The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2024 is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) every year. This entrance test acts as a gateway for the students entering into the undergraduate courses offered by the various colleges and institutions across the state. The KCET 2024 exam is conducted on the 18th and 19th of April 2024.
The candidates appearing for the KCET exam 2024, should be aware that their scores in every subject are equally important to calculate their KCET 2024 rank. The overall rank is calculated based on the score the candidate obtains in all subjects. Also, the KCET 2024 rank calculation considers a weightage of 50% from the candidate’s 12th PUC marks. So, it’s important to achieve a good score in both the 12th Board and KCET examinations.
KCET 2024 Qualifying Marks:
To participate in the KCET Counseling 2024, the general category candidates need to score 50% in their 10+2 qualifying examinations, While, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and OBC category candidates need to score 40% of marks.
Marking Scheme:
The number of questions for each subject and the marks awarded for them are explained below:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks Awarded |
| Physics | 60 Questions | 60 Marks |
| Chemistry | 60 Questions | 60 Marks |
| Mathematics (or) Biology | 60 Questions | 60 Marks |
| Total | 180 Questions | 180 Marks |
KCET 2024 Marks Vs Rank Analysis:
The factors that determine the KCET 2024 rank are mentioned below:
- The candidate’s subject-wise KCET marks
- The Candidate’s KCET marks
- The candidate’s category
- The normalization of marks, etc.
The KCET 2024 rank is calculated based on the weightage of 50% KCET score and 50% of the candidate’s 12th board examination score from Mathematics (or) Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
KCET Rank Predictor 2024:
The candidates can use the KCET Rank Predictor tools to predict their KCET 2024 ranks based on their marks in KCET and 12th Examinations. The rank predictors will predict the candidate’s rank based on their KCET score and their 12th board marks. This tool will help the students to know their expected rank before the release of the official results. After the release of the KCET 2024 examination Key, the candidate can predict their rank based on their expected KCET marks and 12th board marks.
Steps to use the KCET 2024 Rank Predictor:
A step-by-step process of using the KCET Rank Predictor is mentioned below:
Step 1: Choose a RankPredictor tool of your choice
Step 2: Enter your estimated KCET 2024 score
Step 3: Enter your12th board marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics each out of 100 marks
Step 4: After entering your estimated marks, Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 5: Enter your basic details like Name, 12th College Name, and Mobile Number.
Step 6: After the verification of your Mobile Number, your KCET 2024 Predicted Rank will be displayed on the screen
Advantages of Rank Predictor tools:
Here are the Advantages of using the rank predictor tools:
- By using these predictor tools, the candidates can predict their ranks just after the release of the Examination Key.
- The Estimated Ranks will help the candidates figure out which Colleges and Courses they can get into based on their ranks.
- Rank Predictors help the candidates understand their performance in their exams and what colleges they can apply to.
- The rank predictor tool assists in student’s decision-making process effectively.
