Nie KCET Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Counselling & Admission Trends
At a closing rank of 10634 for B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (AI and ML) in the General AI quota, the NIE KCET Cutoff 2025 for the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, reflects the competitive landscape for engineering admissions. This cutoff is the minimum rank required for entry into various B.Tech programs through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). While the KCET 2026 exam has concluded, official cutoffs for 2026 are yet to be fully released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
KCET 2026 Exam Schedule at a Glance
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has announced the key dates for the KCET 2026 examination and subsequent events.
| Examination Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Commencement | January 16 |
| Revised Registration Deadline | February 27 |
| Admit Card Release | April 10 (Onwards) |
| Kannada Language Test | April 22 |
| Main Exam Day 1 (Physics & Chemistry) | April 23 |
| Main Exam Day 2 (Mathematics & Biology) | April 24 |
| Result Declaration & Rank Release | May (Last Week) / Early June |
| Online Counselling Begins | June |
NIE Mysore KCET Branch-wise Closing Ranks (2025 – Latest, 2026 awaited)
The following table details the closing ranks for various B.E. specializations at the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, for the General Merit category in 2025.
| B.E. Specialization | Campus | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (AI and ML) | North Campus | 10634 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Main Campus | 12751 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Main Campus | 33809 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Main Campus | 39968.5 |
| Civil Engineering | Main Campus | 119874 |
| Electronics | South Campus | 19331 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | South Campus | 74432 |
| Mechanical | South Campus | 78718 |
| Civil | South Campus | 86215 |
NIE Mysore KCET Category-wise Cutoffs for Civil Engineering (2026 – Initial Data)
Initial cutoff data for Civil Engineering (South Campus, E022) at NIE Mysore for various categories in 2026 is presented below.
| Category | Closing Rank (2026) |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 65513 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 116111 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 129328 |
| Category 2A | 86215 |
| Category 2B | 120911 |
| Category 3A | 169270 |
| Category 3B | 73547 |
| SNQ | 94625 |
How NIE Mysore KCET Cutoffs Moved Round by Round (2025 – Latest, 2026 awaited)
The table below illustrates the shift in closing ranks across different counselling rounds for key B.E. branches at NIE Mysore in 2025.
| B.E. Specialization | Round 1 Closing Rank (2025) | Round 3 Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 8962 | 12751 |
| Civil Engineering | 71676 | 119874 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | — | 33809 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | 39968.5 |
Three-year Trend Across Top Branches at NIE Mysore (KCET General Merit, Round 1)
Analyzing the KCET cutoff trends for prominent B.E. branches at NIE Mysore from 2022 to 2024 provides insight into admission competitiveness.
| B.E. Specialization | Closing Rank (2024) | Closing Rank (2023) | Closing Rank (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 77401 | 82149 | 68623 |
| Electronics | 8605 | 8344 | 8260 |
| Mechanical | 34684 | 45351 | 42151 |
Counselling at a Glance: KCET 2025 Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The KCET 2025 counselling process involved several stages, from result declaration to final seat allotment.
| Counselling Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| KCET Result Declaration | May 24 |
| Document Verification at KEA Helpline Centres | June 27 to July 15 |
| Option Entry (Choice Filling) Begins | July 8 |
| Round 1 Option Entry Concluded | July 15 |
| Provisional Round 3 Seat Allotment | September 10 |
| Fee Payment & Reporting (Round 3) | By September 13 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good rank in KCET for admission to NIE Mysore?
A: A KCET rank between 25,000-50,000 is generally considered a good rank for admission to various programs, though top branches like CSE at NIE Mysore typically require significantly lower ranks. For instance, in 2025, ECE closed at 12751.
Q: Does the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, accept COMEDK UGET scores for admission?
A: Yes, NIE Mysore accepts COMEDK UGET scores for admission to its B.E. programs, in addition to KCET and JEE Main scores.
Q: What factors influence the NIE KCET cutoff ranks each year?
A: KCET cutoff ranks are influenced by several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of seats available in each branch, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
Q: Are there management quota seats available at NIE Mysore?
A: Yes, NIE Mysore offers a limited number of management quota seats for its undergraduate programs. Admissions under this quota are also merit-based and require a valid score in CET, COMEDK, or JEE Main.
Q: When can candidates expect the KCET 2026 cutoff to be released?
A: The KCET 2026 cutoffs are released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the declaration of results and during each round of the counselling process, typically starting in June.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for B.E. admission at NIE Mysore through KCET?
A: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks and possess a valid KCET score. Reservations apply as per Government of Karnataka norms for CET seats.
