A notification inviting applications through the sports quota has been released by KEA. According to the announcement, applicants for the Sports Quota Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) would be judged on their athletic achievements throughout the previous 3 financial years, including the year in which the CET application is submitted. This rule seeks to guarantee equal and merit-based selection for worthy athletes who have competed for their state or nation.
KCET Merit: Top Two Sports Achievements to Be Considered
As per the official rules, only the two best or highest-level sports achievements within these three years will be considered for KCET merit ranking. However, to maintain equitable assessment across all applicants, only one achievement will be taken into account per financial year. Each sporting achievement will be awarded marks as detailed in Annexure-1, and they will be ranked based on the total score from their two highest achievements.
KCET Sports Quota: Steps Taken When Candidates Score the Same
In case of a tie in the total marks, the third-best achievement within the same three-year period will be considered to break the tie. The merit list will be prepared strictly based on the aggregate marks from these top achievements. Notably, only those disciplines included in the most recent editions of the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, National Games, and their corresponding Para Games will be recognised for this evaluation.
For any clarifications or disputes regarding the interpretation of these rules, the final authority rests with the Commissioner, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, whose decision will be binding. This structured and transparent evaluation process is aimed at promoting sports excellence and encouraging talented sports people to pursue higher education through KCET.
The KCET reservation system ensures equitable access to education by allocating a specific percentage of government seats to candidates from various categories, including rural, Kannada medium, and defense backgrounds. While some categories have defined seat percentages, others are considered under special provisions or merit-based selection.
