Rns Institute Of Technology KCET Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Category & Counselling Trends
RNS Institute of Technology KCET Cutoff for B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (General AI quota) saw a slight tightening, moving from rank 14875 in 2024 to 14842 in 2025. The RNS Institute of Technology KCET Cutoff is the minimum rank required for admission to various undergraduate engineering programs at RNS Institute of Technology (Bengaluru, Karnataka), with 2025 closing ranks for top branches like CSE settling around 14,842. The official KCET 2026 cutoffs are yet to be released and will be updated post-announcement.
RNS Institute of Technology KCET 2025 Branch-wise Cutoffs (General Category)
The following table presents the closing ranks for various B.E. branches at RNS Institute of Technology through KCET 2025 for the General category.
| Branch | Closing Rank (General Category, 2025) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science and Engineering | 14842 |
| BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 16199 |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering Data Science | 18100 |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering Cyber Security | 18915 |
| BE Electronics and Communication Engineering | 19792 |
| BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 40873 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | 102061 |
| BE Civil Engineering | 123036 |
RNS Institute of Technology KCET 2025 Category-wise Cutoff Ranges (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Below are the observed KCET 2025 closing rank ranges for different categories for admission to RNS Institute of Technology, providing an indication for the upcoming 2026 admissions.
| Category | Closing Rank Range (2025) |
|---|---|
| GM (General Merit) | 5086 – 258478 |
| 1G | 8968 – 200575 |
| 2AG | 7340 – 195675 |
| 2BG | 9094 – 249028 |
| 3BG | 5529 – 161349 |
| GMK | 11358 – 191582 |
| GMR | 9160 – 195002 |
| SCG | 16188 – 255379 |
| STG | 14099 – 191025 |
KCET 2025 Counselling Schedule
The key dates for the KCET 2025 counselling process are outlined below, offering a timeline for application and seat allotment.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| KCET Exam | April 15, 16 & 17 |
| 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 |
| Last Date to Report after Round 3 Allotment | September 13 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good KCET rank for RNS Institute of Technology?
A: A good KCET rank for RNS Institute of Technology generally falls within the top 20,000 for popular engineering branches like Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) for the General category, as seen in the 2025 cutoffs.
Q: Does RNS Institute of Technology accept other entrance exam scores besides KCET?
A: Yes, RNS Institute of Technology also accepts COMEDK UGET scores for admission to its undergraduate engineering programs, in addition to KCET.
Q: How do KCET cutoffs for CSE compare to other branches at RNSIT?
A: Historically, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and its allied branches like AI/ML and Data Science have the tightest (lowest) KCET cutoffs at RNS Institute of Technology, indicating higher demand compared to core engineering branches like Civil or Mechanical.
Q: When can I expect the KCET 2026 cutoff for RNS Institute of Technology to be released?
A: The KCET 2026 cutoff for RNS Institute of Technology will be released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the KCET 2026 results are declared and during the subsequent counselling rounds.
Q: Are there different cutoffs for various reservation categories at RNS Institute of Technology?
A: Yes, RNS Institute of Technology follows reservation policies, and KCET cutoffs vary significantly across different categories such as General Merit (GM), OBC, SC, and ST, with reserved categories typically having higher (more relaxed) closing ranks.
Q: What factors influence the RNS Institute of Technology KCET cutoff each year?
A: Several factors influence the RNS Institute of Technology KCET cutoff, including the overall difficulty 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.
