KCET Rank Cutoff 2024: Branch-Wise Ranks & Counselling Trends
KCET Rank Cutoff 2024: For top engineering branches like CSE, General Merit closing ranks in the 2025 mock allotment ranged from 225 at RV College of Engineering to 14,204 at JSS Academy of Technical Education, with official 2026 figures awaited. The KCET rank cutoff is the minimum rank required for admission to various professional courses in Karnataka, determined by a 50:50 weightage of KCET exam marks and 2nd PUC marks. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to release the 2026 cutoffs after the results, which are anticipated in early June 2026.
KCET 2026 Key Dates
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has announced the schedule for the KCET 2026 examination and related events.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2 |
| Online Application Starts | January 16 |
| Online Application Last Date | February 27 (Extended) |
| Admit Card Release | April 10 |
| Kannada Language Test | April 22 |
| KCET Exam Dates | April 23 & 24 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | First week of June |
KCET 2025 Branch-wise Closing Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here’s a snapshot of closing ranks for prominent engineering branches from the KCET 2025 mock allotment for General Merit candidates in top colleges.
| College Name | Branch | 2025 Mock Round GM Cutoff | 2024 Round 1 GM Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| R V College of Engineering, Bangalore | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 225 | 290 |
| PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 958 | 1247 |
| University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 3473 | 3649 |
| KLE Technological University | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 12609 | 6368 |
| National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 7919 | 6186 |
| RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 11677 | 12126 |
| BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 9303 | 10681 |
| J S S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 14204 | 14409 |
KCET 2025 Category-wise Cutoff Trends (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Admission cutoffs for KCET 2025 varied significantly across different reservation categories for popular branches in top colleges.
| Branch | General Merit (GM) Rank | OBC Rank | SC Rank | ST Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | <1,000 to 5,000 | 1,000 to 10,000 | 5,000 to 25,000 | 5,000 to 25,000+ |
| Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) | 1,000 to 8,000 | 2,000 to 15,000 | – | – |
| Information Science & Engineering (ISE) | 6,000 to 35,000 | 12,000 to 60,000 | – | – |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 8,000 to 50,000 | 15,000 to 80,000 | – | – |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 20,000 to 80,000 | 30,000 to 120,000 | – | – |
KCET 2025 Counselling Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The KCET 2025 counselling process involved several key stages for seat allotment in various professional courses.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| KCET Result Declaration | May 24 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | June 5 – June 15 |
| Document Verification at KEA Helpline Centres | June 27 – July 15 |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) Begins | July 8 |
| Mock Allotment Result | July 25 |
| Round 1 Allotment Result | August 2 |
| Round 2 Allotment Schedule Revised | September 2 |
| Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment | September 10 |
| Last Date to Report to Allotted College (Round 3) | September 13 |
KCET Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Analyzing the KCET cutoff data from 2024 to 2025 reveals shifts in competitiveness for top engineering branches.
| College Name | Branch | 2024 Closing Rank (GM) | 2025 Closing Rank (GM) | Trend (2024 to 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV College of Engineering, Bangalore | CSE | 290 (Round 1) | 225 (Mock Round) | More Competitive |
| PES University, Bangalore | CSE | 1247 (Round 1) | 958 (Mock Round) | More Competitive |
| KLE Technological University | CSE | 6368 (Round 1) | 12609 (Mock Round) | Less Competitive |
| National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru | CSE | 6186 (Round 1) | 7919 (Mock Round) | Less Competitive |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good KCET rank for top colleges?
A: A KCET rank below 3,000 is generally considered very good for securing admission into flagship branches like CSE or ECE at top-tier engineering colleges in Karnataka. Ranks up to 20,000 can still offer decent options in mid-tier institutions.
Q: How is the KCET rank calculated?
A: The KCET rank is determined by giving equal weightage to both the candidate’s performance in the KCET examination and their marks in the 2nd PUC (Class 12) board exams. A 50:50 weightage formula is applied to calculate the final rank.
Q: What is the difference between KCET qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff?
A: The KCET qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentage of marks required to be eligible for counselling (e.g., 50% for General, 40% for Reserved categories). The admission cutoff, however, is the actual closing rank or score needed to secure a seat in a specific course and college during the counselling rounds, which varies based on demand and seat availability.
Q: Can non-Karnataka students apply for KCET?
A: Yes, non-Karnataka students are eligible to apply for KCET 2026. However, the number of government and reserved seats available for them is limited compared to Karnataka domicile students.
Q: What factors influence the KCET cutoff ranks?
A: Several factors determine the KCET cutoff ranks, including the overall difficulty level of the KCET exam, the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of seats available in various courses and colleges, and the past year’s admission trends.
Q: When are the KCET 2026 results expected to be declared?
A: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to declare the KCET 2026 results in the first week of June 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official KEA website for the latest updates.
