KCET BSC Agriculture Cutoff 2025: College-Wise Ranks, Categories & Counselling Schedule
General-category closing ranks in the KCET BSc Agriculture Cutoff 2025 for top institutions like the College of Agriculture, GKVK Campus, Bangalore, settled around 4,378 in the mock allotment round. The KCET BSc Agriculture Cutoff 2025 is the closing rank for admissions to various Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture programs across Karnataka, with initial mock allotment ranks providing a crucial benchmark for candidates. While the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KCET 2026 exam and application schedule, the official cutoffs for 2026 are yet to be announced and will be updated post-release of counselling rounds.
KCET 2026 Important Dates for Agriculture Admissions
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has outlined the key dates for the KCET 2026 examination and subsequent admission processes for agriculture and allied sciences.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release | January 16/17 |
| Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | February 27 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | March 3 |
| Admit Card Release | April 10 |
| Kannada Language Test | April 22 |
| KCET Exam Dates | April 23 & 24 |
| Agriculture Practical Exam | May 10 |
| Agriculture Practical Exam Result | May 14 |
| Result & Rank Card Release | May (Expected) |
| Document Verification | May 15-20 |
| UGCET Option Entry – Round 1 | May 19-25 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | May 28 |
KCET BSc Agriculture 2025 Mock Allotment Cutoffs (General Merit)
The mock allotment cutoffs for KCET BSc Agriculture 2025 provide an early indication of closing ranks for various colleges under the General Merit category.
| College Name | BSc Agriculture (GM Mock Allotment Rank 2025) |
|---|---|
| College of Agriculture, GKVK Campus, Bangalore | 4378 |
| College of Agriculture, VC Farm, Mandya | 8980 |
| College of Agriculture, Hassan | 8728 |
| College of Agriculture, Chintamani | 12714 |
| College of Agriculture, Shivamogga | 9365 |
| College of Agriculture, Dharwad | 6525 |
| College of Agriculture, Vijayapur | 10843 |
| College of Agriculture, Raichur | 7810 |
| College of Agriculture, Shahapur | 12679 |
KCET BSc Agriculture 2025 Category-wise Cutoffs: College of Agriculture, Raichur
Cutoff ranks for BSc Agriculture at the College of Agriculture, Raichur, varied across different reservation categories in 2025, reflecting the competitive landscape.
| Category | Round 1 Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| GM (General Merit) | 13397.5 |
| 3BG | 13633 |
| SCG (Scheduled Caste General) | 17927 |
| 2AG | 15479 |
| GMR (General Merit Rural) | 13915 |
| GMK (General Merit Kannada) | 15188 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good rank in KCET for BSc Agriculture admissions?
A: A rank of 1600 or below in KCET is generally considered good for securing admission to BSc Agriculture courses, especially for the General category. For reserved categories, closing ranks can extend up to 3500 or more.
Q: Can non-Karnataka students apply for KCET BSc Agriculture?
A: Yes, non-Karnataka students can apply for KCET 2026. However, government and reserved seats are limited for them, with state quota seats typically requiring Karnataka domicile.
Q: What is the minimum age limit for KCET BSc Agriculture?
A: Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026, to be eligible for KCET BSc Agriculture admissions. There is no upper age limit specified.
Q: How are KCET ranks determined for agriculture courses?
A: KCET ranks are determined by combining both KCET marks and 2nd PUC (Class 12th) marks with a 50:50 weightage. A practical test is also conducted for the Agriculturist quota, and qualifying in this test provides additional weightage.
Q: When was the KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Exam conducted?
A: The KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Exam for candidates applying under the Agriculturist quota was scheduled for May 10, 2026, at 17 designated centers across Karnataka.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for BSc Agriculture through KCET?
A: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. A minimum aggregate score of 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates) is generally required for agriculture courses.
