Terms and Conditions

No.ED 10 TEC 2006, Banealored. dated 28thFebrana2006 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Karnataka Education Institutions [Prohibition of Capitation Fee] Act, 1984 [Karnataka Act 37 of 1984], the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules, namely :- 1. Title commencement and application — (1) These Rules may be called the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Government seats in Professional Educational Institutions Rules, 2006. (2) They shall come into force from date of their publication in Official Gazette. (3) They shall apply to the selection of candidates for admission to the following professional educational courses, namely :- (A)In Medical and Dental Institutions, to the first year of (a) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and (b) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B) In the Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy Institutions to the first year of (a) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (b) Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (c) Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga and (d) Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (C) In Engineering Institutions, to the First Year, First Semester and in respect of Diploma holders to the Second Year. Third Semester (in the case of Architecture course First Year, First Semester) of both full-time and part-time courses in (a) Bachelor of Engineering (b) Bachelor of Technology and (c) Bachelor of Architecture 2. Definitions — In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) lrAdmission Centre' means a centre, called the Karnataka Examinations Authority, where allotment of seats to the Professional Courses is done by centralized counseling through online on the basis of merit subject to reservation policy of the Government after obtaining the priority options from the candidates to the Government seats as may be notified by the Government from time to time.h (aa) l'Application Form' means the application form issued by the Karnataka Examination Authority along with brochure in which the candidate may apply for Common Entrance Test along with other details of his study from 1stto 12thstandard.I2 I' Substituted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 fGazette dated 12-07-2012/ Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 (Gazette dated 12-07-2012) Page 1 of 37 (b) 'Aided Institution' means, a private professional educational institution, which receives Grant-in-Aid from the Government, but does not include a course of study, which does not receive Grant-in-Aid in such institution. (c) 'Candidate' means, an applicant to the Common Entrance Test seeking allotment of a seat in professional educational courses or institutions as per the academic eligibility 1 [and other conditions specified in these rules.li (d) 'Casual Vacancy' means, unfilled, surrendered, 2[forfeited or newly aided as sanctioned by AICTE/MCl/DCl/CCIMCCH after the publication of seat matrix]2 seat available after completion of the Admission round seat selection. (e) 2["Karnataka Examinations Authority" means "Karnataka Examinations Authority, registered under the Karnataka Registration Act 1960 (Karnataka Acts 17 of 1960)12 (f) 2["Committee" means, the Executive Committee of the Karnataka Examinations Authority12 (g) 'Director' means the Director of Technical Education or Director of Medical Education or Director of Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy, in Karnataka as the case may be. (h) 'Entrance Test' means the Common Entrance Test conducted by the Committee through the CET Cell or the Common Entrance Test conducted by the 2[Executive Director]2 under rule 17. (i) 'Ex-Serviceman' means, a person who has served in any rank whether as a combatant in the regular Army, Navy or Air Force of the Indian Union and (i) Who retired from such service after earning his pension; or (ii) who has been released from such service on medical ground attributable to military service or circumstances beyond his control and awarded medical or other disability pension; or (iii) who has been released, otherwise than on the own request, from such service as a result of reduction in establishment; or (iv) who has been released from such service after completing the specific period of engagement, otherwise than at his own request or by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency and has been given a gratuity, and includes personnel of the territorial army of the following categories, namely:- (a) Pension holders for continuous embodied service; I. Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 (Gazette dated 12-07-2012] 2. Substituted by Notification N. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008, Gazette dated Page 2 of 37 6%—,—Ire ir (b) Pension holder with disability attributable to military service and (c) Gallantry award winners Excluding Defence Security Corps, General Reserve Engineering Force, the Lok Sahayak Sena and the Para Military Territorial Army other than those in sub-clause (iv). Provided that a person, who has served for not less than five years and was honourably discharged prior to 1stJuly 1987, shall also be considered as an Ex-serviceman. (j) `Gadinadu Kannadiga' means, a candidate whose mother tongue is Kannada or Tulu or Kodava and who resides in Kannada Speaking areas of South Sholapur or Akkalakot or Jath or Gadhinglaj Taluks of Maharastra State or Kasargod 3[or Hosadurga]3Taluk of Kerala State. (k) 'Government' means, the Government of Karnataka. (I) 'Government Seats' means all the seats in Government and University colleges. 95% of the seats in aided courses in Private Aided Engineering colleges and 80% of the seats in private aided Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy colleges and such of the seats in unaided, minority and non minority professional education institutions filled by the CET cell on the basis of consensus between the Government and the Private Professional Educational Institutions and [include seats surrendered by private management] notified by the Government as Government seats, l[includes any other seats as may be notified by the Government from time to time]1 2[(11) `11elpline Centre' means regional centers of the Karnataka Examination Authority at such placed as may be authorized and notified by the Karnataka Examination Authority where the candidate may come for document verification, online keying of options, counseling and allotment of seats, payment of fees and issue of admission order.]2 (m) `Horanadu Kannadiga' means, 3[a candidate and either of his parent's mother tongue shall be Kannada, or Tulu or Kodava and either of parent's was domiciled in the State of Karnataka]3 and who is residing outside the state of Karnataka as on 1StMay of the year in which the Common Entrance Test is held, such candidate, having passed the qualifying examination from an University or Board or any other institution located outside Karnataka. (n) 'Indian Systems of Medicine'means, Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Yoga and Unani Systems of Medicine. 1. Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 [Gazette dated 12-07-2012/ 2. Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 [Gazette dated 12-07-2012/ 3. Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 [Gazette dated 12-07-2912] Page 3 of 37 • (o) 'Institution' means, any professional educational institution or college affiliated to any University and carrying on the activity of imparting education in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Systems of Medicine, Homoeopathy, Engineering, Technology .and Architecture courses. (p) 'Intake' means, the sanctioned strength of a course in an institution fixed by the competent authority to fix such intake. (q) 'Merit' means, merit as determined under Rules 4. (r) 'Other Backward Classes' means, the candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes notified as such under Article 15 of the Constitution by the state Government from time to time. 1 [(rr) 'Pool' means pool of Government seats and includes seats cancelled, forfeited, newly aided, and seats surrendered by private management and students.]i (s) 'Pre-University Examination' means, the second year Pre-university Examination conducted by the Department of Pre-University Education in the State of Karnataka. (t) 'Qualifying Examination' means, (i) 2ndyear Pre-University Examination or any other qualifying examination. Declared as equivalent by the Government, for admission to first year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga, Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery and Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Architecture courses. (ii) Three years Diploma Examination of the Board of Technical Examination' in Karnataka or any other qualifying examination, declared as equivalent by the Government, for admission to Second Year, Third Semester of Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, First Year, First Semester Bachelor of Architecture, in full-time and part-time degree courses. (u) 'Schedule' means a Schedule appended to these Rules. (v) Seat Matrix'means, statements showing college-wise, course-wise and category-wise break-up of seats as notified by Government for the academic year. (w) 2["Executive Director" means an officer belonging to Indian Administrative Service, appointed by the government and who is holding the post of Commissioner or Director in the Dept. of Pre-University Education, Bangalore for conduct of Common Entrance Test and regulation of all matters pertaining to seat selection and admission to the courses".]2 (x) 'Unaided Institution' means, any privately managed institution, which is not receiving Grant-in-Aid from the Government. 1. Inserted by Notification No .ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 (Gazette dated 12-07-2014 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008, Gazette dated 410 Page 4 of 37 3. Academic Eligibility — (1) No candidate shall be eligible for admission to any of the full time degree courses specified in sub-rule (3) of Rule 1 other than the degree course in Architecture, unless he,- (a) Has appeared for the Common Entrance Test conduct by the Common Entrance Test Cell, (b) 1[has passed in all the subjects in]1 the second year Pre-University or XII standard or equivalent examinations held preceding the Entrance test,- (i) With Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages and has secured not less than fifty percent of the aggregate marks in optional subjects and has secured not less than fifty percent of marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Entrance Test, for admission to Medical and Dental courses. (ii) With Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages and has secured not less than fifty percent of the aggregate marks in optional subjects for admission to Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy. (iii) With Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following subjects: - Chemistry, Bio-Technology, 2[---]2, Biology, 2 [---]2 3[Computer Science, Electronics]3 and has secured not less than 4[ 5 [fortyfivepercent]4]5 of the aggregate marks in optional subjects with English as one of the languages for admission to Engineering and Technology courses. Provided that the minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be forty percent of the aggregate in optional subjects and forty percent of marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in Entrance Test in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes specified in the relevant Government Order for the purpose of reservation in respect of Medical and Dental courses. Provided further that, the minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be 4[ 5[forty]5 percent]4 of aggregate in optional subjects in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes specified in the relevant Government Order for the purpose of reservation in respect of Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy, Engineering and Technology courses. (c) Has completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission, for admission to Medical, Dental, Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses. Provided that no candidate who has obtained a seat in any discipline through the CET Cell in any previous year shall be eligible to appear for the Common Entrance Test conducted by the CET Cell for selection of a seat in the same discipline. ______________________________________________________________________________1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 09-02-2007 [Gazette dated] 2. Omitted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011 dated 21-03-2011 [Gazette dated] 3. Inserted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011dated 30-06-2011 [Gazette dated30-06-2011]. 4. Substituted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011 dated 21-03-2011 [Gazette dated] S. Further substituted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011dated 07-07-2011 Gazette datedPage 5 of 37 (2) No candidate shall be eligible for admission to full time degree course in Architecture unless,- (a) he has appeared for '[the National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture]l; and lab) has passed the Pre-University examination or equivalent examination held proceeding the entrance test with Mathematics as one of the subject and has secured fifty percent of aggregate marks in all subjects and has appeared for National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture and has secured not less than forty percent of marks for admission to Architecture course.], 3['[Provided that in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, other Backward Classes and person with disability of mental retardation or mental illness (including Dyslexia), must have secured forty five percent of aggregate marks in all subjects in qualifying examination and 2[forty percent]2 of marks in National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture.1113 (3) A candidate shall be eligible for admission to any of the full-time degree courses specified in clause (c) and sub rule (3) of rule 1, if he has appeared for the Common Entrance Test conducted under rule 17 and is the holder of a diploma in the appropriate branch of engineering specified in SCHEDULE-I, awarded by the Board of Technical Examination in Karnataka or equivalent qualification and has secured not less than 4[51forty15 percent]4 of marks in the final year examination in the fifth and sixth semesters in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and has secured not less than 4 [5[forty five]5 percent] 4 of marks in respect of others; '[Provided that in respect of Architecture, the candidate must have secured not less than fifty percent off the marks in the final year Diploma examination and appeared National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture. Provided further that the minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility in respect of Scheduled Case, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes shall be forty five percent of aggregate marks in the final year Diploma Examination and has secured [forty percent]2 of marks in National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture], (4) No candidate shall be eligible for admission to part-time course in Second Year, Third Semester of Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Technology, unless he.- (a) has appeared for the Common Entrance Test conducted under rule 17; 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 09-02-2007 [Gazette dated 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 87 TEC 2008 dated 04-07-2008 [Gazette dated 3. Further substituted by Notification No. ED 112 2010 dated 31-05-2010 [Gazette dated 4. Substituted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011 dated 21-03-2011 [Gazette dated 5. Substituted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 07-09-2012 [Gazette dated .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 Page 6 of 37 (b) is a holder of a 'Diploma' in appropriate branch of Engineering specified in Schedule- I granted by the Board of Technical Examination in Karnataka and has secured not less than forty percent of marks in the final year examination in the fifth and sixth semesters in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and has secured not less than forty five percent of marks in respect of others; and (c) has on the first September of the year of admission not less than [two-year's] professional experience in the branch of Engineering/Technology, in which the candidate holds a diploma, after passing diploma course. Explanation: Professional experience means employed on a regular basis (a) In Government, Government undertaking, Public Sector undertaking, Corporation or (b) in a private company registered under the Directorate of Industries and Commerce or the Directorate of Small Scale Industries or (c) in Government, Government recognized Institutions as technical staff. Provided that the period of apprenticeship undergone shall also be treated as professional experience, if sponsored by the Board of Apprenticeship Training, Southern Region, Chennai or by Government, Government undertakings and Public sector undertaking. I[ (Provided further that employment shall be in an establishment situated within 2[15 KM from the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike limits in respect of City of Bangalore or limits of the City Corporation in the case of other City corporations]2 in which the professional institution is situated.] 4. Determination of merit — (1) The merit of a candidate eligible for admission to the courses under these Rules, shall be determined as follows: (a) In respect of Medical and Dental courses, with reference to the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the Common Entrance Test only. (b) In respect of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses with reference to the marks obtained in the entrance test and marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the qualifying examination taken in equal proportions. 1. Omitted by Notification No. ED 178 TEC 2011 dated 20-08-2011 'Gazette dated 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 [Gazette dated 12-07-20121 iThe portion► shown in red above is missing/ Page 7 of 37 (c) In respect of Engineering and Technology courses, with reference to the marks obtained in the Entrance Test and the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in the qualifying examination, taken in equal proportions. Provided that where the merit of two or more candidates is the same, the interse merit shall be determined with reference to the marks obtained in the Common Entrance Test in Biology in the case of Medical, Dental, Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses and in Mathematics in the case of Engineering and Technology courses and where the marks obtained in such cases are equal then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of the marks obtained in Chemistry in the case of Medical, Dental, Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses and in Physics in the case of Engineering and Technology courses and where the marks obtained are equal again the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of the marks obtained in respective subjects in the qualifying examination as stipulated above and where marks obtained are equal again, the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of the age of the candidate, the elder candidate placed above the younger. Explanation: For the purpose of this Rules, optional subjects means, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for the courses specified in clauses (A) and (B) of sub-rule (3) of rule 1 and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for the courses specified in sub-clauses (a) and (b) of clause (C) of sub-rule (3) of rule 1. (d) In respect of Architecture Course, with reference to the marks . obtained in the qualifying examination and the marks obtained ,[National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture], taken in equal proportions. Provided that where merit of two or more candidates is same, the interse merit shall be determined with reference to the marks obtained in the Aptitude test; where marks obtained in 1 [National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture], are equal, then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of marks obtained in Mathematics in the qualifying examination and where marks obtained in Mathematics are equal, the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of the age of the candidate, the elder candidate placed above the younger. 2[(e) In respect of Diploma holders for full-time and part-time course in Engineering and Technology merit shall be determined with reference to the marks obtained in Common Entrance Test only.]2 Provided that where the merit of two or more candidates is the same, the interse merit shall be determined with reference to marks obtained in the entrance test and where the marks obtained in such cases are same then the interse merit shall be determined with reference to marks obtained in the Second Year / Third and Fourth Semester marks and where the marks obtained in such cases are same then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of the marks of the first year / first and second semester marks and where the marks obtained in such cases are same then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of the age of the candidate, the elder candidate shall be placed above the younger. 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 09-02-2007 [Gazette dated 09-02-2007/ L 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 39 TEC 2010 dated 20-03-2010 [Gazette dated 410 Page 8 of 37 (e) In respect of Diploma holders for full-time Architecture Course merit shall be determined on the basis of the marks obtained in the final year examination or final two semesters examination leading to Diploma in the relevant branch of Engineering specified in column (2) of Schedule-I. (Internal assessment marks count for determination of merit in case of semester students where internal assessment marks are counted for declaring the Diploma result) and on the basis of the marks obtained in the 1 [National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture]o taking the marks obtained in the qualifying examination and the 'National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecturebl in equal proportions. Provided that where merit of two or more candidates is same, the interse merit shall be determined with reference to the marks obtained in the Aptitude test and where marks obtained in equal, then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of marks obtained is equal, then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of marks obtained in Second Year / Third and Fourth Semester and where the marks obtained are qual then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of marks obtained in First Year, First and Second semester and where the marks obtained are equal again then the interse merit shall be determined on the basis of the age of the candidate, the elder candidate shall be placed above the younger. (2) The interse merit determined for Government seats under sub-rule (1) shall be the basis for the merit list of candidates claiming benefit of reservation under rule 9. Note: Everything being equal as specified in the provisos to clauses (a) (b) and (c) of sub-rule (1), then the interse merit shall be determined by drawn of lots. 5. Eligibility for Government Seats — (1) No candidate shall be eligible for admission to Government Seats unless he is a citizen of India and satisfies any one of the following conditions, namely:- (i) who has studied and passed in one or more Government or Government recognized educational institutions located in the State of Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN academic years commencing from 1stStandard to II PUC or 12thStandard as'on 1stJuly of the year in which the Entrance Test is held and must have appeared and passed SSLC or 10th Standard or 12thStandard or equivalent examination from institutions located in the state of Karnataka : Provided that in the case of a candidate who taken more than one year to pass a class or standard, the years of academic study is counted as one year only. (ii) who has studied and passed I and II year Pre-University Examination or equivalent examination, when the State of Karnataka from an educational institution run or recognized by the State Government and either of his parents must have studied in an educational institution run or recognized by the state Government and located in the State of Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN years. 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 09-02-2007 [Gazette dated 09-02-20071 Page 9 of 37 bl (iii) Who is a Horanadu Kannadiga Provided that the candidate shall appear for a simple Kannada language test conducted by the CET Cell to prove his or her ability to speak, read and write Kannada land must have secured not less than 12 marks out of 50 marks prescribed for Kannada Language Test of 4thStandard], (iv) who is a Gadinadu Kannadiga ; Provided that the candidate shall appear for a simple Kannada language test conducted by the CET Cell to prove his or her ability to speak, read and write Kannada land must have secured not less than 12 marks out of 50 marks prescribed for Kannada Language Test of 4thStandard.], (v) whose parent is a defence personnel who has worked continuously in Karnataka for a minimum period of 2[one year service in Karnataka during the two year period of PreUniversity or 11thor 12thstandard course]2 and the candidate must have studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognized institutions located in Karnataka. (vi) whose parent is a serving defence personnel, who at the time of joining the defence service had declared the hometown as a place in the State of Karnataka, proof of such domicile having been produced by obtaining the extract from the 4[3[respective branch of integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence for officers and respective Record Offices for JCOs / OR.]3]4 (vii) whose parent is a defence personnel who had served in Karnataka for at least one year and is posted on duty directly to the disturbed areas of Jammu and Kashmir or NorthEast and whose family is permitted by the Defence Authorities to continue to stay in Karnataka and such candidate has studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognized institution located in Karnataka. (viii) whose parent is an Ex-Serviceman, who at the time of joining the defence service had declared a place in Karnataka as the hometown, proof of such domicile having been produced. (ix) whose parent is an employee of the Union or Karnataka State Government undertaking or a joint Sector undertaking, is liable to transfer anywhere in Indian as per terms and conditions of employment, has worked continuously for at least 5[one year service in Karnataka during the two year period of Pre-University or 11thor 12thstandard course]5 and such candidate has studied and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognized educational institution located in Karnataka. 1, Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 [Gazette dated 12-07-20121 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011 dated 21-03-2011 [Gazette dated .1 3. Inserted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011 dated 21-03-2011 [Gazette dated .1 4. Further substituted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 [Gazette dated 12-07-20121 5. Substituted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011 dated 21-03-2011 [Gazette dated .1 Page 10 of 37 (x) whose parent is a working or retired employee of the Union Government or employee of Union or Karnataka State Government undertaking or Joint Sectoe undertaking where such employee.- (a) had declared to the employer at the time of joing any place in Karnataka to be his hometown; and (b) had studied in any Government or Government recognized educational institutions located in Karnataka for not less than seven year, and (c) who or is liable for transfer anywhere in India as per the terms and conditions of employment. (xi) whose parent is a Member of Parliament elected from Karnataka. (xii) whose parent is a serving or retired employee (a) belonging to All India Services of Karnataka cadre or (b) of the Government of Karnataka who has served or is serving outside the State of Karnataka, during the period corresponding to the candidate's study outside the state from 1Ststandard to II PUC or 12thStandard examination. (xiii) whose patent is a Jammu and Kashmiri migrant, proff of such migration shall be produced from the jurisdictional District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of any state in India. I[(xiv) candidates who have studied in Kannada Medium from 1stto 10th standard in places outside the state of Karnataka and passed the qualifying examination from any Government or Government recognized educational Institution. Provided that such candidates need not appear for Kannada Language Test conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority.]1 2[(xv) whose parent is serving in Central Armed Police Force Service, who at the time of joining the CAPF service had declared the hometown as a place in the State of Karnataka, proof of such domicile having been produced by obtaining the extract from the Record Office of the CAPF Unit where the Parent's service record are maintained.]2 6. 3[The powers and functions of the Executive Committee — (1) The Executive Committee of the Karnataka Examinations Authority shall ordinarily meet at Bangalore. (2) All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be executed by the Executive Director with the support of the administrative officer and other staff of the Karnataka Examinations Authority in accordance with these rules.]3 1. Inserted by Notification No. ED 39 TEC 2010 dated 20-03-2010 [Gazette dated 2. Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 12-07-2012 [Gazette dated 12-07-20121 3. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 Gazette dated Page 11 of 37 (3) The committee shall conduct the Common Entrance Test, (4) The Committee shall take decisions from time to time on the following aspects:- (a) pattern of question papers, which shall be in English or in Kannada and which shall be of objective type; (b) fixing up of maximum marks for each paper; (c) fixing up of duration of the test for each of the papers; (d) syllabus contents, as far as may be within the syllabus of I and II year PreUniversity Course of Karnataka and the questions shall be to elicit the aptitude of the candidates; (e) general guidelines and directions in regard to all matters connected with the conduct of the test. (5) The Committee shall have the power to accord approval on the following matters, namely:- (a) location of test centres for conducting the Entrance Test: (b) fixing of timetable and calendar of events for conducting the Entrance Test; (c) appointment of the Chief Superintendents, Deputy Chief superintendents and Custodians for each examination centre; (d) appointment of supervisors / squad members / route officers and invigilators for each centre of the examination; (e) payment of remuneration for different items of work connected with conducting of the Common Entrance Test and the Seat Selection; (f) requiring the production of such particulars or documents or papers by the candidates, as may be deemed necessary from time to time; (g) preparation and publication of merits lists of the Entrance Tests 'for Medical, Dental, Indian Systems for Medicine and Homoeopathy and Engineering Technology, Architecture courses; (h) the expenditure incurred from time to time by the 1 [Karnataka Examinations Authorityli; (i) approval of the accounts of 1 [Karnataka Examinations Authority)1 ; I. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 [Gazette dated .1 Page 12 of 37 (j) any other matters as may be referred to it by the 1 [Executive Director'', Chairman or Government from time to time. (6) The 1 [Executive Director] shall act on the instructions of the Committee and shall follow the directions of the Government in discharging the duties in connection with the conduct of the Entrance Test. The 1 [Executive Director],shall be the Chief Executive of the State Common Entrance Test and he shall be responsible for conducting of the Entrance Test, Seat Selection and all incidental matters thereto. ,[Executive Director], shall have the following powers, namely:- (a) printing of application forms, brochure containing instructions to candidates in accordance with the prevailing Admission Rules, admission tickets and various other registers, forms, cards etc.; (k) Publishing the information with regard to the application format, instructions to candidates and other details on the 1 [Karnataka Examinations Authority], website; (b) Issuing the Notifications regarding the holding of the Common Entrance Test and the later seat selection process; (c) sale and receipt of Entrance Test Applications cum brochure and issuing of admission tickets through schools and colleges where the students are studying or studied 12`x' standard or qualifying examination in the state of Karnataka and through Speed Post to the candidates from outside the state of Karnataka; (d) fixing a minimum of three question paper setters for each subject confidentially, who are in service with a mini89mum of ten years of teaching experience; (e) arrange for printing of question papers with confidential printers of national repute; (f) receive and store the sealed confidential bundles in strong room with personal supervision under police bundo-busth; (g) arrange for transport of sealed confidential bundles to the respective District Treasuries for safe storage, with responsible Officers of not below the rank of Class-II under police bundo-busth (h) printing of carbonless OMR answer sheets; (i) appointment of examiners for evaluation of answer scripts, if necessary; appointment of an Expert Committee for each subject of finalisation of the actual key answers; 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 [Gazette dated .1 Page 13 of 37 (j) arranging for computerization of data relating to the conduct of the Entrance Test, evaluation of the answers, application of key answers approved by the Expert Committee, determination of order of merit of the candidates, fixing the seat selection schedule, holding of the seat selection, issue of admission orders to the candidates, transfer of fee amount to the respective colleges and Universities as per the final approval list issued by the concerned Universities, etc.; (k) payment of remuneration to the personnel engaged in matters relating to the conduct of Entrance Test, Seat Selection and maintaining of accounts; (1) custody and maintenance of records of the Entrance Test and allotment process. (7) The '[Executive Director]1:- (i) be the Chief Executive of the '[Karnataka Examinations Authority], (ii) outsource the various tasks of '[Karnataka Examinations Authority], to the private agencies; (iii) exercise administrative, disciplinary control over the personnel of '[Karnataka Examinations Authority], and persons engaged on contract basis; (iv) operate the Bank Accounts; (v) maintain books of accounts and other records; (vi) delegate duties and responsibilities to staff; (vii) upon completion of the Entrance Test, seat Selection and allotment, order disposal of the records of the Entrance Test, Seat Selection and seat allotment and other records of the previous years; (viii) issue of Admission Orders and related records to the candidates under his signature and office seal; (ix) inquire into matters of allegations of malpractice, if any, during the period of the Entrance Test committed either by the candidates or personnel engaged as invigilators, Custodians, Observers, Deputy Chief Superintendent and personnel engaged in the matter of evaluation of answer scripts, matters relating to computerization of Common Entrance Test data, personnel engaged in the matter of determination of merit order, rank, publications thereto, verification and acceptance of the records produced by the candidates or by their parents, selection of seats and issue of Admission Orders, refund of admission fee etc. 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 [Gazette dated 4J Page 14 of 37 (8) The Deputy Commissioner of the District shall be the Chief Superintendent for the Entrance Test Centres in the District. The Deputy Commissioner shall be in charge of matters relating to the conduct of the Entrance Test. The Deputy Chief Superintendent at each centre appointed by the State common entrance Test committee shall assist the Chief Superintendent. The Deputy commissioner cum Chief Superintendent, shall be responsible for: 0 (a) appointing Observers not below the rank of an Assistant Commissioner for each centre, who shall report the irregularities, etc., if any, noticed at the examination centre to the Deputy Commissioner; (b) arranging the receipt and dispatch f the sealed packets fo question papers, OMR answer sheets, their security, secrecy, safety and their safe storage in the District Treasury of Sub-Treasury; (c) arranging the physical facilities required for the conduct of the Entrance Test; (d) arranging for the conduct of Entrance Test as per the directins and schedule notified by the Committee; (e) constituting a committee of three officers not below the rank of Grade-B, for the following purpose, namely:- (i) To receive the sealed bundles containing question papers and OMR answer sheets from the Route Officers appointed by the '[Executive Director]i (ii) Storage of such sealed bundles at the District Treasury, Sub-Treasury; (iii) Providing sufficient police bundo-busth at each of the exam center in the District and also for the officers appointed for carrying the sealed confidential bundles on both days of the test; (iv) Handing over of the sealed bundles of Question Paper, OMR answer sheet, to the Deputy Chief-Superintendent / Principal of the test centre on the day of the test; (v) Collection of the sealed bundles containing used and unused OMR answer sheets and unused question papers from the test centres after completion of the Entrance Test on both days and their safe storage at the District Treasury, Sub-Treasury; (vi) Handing over the sealed bundles containing used nad unused OMR answer sheets and unused question papers to the designated Officer appointed by the I[Executive Director]1; (vii) Such other duties and responsibilities as are required to be carried out from time to time. 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 [Gazette dated Page 15 of 37 (f) Such other matters s may be entrusted or required by the 1 [Executive Director]i. (9) Duties of the Deputy Chief Superintendents and other staff shall be as may be specified by the 1 [Executive Director],, 7. Procedure for issue of application for Entrance Test Etc.:- The procedure for selection of candidates for admission to Government seats in professional educational institutions shall be as follows, namely:- (1) The II [Executive Director], shall publish details regarding the conduct of Entrance Test on the notice board of the ,[Karnataka Examinations Authority]b on the '[Karnataka Examinations Authority], website and in such other places as he deems fit and also by giving publicity in Kannada and English news papers, having wide circulation in the State and call for duly completed applications forms for taking the Entrance Test and admission to courses under these Rules. (2) 1 [Executive Director], shall publish on the notice board of the 1 [Karnataka Examinations Authority], and the '[Karnataka Examinations Authority], website the information with regard to the aided and un-aided institutions and particulars of courses, the number of seats available, the names and location of the institutions, the fees payable, min imum eligibility conditions, reservation of seats, the method of seat selection and such other information, as he may consider necessary, before the commencement of seat selection process. '[Executive Director], shall notify on the notice board, the certificates, affidavits, marks cards, academic records, eligibility certificate etc., which shall be required to be produced by the candidates, at the time of Seat Selection. (3) A candidate claiming,- (i) equivalence in qualifying examination, shall produce at the time of Seat Selection, a copy of the order in which such qualification has been declared equivalent to the Karnataka Pre-University examination or the eligibility certificate issued by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, in the case of applicant for Medical Dental Indian Systems of Medicine, Homoeopathy courses and by the Vishveshwaraiah Technological University, in the case of applicant for Engineering, Technology and architecture courses. (ii) Qualification as equivalent to the Diploma conducted by the Board of Technical Examination in Karnataka, shall produce at the time of Seat Selection, a copy of the eligibility certificate issued by the Board of Technical Examination in Karnataka. (4) Application shall be duly filled as per the instructions in the Brochure issued along with the application. 21All information mentioned by the candidate in the application including annual income or case and category shall be final and no change shall be allowed at any stage under any circumstances thereafter.]2 Applications received after the last date fixed for receipt of application or incomplete applications. shall be rejected without any intimation to the candidate. I. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 [Gazette dated 2. Inserted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2013 DATED 12-07-29012 [Gazette dated 12-07-2012/ Page 16 of 37 (5) Relevant date of the applications shall be stored in the '[Karnataka Examinations Authority], 8. Preparation and publication of merit list — (1) '[Executive Directorh shall prepare the merit list of candidates eligible for selection of Government seats. Separate merit lists for Medical and Dental Courses and Indian systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses, and Engineering and Technology and Architecture courses and separate list for the wards of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants shall ge prepared, in accordance with rule 4 and cause publication of the said lists, on the notice boards of all the ([Karnataka Examinations Authority], examination centres and on the ,[Karnataka Examinations Authority], website. (2) '[Executive Director], shall prepare separate merit lists of eligible candidates referred to in the proviso to clauses (a) (b) & (c) of sub-clause (1) of rule 4. (3) Mere appearance at the Common Entrance Test or '[National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture],i does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission automatically, unless the candidate fulfills the eligibility conditions required for admission to the course. 9. Reservations applicable to Government seats — (1) There shall be reservations in Government seats for the following categories, to the extent of which shall be as specified by Government from time to time. (A) The following candidates shall be eligible for selection under NCC category, namely:- (i) who have participated in the Republic Day Camp conducted by the Directorate General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess at least `13' Certificate obtained during the five year period of study in Karnataka between 8thand 12th standards or (ii) who have participated in the following camps conducted by the Directorate General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess at least '13' Certificate during the five-year period of study in Karnataka Between 8thand 12thstandards, namely:- (a) All India Thal Sainik Camp (Boys) (b) All India Thal Sainik Camp (Girls) (c) All India Nau Sainik Camp (d) All India Vayu Sainik Camp (e) 2[All India Movalankar shooting championship at national level]2 AND Youth Exchange Programmes and Foreign Naval Cruise. who have participated in the following camps conducted by the Directorate General of NCC, New Delhi from Karnataka and who possess at least '13' Certificate during the five-year period of study in Karnataka Between 8thand 12thstandards, namely:- 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 [Gazette dated 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 09-02-2007 (Gazette dated 09-02-20071 Page 17 of 37 (a) All India Thal Sainik Camp (Boys) (b) All India Thal Sainik Camp (Girls) (c) All India Nau Sainik Camp (d) All India Vayu Sainik Camp (e) 1[All India Movalankar shooting championship]1 AND complete — Mountaineering Expeditions (over 5900 Mtrs), Sailing Expeditions using wind power only (401 KMs), Motor Cycle Expeditions (more than 3500 KMs) and Cycling Expeditions (more than 1500 KMs) who have participated in the following camps / courses from Karnataka conducted by the Directorate General NCC, New Delhi and Dy. DG, NCC Directorate of Karnataka and Goa and who possess at least 'B' Certificate obtained during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8thto 12thstandards namely:- (a) National Integration Camp (b) Trekking Camp (c) Mountaineering Course (d) Basic Leadership Course (e) Advanced Leadership Course (f) Rock Climbing training Camp (g) Army, Navy, Air Force and Hospital Attachments. ti f, who possess at least 'B' certificate obtained during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8thto 12thstandard: Provided that for selection of a reserved seat under NCC category, candidates possessing 'B' Certificate and adjudged overall All India BEST CADET with Gold / Silver / Bronze medal in the Republic Day camp shall be considered first; 'B' certificate holders who are adjudged overall All India BEST CADET and have won Gold / Silver / Bronze medal in the camps mentioned in sub-clause (ii) shall be considered second; 'B' certificate holders who have participated from Karnataka in the Republic Day camp shall be considered third; `B' certificate holders who have participated from Karnataka in the camps mentioned in subclause (ii) shall be considered fourth; 'B' certificate holders who have participated from Karnataka in the camps mentioned in sub-clause (iii) shall be considered fifth; and 'B' certificate holders who have participated from Karnataka in the camps mentioned in subclause (iv) shall be considered sixth before considering the candidates referred to in subclause (v): Provided further that the candidates belonging to sub-clause (v) i.e., only 'B' certificate holders shall be eligible to select the NCC special category seats, if any, in the general round of seat selection along with the other General Merit and Reserved category candidates as per their merit order: Provided also that in the case of Diploma candidates, preference shall be given to candidates with NCC 'C' Certificate over candidates with NCC 'B' Certificate: 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 09-02-2007 [Gazette dated 09-02-20071 Page 18 of 37 Provided also that the Director of NCC or his authorized nominee shall be present in the 'Karnataka Examinations Authorityli on the notified day of NCC seat selection, along 0 with the list of eligible NCC candidates to assist in the selection of candidates under NCC category. (B) The following candidates will be eligible for selection under Sports category, namely:- (i) who have represented the country and won medals / cups in the SUPER-A Games specified in Schedule-II during the five year period of study in Karnataka between 8th and I 2th standards; (ii) who have represented the country and won medals / cups in 'A — Games' specified in Schedule-II during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8th and 12thstandards; (iii) who have won medals / cups in 11-Games' specified in Schedule-II by representing Karnataka State and participated in the SUPER-A Games or A-Games specified in Schedule-II during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8thand 12th standards; (iv) who have represented Karnataka State in 13-Games' specified in Schedule-II and won medals / cups during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8thand 12th standards; (v) who have represented K or games in the `13-Grade' specified Schedule-II during the five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8th and 12thstandards; Provided that for selection of a reserved seat in Sports category, the candidates who belong to sub-clause (i) shall be considered first; candidates who belong to sub-clause (ii) shall be considered second; candidates who belong to sub-clause (iii) shall be considered third and candidates who belong to sub-clause (iv) shall be considered fourth before considered the candidates belonging to sub-clause (v); Provided further that while considering candidates mentioned in sub-clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v), Gold medal winners will be preferred to Silver medalist who in turn will be preferred to Bronze medalist under the sub-clauses, irrespective of the number of medals; Provided also that, the achievements of the candidates mentioned in sub-clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v), must be on or before the date of Common Entrance Test of the relevant year; Provided also that the candidates belonging to sub-clause (v) i.e. only those who have represented Karnataka State shall be eligible to select the Sports special category seats, if any, in the general round of seat selection along with the other General Merit and Reserved category candidates as per their merit order; Provided also that the Commissioner for Youth Services and Spoils or his authorized nominee shall be present in the 'Karnataka Examinations Authorityb on the notified day 1. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 /Gazette dated .1 Page 19 of 37 of sports seat selection, along with the list of eligible candidates to assist in the selection of candidates under Sports category; (C) Candidates who as Scouts and Guides have received the "President's Award" during five year period of study in Karnataka between 8thand 12th standards. Provided that the candidates shall submit the "President's Award" certificate on the day of general round of seat selection as per their merit order. (D) Son or daughter of Defence Personnel. Explanation: Subject to the conditions laid down in clauses (v), (vi) and (vii) of Rules 5, Defence personnel for the purpose of this means a person in Defence Service including Personnel belonging to Civil GT COYS ASC who were Civilian Class 'III' or Class 'IV' Government servants "and Border Roads Organisational Personnel" (Vide Notification No. ED 189 TGL 94 Bangalore dated 29-07-1984). `1Provided that 10% of seat shall be reserved horizontally for allotment to children of Defence Personnel of Karnataka origin from among the total seats reserved for Defence Personnelt2 (E) Son or daughter of Ex-Servicemen. Explanation: Ex-Servicemen for the purpose of this clause includes personnel belonging to Civil GT COYS ASC who were Civilian Class III or Class IV Government servants, who became permanently disabled or were killed during hostilities. Provided that in case of Evening colleges, preference shall be given to serving defence personnel and employed ex-defence personnel, over wards of defence and ex-defence personnel. (F) candidates from Anglo-Indian Community. (G) candidates who are Persons with Disability. (H) candidates possessing Diploma in the relevant branch of Engineering Diploma specified in column (2) of Schedule-I at serial number 2 for admission to first year Architecture course. Note: Candidates belonging to clauses (C) to (F) above shall be allowed to select the respective special category seats as per their merit order in general round of seat selection along with other general merit and reserved category candidates. I. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008 (Gazette dated .1 Notification not forthcoming. Page 20 of 37 (2) (a) Out of the total number of Government seats available after deducting the total number of seats reserved under sub-clause (1), reservation shall be made in favour of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes, as notified by the Government of Karnataka under categories I, II-A, II-B, III-A, III-B in accordance with Government Order No. SWL 251 BCA 94 dated 31stJan., 1995 as amended from time to time. (b) In case of Architecture course, the total number of Government seats in full time courses after deducting ten percent of seats for Diploma holders and the total number of seats reserved under sub-rule (1), reservation shall be made in favour of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes, as notified by the Government of Karnataka under categories I, II-A, II-B, III-A, III-B in accordance with Government Order No. SWL 251 BCA 94 dated 31stJan., 1995 as amended from time to time. Provided that no candidate other than those who are claiming eligibility for Government Seats in accordance with clause (i), (ii), (vi), (viii), (x), (xi) & (xii) of Rule 5 shall be eligible to claim the benefit of reservation under this sub-clause. 1 [(3) Fifteen percent of Government Seats shall be reserved horizontally for the Rural Candidates subject to production of eligibility certificate as specified by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Explanation:- For the purpose of this sub-rule "rural candidates" means the candidate who has studied from 1ststandard to 10thstandard in an area defined as rural areas in the Karnataka Reservation of Appointments or Posts in the Civil Services of the State for Rural Candidates Act, 2000 (Karnataka Act 1 of 2001) at the time when he / she studied as clarified in G.O.No, keete4 96 441, 2005, dated: 10-08-2005.11 (4). Five percent of Government seats shall be reserved horizontally for allotment to the candidates who have studied in Kannada Medium from 1Ststandard to 10thstandard in accordance with Government Order No. ED 118 UEC 2000, Bangalore dated 04-06-2000 and as'amended vide Government Order No. ED 02 UEC 2002, Bangalore dated 14-10-2005. (5). Interse merit determined under Rules 4 shall remain for availing benefit of reservation under these Rules. (6). If any seat reserved in favour of candidates belonging to the categories referred to in sub-rule (3) and (4) remains unfilled, such vacant seats shall stand transferred to the respective categories specified in sub-rule (2). I. Substituted by Notification No. ED 243 TEC 2006 dated 11-03-2008, Gazette dated 'fA=F,1-0V7 Page 21 of 37 •• KEA is not responsible for any double/ excess payments and Online payment failure / Auto-refunds. Contact your respective Bank. Refunds or chargeback requests for payments made through Online Payment will only be processed by the KEA. Please do not get in touch with Razorpay or associated Bank Please submit a ticket in the Candidate Portal if you have any questions about chargebacks 1[(7). They shall be "tuition fees waiver seats" as specified by AICTE to the extent as may be notified by the State Government from time to time and these seats shall be supernumerary in nature:- (i) The candidates whose parents annual income is less than 2[rupees four lakhs fifty thousand]2 from all sources, shall only be eligible for seats under this scheme. (ii) In the event of non-availability of students to fill up seats in the supernumerary quota the same shall not be given to Corned-K / KRLMPCA / Management and also the candidates shall not be allowed to change institutions / course under any circumstances. (iii) The Karnataka Examinations Authority shall fill these seats by a merit list from the candidates belonging to this category and effect admission on the basis of the merit list.], I. Inserted by Notification No. ED 43 TEC 2011 dated 30-06-2011, Gazette dated 30-06-20111 2. Substituted by Notification No. ED 68 TEC 2012 dated 07-09-2012, Gazette dated Page 22 of 37 1 [10. Verification of documents and exercising of options for allotment of Government seats — (1) Verification of documents.- (i) After publication of results, the Karnataka Examination Authority shall notify helpline centres at District Head quarters or any other places as it deems necessary and shall establish the same for verification of documents online keying of options, counseling and allotment of seats, payment of fee and issue of admission order of eligible candidates. (ii) The candidate shall produce the specified original documents along with photocopies thereof. The Executive Director shall cause verification of the documents at each helpline centre as per the time schedule notified for verification of documents based on the rank of the candidates. The candidates shall appear at the helpline centre as per time schedule on the notified dates with all originals along with two set of photocopies of required documents. One set of photocopies of the required documents shall be retained with the respective helpline centers and the originals shall be returned to the candidate and enter all the details of the candidate's data online into the system which is lin e to the Karnataka Examination Authority server. Verification of documents for all the disciplines shall be carried out at once by the Karnataka Exaamination Authority and candidate shall be issued with verification slip signed by the Verification Officer by mentioning all the details of the candidates including merit, rank, course of discipline, category, special category, if any, to which the candidate is eligible. (iii) The candidate seeking allotment of Reserved Category seat under subclause (2) of rule 9 shall not be considered for allotment of seats unless the candidate produces a Caste Certificate in form 'D' in case of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and in form 'E' in case of candidates belonging to Category-I and a Caste Income Certificate in form 'F' for other backward classes like IIA, IIB, 'HA and IIIB, issued by the jurisdictional Tahasildar, in accordance with the Government Order No. Sa Ka E 225 BCA 2002 dated 30thMarch 2002 and Notification No. Sa Ka E 104 BCA 2011, dated 06.02.2012 as amended from time to time. Provided that the candidate belonging to Scheduled Caste, the Scheduled Tribes and Category-I shall also produce separate Income certificate issued by the jurisdictional Tahasildar for verification, for purpose of claiming Government of India Scholarship. (2) Entry of options by candidates.- (i) After the receipt of seat matrix from the Government, the Executive Director shall publish the same on the Karnataka Examination Authority website along with available seats college-wise, course-wise and category-wise and shall issue notification in the newspapers fixing the time schedule for entry of options by the candidates who become eligible after verification of documents. (ii) The Executive Director shall also issue a bulleting of availability of seats college-wise, course-wise and category-wise before obtaining the options from the candidates in each round in all the helpline centres. (iii) The candidate may exercise his option of entering the course or college of his choice from among the seat matrix notified which is displayed at the time of entry of Page 23 of 37 options i.e. college-wise, category-wise and course-wise. The Executive Director may obtain priority options from the candidates for all the disciplines at once to which the candidate is eligible. The candidate shall have the choice to enter the options in the discipline to which he is eligible at once. The candidate may also enter the course and the institution of his choice in the order of his priority as per the seat matrix notified by the Executive Director. (iv) The candidate who becomes eligible after verification of documents shall enter through Online (Internet) any number of priority options of his choice of College and courses either in the helpline centres or on his own arrangement as per the time schedule notified from time to time by the Executive Director. The candidate may change the options exercised by him as many times as he may desire before the last date and time notified for entry of options in each round. Options recorded in the server on the last day and time of the notified schedule in each round shall be frozen and only be considered for allotment of seats. The candidate also has the option of taking a print out in each round after the last date and time for entry of options. Every candidate shall be given high security user ID and Password, which the candidate then has to login and change Password as per his choice. (3) Procedure followed for allotment of seats.- (i) After the last date and time fixed for entering the options, the Executive Director shall take action to allot the seats in the order of merit based on the priority of the options entered by the candidates and by following the reservation policy of the Government. (ii) The candidate belonging to Reserved Category. Special Category shall be considered first against General Merit category as per their merit order. (iii) The candidate claiming Reserved Category seat under sub-clause (1) of rule 9, except those claiming reservation under Scouts and Guides and Physical Disability, shall produce the specified original documents in support of the claim, to the Executive Director who may refer the same to the respective authorities for scrutiny and confirmation, namely:- (a) NCC: To the Directorate of NCC in Karnataka. (b) Sports: To the Commissioner for Youth Services and Sports in Karnataka. (c) Defence: The Officiating Education Officer, (HQ), Karnataka, Kerala and Goa sub-Area, Bangalore. (d) Ex-Serviceman: To the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement in Karnataka. (e) Anglo-Indian: Nomination Anglo-Indian MLA of State of Karnataka. (f) Central Armed Police Force: To the Competent Authority. (iv) The candidate suffering from less than forty percent of disability shall not be eligible for allotment of a seat under the persons with disability. Mental illness including Dyslexia). The candidate claiming a seat under the persons with disability category shall appear on the date notified by the Executive Director, before the Medical Board constituted by the Director of Medical Education, consisting of the Executive Director, three specialists, one each from the Department of Orthopedics. Ophthalmology and ENT. The Medical Board shall examine the candidate and certify regarding the percentage of disability. A nominee of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in Karnataka shall be present in the Karnataka Examination Authority Page 24 of 37 4J Qe on the notified day of seat selection. The decision of the Medical Board shall be final, depending upon which the candidate's eligibility for the allotment of seat shall be determined by the Executive Director. Explanation: For the purpose of this clause, persons with disability shall have the same meaning assigned to it, in the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Participation) Act 1995 (Central Act 1 of 1995). (4) Allotment of seats.- (i) The allotment of seat for Candidates with Physical Disability, candidates under NCC quota and Sports quota, shall be conducted by obtaining the priority options from the eligible candidates for allotment of seats in the first instance for the courses referred to in sub-rule (3) of rule 1 in the order of merit and preference as determined under rule 9. (ii) Allotment of seats shall be held in respect of Medical and Dental courses in the first instance, where all the eligible candidates and also those who have already been allotted seats under clause (i) shall be considered for allotment of seats in the order of merit and priority of options in the respective discipline. The seat held by a candidate allotted under clause (i) shall automatically stand cancelled if such candidate is allotted a seat in Medical and Dental Courses. (iii) The allotment of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses seat shall be held after the completion of allotment under clauses (i) and (ii) where all the eligible candidates and also those who have already been allotted seats under clauses (i) and (ii) shall be considered for allotment of seat as per their merit order and priority of options, to allot a seat in the Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses. The candidates who have been allotted seats under clauses (i) and (ii) if satisfied with the allotted seat need not exercise their option for allotment of Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy seats. If the candidate who has been allotted a seat under clauses (i) and (ii) is allotted an Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy seat, the seat allotted earlier shall automatically stand cancelled. (iv) The allotment of Engineering. Technology seat shall be held after completion of the seat allotment under clauses (i) to (iii) where all the eligible candidates and also those who have already been allotted seats under clauses (i) to (iii) shall be considered for allotment of an engineering seats in the order of merit, priority of the options. If the candidates, who have been allotted seats under clauses (i) to (iii) is allotted with Engineering. Technology seat, the seat allotted earlier shall automatically stand cancelled. (v) The allotment of Architecture seat shall be held after completion of the seat allotment under clauses (i) to (iv), where all the eligible candidates and also those who have been already allotted seats under clauses (i) to (iv) shall be considered for allotment in the order of merit and priority of options. If the candidate, who has been allotted a seat under clauses (i) to (iv), is allotted with an Architecture seat, the seat allotted earlier shall automatically stand cancelled. Provided that while allotting the seats under sub-clauses (i) to (v), the fee paid by the candidates earlier if any, shall be adjusted to the newly allotted seats and the balance amount if any, shall be refunded to the candidate or if the candidate required to pay the balance fee if any, shall be paid by such candidate in the designated bank. Page 25 of 37 (vi) After the allotment of seats, the merit-wise allotted list of seats shall be hosted by the Executive Director on the KEA website and also on the notice board of the helpline centres. The candidate shall have the following three choices after the seat ki0 allotted to them. Choice 1.- If the candidates satisfied with the allotted seat and candidate is willing to report to the allotted college, then the candidate shall not be considered for further allotment of seats in any subsequent round for any discipline. Such candidates shall pay the prescribed fees by downloading the allotted details in the helpline centres, obtain the admission order and report in the college. Provided that the candidate who has paid the fees and obtained the Admission Order and fails to report to the College on or before the last date and time specified by the Karnataka Examination Authority in the Admission Order, no extension of time shall be given and the allotment made in favour of such candidate shall be treated as Cancelled and he shall has no claim further on such allotment and he shall not be considered for allotment of seats in the subsequent round. Such seats shall revert back to the pool and fee paid by them shall be forfeited. Choice.2.- Satisfied with the allotted seat but wishes to participate in the next round with fresh options. If fresh options gets allotted then earlier allotted seat get cancelled automatically or if fresh options seats are not allotted then earlier allotted seat shall remain in candidates favour. Choice.3.- Not satisfied with allotted seat but wishes to consider in the next round with fresh options by surrendering the allotted seat. (vii) If the candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat, he can download the allotted details along with challan and has to pay notified fee in the form of crossed demand draft drawn in favour "The Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority" payable at the respective designated bank established at helpline centres. On production of bank challan for having paid the fees the Executive Director or an officer authorized by him as Coordinator of the Helpline centre shall issue Admission Order. The candidate has to report to the allotted college on or before the date mentioned in the Admission Order. Upon reporting in the College the candidate at his end shall update the status of his reporting. The Principal of the College shall also enter the details of the reported candidate in the backend software provided by Karnataka Examination Authority as and when the candidate takes the Admission before the last date. (viii) The candidate who has paid the fees and obtained the Admission Order and fails to report to the College on or before the last date and time specified by the authority in the Admission Order the allotment made in his favour shall be treated as cancelled and he has no claim further on such allotment. Such seats shall revert back to the pool. Note.- (i) All the stages taken together as detailed above shall form one round the stages mentioned above, are known as iteration stage. The iteration stage in each round shall go on as long as the choice of the candidates is not fulfilled or the availability seats are Page 26 of 37 not exhausted. In this way each candidate shall get either a Medical seat or an Engineering seat or ISMH seat as per his rank and priority in the respective disciplines. (ii) The iteration stage starts with Medical or Dental seats, and goes on till the Medical seats in exhausted or choice of candidate is exhausted. Similarly, in the 2"d iteration stage the choice of the candidates in ISMH discipline is considered and in the 3rd iteration stage the choice of candidates in Engineering is considered and finally the 4thiteration stage the choice of the candidate for Architecture discipline is considered. (5) Procedure followed in Conversion of Seats.- After completion of the allotment of seats under sub-clauses (i) to (v), the seats that remain un-allotted, surrendered, cancelled, forfeited and newly added seats as sanctioned by AICTE / MCI / DCI / CCIM / CCH shall be treated as CASUAL VACANCIES. In the first instance, such reserved seats that remain under Rural and Kannada medium categories under reserved categories or under General Merit, as the case may be, shall be transferred to the respective general categories. Casual Vacancy seat allotted shall be held for reserved categories like SC, ST, Category — 1, IIA, IIB, MA and MB in the first instance in the manner in which the allotment of seats done in the Admission Round. The seats that remain unfilled thereafter shall be transferred to General merit category and shall be considered for allotment to all the eligible candidates including reserved category candidates. The consequential vacancies arising in any category shall be retained in the same category and shall be allotted to candidates belonging to the respective category only. (6) Procedure followed in Casual Vacancy Round.- (i) The Executive Director by notification may conduct Casual Vacancy Round of allotment of seats in the order specified in sub-rules (4) (i) to (v). (ii) The Casual Vacancy Round allotment shall be held first for Medical or Dental courses then followed by Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses, which is followed by Engineering and Architecture course. (iii) In the Casual Vacancy Round candidates who have been allotted with seat in one discipline shall not be considered for allotment of seats in the subsequent Casual Vacancy Round for other discipline. Provided that the candidates who have been allotted Medical or Dental or Indian Systems of Medicine or Homoeopathy seats in the earlier rounds and who wants to opt for an Engineering or Technology or Architecture seat in the Casual Vacancy Round, shall invariably surrender the Medical or Dental or Indian Systems of Medicine or Homoeopathy seat atleast one day before the commencement of respective Casual Vacancy Round for Medical, Dental, Indian system of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses. This proviso is applicable to Engineering or Technology or Architecture seats also. (iv) Candidates who have been allotted Medical or Dental or Indian Systems of Medicine or Homoeopathy or Engineering or Technology or Architecture seat and also candidates who have not been allotted any seat in any of the earlier rounds are eligible to consider for allotment of seats in the Casual Vacancy Round. Page 27 of 37 (7) Allotment of seats in Casual Vacancy Round.- (i) The seat allotment for Candidates with Physical Disability, Candidates under NCC quota and Sports quota, shall be conducted in the order of merit and preference as determined by the concerned authority in the first instance for the courses referred to in sub-rule 1 before conducting the Casual Vacancy Round under clauses (ii) to (v). Upon allotment of seat candidates have to pay the notified fee in the designated bank established at helpline centres and the Executive Director or the Officer authorized by him in this behalf shall issue an Admission Order to that effect. (ii) Seat already allotted shall automatically stand cancelled when such candidate is allotted with a seat in Medical and Dental in Casual Vacancy Round. The candidate, who has been allotted with the Medical or Dental seat for the first time, shall deposit the specified admission fee in the designated bank. On production of the bank Challan for having paid the notified fee established at helpline centres the Executive shall cause issue of Admission Order. The candidate after obtaining the admission order shall report to the respective college for admission on or before the date mentioned in the Admission Order along with a copy of the Bank challan. Upon reporting in the College the candidate at his end shall update the status of his reporting. The Principal of the College shall also enter the details of the reported candidate in the backend software provided by Karnataka Examination Authority as and when the candidate takes the Admission before the last date. The candidate who has paid the fees and obtained the Admission Order and fails to report to the College on or before the last date and time specified by-the authority in the Admission Order the allotment made in his favour shall be treated as Cancelled and he has no claim further on such allotment. Such seats shall revert back to the pool. (iii) The Casual Vacancy Round for Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy courses shall be held after completion of the casual vacancy Round under clause (ii). The candidate who is allotted with Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy seats shall deposit the specified admission fee in the designated bank established at helpline centres. On production of the Bank Challan for having paid the notified fee the Executive Director shall cause issue of Admission Order. The candidate after obtaining the Admission Order shall report to the respective College for Admission on or before the date mentioned in the Admission Order along with a copy of the challan. Upon reporting in the College the candidate at his end shall update the status of his reporting. The Principal of the College shall also enter the details of the reported candidate in the backend software provided by Karnataka Examination Authority as and when the candidates taken the Admission before the last date. The candidate who has paid the fees and obtained the Admission Order and fails to report to the College on or before the last date and time specified by the authority in the Admission Order the allotment made in his favour shall be treated as Cancelled and he has no claim further oOn such allotment. Such seats shall revert back to the pool. (iv) The Casual Vacancy Round the Engineering, Technology courses shall be held after completion of the Casual Vacancy Round under clauses (ii) and (iii). The Page 28 of 37 candidate allotted with such seats shall deposit the specified admission fee in the designated bank at helpline centres. On production of the Bank Challan for having 0 paid the notified fee the Executive Director shall cause issue of Admission Order. The candidate after obtaining the admission order shall report to the respective college for admission on or before the date mentioned in the admission order along with a copy of the challan. Upon reporting in the College the candidate at his end shall update the status of his reporting. The Principal of the College shall also enter the details of the reported candidate in the backend software provided by Karnataka Examination Authority as and when the candidate takes the Admission before the last date. The candidate who has paid the fees and obtained the Admission Order and fails to report to the College on or before the last date and time specified by the authority in the Admission Order the allotment made in his favour shall be treated as Cancelled and he has no claim further on such allotment. Such seats shall revert back to the pool. (v) The Casual Vacancy Round for allotment for Architecture seat shall be held after completion of the Casual Vacancy Round under clauses (i) to (iv). The candidates selecting such seats shall deposit the specified Admission Fee in the designated bank established at helpline centres. On Production of the bank Challan for having paid the notified fee the Executive Director shall cause issued of Admission Order. The candidate after obtaining the admission order shall report to the respective college for admission on or before the date mentioned in the admission order along with a copy of the challan. Upon reporting in the College the candidate at his end shall update the status of his reporting. The Principal of the College shall also enter the details of the reported candidate in the backend software provided by Karnataka Examination Authority as and when the candidate takes the Admission before the last date. The candidate who has paid the fess and obtained the Admission Order and fails to report to the College on or before the last date and time specified by the authority in the Admission Order the allotment made in his favour shall be treated as Cancelled and he has no claim further on such allotment. Such seats shall revert back to the pool. (iv) A candidate who has been allotted with a seat in one discipline, course during Casual Vacancy round shall not be eligible to consider in further Casual Vacancy Seat allotment round for other courses. (8) The procedure followed for allotment of seats as applicable under these rules shall applyt mutatis-mutandis to Jammu and Kashmiri Migrant quota seats also. (9) Reconciliation.- The Executive Director after completion of the last round of allotment within 24 hours shall handover the final allotted list of Government quota seats, college wise and category wise to the appropriate authority i.e., Medical or Dental to Director of Medical Education, Engineering or Architecture to Director of Technical Education and Indian Systems of Medicine to Director, AYUSH. The appropriate authorities shall reconfirm to the Executive Director within seven working days the status of allotment of Government quota seats in all courses. The appropriate authorities at their level as per their mandated power as defined by the MCI, DCI, Page 29 of 37 AICTE, CCIM, CCH shall cause verification with the Principals of the respective colleges and write back within seven working days. While doing so care must be taken not to change the Karnataka Examination Authority allotted list. The details of not reported seats found, if any, shall also be brought to the notice of the Executive Director. Student is requested to pay only as adviced by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Student is responsible for any excess payment or duplicate payment made using Online platform or Offline downloaded challan. Payment return of excess fee or duplicate payment will be done only post reconciliation at Karnataka Examinations Authority. Raising charge back request for online payments or reversal request for payment made via NEFT /RTGS / FT / IMPS mode will not be entertained during the period of reconciliation. Any dispute in this regard to be submitted at Karnataka Examinations Authority by personally visiting the department.