Sdm KCET Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Past Trends & Counselling Dates
From 16,711.5 (B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, General AI) to 139,621 (B.E. Civil Engineering, Home State), the SDM KCET Cutoff 2025 spanned a wide range across various B.Tech branches at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad. This SDM KCET Cutoff 2025 is the closing rank for admissions, reflecting the competitive landscape for different engineering disciplines. While the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has concluded the KCET 2026 exam, the official cutoff for 2026 has not yet been released; 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
SDM College of Engineering and Technology KCET Branch-wise Cutoffs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table details the last round closing ranks for various B.Tech branches at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, for the 2025 academic year, primarily for General Merit / All India Quota and Home State categories.
| Branch | Closing Rank (2025) | Category/Quota |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 16711.5 | General AI Quota |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML) | 17862 | Home State |
| B.E. Information Science and Engineering (ISE) | 20914 | Home State |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 23757 | Home State |
| B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 47008 | Home State |
| B.E. Chemical Engineering | 89484 | Home State |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 113311 | Home State |
| B.E. Civil Engineering | 139621 | Home State |
SDM College of Engineering and Technology KCET Cutoff Trends: 2023-2025
Analyzing the KCET cutoff trends for SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, reveals shifts in competition over the past three years for key engineering branches.
| Branch | Closing Rank (2025) | Closing Rank (2024) | Closing Rank (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (General AI Quota / General Category) | 16711.5 | 105441 | 27226 |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering (Home State / General Merit) | 23757 | 18032 | 25676 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Home State / General Category) | 17862 | — | 31258 |
| B.E. Civil Engineering (Home State / General Category) | 139621 | — | 61456 |
KCET 2026 Counselling Schedule at a Glance (Tentative)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has outlined a tentative schedule for the KCET 2026 counselling process, with key dates for various stages of admission.
| Event | Date (2026) | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KCET Exam Window Opened | April 22 | Concluded |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | April 26 | Released |
| Document Verification | May 4 | Concluded |
| Revised Answer Key Release | May 10 | Released |
| Result Declaration | Last Week of May / Soon | Expected |
| Draft Engineering Seat Matrix | June 2 | Released |
| Rank Cards Release | First Week of June | Expected |
| Option Entry Begins | June 15 | Pending KEA Schedule |
| Mock Allotment | July 1 | Pending KEA Schedule |
| Round 1 Allotment | July 1 | Pending KEA Schedule |
FAQs
Q. What factors influence the SDM KCET cutoff ranks each year?
The SDM KCET cutoff ranks are 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 overall performance of candidates in both KCET and their 12th-grade examinations.
Q. Is the SDM College of Engineering and Technology cutoff for Home State and All India Quota different?
Yes, the cutoff ranks for SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, typically vary between Home State and All India Quota categories due to different reservation policies and candidate pools.
Q. How can I check my admission chances at SDMCET Dharwad based on my KCET rank?
Candidates can assess their admission chances by comparing their KCET rank with the previous year’s closing ranks for their desired branch and category at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad. KEA also provides mock allotment results during counselling to help candidates gauge their prospects.
Q. Does SDM College of Engineering and Technology accept other entrance exam scores besides KCET?
Yes, in addition to KCET, SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, also accepts COMEDK UGET scores for admission to its B.Tech programs. For postgraduate courses like MBA, Karnataka PGCET scores are considered.
Q. What is a “good” KCET rank for admission to top branches at SDMCET Dharwad?
A “good” KCET rank for top branches like Computer Science and Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, generally falls within the lower ranks, often below 20,000 for the General Merit category, indicating higher competitiveness.
