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Which other engineering entrance tests students of Karnataka PU are eligible to write? Where the fee structure is low

Ans: Karnataka PU students are eligible to write multiple engineering entrance tests beyond the commonly known KCET and COMEDK, offering diverse pathways to quality engineering education with varying fee structures. KCET serves as the primary state-level exam with application fees of Rs. 500 for general category and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/CAT-1 students, providing access to government engineering colleges with extremely low fees ranging from Rs. 12,920 to Rs. 1.63 lakhs. COMEDK UGET charges Rs. 1,950 application fee, opening doors to private engineering colleges with fees between Rs. 10-40 lakhs. JEE Main (application fee Rs. 1,000 for general category) enables admission to NITs and IITs nationwide. BITSAT (Rs. 3,500 fee) provides access to BITS Pilani campuses. VITEEE (Rs. 1,350 fee) offers VIT admissions. Other eligible exams include MET for Manipal Institute of Technology, SASTRA JEE for SASTRA University, WBJEE for West Bengal colleges, and SRMJEEE for SRM Universities. Karnataka students can also appear for AP EAMCET and MHT-CET as non-local candidates. Government engineering colleges in Karnataka offer the most affordable education with fees as low as Rs. 25,000-35,000 annually at institutions like UVCE Bangalore. Recommendation: Choose KCET for lowest-fee government colleges, supplement with JEE Main for national opportunities, and consider COMEDK for quality private institutions, prioritizing government colleges for maximum affordability and strong industry connections. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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