Manipal KCET Cutoff 2026: Key Ranks, Counselling & Admission Trends
At a General Merit rank of 225 in the 2025 mock allotment, RV College of Engineering (Bengaluru) demonstrated the competitive nature of engineering admissions in Karnataka. While Manipal Institute of Technology (Manipal, Karnataka) primarily utilizes its own Manipal Entrance Test (MET) for B.Tech admissions, the Manipal KCET Cutoff refers to the closing ranks for various professional courses across other participating colleges in the state. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release, with 2025 data serving as the latest available benchmark.
KCET 2026: Important Dates at a Glance
Stay informed about the crucial deadlines for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026, from application submission to result declaration.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release | January 16 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 27 |
| Admit Card Release | April 10 |
| Kannada Language Test | April 22 |
| KCET Exam Dates | April 23 & 24 |
| Result Declaration | First Week of June (Expected) |
Top Engineering Branches by Closing Rank (2025)
Explore the closing ranks for popular B.Tech branches in leading Karnataka colleges based on the 2025 KCET data (Latest — 2026 awaited).
| College Name | Branch | General Merit Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru | Computer Science & Engineering | 593 |
| PES University, Bengaluru | Computer Science & Engineering | 2,154 |
| BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru | Computer Science & Engineering | 2,156 |
| National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru | Computer Science & Engineering | 7,919 |
| RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru | Computer Science & Engineering | 11,677 |
KCET Cutoffs Across Categories (2025)
Understand how KCET closing ranks varied for different reservation categories in 2025 for prominent engineering colleges (Latest — 2026 awaited).
| College Name | Category | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru | General Merit | 593 |
| OBC | 315 | |
| SC | 7,102 | |
| ST | 3,308 | |
| PES University, Bengaluru | General Merit | 2,154 |
| OBC | 763 | |
| SC | 13,626 | |
| ST | 10,879 | |
| BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru | General Merit | 2,156 |
| OBC | 925 | |
| SC | 10,068 | |
| ST | 4,795 |
KCET Counselling Schedule 2026 (Expected)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the counselling process for KCET 2026 qualified candidates in a phased manner.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Result Declaration | First Week of June |
| Counselling Registration & Document Verification | June (Expected) |
| Option Entry | July (Expected) |
| Mock Allotment Result | July (Expected) |
| Seat Allotment Rounds | July – August (Expected) |
FAQs
Q: What is a good KCET rank for top engineering colleges in Karnataka?
A. For premier institutions like RVCE or BMSCE, a General Merit rank below 1,000 is generally considered very good for popular branches like Computer Science & Engineering.
Q: Does Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal) accept KCET scores for B.Tech admission?
A. No, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal) primarily accepts scores from its own entrance examination, the Manipal Entrance Test (MET), for B.Tech admissions.
Q: How is the KCET rank calculated?
A. KCET rank is calculated based on a 50:50 weightage, combining marks obtained in the KCET exam and marks from the 2nd PUC (Class 12) board examination.
Q: When will the KCET 2026 cutoffs be officially released?
A. The official KCET 2026 cutoffs will be released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the declaration of results and during each round of the counselling process.
Q: What factors influence the KCET cutoff ranks each year?
A. Several factors determine the KCET cutoff, including the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of available seats, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
