How to Calculate KCET Rank With Board Marks

How to Calculate KCET Rank with Board Marks is a common question asked by candidates who have appeared for the KCET exam and are willing to take admission to the Top KCET 2025 Participating Colleges in India . KCET 2025 Rank is crucial in determining admission to UG courses in Karnataka. KCET ranks 2025 are calculated based on the candidate’s performance in both the KCET 2025 exam and Class 12th exam scores. The marks calculation is divided equally between the KCET exam and Class 12; 50% weightage is provided to KCET exam scores and 50% is given to the marks scored in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12th or equivalent exams. In this article, we have discussed how to calculate the KCET rank using board marks.

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How to Calculate KCET 2025 Rank with Board Marks?

Check the steps below to get a detailed understanding of the procedure of calculating KCET rank 2025 with board marks -

Step 1. Have a Keen Understanding of KCET 2025 Marks Weightage

As per KEA guidelines, KCET marks are divided equally i.e. the marks are calculated using 50:50 weightage.

• 50% weightage is assigned to the KCET 2025 score.
• 50% weightage is given to the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12 or equivalent board exams.

Step 2. Calculation of Normalised Board Exam Marks

Firstly, select the PCM subjects and extract the marks scored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Calculate the percentage by adding the marks obtained in the three subjects and dividing the total maximum marks for PCM. Multiply the result by 100 to get the total percentage. For example:

• Marks in Physics: 85/100
• Marks in Chemistry: 90/100
• Marks in Mathematics: 80/100

Total Marks = 85 + 90 + 80 = 255/300

Percentage scored by the candidate in board is = (255/300) × 100 = 85%

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Step 3. Calculation of Normalised KCET 2025 Score

To calculate the normalised KCET 2025 scores, add the marks obtained in the KCET 2025 for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Divide the total maximum marks scored in these subjects in KCET. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage. For example:

• Marks Obtained in KCET 2025 Physics: 40/60
• Marks Obtained in KCET 2025 Chemistry: 50/60
• Marks Obtained in KCET 2025 Mathematics: 45/60

Total KCET Marks = 40 + 50 + 45 = 135/180

Therefore the percentage scored is = (135/180) × 100 = 75%

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Step 3. Calculation of Final KCET 2025 Score

To calculate the final KCET score, candidates should add the normalised board percentage and KCET percentage. There is a significant formula that is used to calculate KCET Rank with Board Marks is provided below.

Final Score = (Board Marks Equivalent / 2) + (KCET Marks Equivalent / 2)

Let us understand this through an example,

Suppose you have scored your Board Percentage as 85% and KCET Percentage as 75%. The Final Score will be (85 + 75) / 2 = 80%

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What are the Factors Determining KCET Rank with Board Marks?

The factors determining KCET Rank with Board Marks have been provided below.

A. A higher score in the KCET exam is equal to a better rank which implies that if the candidate has scored higher marks in the final exam the ranks secured by them will also be higher.

B.If there is a tie it means two candidates have the same final score where the final criteria is used as mentioned below -

• KCET Marks in Mathematics.
• KCET Marks in Physics.
• KCET Marks in Chemistry.
• Age of the candidate (older candidate gets preference).

Important Points to Remember While Calculating KCET Rank with Board Marks

• Candidates who fail to appear for any subject in the KCET 2025 exam or have not secured qualifying marks in the board exam will not be considered for ranking.
• Ensure that the board marks provided to KEA are accurate and verified.
• The KCET rank is a combination of the board marks and KCET performance; preparation for both is equally important.

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