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What do the suffixes G, K and R mean in KCET categories (like GMK, GMR, 2AK)?
KCET splits each category into pools by medium and background, shown by the suffix. K = Kannada-medium candidates (who studied in Kannada for the qualifying years), R = Rural candidates (who studied in a rural area), and the general/open pool has no such restriction. So GMK = General Merit, Kannada-medium pool; GMR = General Merit, Rural pool; 2AK = Category 2A, Kannada-medium; 3BK = Category 3B, Kannada-medium. These pools have their own closing ranks, which are often more relaxed than the open pool. Verify your eligibility with KEA.
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