Cmrit KCET Cutoff For CSE 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Counselling Dates & Trends
General-category closing ranks in the CMRIT KCET Cutoff for CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) settled at 15,050 in Round 1 and 20,346 in Round 2 for 2025 admissions to CMR Institute of Technology (Bengaluru, Karnataka). The CMRIT KCET Cutoff for CSE is the closing rank for B.Tech admissions, reflecting the competitive threshold for various engineering branches. For the SC category, the CSE cutoff extended to 51,465 in Round 1 and 53,964 in Round 2 during the 2025 counselling process. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
CMRIT KCET Branch-wise Cutoffs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table presents the closing ranks for various B.E. branches at CMR Institute of Technology for the General Category (Home State Rank) in 2025.
| Branch | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 16221 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 19559 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 20870 |
| Information Science and Engineering | 21601 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 27114 |
| Data Science | 19071 |
| Computer Science and Engineering Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 17585 |
CMRIT KCET Category-wise Cutoffs for CSE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here are the category-specific closing ranks for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at CMR Institute of Technology from the 2025 KCET counselling rounds.
| Category | Round | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | Round 1 | 15050 |
| General Merit (GM) | Round 2 | 20346 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Round 1 | 51465 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Round 2 | 53964 |
How KCET Cutoffs Moved Round by Round for CSE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The table below illustrates the progression of closing ranks for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) across different rounds of KCET 2025 admissions.
| Round | Category | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | General Merit | 15050 |
| Round 2 | General Merit | 20346 |
| Last Round | General AI Quota | 16221.5 |
Year-on-Year Trends: CMRIT KCET Closing Ranks Compared (General Category)
Observe the shifts in closing ranks for prominent B.E. branches at CMR Institute of Technology over the past two years for the General Category (Home State Rank).
| Branch | Closing Rank (2025) | Closing Rank (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 16221 | 17200 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 19559 | 20500 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 20870 | 21800 |
| Information Science and Engineering | 21601 | 22800 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 27114 | 28500 |
KCET 2025 Counselling Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Candidates can refer to the KCET 2025 counselling timeline for an understanding of the typical admission process, as the 2026 schedule is yet to be announced.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| Counselling Commencement | July 8 |
| Option Entry | July 8 – July 15 |
| Mock Seat Allotment Release | July 19 |
| Option Entry Modification | July 19 – July 22 |
| Round 1 Final Seat Allotment | Around July 25 |
| Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment | September 10 |
| Last Date to Report (Round 3) | September 13 |
FAQs
Q. What is a good KCET rank for CSE at CMRIT?
A. For the General Merit category, a rank below 15,000 in KCET is generally considered competitive for securing a CSE seat at CMR Institute of Technology, based on 2025 trends.
Q. Does CMRIT accept other entrance exam scores for B.Tech CSE admissions?
A. Yes, in addition to KCET, CMR Institute of Technology also accepts COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores for B.Tech admissions, including Computer Science and Engineering.
Q. How is the KCET rank calculated for engineering admissions?
A. The KCET rank for engineering is determined by giving a 50% weightage to the candidate’s KCET score and 50% weightage to their marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from the 2nd PUC (Class 12) examination.
Q. When will the KCET 2026 cutoff be officially released?
A. The official KCET 2026 cutoff will be released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the announcement of KCET 2026 results and during each round of the counselling process.
Q. Are there different cutoffs for various reservation categories at CMRIT?
A. Yes, CMR Institute of Technology, like other institutions participating in KCET counselling, has different cutoff ranks for various reservation categories such as General Merit, SC, ST, and OBC, with reserved categories typically having more relaxed cutoffs.
Q. What factors influence the CMRIT KCET cutoff for CSE?
A. Several factors influence the CMRIT KCET cutoff for CSE, including the total number of applicants, the difficulty level of the KCET exam, the availability of seats in the CSE branch, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
