KSET Cutoff Analysis: How KEA Calculates Subject & Category Cutoffs | BlueDot Sciences

Welcome to BlueDot Sciences! Every KSET candidate asks the exact same question: "What will the cutoff be?" In this video, we decode exactly how the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) decides the KSET Cutoff, step-by-step, using real data from the last two exams. We explain the dual-filter system (minimum qualifying score vs. the 6 percent rule), how subject-wise seats are distributed based on the state reservation policy, and share our data-driven estimate for the 2026 KSET cutoffs across all major subjects. 📌 Key Topics Discussed: • The Dual Filter System: The absolute minimum (40 percent for General, 35 percent for Reserved) vs. the top 6 percent selection rule. • Step 1: Calculating total KSET seats based on total appeared candidates (e.g., 5510 seats in 2024 vs. 7377 seats in 2025). • Step 2: How KEA applies the State Reservation Policy (GM, SC, ST, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) to the total seats. • Step 3: The exact formula KEA uses to allocate seats proportionally to each subject based on the qualifying pool. • Step 4: The final ranking process to determine the cutoff mark for each subject and category. • BlueDot's Data Analysis: How cutoffs trend over the years (stable subjects vs. shifting subjects). • Subject-Wise Cutoff Estimates: Expected ranges for Science (Physical, Chemical, Life, Math), Commerce, Humanities, Languages, and Arts. • Category-Wise Gap Analysis: How much lower the cutoff drops for 3B, 3A, 2A, 2B, Cat-1, SC, and ST compared to the General Merit cutoff. • How to check your score using the Final Answer Key and determine your safety zone. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This is our independent statistical analysis and NOT the official KEA result. The official cutoffs will be published along with the KSET results by KEA. ⏱️ Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Introduction: The KSET Cutoff Question [00:00:35] - The Dual Filter: Minimum Score vs. The 6 Percent Rule [00:01:01] - Step 1: Total Seats = 6 Percent of Appeared Candidates [00:01:31] - Step 2: Division of Seats by State Reservation Policy (GM, SC, ST, 2A, 3B, etc.) [00:02:20] - Step 3: Subject-wise Allocation Formula Explained [00:03:14] - Step 4: Ranking Candidates and Setting the Final Cutoff [00:03:56] - Cutoff Trends: Which subjects move and which stay stable? [00:04:33] - How we calculated our 2026 Cutoff Estimates [00:05:24] - Cutoff Estimates: Science Subjects (Physical, Chemical, Math, Life, Env. Science) [00:06:07] - Cutoff Estimates: Commerce, Management, Law & Education [00:06:21] - Cutoff Estimates: Social Sciences & Humanities [00:06:46] - Cutoff Estimates: Languages, Arts & Small Subjects [00:07:27] - Category Gap Analysis (How much marks drop for SC, ST, OBC) [00:08:17] - How to Calculate Your Total Score and Check Your Range [00:08:51] - Factors that can shift the actual 2026 Cutoff [00:09:27] - Conclusion & Final Tips 🌐 Official Website: https://bluedotsciences.com 📱 Join our WhatsApp Channel for instant KEA updates! 🔔 Subscribe to BlueDot Sciences for the most authentic KSET and GPSTR analysis. #KSET #KSET2026 #KSETCutoff #KEA #KarnatakaExams #BlueDotSciences #KSETPaper1 #AssistantProfessor #PhysicalSciences #KSETResults