Candidates can use KCET marks vs rank 2026 to check their expected rank based on marks scored. The KCET marks vs rank is prepared based on previous data & statistics. Candidates appearing in the exam can check the KCET 2026 marks vs rank here.
KCET Marks vs Rank 2026: With the KCET results 2026 out, candidates are keen to know about what college they will be getting based on the marks they have scored in the exam. In this detailed KCET Marks vs Rank 2026 analysis candidates can predict their rank based on the marks secured by them in the result. Candidate's rank in the general category in KCET 2026 marks vs rank will differ from the reserved category as these candidates have relaxation in marks, age and others.
KCET marks vs rank 2026 analysis will help the candidates in speculating the BTech colleges for admission. To create this analysis, the previous year data has been taken into consideration for preparing KCET Marks vs Rank predictor. For more details about KCET marks vs rank, candidates can refer to the article below.
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KCET Marks vs Rank 2026
The KCET exam was conducted for a total 180 marks. candidates were required to score anove the KCET cutoff 2026 to qualify the exam. The cutoff mark of KCET varies every year according to the changes in the highest and lowest marks. Similarly, the range of KCET marks and rank also vary every year. The table given below will work as KCET 2026 marks vs rank predictor for the candidates.
| KCET Marks vs Rank 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Rank Range |
Marks Range (out of 180) |
| 1 |
175 |
| 2 |
174 |
| 3 |
173 |
| 4 |
172 |
| 5 |
171 |
| 6 |
170 |
| 7 |
169 |
| 8 |
168 |
| 9 |
168/167 |
| 10 – 20 |
166 – 168 |
| 21 – 30 |
164 – 166 |
| 31 – 40 |
161 – 164 |
| 41 – 50 |
158 – 161 |
| 51 – 60 |
156 – 160 |
| 61 – 70 |
154 – 156 |
| 71 – 80 |
152 – 156 |
| 81 – 90 |
150 – 152 |
| 91 – 100 |
148 – 152 |
| 101 – 110 |
146 – 150 |
| 111 – 120 |
144 – 150 |
| 121 – 130 |
144 – 146 |
| 131 – 140 |
142 – 146 |
| 141 – 150 |
141 – 145 |
| 151 – 160 |
140 – 146 |
| 161 – 170 |
140 – 143 |
| 171 – 180 |
138 – 142 |
| 181 – 190 |
137 – 140 |
| 191 – 200 |
136 – 140 |
| 201 – 210 |
135 – 140 |
| 211 – 220 |
134 – 140 |
| 221 – 230 |
133 – 140 |
| 231 – 240 |
132 – 140 |
| 241 – 250 |
131 – 140 |
| 251 – 260 |
130 – 140 |
| 261 – 270 |
129 – 139 |
| 271 – 280 |
128 – 139 |
| 281 – 290 |
127 – 139 |
| 291 – 300 |
126 – 139 |
| 301 – 310 |
125 – 138 |
| 311 – 320 |
124 – 137 |
| 321 – 330 |
123 – 136 |
| 331 – 340 |
122 – 135 |
| 341 – 350 |
121 – 134 |
| 351 – 360 |
120 – 133 |
| 361 – 370 |
119 – 133 |
| 371 – 380 |
118 – 132 |
| 381 – 390 |
117 – 131 |
| 391 – 400 |
116 – 130 |
| 401 – 410 |
115 – 129 |
| 410 - 1000 |
100 – 130 |
| 1001 - 1500 |
100 – 120 |
| 1501 - 2000 |
100 – 115 |
| 2001 - 2500 |
100 – 110 |
| 2501 – 3000 |
100 – 105 |
| 3001 – 3500 |
95 – 100 |
| 3501 – 4000 |
90 – 100 |
| 4001 - 4500 |
85 – 90 |
| 4501 - 5000 |
80 – 85 |
| 5001 - 5500 |
75 – 80 |
| 5501 - 6000 |
70 – 75 |
| 6000 - 10000 |
65 – 70 |
| 10001 - 20000 |
60 – 65 |
| 20001 - 40000 |
55 – 60 |
| 40001 - 50000 |
50 – 55 |
| 50001 - 60000 |
45 – 50 |
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How to use KCET Marks vs Rank 2026?
Candidates appearing in the examination can easily predict their rank with the help of KCET marks vs rank. First, count the total marks using KCET official answer key. After calculating the marks, refer to the table available on this page in the above section. Check the Marks Range column first and find the range of marks obtained from the KCET marks vs rank 2026. Then look at the adjacent row of Rank Range to know about the expected rank.
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Commonly asked questions
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
For 70 marks in KCET, your expected rank will generally be around 50,000 and 85,000.
The below factors are considered while determining the cut off -
Difficulty level of question paper
Number of applicants appearing in the test
Seat availability
Here are some colleges that offer BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning via KCET -
| College name | KCET Last Cutoff Rank (as per last year) | Average placement package |
| PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore | 3119 | 65 LPA |
| PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore | 8522 | 65 LPA |
| Reva University, Bangalore | 24012 | 48 LPA |
| Dayanand Sagar University | 33987 | 35 LPA |
| Presidency University | 35733 | 13.58 LPA |
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KCET Participating Institutes 2026
There are around 230 Engineering colleges in Karnataka that accept the KCET exam score for Engineering courses. Among them, 85 percent of the Engineering colleges are privately owned, and 15 percent of the Engineering colleges are owned by the public/government. A list of top engineering colleges accepting KCET 2026 score is provided below.
- University Visveswaraya College of Engineering
- S K S J T Institute of Engineering
- B M S College of Engineering
- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
- R. V. College of Engineering
- M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
- Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
- Bangalore Institute of Technology
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
For B.Sc. Nursing admission through KCET, students usually need a rank under 30,000 to get into top government and premier private colleges. Private colleges, on the other hand, accept ranks up to 2,00,000 or even higher.
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The KCET 2026 Round 1 cutoff for BMS College of Engineering for BE in CSE course has already been released. For the General AI category, the Round 1 cutoff was 1920.5.
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, RNSIT offers scholarship based on KCET scores to B.E/ BTech students. Check below eligibility to avail the scholarship:
| Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| CET RANK 3000 and lesser | Tuition Fees (waiver) |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, many NIRF-ranked colleges in Karnataka also accept COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores, giving non-KCET students a pathway in. Some colleges additionally offer management quota seats for direct admission, based on eligibility criteria.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, you have a good chance to get a seat at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences in the second round with a KCET rank of 39,000 under OBC 2A Rural category.
A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
KEA usually conducts multiple rounds of counselling, including Round 1, Round 2, and an Extended Round, depending on how many vacant seats are available.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Cutoff marks for KCET 2026 are calculated on the basis of number of applicants, availability of seats, performance of the candidates in the test, reservation and difficulty of the question paper.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.
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Contributor-Level 6
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