KCET Second Round Cutoff 2024: Branch-Wise Ranks, Counselling Dates & Trends
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) closing ranks under KCET Second Round Cutoff 2024 for top colleges like RV College of Engineering often settled below rank 500 in the General Merit category. The KCET second round cutoff 2024 is the final rank at which admissions are granted in the second phase of counselling, with 2025 data showing competitive thresholds, such as 446 for RVCE CSE General Merit. This year, 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
KCET 2025 Counselling Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the KCET counselling process, with key dates for 2025 outlined below.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| KCET Exam | April 15-17 |
| KCET Result Declaration | May 24 |
| Document Verification | June 27 – July 15 |
| Round 1 Option Entry | July 8 – July 15 |
| Round 2 Option Entry | September 11-14 |
| Provisional Round 2 Allotment | September 18 |
| Final Round 2 Allotment | September 21 |
| Round 2 Fee Payment (Choice-1 & 2) | September 26-28 |
KCET 2025 Branch-wise & Round-wise Cutoffs (General Merit) (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table presents illustrative closing ranks for various engineering branches across different rounds in top colleges for the KCET 2025 counselling.
| College | Branch | Round 1 (2025) | Round 2 (2025) | Round 3 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV College of Engineering | CSE | 419 | 446 | 501 |
| RV College of Engineering | CSE with Data Science | 664 | 724 | 745 |
| RV College of Engineering | ECE | 995 | 1300 | 1500 |
| BMS College of Engineering | AI & DS | 2442 | 3988 | 4646 |
| BMS College of Engineering | AI & ML | 2786 | 4398 | 5875 |
| PES University (Electronic City) | CSE | 5241 | 5770 | – |
| PES University (Electronic City) | CSE with AI/ML | 6202 | 8522 | – |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | AI & DS | 263 | 3416 | 4160 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | CSE | 1100 | 1137 | 15958 |
KCET Category-wise Cutoffs for CSE (2025, Illustrative) (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Cutoffs for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) vary significantly across different reservation categories in top colleges.
| Category | RVCE CSE (Approx. Rank) |
|---|---|
| General Merit | <1000 |
| OBC | ~3000 |
| SC/ST | 5000-10000 |
KCET Round 2 Cutoff Trends (2024 vs 2025) (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Comparing KCET Round 2 closing ranks from 2024 to 2025 reveals shifts in competitiveness for various engineering branches.
| Branch | Various Colleges (Illustrative) | Round 2 Cutoff (2024) | Round 2 Cutoff (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | College A | 4723 | 4914 |
| Electronics and Communication | College B | 9130 | 9976 |
| Mechanical Engineering | College C | 50000 | 56000 |
FAQs
Q. What is a good rank in KCET for top engineering colleges?
A. A rank below 3,000 is generally considered good for securing admission to top engineering colleges in Karnataka, especially for highly sought-after branches like CSE and ECE. For mid-tier options, a rank up to 20,000 can be considered decent.
Q. How is the KCET cutoff determined?
A. The KCET cutoff is determined by several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of seats available in various courses and colleges, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
Q. Are there different cutoffs for various categories in KCET?
A. Yes, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases separate cutoffs for different categories such as General Merit (GM), OBC, SC, ST, and Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) region quotas, offering varying admission thresholds.
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 category), while the admission cutoff is the actual rank or score needed to secure a seat in a specific course and college during the allotment rounds.
Q. When does KCET counselling typically begin?
A. Based on past trends, KCET counselling usually begins with document verification in June, followed by option entry (choice filling) around July, and subsequent seat allotment rounds extending into September or October.
