# StepVista

> StepVista is a Karnataka-focused admissions decision intelligence platform providing free college discovery, KCET/COMEDK/NEET/JEE tools, cutoff intelligence, branch-level information, and admissions decision support. StepVista does not charge students brokerage for discovering colleges or using public decision tools.

## Admissions Decision Tools
- [KCET College Predictor](https://stepvista.com/kcet-college-predictor): Calculate Karnataka Engineering admission probability using PUC 50:50 normalization and official KEA cutoff ranks.
- [COMEDK College Predictor](https://stepvista.com/comedk-college-predictor): Private quota college and branch predictor based on COMEDK closing ranks.
- [NEET Karnataka Predictor](https://stepvista.com/neet-karnataka-rank-predictor): Medical & Dental admissions predictor for Karnataka government and private quota seats.
- [JEE Main / JoSAA Predictor](https://stepvista.com/josaa-college-predictor): Predictive allotment engine for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

## Karnataka Admissions Data
- [Engineering Colleges in Karnataka](https://stepvista.com/engineering-colleges-karnataka): Complete directory of AICTE-approved and VTU-affiliated institutions.
- [Medical Colleges in Karnataka](https://stepvista.com/medical-colleges-karnataka): Directory of NMC-approved government and private medical institutions.
- [MBA Colleges in Karnataka](https://stepvista.com/mba-colleges-karnataka): Management institutions with PGCET and KMAT admission pathways.
- [KCET Marks vs Rank 2026 Analysis](https://stepvista.com/kcet-marks-vs-rank): Empirical score distribution and rank prediction models.

## Methodology & Provenance
- [KCET Predictor Methodology](https://stepvista.com/methodology/kcet-rank-predictor): Mathematical models, 50:50 normalization formulas, historical anchors, and confidence intervals.
- [Data Sources & Methodology](https://stepvista.com/methodology): Official statutory repositories (KEA, COMEDK, NIRF, AICTE), update cadence, and correction processes.
- [StepVista Semantic Contract for Agents](https://stepvista.com/about/stepvista-for-agents): Machine-readable definitions of closing ranks, confidence levels, data coverage, and platform boundaries.

## Machine-Readable Endpoints
- [Public API JSON Schema](https://stepvista.com/api/public/schema.json): Machine-readable schema defining the contract for all public StepVista API resources.
- [Supported Exams Overview](https://stepvista.com/api/public/exams.json): Active exam cycles, normalizing authorities, and cutoff coverage.
- [College Endpoint Format](https://stepvista.com/api/public/college/{slug}.json): Structured institution profile with cutoffs, fees, and record-level provenance.
- [College Markdown Format](https://stepvista.com/college/{slug}.md): Clean Markdown representation with canonical facts and backlink.

## About & Principles
- [About StepVista](https://stepvista.com/about): Mission, founder background, and editorial standards.
- [Contact Support](https://stepvista.com/contact): Compliance, institutional corrections, and communication channels.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://stepvista.com/faq): Platform overview, privacy guarantees, and usage guides.
- [Zero-PII & Privacy Policy](https://stepvista.com/privacy): StepVista does not require accounts, sign-ins, or phone numbers to use public tools.