JKCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria enables J&K candidates to apply for the exam for admission in engineering programs. As per JKCET eligibility criteria, the candidate must have passed the class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board with PCM as compulsory subjects with at least 50% marks to apply for the exam. Check JKCET 2023 Application Form
- Candidates will have to complete 17 years of age on or before Dec 31, 2023.
- Relaxation of 10% in qualifying marks for SC/ST category candidates.
- If you are appearing for class 12 then you can also appear for JKCET 2023 test provisionally but need to produce the class 12 mark sheet during the time of admission.
Read the article to know more about JKCET 2023 Eligibility, age limit, qualifications requirements, and much more.
JKCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- Only candidates who are permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir State are eligible to apply for JKCET 2023.
- He or she must have passed Higher Secondary Examination (HSC or 10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
- An Open Merit candidate is required to score a minimum of 50% (40% for reserved category candidate) aggregate marks in Higher Secondary Examination (HSC).
JKCET 2023 Minimum Educational Qualification
- To get admission into the Bachelors of Technology (B. Tech) course, the candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects.
- To get admission into Medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, Physiotherapy and BAMS/BUMS, the candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects.
- The students appearing in the qualifying examination (HSC) are also eligible to apply for JKCET 2023.
- Such students have to submit their original mark sheets at the time of counselling if they got selected. In case a student is not able to achieve the minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, then he or she will not be considered for the admission process.
JKCET 2023 Age Criteria
- The minimum age of the candidate must be 17 years on or before December 31, 2023, if he or she wants to apply for Medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, Physiotherapy and BAMS/BUMS.
- Any candidate born on or after January 2, 2001, is not eligible to apply for JKCET 2023.
- The age of the candidate will be considered on the basis of the Date of Birth mentioned in the matriculation certificate of the candidate.
JKCET 2023 Eligibility for Open Merit Candidates
- Open Merit candidates are those candidates who have registered themselves under the TFW or P&B category.
- Candidates who want to take admission into MBBS and BDS courses must have passed main subjects English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology independently in 10+2 examinations.
- He or she must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the qualifying examination.
- Moreover, a candidate needs to achieve a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in JKCET 2023 to appear in the merit list prepared by the competent authority.
JKCET 2023 Eligibility for Reserved Category Candidates (SC/ST/Other Backward Classes)
- A reserved category must score a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 10+2 examinations.
- Furthermore, a student is required to score a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in JKCET 2023 to appear in the merit list.
- Eligibility criteria for Reserved Category students are in compliance with the provisions of Reservation Rules and MCI/DCI Regulations.
JKCET 2023 Reservation Criteria
The reservation rules are applicable only in government-funded colleges unless specified by a private college. Percentage of seats allocated to each category is mentioned below in the table- Reservation Criteria for applicants seeking admission to various professional courses in Jammu and Kashmir State
| Open Merit (OM) | Scheduled Tribe, Kargil District (STK) | Residents of Area Adjoining Actual Line of Control (ALC) | Children of State Police Personnel and Paramilitary Forces (JKPM) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Other Scheduled Tribes (STO) | Children of Defense Personnel (CDP) | Poor and Backward Families (P&B) |
| Scheduled Tribe, Gujjar Bakerwal (STGB) | Weak and Underprivileged Classes, Social Castes (OSC) | (State Subjects only) | Tuition fee Waiver Scheme (TFW) |
| Scheduled Tribe, Leh District (STL) | Residents of Backward Area (RBA) | Candidates possessing outstanding proficiency in Sports (SP) | TFW and P&B |
- If a Reserved Category Certificate submitted by the candidate is found to be invalid, then the candidate will be considered as an Open Merit Candidate.
- No notice in this regard will be given by the competent authority. Reserved Category Certificate submitted by the candidate that is already expired or is still under process will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- If a Reserved Category Certificate is valid at the time of application but expires before the JKCET Counselling Process, then the candidate has to get the certificate renewed on or before the date of counselling.
- The candidate has to mention only one reserved category even if you belong to more than one reserved category.
- Fill the category details properly as a candidate will not be allowed to change the category option once selected at any stage.
- The category code provided by the candidate at the relevant serial number of the application number will be taken into consideration.
JKCET 2023 Central Pool Seats
The details of Central Pool seats are received by BOPEE from different ministries every year. The seats will be allocated to the candidates on the basis of merit. Only those candidates who have qualified JKCET 2023 will be considered for allotment of seats under the Central Pool Category. The details of Central Pool seats are given below in the table:-
| Category | Documents Required | Designated Authority | Authenticating Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward of Families where a direct member of the family has been killed in acts of terrorism or cross-firing or in firing by armed forces in fighting terrorism. | Post Mortem Report, FIR, Death Certificate. | Hospital Concerned and SHO Countersigned by SSP Concerned | Principal Secretary/Commissioner Secretary to Government Department of Home Affairs |
| Ward of individuals whose lives are at risk due to their assignment mainly related to fighting acts of terrorism; Ward of individuals who are in the direct hit list of terrorist organizations is given addition weightage. | Certificate of threat Perception. | DIG (CID) on the basis of the report received through proper channel started by the concerned SHO. | Principal Secretary/Commissioner Secretary to Government Department of Home Affairs |
| Ward of families both Muslims and non-Muslims who have migrated from Kashmir due to the present situation and has lost their source of revenue including their business or property. | Certificate of Migration, loss of property, Business and livelihood. | Migrant certificate from the Concerned Relief Commissioner and supporting documents. | Principal Secretary/Commissioner Secretary to Government Department of Home Affairs |
List of Documents Required for JKCET 2023
- Marks certificate of the qualifying examinations i.e. Class 12 mark list
- Date of birth proof i.e. Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate from the Board of School Education
- Residence Proof Certificate of UT of J&K or Ladakh as the case may be.
- Category Certificate, if any.
- Any other document as may be required by the Institution.
JKCET 2023 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for JKCET 2023?
Ans. Candidates applying for JKCET 2023 should have completed their 10+2 with a minimum of 50%. Only permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible to apply.
Ques. What is the required educational Qualification for admission in B.Tech through JKCET 2023?
Ans. To get admission into the Bachelors of Technology (B. Tech) course through JKCET 2023, the candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects.
Ques. If any Reserved Category Certificate is found to be invalid, what steps will be taken in that situation?
Ans. If a Reserved Category Certificate submitted by the candidate is found to be invalid, then he or she will be considered as an Open Merit Candidate. No notice in this regard will be given by the competent authority.
Ques. If my Category Certificate is under process during the Admission process, will that be accepted?
Ans. Reserved Category Certificate submitted by the candidate that is already expired or is still under process will not be accepted in any situation.
Ques. Will I be able to change my category, if previously selected wrong?
Ans. Fill the category details properly as a candidate will not be allowed to change the category option once selected at any stage.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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