Mvit KCET Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Counselling Schedule & Past Trends
How competitive was the MVIT KCET cutoff in 2025? For General Merit candidates, B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning closed at a rank of 12,912, while less competitive branches like Mechanical Engineering extended to 74,427. The MVIT KCET cutoff is the closing rank for admissions to various B.Tech programs at Sir M.V.J. College of Engineering (Bangalore) through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. While the KCET 2026 cutoff is currently awaited, the 2025 data provides a clear indication of admission thresholds. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
KCET 2026 Important Dates
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the schedule for the KCET 2026 examination and related events.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | January 17, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | February 27, 2026 |
| Application Fee Last Date | March 3, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 10, 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | April 22, 2026 |
| KCET Exam Date (Physics & Chemistry) | April 23, 2026 |
| KCET Exam Date (Mathematics & Biology) | April 24, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | April 26, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | May 10, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | First week of June 2026 (Expected) |
MVIT KCET 2025 Branch-wise Closing Ranks (General Merit)
The following table details the closing ranks for various B.E. branches at Sir M.V.J. College of Engineering for the General Merit category in KCET 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited).
| Branch | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 12,912 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 13,464 |
| Information Science & Engineering (ISE) | 16,336 |
| Data Science | 16,108 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 19,614 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 25,370 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 37,943 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 74,427 |
MVIT KCET Round-wise Cutoffs 2025 (General Merit)
Understanding the progression of cutoffs across different counselling rounds provides insight into admission trends at Sir M.V.J. College of Engineering for KCET 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited).
| Branch | Round 1 (2025) | Round 2 (2025) | Round 3 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 10,390 | N/A | 27,889 |
| Bio-Technology | 20,901 | N/A | 52,680 |
| Civil Engineering | 72,267.5 | N/A | 2,13,310 |
| Computer Science and Engg (IoT & Cyber Security) | 15,676 | N/A | 43,169 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 11,715 | 16,331 | 27,628 |
| CSE Data Science | N/A | 17,800 | N/A |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 16,841.5 | 23,405 | 36,755 |
| Information Science | N/A | N/A | 24,703 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | N/A | N/A | 60,754 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | N/A | N/A | 1,32,135 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | N/A | N/A | 1,32,457 |
| Mechanical Engineering | N/A | N/A | 2,30,022 |
MVIT KCET Closing Ranks: 2024 vs 2025 (General Merit)
A comparison of KCET closing ranks for the General Merit category at Sir M.V.J. College of Engineering between 2024 and 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) highlights admission trends.
| Branch | 2024 Closing Rank | 2025 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 12,912 | 12,912 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 13,464 | 13,464 |
| Data Science | 16,108 | 16,108 |
| Information Science & Engineering (ISE) | 16,336 | 16,336 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 19,614 | 19,614 |
KCET 2026 Counselling Process: Key Dates
The counselling process for KCET 2026 is a multi-stage procedure, with tentative dates for each critical step.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration Start | May 2026 / June 2026 |
| Document Verification | May 11 – May 22, 2026 (Expected) |
| Option Entry | July 2026 |
| Mock Allotment | Late July 2026 |
| Final Allotment | August 2026 |
FAQs
Q? What is a good KCET rank for admission to MVIT?
A. A good KCET rank for MVIT varies by branch, but generally, ranks below 20,000 for popular engineering disciplines like CSE, AI&ML, and ECE are considered competitive for the General Merit category. For other branches, ranks can extend higher.
Q? Does MVIT accept COMEDK UGET scores for admission?
A. Yes, Sir M.V.J. College of Engineering (MVIT) accepts COMEDK UGET scores for admission to its B.Tech programs in addition to KCET. The cutoffs for COMEDK UGET are typically different from KCET ranks.
Q? How is the KCET rank calculated?
A. The KCET rank is calculated based on a 50:50 weightage between a candidate’s KCET scores and their Class 12 (II PUC) board marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Q? What documents are required for KCET counselling?
A. Essential documents for KCET counselling include the KCET application form, admit card, rank card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, study certificates, income and caste certificates (if applicable), and a recent passport-size photograph.
Q? Will the KCET 2026 cutoff be higher or lower than 2025?
A. The KCET 2026 cutoff will depend on several factors, including the difficulty of the exam, the number of candidates, and seat availability. While specific predictions are difficult, previous year trends suggest that cutoffs can shift by 5-20% between cycles.
