Kns Institute Of Technology KCET Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Closing Ranks & Counselling Schedule
The KNS Institute of Technology KCET Cutoff for Information Science and Engineering (ISE) General Merit category saw a notable relaxation, shifting from rank 73,925 in 2024 to 108,953 in the first round of 2025. This KNS Institute of Technology KCET cutoff is the minimum rank required for admission to various B.E. programs at KNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, based on the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. While the KCET 2026 examination has concluded, the official cutoff ranks for 2026 are not yet released; 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
KCET 2026 Important Examination Dates
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the schedule for the KCET 2026 examination and related events.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Notification Release | January 2 |
| KCET 2026 Application Form Release | January 16 |
| Last Date for KCET 2026 Registration | February 17 |
| KCET 2026 Admit Card Release | April 10 onwards |
| Kannada Language Test | April 22 |
| KCET 2026 Exam Dates | April 23 & 24 |
| KCET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release | April 26 |
| KCET 2026 Final Answer Key Release | May 10 |
| KCET 2026 Result Declaration | May (Expected) |
KNS Institute Of Technology KCET 2025 Branch-wise Closing Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table presents the closing ranks for various B.E. branches at KNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, for the General Merit (GM) category in KCET 2025 counselling rounds.
| Branch | GM Round 1 (2025) | GM Round 2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | — | 115175 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | 120023 | 114040 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 219290 | — |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 136864 | 146214 |
| Information Science and Engineering | 108953 | 122037 |
KNS Institute Of Technology KCET 2025 Category-wise Closing Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here are the KCET 2025 closing ranks for different reservation categories across key branches at KNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
| Branch | Category | Round 1 (2025) | Round 2 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | GM | — | 115175 |
| 1G | — | 174896 | |
| 2AG | — | 260935 | |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | GM | 120023 | 114040 |
| 1G | 151668 | 115880 | |
| 2AG | 158866 | 180081 | |
| 2AR | 113528 | 117669 | |
| 2BG | 128710 | 221046 | |
| 3BG | — | 220434 | |
| Information Science and Engineering | GM | 108953 | 122037 |
| 1G | 135331 | 122400 | |
| 2AG | — | 110342 | |
| 2AR | 108706 | 128643 | |
| 2BG | 109428 | 234937 | |
| 3BG | — | 200695 |
KCET 2025 Counselling Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducted the KCET 2025 counselling process through several stages, from document verification to seat allotment.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| KCET Result Declaration | May 24 |
| Spot Rank Announcement | June 2 |
| Verification Slip Release | June 23 |
| Document Verification at KEA Helpline Centres | June 27 – July 15 |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) Begins | July 8 |
| KCET Round 1 Option Entry Concludes | July 15 |
| Provisional Round 3 Seat Allotment | September 10 |
| Last Date to Report to Allotted College (Round 3) | September 13 |
FAQs
Q. What was the KCET 2025 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) at KNS Institute of Technology?
For the General Merit (GM) category, the KCET 2025 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) at KNS Institute of Technology was 120023 in Round 1 and 114040 in Round 2.
Q. Does KNS Institute of Technology accept COMEDK UGET scores for admission?
Yes, KNS Institute of Technology accepts both KCET and COMEDK UGET entrance examination scores for admission to its B.E. courses.
Q. When are the KCET 2026 cutoff ranks expected to be released?
The KCET 2026 cutoff ranks are typically released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the declaration of results and during each round of the counselling process, which is expected to commence after May 2026.
Q. What factors influence the KNS Institute of Technology KCET cutoff?
The KNS Institute of Technology KCET cutoff is influenced by several factors, including the difficulty level of the KCET exam, the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of seats available in each branch, and the previous year’s cutoff trends.
Q. How many counselling rounds are usually conducted for KCET admissions?
Generally, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts two main rounds of KCET counselling, with additional extended or special rounds if seats remain vacant.
