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Low KCET scores? If you have secured a low KCET score/rank, his blog will be your go-to guide on colleges that accept low KCET ranks, branches with higher acceptance chances, and smart tips to secure admission. In this blog, we will help you explore colleges and branches that accept low KCET ranks. Read below for more.

Colleges and Branches you can target with KCET 2025 rank above 50000: In an exam, many students score a good rank, and many lack. Students with a KCET rank above 50000 must not worry. There are various college that offers admission with low KCET scores. In this article, we have provided the list of colleges and branches with low KCET ranks.

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Are there any colleges for students with a KCET score above 50000? In this article, we have shared the complete list of colleges accepting low KCET 2025 ranks. But, before we begin, let’s understand one small yet important thing - what's a low score in KCET?

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released KCET 2025 counselling dates. The last date for choice filling is July 18. Mock allotment result will be OUT on July 21.

What is Considered a Low KCET Rank 2025?

Q:   Who releases KCET cutoff scores?
A:

Karnataka Examination Authority releases KCET cutoff online at the official website. Applicants will be able to check KCET cutoff after each counselling round.

Q:   What colleges can I expect with KCET marks from 160 to 170?
A:

With 160 to 170 you can target top colleges and universities, as it corresponds to a rank between 500 to 550 (approx). Some top colleges are -

  • PES Univ (ECE)
  • NIE Mysore
  • SJCE
  • NMIT
Q:   What is the cutoff for KCET?
A:

The cutoff of KCET is minimum marks required by candidates to qualify in the exam. KEA KCET cutoff is released separately for general merit and Hyderabad Karnataka region. The exam authority releases the KCET cutoff after each counselling round.

A KCET rank above 50000 is considered a low rank for top-tier colleges. Also, the ranks up to 1,00,000 or more are considered low ranks. However, it is possible to get admission to several private or semi-government colleges in Karnataka with a low KCET rank in branches like Civil, Mechanical, or newer programs like AI & DS.

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Colleges that accept low KCET 2025 Ranks above 50000

This list is created based on the KCET's previous years (last round cutoff) of the general merit category. Candidates can check the list of colleges that accept low KCET ranks and what branches they can target if their KCET 2025 rank is above 50000

University of Bengaluru (UVCE)

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Artificial intelligence

7157

Civil engineering

68573

Mechanical engineering

56271

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Civil Engineering

136218

Electronics and Instrumentation

71715

Industrial Engineering and Management

179084

Mechanical engineering

121030

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MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Industrial Engineering and Management

55606

Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Chemical engineering

53149

MVJ College of Engineering

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Electrical engineering

64988

SJC Institute of Technology, Chickballapur

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AD

55595

IE

58440

CA, CS (AI and ML)

51823

SIT Tumkur

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Biotechnology

579010

Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AI

51152

DS

56368

EC

71330

SJCE

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Civil Engineering

57399

PES College of Engineering, Mandya

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Electrical and Electronics

70555

Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EE

68277

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Basaveshwar Engineering College Bagalkot

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EE

61202

Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College Bellari

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

70407

BMS College of Engineering

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CE

54396

NIE (South Campus)

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

ME

68256

JSSTechnological University

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

ME

54700

PDA College of Engineering

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CD

69185

IE

63786

University B.D.T College of Engineering, Davangere

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EE

54601

Robotics and AI

65465

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CD

69266

Adhichunchangiri Institute of Technology, Chickmagalur

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AI

66519

CS

56602

Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Near Allipur Bellary

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AI

57807

EC

63241

CS - DS

59533

The Oxford College of Engineering Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EC

61556

IE

56294

Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore 

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AE

50299

EE

65087

JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

Robotics and Automation

56183

KS Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CD

63274

IC-CS

57559

AMC Engineering College, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AI

50377

EC

66686

DS

57031

IE

60654

East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AD

74194

CA CS (AI Machine Learning)

54181

CS

54035

Atria Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

DS

53001

IE

74184

Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology Gubbi, Tumkur

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

55190

AD

73679

DON BOSCO Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AD

51444

CA, CS

51778

Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering Bettahalsur, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

70271

CS (AI)

77346

GM Institute of Technology, Davangere

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EC

64557

AI

57517

IE

57154

Canara Engineering College, DK District

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AI

69922

IE

73813

Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EC

55741

SDM Institute of Technology Ujre, Dakshina, Kannada

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

65781

Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore Belawadi, Mandya

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CB

73299

CF, CS

63348

CS, DS

58963

IE

58234

Government Engineering College, Raichur

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

65865

Alva Institute of Engineering and Technology Moodabidri

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

67361

Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CA-CS

78892

CS

53626

SG  Balekundri Institute of Technology, Belgaum

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

54960

EC

76736

Angadi Institute of Technology and Management Belgaum

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

68273

ATME College of Engineering Varun Hobli, Mysore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

CS

65993

Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AI

66234

CS

66245

Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology, Kanakpur Main Road, Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EE

64043

Alliance University Bangalore

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EC

53109

CY

54413

CS and Internet of Things

63851

Instrumentation Tech

62915

Presidency University

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

EC

58294

DS

58145

IO

75911

IS

70471

CS- Networks

69727

CMR University

Branch name

Last round GM cutoff rank

AM

52229

IT

237493

EC

74411

DS

85779

CS

60929

KCET 2025 Cutoff Trends for Low Rank Admissions

Here’s an estimated cutoff trend (KCET General Category) for low-rank colleges and branches. Candidates belonging to category profile might have chances in getting into top-tier colleges. 

Branch

Expected Rank Range

Computer Science (CSE)

Up to 80,000 in private colleges

ECE / IT

Up to 90,000–1,00,000

Civil / Mech

Up to 1,20,000 or more

Biotech / Environmental

1,30,000–1,50,000+

Tips to Get a Seat with a Low KCET Rank 2025

Q:   What are the factors which determine KCET cutoff?
A:

The below factors are considered while determining the cut off -

Difficulty level of question paper  

Number of applicants appearing in the test  

Seat availability

Q:   What is the KCET cutoff of RV College of Engineering?
A:

The expected KCET cutoff course-wise of RV College of Engineering as per the last year is as follows -

RV College of Engineering coursesCutoff (closing rank)
Aerospace engineering3824
Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML)888
Biotechnology8563
Chemical Engineering13853
Civil Engineering16279
Computer Science and Engineering501
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)1017
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)745
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4202
Electronics and Communication Engineering1354
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering2347
Industrial Engineering and Management21255
Mechanical Engineering8395

 

Q:   What is the expected branch-wise KCET 2025 cutoff?
A:

Candidates can check the KCET cutoff and branch-wise seat intake here -

BranchKCET 2025 draft seat matrixKCET expected cutoff (based on the last year cutoff rank)
Biotechnology6018040
Electronics and Communication Engineering3605451
Computer Science and Engineering7202009
CSE in Al and ML4803119
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6010345
Mechanical Engineering6026275
  • Participate in All Rounds of Counselling

It is important to participate in every round of KCET counselling. Even if you don’t get your preferred choice in the first or second round, keep participating in extended or casual vacancy rounds. The KCET 2025 counselling is expected to start soon.

  • Choose Less Popular Branches

Opt for branches like Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Biotechnology. They are less in demand and have good career potential with the right effort.

  • Use the Option Entry System
During the counselling process, make choices of more colleges and courses. This increases the chance of admission.
  • Look for Management Quota (If Budget Permits)
Some colleges offer admission through the management quota. But the fees under this quota are usually higher.
  • Explore Rural or Tier-2 College Options
Students with low KCET ranks can choose Tier-2 or Tier-3 colleges for admission. Many such colleges are offering good teaching staff and infrastructure.
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