KCET Commerce (Karnataka CET - Commerce/Management Stream)
Overview
KCET Commerce is the commerce/management stream of KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA for admission to BBA and B.Com programmes in government and aided colleges across Karnataka.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Offline (OMR based)
Duration:80 minutes
Total Marks:60
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, no negative marking
Sections
Accountancy
20 Questions•20 Marks
Business Studies
20 Questions•20 Marks
Economics
20 Questions•20 Marks
Syllabus
Accountancy
- Class 11-12 - financial statements, partnership, company accounts
Business Studies
- Business environment, management principles, marketing, finance
Economics
- Micro and macro economics - NCERT Class 11-12
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 (Commerce stream) with minimum 45%
- Karnataka domicile for state quota
Important Dates
Registration
January 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam date
April 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
- Register on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Select Commerce stream during KCET registration
- Take KCET exam
- KEA counselling for seat allotment
💡 Preparation Tips
- Commerce KCET is Class 12 board-level - NCERT is sufficient
- Accountancy requires practice - solve numerical problems regularly
- No negative marking - attempt everything
❓ FAQs
Is KCET Commerce mandatory for BBA in Karnataka?
For government and aided college seats, yes. Many private colleges have their own admission process.