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KEA Nursing Admission Entrance Exam (KCET)
🎯 Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) for admission to B.Sc Nursing and other professional courses in Karnataka.
KEA is the official body responsible for application, entrance exam, counseling, and seat allotment in government and private colleges across the state.
📅 Important Dates (2026 – Approx)
- Application Start: January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 2026
- Admit Card Release: April 2026
- Exam Date: 23rd – 24th April 2026
- Result: May / June 2026
- Counseling: July – August 2026
📘 Eligibility Criteria
- Must pass 10+2 (PUC) with:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- English
- Minimum Marks: 45–50% (approx)
- Minimum Age: 17 years
👉 Required for admission in B.Sc Nursing through KEA
🧾 Application Process
- Visit official KEA website
- Fill online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fees
- Download confirmation page
👉 Application is fully online
🧠 Exam Pattern (KCET)
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Duration: 80 minutes per subject (approx)
- Marking: 1 mark per question
📚 Syllabus
Based on:
- Class 11 & 12 (PUC / CBSE)
- Subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
👉 Standard NEET-level basics are sufficient
🎟 Admit Card
- Released online on KEA website
- Download using:
- Application Number
- Password
👉 Mandatory to carry in exam hall
📊 Result & Ranking
- Results published online
- Rank based on:
- KCET marks
- Academic performance (in some cases)
👉 Rank determines college allotment
🏫 Counseling Process (VERY IMPORTANT)
KEA conducts centralized counseling:
Steps:
- Document Verification
- Option Entry (College Selection)
- Seat Allotment
- Fee Payment
- Reporting to College
👉 Admission is confirmed only after seat allotment + reporting
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