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KCET Cutoff 2026 – KEA releases the KCET 2026 cut off after round 1, 2, and extended round. The cutoff is provided for various streams such as engineering, architecture, pharmacy, nature cure, and yoga science. Candidates who have appeared for the KCET exam can refer to the KCET cutoff as well as previous year cutoffs KCET 2026.
KCET 2026 Round 1 Closing Ranks (Top Colleges – General Merit)
| College Name | General Merit (GM) | 2A | 3A | SC | ST |
| RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru | 498 | 815 | 778 | 7,250 | 12,480 |
| University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), Bengaluru | 2,100 | 3,400 | 3,220 | 12,800 | 21,500 |
| MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bengaluru | 3,280 | 5,100 | 4,850 | 18,500 | 30,200 |
| BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bengaluru | 3,890 | 6,200 | 5,920 | 22,000 | 36,500 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Bengaluru | 8,450 | 13,200 | 12,580 | 42,000 | 68,000 |
| JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru | 9,800 | 15,500 | 14,800 | 48,000 | 75,000 |
| National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru | 12,500 | 19,800 | 18,600 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
Branch-Wise Cutoff at RVCE Bengaluru (Round 1 – 2026)
| Branch | GM Closing Rank | 2A Closing Rank | SC Closing Rank |
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 498 | 815 | 7,250 |
| CSE (AI & Machine Learning) | 620 | 992 | 9,100 |
| Information Science & Engineering (ISE) | 1,250 | 2,050 | 12,800 |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 2,480 | 3,950 | 22,500 |
| Electrical & Electronics (EEE) | 8,200 | 13,500 | 45,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22,500 | 36,000 | 85,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 35,800 | 56,000 | 1,08,000 |
KCET 2026 Marks vs Rank (Estimated)
KCET ranks are calculated by combining 50% of the KCET exam score (out of 180) and 50% of the Class 12 / 2nd PUC aggregate score.
| KCET Score (out of 180) | Estimated Rank Range | College Scope |
| 170 – 180 | 1 – 50 | Top choices at RVCE, PES, BMS |
| 150 – 169 | 51 – 600 | RVCE CSE/ISE, UVCE CSE |
| 130 – 149 | 601 – 3,500 | MSRIT CSE, BMSCE CSE, RVCE ECE |
| 110 – 129 | 3,501 – 15,000 | DSCE, BIT, NIE Mysuru, JSS |
| 90 – 109 | 15,001 – 55,000 | Tier-2 & Tier-3 engineering colleges |
| Below 90 | 55,000+ | Private / regional state colleges |
KCET Minimum Qualifying Score
- General Merit (GM): Minimum 45% aggregate in 2nd PUC (PCM) and 90/180 in KCET.
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/Cat-1): Minimum 40% aggregate in 2nd PUC (PCM) and 72/180 in KCET.
KCET
The KCET is a state-level common entrance exam organized by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. It serves as a gateway for admission to various courses including Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy (BNYS), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), as well as Farm Science courses such as B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, B.Tech (Bio-Technology), B.Sc.(Hons) Community Science, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (D. Tech), B.F.Sc (Fisheries), and B.Sc. (Hons) Agri. Business Management.
Additionally, it facilitates admissions for B. Pharma, Pharma-D, and 2nd-year B-Pharma (Lateral Entry) courses in Government, University, Private Aided, and Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions. You can find comprehensive information about the exam on indcareer.com.
KCET Cutoff – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | KCET |
| Full Form | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| Study material Here | Cutoff of KCET |
| Similar Exams | Common Entrance Exams |
| Official Body for Exam and Its Syllabus | KEA |
| Full Name of Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
| Level of Examination | State Level |
| States of Region Where Institutes Accepting Exam Scores Are | Karnataka |
| Exam and Syllabus Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy (BNYS), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), Farm Science courses i.e., [i.e., Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, B.Tech (Bio-Technology), B.Sc.(Hons) Community Science, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (D. Tech), B.F.Sc (Fisheries), B.Sc. (Hons) Agri. Business Management] B. Pharma, Pharma-D and 2nd year B-Pharma (Lateral Entry) course |
| Colleges Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Government, University, Private Aided, Private Un-Aided Professional Educational Institutions |