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Santhosh Institute of Paramedical Sciences is the academic wing of the Bangalore-based private healthcare institution Santosh Hospital, established in 1984. The hospital is well known in the eastern part of the city for offering multiple specialties under one roof. The institute supports student placements, while also enabling graduates to explore career opportunities independently. It focuses on preparing skilled healthcare professionals by enhancing their knowledge and clinical abilities through quality medical education, with the vision of becoming a leading academic healthcare institution in the country. Diploma programmes are affiliated with the Para Medical Board, while undergraduate courses are affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and approved by the Medical Council of India. Admission is based on 10+2 / Pre-University examination scores, with a minimum of 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. No entrance examination is required. Overall, the institute is a relatively new college committed to providing quality paramedical education and career-focused training for its students.
| Courses Offered | Duration |
| B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology | 3-4 Years |
| B.Sc. Imaging Technology | 3-4 Years |
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 is conducted to determine the eligibility and merit of Karnataka candidates, including the wards of Jammu and Kashmiri migrants, for admission to the first year or first semester of full-time professional courses under the Government quota. These courses include Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy (BNYS), B.Sc. Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), and Farm Science programmes such as B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Sericulture, Horticulture, Forestry, Community Science, Agri. Business Management, B.Tech programmes in Bio-Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology and Dairy Technology, as well as B.F.Sc (Fisheries), B.Pharm, Pharm-D, and second-year B.Pharm (Lateral Entry). Admissions are offered in Government, University, Private Aided, and Private Unaided professional educational institutions across Karnataka for the academic year 2026–27 through the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
| KEA Prospectus for Admission to Allied Health Science UG Courses 2026 | Click Here |
Eligibility Criteria: A candidate who has passed the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as optional subjects, along with English as one of the languages of study, and has secured a minimum aggregate of 35% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination shall be considered eligible.
ONLINE SEAT ALLOTMENT: The online seat allotment would be conducted in three rounds / or as per Apex bodies / Government directions.
Eligibility to participate in each round and information about online seat allotment along with instructions, procedures, guidelines and schedule for each round will be published later in KEA Website. Candidates are advised to keep in touch with KEA Website.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON OPTION ENTRY: The options entered by the candidate for the first round will remain same for all the rounds of seat allotment. The candidates will not be allowed to enter options again. Option Entry done before the first round will be the final list of options. The priority of options entered by the candidate will be shown on the option entry module by obtaining the candidate credentials. Candidate may delete or alter order of higher options. The candidate will be allowed to add new options for any colleges and course that came into the seat matrix after the first round.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY AS PER RULE 3 OF CET-2006 ADMISSION RULES :-
General Instructions : Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) at http://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ for updates regarding CET-2026, as all important notices and notifications will be published there. Information may also be sent to the mobile number provided in the online application; however, KEA or the Government will not be responsible for any consequences arising from failure to monitor official updates. Candidates must carefully verify the qualifying examination marks printed on their result sheets and immediately report any discrepancies to KEA for possible reassignment of rank. In case of change in marks after revaluation or re-totaling, a copy of the updated marks card must be submitted to KEA for revision of rank. All candidates (GM, SC, ST, Category-I, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B) must submit a Study Certificate (where SATS data is unavailable) issued by the Head of the Institution and countersigned by the concerned Block Educational Officer (BEO), detailing standards studied, academic years, and mother tongue as per school records. Candidates claiming seats under the rural category must produce a Rural Study Certificate similarly issued and countersigned; General Merit candidates claiming rural quota must also submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC) with RD number issued by the Tahasildar and enter the RD number in the application. Only candidates who studied in rural areas from 1st to 10th standard are eligible for rural quota, provided the area was rural during their period of study. Reserved category candidates must possess valid Caste or Caste Income Certificates issued by the concerned Tahasildar in the prescribed forms (Form ‘D’ for SC/ST, Form ‘E’ for Category-I, and Form ‘F’ for 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B), issued in the candidate’s name, and must correctly enter the RD number while applying. KEA will allot seats online strictly on merit and based on the options entered by candidates on the official portal, and candidates may enter multiple preferences carefully as per guidelines. Candidates who have previously obtained a seat through KEA in earlier years are not eligible to continue in that course if allotted a different discipline in the current year. If a candidate secures admission through other boards such as JEE, NEET, COMED-K, or KEA, they must cancel the KEA-allotted seat before the mop-up/final round, failing which action may be initiated for seat blocking. Surrender of seat must be done online through KEA; mere non-reporting to the allotted college will not be treated as surrender. KEA does not permit mutual transfer of seats, and all admissions and allotments are subject to approval by the Government, concerned University, and regulatory authorities.
RESERVATION OF SEATS IN FAVOUR OF SPECIAL CATEGORY CANDIDATES (Subject to Change / Amendment) :
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| Reservation for NCC | Candidates from National Cadet Corps (NCC) Karnataka are eligible under this category if they have participated in national-level camps or activities conducted by the Directorate General NCC, New Delhi, and possess a valid ‘B’ Certificate obtained during their five-year study period in Karnataka between 8th and 12th standards. Eligible participation includes the Republic Day Camp (RDC), All India Thal Sainik Camp (Boys & Girls), All India Nau Sainik Camp, and All India Vayu Sainik Camp, as well as selection to DG NCC teams for events such as the All India Mavalankar Shooting Championship, National Shooting Championship competitions, Youth Exchange Programmes, Foreign Naval Cruises, NCC National Games, naval cruises on Indian Naval or Coast Guard ships, and mountaineering expeditions (including peaks above 5500 meters). Additional qualifying activities include mountaineering, trekking, sailing, cycling and motorcycle expeditions, launch camps at Directorate level, centrally organized NCC camps (NIC, BLC, ALC, RCTC), service attachments with Army, Navy, Air Force or hospitals, attachments to training institutions such as Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Air Force Station, Indian Naval Academy, and participation in adventure courses like para basic, SSB screening, or any other DG NCC-approved programmes. Candidates who hold the NCC ‘B’ Certificate within the specified study period in Karnataka are considered eligible under this provision.
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| Reservation for SPORTS : | Candidates who have represented the State or Country and won medals/participated in sports competitions during the last 03 financial years including the financial year in which the candidate has filed the application in CET under sports quota shall be considered. The selection of candidates under sports quota shall be as per the rules given below:
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| Reservation for SCOUTS & GUIDES : | Candidates who as “Scouts / Guides”, have received the “President’s Award” during five-year period of study in Karnataka between 8th and 12th standards. |
| Reservation for DEFENCE: | Son or daughter of Defence Personnel falling under Clauses (e), (f) and (g) of Item – 6 of Chapter - I of e- Brochure should obtain the Defence certificates in the prescribed format appended to this brochure failing which they will not be allowed for verification of certificates and also for the later allotment of seats under Defence. Defence personnel for the purpose of these clauses 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 Organizational Personnel’. (Vide Notification No. ED 189 TGL 94 Bangalore dated 29-07-1994).
Provided that 10% of the seats shall be reserved horizontally for allotment to the children of defence personnel of Karnataka Origin from among the total seats reserved for defence personals. (Candidates claiming eligibility under Clause (f) of the 1st brochure) |
| Reservation for EX_DEFENCE : | Son or daughter of Ex-Servicemen falling under Item – 6(h) of Chapter- I of the Brochure should obtain a certificate showing the home address of the parent issued by the Joint Director / Deputy Director of the concerned district and countersigned by the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Bangalore, failing which they will not be allowed for verification of certificates and also for the later allotment of seats under Ex-Defence. Ex-Servicemen for the purpose of this clause include personnel belonging to the Civil GT COYS ASC who were Civilian Class III or Class IV Government Servants, who became permanently disabled or were killed during hostilities. |
| Reservation for PHYSICALLY DISABLED: | The candidates claiming reservation under this category will be required to appear for Medical examination before a Committee comprising of the Executive Director, KEA as Chairman and three specialists from the Department of Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and ENT, nominated by the Government. Candidates with physical disability ranging above 40% should produce a Medical certificate issued by competent Doctor of any Government Hospital located in the State of Karnataka in the field of concerned disability, only on the day of Medical examination. Candidates suffering from hearing disability should compulsorily produce a BSER (Brain Stem Evoked Response) latest PTA + BERA Audiometry report obtained (preferably not later than one year) from All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore / NIMHANS, Bangalore / Manipal Hospital / Government Speech and Hearing Institute, Lingarajapuram, Bangalore. The Medical Board will examine the candidate and certificate and certify regarding the percentage of disability and the decision of the Medical Board is final. For the purpose of this proviso, 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 / 1995) and subject to “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act- 2016”. The candidates with disability less than 40% will not be eligible for claiming a seat under Physically Disabled category. The candidates claiming under Physically Disabled Special category quota should appear for medical examination only at KEA Office in BANGALORE. NOTE: The Physically Disabled candidates, who fail to appear before the Committee for Medical examination, will not be eligible to be considered for allotment of seat under Physically Disabled category. |
| Reservation for ANGLO-INDIAN: | Candidates from Anglo-Indian Community certificate issued by the Registered Association of the Anglo Indian Community in the State of Karnataka countersigned by the Anglo-Indian MLA Nominated by the Government, failing which they will not be allowed for the later allotment of seats under Anglo-Indian. The candidates claiming under Anglo Indian Special category quota should submit their documents only at KEA Office in BANGALORE. |
| Reservation for CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCE:- | Candidates claiming eligibility under Clause (o) of Item – 6 of Chapter I of e-brochure should produce a certificate from the Record Office of the CAPF Unit in the prescribed format appended to this brochure indicating that the parent had declared a place in Karnataka as his hometown at the time of joining the service. |
| Reservation for Ex-CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCE:- | Candidates claiming eligibility under Clause (o) of Item – 6 of Chapter I of e-brochure should produce a certificate from the Record Office of the CAPF Unit in the prescribed format appended to this brochure indicating that the parent had declared a place in Karnataka as his hometown at the time of joining the service. |
| NOTE: The candidates claiming eligibility under the sub-clauses (a) and (b) above should also submit the study certificate appended to this brochure issued by the head of the educational institution for having studied and passed qualifying examination in the State of Karnataka, when they come for submission of documents. | |
MORE ABOUT THE WRITTEN TEST – METHOD OF CET-2026
| 1. SYLLABUS :The question papers of the Common Entrance Test will be based on the First and Second PUC syllabi prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. Regarding the syllabus to be adopted for Common Entrance Test-2026, the subject experts of the Department of School Education (Pre-University) have reviewed the Syllabus of PCMB subjects adopted for the 1st and 2nd PUC classes in Karnataka state and the syllabus to be adopted for CET-2026 has been published on the KEA Website for the information of the students |
| 2. DURATION, QUESTION PAPER AND OMR ANSWER SHEETS: The Common Entrance Test will be held on TWO days in FOUR different sessions for four subjects. On the first day, test will be conducted for Physics and Chemistry subjects in two sessions and on the next day test will be conducted for Mathematics and Biology subjects in two sessions as per the date and time notified. Each paper / subject will be conducted for 60 marks each with duration of 80 minutes. Each question paper will be of Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) type. The question paper in each subject will have different versions and each question will have four different options. Each question will carry ONE mark. The candidate is expected to attempt all the questions, in order to obtain maximum marks. In other words, there is no choice of questions. THERE WILL BE NO NEGATIVE EVALUATION WITH REGARD TO WRONG / INCORRECT ANSWERS BUT MARKS WILL NOT BE AWARDED IN RESPECT OF MULTIPLE ANSWERS for the same question. The version code of the question paper will be boldly printed on facing sheet of the question paper. The version code of the question papers given to a student may be different OR may be the same for different sessions. |
| 3. OPTICAL MARK READER SHEETS AS ANSWER SHEETS : A model of the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheets that will be used for marking the answers by the candidates is hosted on the KEA Website. The need for the replica has compelled us to design OMR sheet in such a way that all the information and the answers are marked only on one side. The top portion of the sheet is meant for furnishing the particulars about the candidates such as the Name, CET Number, Version code and serial number of the question booklet. The bottom portion is meant for marking the answers, affixing the signature of the room Invigilator & candidates and also for affixing the Left Hand Thumb Impression of the candidate. The space meant for the subject would have been pre-marked. The square blocks in each item should be filled by the candidate in capital letters and numbers. The circles corresponding to the letters or numbers are meant to be completely shaded using blue or black ink ballpoint pen only. |
| 4. SPECIMEN OF THE OMR ANSWER SHEET: A Specimen of the OMR answer sheet will be hosted on the KEA Website http://http://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Please study the specimen OMR answer sheet hosted on the KEA Website, download and familiarize yourself. Take four to five photocopies of the specimen OMR sheet and practice on them at home. By using blue or black ink ballpoint, candidates can practice with the OMR answer sheet with regard to filling and shading of the required items. By doing so, you will be very accurate in writing and shading the particulars such as Name, CET Number, Question booklet version code, etc., in the required manner on the Original OMR answer sheets, during actual conduct of the test. |
| 5. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHILE WRITING / SHADING TOP PORTION OF OMR ANSWER SHEET:- In all the four sessions, the initial TEN minutes will be given for the candidates to write / shade the particulars such as Name, CET Number, Version Code and Serial number of the question booklet on the OMR answer sheets in the boxes provided. OMR answer sheets in which the candidates do not write / shade the correct CET Number and Version code on the OMR Answer Sheet will not be scanned and such candidates will not be assigned any rank. The entries pertaining to ‘Name’, ‘CET Number’ and ‘Question booklet Version code’ are very crucial ones. Therefore, candidates are advised to take extra precaution while writing and shading these three items accurately on the top portion of the OMR answer sheet. The candidates will have to mark correct options on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) answer sheet, which will be supplied at the beginning of each session of the test. Each question will have only one correct answer. The candidate shall mark the correct answer by completely shading only one circle against a question number, using BLUE or BLACK ink ball point pen. |
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS TO BE KEPT READY FOR SUBMISSION AT THE RESPECTIVE COLLEGE WHERE THE STUDENTS ARE STUDYING 2ND PUC / 12TH STD.:- For the 2026 admission process, online seat allotment to various professional courses will be based on the details declared by candidates in their online application and the submission of valid supporting documents. Therefore, candidates must keep all required certificates ready according to the eligibility and reservation claims made in the application and must possess the original documents for verification. Failure to produce any relevant certificate, document, or marks card will make the candidate ineligible to exercise options for seat allotment. For example, a candidate claiming 3A category reservation must enter the RD number of the Caste-Income Certificate issued by the concerned Tahasildar; otherwise, the 3A reservation cannot be considered. Similarly, candidates claiming Rural reservation must submit a Rural Study Certificate proving study from 1st to 10th standard in rural areas, issued by the competent authority, failing which the claim will not be accepted. General Merit candidates are also required to obtain and enter the RD number of the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC) for online verification. Submission of relevant documents is mandatory for every reservation claim, and non-submission will result in ineligibility under that category. Moreover, reservation benefits will only be considered if they are claimed in the online application; any reservation not claimed at the time of application cannot be requested later, even if the candidate is otherwise eligible.
NOTE: Candidates must carefully verify that their name, father’s name, and mother’s name are correctly printed on all certificates and marks cards. The Study Certificate should clearly mention the period and years of study and must include the counter signature of the BEO or DDPU, which is mandatory. Candidates should check the issue date and validity of the Caste or Caste-Income Certificate and ensure that the RD number is printed on the Caste Certificate, Caste-Income Certificate, Income Certificate, or 371(j) Kalyana Karnataka Annexure-A, as reservation benefits cannot be claimed without a valid RD number. All such certificates must be issued in the candidate’s name and must be from Karnataka State only; Migrant Certificates or OBC certificates issued by the Central Government are not valid for admissions through the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Required certificate formats include Form-F for 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B categories, Form-E for Category-1, and Form-D for SC/ST reservations. Additionally, Category-1 and SC/ST candidates must obtain a valid Income Certificate to avail fee exemption benefits as per government norms, and failure to enter the RD number of the Income Certificate will result in ineligibility for fee exemption.
PUBLICATION OF MERIT LISTS: After the completion of the entrance test, the Provisional ANSWER KEY will be published on the dates notified by KEA on the KEA Website: http://http://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ The candidates / parents / lecturers can file their objections, if any, only through online, with regard to any of the published answer Key, along with all supporting documents / justification. The objections received by the KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final for determination of the right answer key. The answer key approved by the Expert Committee will be applied during evaluation for determination of merit order. As per the merit determined by the KEA, Engineering, Architecture, Farm Science, B-Pharm and Pharm-D ranks will be assigned to the eligible candidates. Separate result sheets showing the Engineering, Architecture, Farm science, B-Pharm and Pharm-D ranks will be published on the notified date on KEA Website http://http://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. The correct answer key and the list of candidates whose results have been withheld and the reasons for withholding the results will also be published along with the results. The candidates whose results are with-held for want of 2nd PUC / 12th std. Marks and date of birth such candidates / parents need not worry because, ranks will be assigned as and when they submit the required documents and after confirmation from the respective boards. Result sheets will not be displayed in the KEA premises. Candidates who have any objections in respect of any of the entries or issues or discrepancies in the result sheets, such as discrepancy / changes in the Q. E. marks, version code, NEET / NATA scores etc., except the marks secured in the Common Entrance Test, can submit their objections within three days from the date of publication of the CET - 2026 result and thereafter result will be published for such candidates.
NOTE: (1) The candidates are requested to verify their qualifying examination details displayed on the result sheets without fail, if there is any discrepancy with reference to qualifying examination marks the same should be brought to the notice of this office immediately for fresh assignment of ranks, if any.
(2) Candidates whose results will be withheld for want of qualifying examination marks should enter their marks to KEA portal and the ranks in respect of such candidates will be published subsequently.
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.
