KRLMPCA CET (Karnataka Religious and Linguistic Minority Professional Colleges Association)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Oct 29, 2025

KRLMPCA CET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

KRLMPCA CET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Karnataka Religious and Linguistic Minority Professional Colleges Association Common Entrance Test (KRLMPCA CET) 2026 has specific eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to apply for admission to engineering programs offered by participating minority institutions in Karnataka. The eligibility requirements primarily focus on academic qualifications, minimum marks, and minority status verification.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Here is the detailed eligibility criteria

Basic Eligibility Requirements

Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

Educational Qualification:

    • Must have passed Class 12 / 2nd PUC or equivalent exam.
    • Should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
    • Must have obtained a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) for general category.
    • Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) need at least 40% aggregate marks in PCM.

Minority Status

  • The exam is primarily for candidates belonging to religious and linguistic minority communities in Karnataka.
  • Candidates must provide valid minority certificates during the admission process.

Domicile Criteria

  • While the exam is open to all eligible candidates, preference is given to Karnataka state candidates, especially those from minority communities.

Age Limit

  • There is no specific age limit mentioned for appearing in the exam.
Click Here For KRLMPCA CET Application Form

KRLMPCA CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Q1. What academic qualification is required to apply?

Ans. You must have passed the 10 + 2 (or equivalent) examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, and one of the following as an optional subject: Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Electronics. Also, English should be studied as one of the language subjects.

Q2. What is the minimum required aggregate marks?

Ans. Candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45% (for general category) in the qualifying exam.

Q3. Is there any specific age limit mentioned in the criteria?

Ans. There is no specific age limit mentioned for appearing in the exam.

Q4. Can students whose 10 + 2 result is awaited apply?

Ans. Yes — candidates who are appearing in the qualifying exam and whose results are awaited are generally eligible to apply, provided they fulfil the criteria when the result comes.

Q5. Are there special requirements for minority category candidates?

Ans. Yes — For those applying under the religious/linguistic minority quota, you must produce the appropriate minority certificate as per the format specified in the brochure.

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