KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 is the engineering entrance test of the Karnataka Religious & Linguistic Minority Professional Colleges Association for B.E. seats in its member colleges in Karnataka. It is one 180-question PCM paper on OMR. The 2027 dates are not out yet; the test is held every May, and UGCET 2026 was on 17 May 2026.
KRLMPCA UGCET 2027
This page covers KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the exam pattern and the colleges you can join.
| Full name | KRLMPCA Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UG CET) for Engineering Courses |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Karnataka Religious & Linguistic Minority Professional Colleges Association (KRLMPCA), Bengaluru |
| Exam level | State level (Karnataka) |
| Courses / Purpose | B.E. admission in KRLMPCA member minority engineering colleges in Karnataka |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 (UGCET 2026 was held on 17 May 2026) |
| Application | Expected March to April 2027: online form, then printed form with DD sent by speed post or courier |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 by demand draft (2026) |
| Eligibility | II PUC / Class 12 with English; 45% aggregate in Physics, Maths and one optional subject (40% reserved, Karnataka) |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR sheet) |
| Questions and marks | 180 MCQs, 180 marks: 60 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in one combined paper |
| Duration | 3 hours (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in 2026) |
| Official website | kmca.info |
KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 Important Dates
KRLMPCA has not announced the 2027 schedule; the expected months below follow the 2026 calendar, when the notification came on 26 March and the test was held on 17 May.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and brochure | March 2027 Expected |
| Online application form | March 2027 Expected |
| Admission ticket download | May 2027 Expected |
| Exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Answer keys | May 2027 Expected |
| Online counselling | July 2027 Expected |
| Result and score card | To be announced |
How to Apply for KRLMPCA UGCET 2027
You fill the form online at kmca.info, then post a printed copy with a demand draft to the KRLMPCA office. Your application is complete only when the printout and DD reach Bengaluru by the last date; in 2026 that was 30 April.
Apply Online for KRLMPCA UGCET 2027
Applications for KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open the online application link on the KRLMPCA Latest News page once the 2027 form is out.
- Fill in every column carefully. No change or addition is allowed once the form reaches the KRLMPCA office.
- Download the filled form and paste a recent passport-size photograph in the space given.
- Get a demand draft of Rs 1,000 in favour of The Secretary, KRLMPCA, payable at Bangalore.
- If you are a religious or linguistic minority candidate, attach the minority certificate in the brochure format, signed by the head of the school where you studied SSLC or Class 10.
- Send the form and DD by speed post or private courier to The Secretary, KRLMPCA, Flat No. 143, 4th Floor, Suryamukhi, Garden Apartments, #21, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore 560 001.
- Keep a photocopy of the form until the counselling and admission process is over.
| Fee | Amount (2026) | How to pay |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 | Demand draft in favour of The Secretary, KRLMPCA, payable at Bangalore |
| Answer key objection | Rs 100 per question | Demand draft, sent by speed post with the objection |
A form sent without the DD is rejected without notice. The course fees of member colleges are notified only after KRLMPCA signs its agreement with the Government of Karnataka, before counselling.
Who can apply for KRLMPCA UGCET 2027?
Any candidate who has passed II PUC or Class 12 with the required subjects and marks can take the test; you do not have to belong to a minority community. Minority candidates get preference in colleges of their own minority.
- Passed II PUC, 10+2 or Class 12, or an equivalent exam, with English as one of the languages.
- At least 45% aggregate in Physics and Mathematics together with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology or Electronics.
- 40% for SC, ST and Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates of Karnataka.
- Students waiting for their II PUC or Class 12 result can apply by marking “Results are waiting” on the form.
- Religious or linguistic minority candidates who want the minority preference must send the minority certificate signed by their SSLC or Class 10 school head.
What is the KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 exam pattern?
KRLMPCA UGCET is a single combined paper of 180 multiple-choice questions on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, answered on an OMR sheet in three hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 60 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 | 60 |
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 |
| Total (one paper, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in 2026) | 180 | 180 |
The question booklet comes in four versions, A to D, and the answer key is published version-wise. The 2026 test was held at Bengaluru, Bidar, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi, with the exact centre address printed on the admission ticket.
Which colleges admit students through KRLMPCA UGCET?
Seats are offered in B.E. courses of KRLMPCA member minority colleges. The engineering colleges page on kmca.info listed these institutions for the 2025-26 session; the 2027 list, courses and intake are notified before counselling.
- HKBK College of Engineering, New Horizon College of Engineering, The Oxford College of Engineering and Ghousia Institute of Technology for Women, Bengaluru
- St Joseph Engineering College, P.A. College of Engineering, Canara Engineering College and Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangaluru
- Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar, and KCT Engineering College, Kalaburagi
- Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagara; Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management, Bhatkal; HMS Institute of Technology, Tumakuru
- Presidency University and Khaja Bandanawaz University, Bengaluru (management seats only)
Ranks are based only on UGCET marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Seats are then allotted through KRLMPCA’s online counselling, explained on the KRLMPCA UGCET result page.
KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFKRLMPCA UGCET 2026 Brochure for Engineering Courses (latest) (26 March 2026)Official site · kmca.infoOpen
- LINKKRLMPCA official website (Latest News)Official site · kmca.infoOpen