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.
The top rank holders are offered admisison by premium engineering colleges, while other colleges' seats are filled by modest rank holders. Now question is, what about students with a low KCET rank?
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?
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- KCET 2025 counselling dates REVISED: check new schedule
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KCET 2025 seat matrix: check college and branch-wise seat intake
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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- KCET 2025 admission analysis: course preferences of aspirants for counselling
- KCET special eligibility list 2025 out: check details
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
- 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
- Look for Management Quota (If Budget Permits)
- Explore Rural or Tier-2 College Options

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Student Forum
Answered 5 days ago
Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar considers KCET rank for admission. In 2025 KCET closing cutoff was most competitive for Computer Science and Engineeringat 84566. Below is the past three-year KCET cutoff trends:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 200060 | 240742 | 257241 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 50533 | 73573 | 84566 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 73495 | 106184 | 112837 |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 194440 | 270281 | 256252 |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
The seats in B.E. programme of Government Engineering College, Kushal Nagar are filled based on KCET rank of the candidates. The seats are allotted to aspirants via KCET Counselling. Hence, aspirants do not need to pass KCET for admission in B.E. programme.
N
Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
If candidate's spot a mistake in their name or photo, they must contact the KEA helpdesk immediately for rectification.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, the physical printout of the KCET hall ticket is mandatory and must be carried to the exam hall; digital copies on phones are not allowed.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The KCET admit card will consist of candidate information such as their name, roll number, exam center address, and timing along with the subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology).
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates will be able to download their KCET admit card from the official KEA website using their login credentials such as application number and date of birth.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The KCET admit card will be released by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) about two weeks before the exam date. We can expec the hall ticket by April 10, 2026.
C
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
It depends on the specific specialisation. While the main BE in Computer Science and Engineering branch at Sapthagiri College of Engineering closed at 66,750, you might have a better chance in Data Science or Electronics and Communication, which had similar or slightly higher closing ranks.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
If you are applying in the General AI quota, your rank should be between 49,268 and 89,902*. To apply under the Home State (Karnataka) quota, score between 63,332 and 1,52,086, depending on stream you select.
*The details are based on the KCET 2025 cutoff.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, there is a major difference between the two. The students who manage to secure a seat in BE through counseling in Sapthagiri College of Engineering under KCET are able to save on fees as these are government-regulated fees. On the contrary, students who secure seats under Management quota are e
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Contributor-Level 9
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