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The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 results were announced on May 24th, 2025, with CBSE students dominating the top ranks in engineering, veterinary, and pharmacy streams. Students from Bengaluru and Mangaluru colleges secured all of the top ranks. While grace marks were awarded in Physics and Biology, results were delayed for students who entered incorrect data. Overall eligibility for various courses is down compared to last year due to a lower pass percentage in the II PUC science exams. Boys outperformed girls this year, securing most of the top ranks.

**News Article:**

**CBSE Students Dominate KCET 2025, Overall Eligibility Declines**

**Bengaluru, May 24, 2025** – The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 results were released today, with students from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) securing the majority of top ranks in key streams like engineering, veterinary science, and pharmacy. Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar announced the results at the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) office, noting that one grace mark was awarded in Physics and Biology and multiple answer keys were considered in chemistry.

Bhavesh Jayanthi from Chaitanya Techno School, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, topped the engineering stream. Harishraj D.V. from Narayana E-Techno School, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, secured first ranks in BVSc (Veterinary), Nursing, and Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science (BNYS).

While students from Bengaluru and Mangaluru colleges dominated the top ranks, a concerning trend emerged: the number of students eligible for admission to engineering and other courses has decreased compared to last year. Dr. Sudhakar attributed this decline to a lower pass percentage in the II PUC science exams.

“Compared to last year, the number of students clearing the II PUC science stream has witnessed a dip, and that has impacted CET eligibility,” stated Dr. Sudhakar.

Boys also significantly outperformed girls this year, securing almost all the top ten ranks in every stream.

KEA has extended its helpline hours to 8 am to 8 pm daily to address increased calls. The KEA will provide a link to upload corrected marks for those who have made errors. Counselling will commence after the NEET results.

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