical College, Bangalore, then they have to appear for verification of documents at KEA, Bangalore on the specified dates.

CLASSIFICATION OF SEATS in KEA

These seats are classified into four categories namely;

  1. G –Government Seats
  2. P-Private Seats
  3. N-NRI Seats
  4. Q-Others Seats
ELIGIBILITY for NRI seats (N)

All candidates should fulfill the academic eligibility criteria as prescribed in Chapter 4 and have qualified in the UG NEET 2020 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).


i. All NRI / NRI Wards / PIO / OCI candidates and Foreign Nationals.
ii. Children of Non-resident Indian or their Wards. (As per Hon’ble High Court in WP Nos.17999-18002/2017)
iii. As per the definition defined in The Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions
(Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) Act, 2006 read with the Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) (Amendment) Act, 2017 and the Income Tax Act 1961 Section 115 C (e) & 6, i.e., “Non-Resident Indian” means an individual resident outside India who is a citizen of India or is a Person of Indian Origin and includes Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India.

Original Documents required for NRI Seats:
a. The final print out of the Online Registration Form.
b. Original Copy of the Challan for having paid the fees.
c. ‘UG NEET 2020’ Admission Ticket and UGNEET-2020 Score Card
d. Any valid Identity Card (Driving License / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhar Card)
e. SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card
f. 2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card
g. 2nd PU /12th standard Study Certificate issued by concerned college with seal signature of
Principal
h. TWO recent passport size photographs
i. Candidate's parents resident certificate issued by the Embassy of that country complying with the
Income Tax Rules / any other certificates to establish evidence that they are resident of that
country / affidavit on Rs.100/- e-stamp paper to that effect.
j. Candidate's passport / VISA / Resident VISA.
k. Citizenship of the candidate.
l. Income Tax Documents required as per the Income Tax Act 1961.
m. Candidate's study certificate for having studied outside India where applicable for the qualifying
examination.
n. Along with Ward Certificate Annexed.
FEES STRUCTURE 2020
  College NameGovt FeesPvt  FeesNRI FeesOther Fee
UG Medical Fees (Inclu. Univeristy Fees) Details
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore  59850  –  –  –
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi59850
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar59850
Bowring & Lady Curzon Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore  59850  –  –  –
ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore109850
ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga109850
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag59850
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga59850
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan59850
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli59850
Karwar Institute of Medical Science, Karwar, Uttar Kannada  59850  –  –  –
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri59850
Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal59850
Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya59850
  Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysore  59850  –  –  –
Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur59850
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, shimoga59850
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary59850
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore14119699440645124504512450
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore14119699440636874503687450
East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore  141196  994406  3612450  3612450
Jaya Jagadguru Murugharajendra Medical College, Davangere  141196  994406  4512450  4512450
K.Venkataramana Gowda Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore  141196  994406  3262450  3262450
  Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore  141196  994406  3612450  3612450
M.S.Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore14119699440640124504012450
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga14119699440640229504022950
S. Nijalingappa Medical College and Research Centre, Bagalkot  141196  994406  4012450  4012450
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore14119699440660124506012450
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Tumkur  141196  994406  3612450  3612450
Shymanuru Shivashankarappa Institute Of Medical Sciences, Davangere  141196  994406  4512450  4512450
Sri Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga  141196  994406  4012450  4012450
A.J.Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Mangalore  141196  994406  4012450  4012450
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore  141196  994406  3912450  3912450
Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur14119699440630124503012450
Father Muller Institute of Med. Education & Research, Mangalore  141196  994406  3012450  3012450
Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore  141196  994406  3212450  3012450
  M.V.J.Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore  141196  994406  4012450  4012450
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur14119699440631124503112450
Srinivasa Institute of Medical Research Center, Mangalore  141196  994406  4212450  4212450
St John’s Medical College, Bangalore628670
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Science, shimoga14119699440633124503312450
The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Bangalore  141196  994406  4212450  4212450
  College NameG FeesP FeesNRI FeesOther Fee
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bangalore  141196  994406  3900000  3900000
  Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya  144246  1815500  3415500  3415500
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education & Research,Harohalli.  144246  2015500  3215500  3215500
Khaja Bande Navaz Institute Of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga  144246  1630465  3215500  3215500
  SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad  144246  1745200  3240500  3240500
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Medical College, Mysore  144246  –  –  –
Jawaharalal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum144246
K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore144246
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore144246
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore204246

Karnataka CET Results 2021 updates!

Karnataka Common Entrance Test generally known as KCET and is controlled by KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority). KCET is conducted only for the students who are from Karnataka. If you are a student from another state and want to take admission in Karnataka private colleges you can attend the COMEDK exam. KCET is a state-level examination and it is conducted for the purpose of providing admission for the eligible candidates to Different Professional Undergraduate courses like engineering, Pharmacy (B.Pharma, D.Pharma), Agriculture, and Veterinary Courses. Students who passed class 12th or PUC can attend the KCET exam. Students who desire to take admission in the Medical or dental fields must attend and qualify NEET exam.

Application form filling was online mode and Examination was conducted through offline mode i.e., Pen and Paper-based. It is conducted on the basis of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. The syllabus for KCET is based on higher secondary portions. The Questions are objective / MCQ’s (Multiple Choice Questions) and carry one mark each.

Note: Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan announced that there will be no cutoff marks for Engineering Courses. All the candidates who have passed can take admission in colleges

Official website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
ParticularDescriptions
KCET Application Form date 15th June 2021
Last date for KCET Registration and pay Application fee20th June 2021
Application Correction facility20 – 24 July 2021
2 – 5 August 2021
1 – 5 September 2021
Release of Admit card 12th August 2021
KCET Exam Date28th & 29th August 2021
Results date20th September 2021
Date of counseling Available soon