Bnmit KCET Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Category & Counselling Dates
General Merit closing ranks in the BNMIT KCET Cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering settled at 14,324 in 2025, while Information Science and Engineering closed at 17,720. The BNMIT KCET Cutoff is the minimum rank required for admission to various B.Tech programs at BNM Institute of Technology (Bengaluru), with these figures reflecting the final round of counselling. This year, the 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release, building on the trends observed in previous years.
BNMIT KCET 2025: B.Tech Branch-wise Closing Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table details the closing ranks for various B.Tech branches at BNMIT through KCET in 2025 for the General Merit category.
| Branch | Closing Rank (GM, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 14324 |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) | 17720 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) | 16543 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 19049 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 36644 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 84273 |
How BNMIT KCET Cutoffs Varied by Category in 2025 (CSE)
Admission ranks for Computer Science and Engineering at BNMIT in 2025 showed significant variations across different KCET reservation categories.
| Category | CSE Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 14324 |
| 1G | 25278 |
| 2AG | 20499 |
| 2BG | 123262 |
| 3AG | 15930 |
| 3BG | 15728 |
| GMR | 12441 |
| SCG | 17858 |
| STG | 63106 |
BNMIT KCET 2025: Round-wise Cutoff Trends for CSE (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The closing ranks for Computer Science and Engineering (General Merit) at BNMIT evolved across different counselling rounds of KCET 2025.
| Branch | Round | Closing Rank (GM, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | Round 1 | 9231 |
| Round 2 | 11000-13000 | |
| Round 3 | 14324 |
BNMIT KCET Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
A comparison of KCET closing ranks for key B.Tech branches at BNMIT between 2024 and 2025 reveals admission trends.
| Branch | Closing Rank (GM, 2025) | Closing Rank (GM, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 14324 | 14957 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) | 16543 | 18160 |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) | 17720 | 15977 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 19049 | 21254 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 36644 | 41037 |
KCET 2025 Counselling Schedule: Key Dates (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducted the KCET 2025 counselling with the following important dates.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| KCET Exam | April 15, 16 & 17 |
| KCET Result Declaration | May 24 |
| Spot Rank Announcement | June 2 |
| Verification Slip Release | June 23 |
| Document Verification at KEA Helpline Centres | June 27 to July 15 |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) Begins | July 8 |
| Round 3 Option Entry Concluded | September 9 |
| Provisional Round 3 Seat Allotment | September 10 |
| Last Date to Report after Round 3 Allotment | September 13 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good KCET rank for admission to BNMIT?
A: For highly sought-after branches like Computer Science and Engineering at BNMIT, a KCET rank below 15,000 for the General Merit category is generally considered competitive. For other branches, ranks can extend higher, sometimes beyond 80,000.
Q: Does BNMIT accept COMEDK scores for B.Tech admissions?
A: Yes, BNMIT accepts both KCET and COMEDK UGET scores for B.Tech admissions. Approximately 30% of seats are filled through COMEDK, while 45% are filled through KCET.
Q: What factors influence the BNMIT KCET cutoff each year?
A: Several factors influence the BNMIT KCET cutoff, including the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the KCET paper, the number of seats available in each branch, and previous years’ cutoff trends.
Q: Are there different cutoffs for Home State and All India candidates at BNMIT?
A: Yes, KCET cutoffs generally differentiate between Home State (Karnataka) and All India quotas. Home State candidates typically have different reservation categories and corresponding cutoff ranks compared to candidates from outside Karnataka.
Q: When will the KCET 2026 cutoff for BNMIT be released?
A: The official KCET 2026 cutoff for BNMIT will be released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the KCET results are declared and during each round of the counselling process. The results for KCET 2026 are anticipated in May 2026.
Q: What are the basic eligibility criteria for B.Tech admission at BNMIT through KCET?
A: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (PUC / CBSE / ISC or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects, securing a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in PCM.
