KCET Marks vs Rank 2026 - Cut Off, Qualifying Marks; Top KCET Colleges

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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Updated on Jun 6, 2026 13:43 IST
KCET Marks vs Rank 2026: Candidates appearing in the exam can check the KCET 2026 marks vs rank here. KCET marks vs rank is prepared on the basis of previous data & statistics. Candidates can use KCET marks vs rank 2026 to check their expected rank on the basis of marks scored.

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.

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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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Table of contents
  • KCET Marks vs Rank 2026
  • How to use KCET Marks vs Rank 2026?
  • KCET College Predictor 2026
  • KCET Participating Institutes 2026

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
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 expected rank for 70 marks in KCET?
A: 

For 70 marks in KCET, your expected rank will generally be around 50,000 and 85,000.

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:   Which colleges that offer BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning through KCET?
A: 

Here are some colleges that offer BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning via KCET -

College nameKCET Last Cutoff Rank (as per last year)Average placement package
PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore

3119

65 LPA
PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore852265 LPA
Reva University, Bangalore2401248 LPA
Dayanand Sagar University3398735 LPA
Presidency University3573313.58 LPA

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KCET College Predictor 2026

Candidates appearing in the exam can use KCET college predictor to check their college allotment on the basis of rank. Shiksha.com designed KCET college predictor 2026 to help students to help in college prediction. Candidates are required to their their KCET rank 2026, gender, caregory and domicile status to check list of expected colleges. Applicants must note that KCET college predictor work on data of previous year. 

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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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Answered 2 days 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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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days 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
General1223 
ST7369
PWD224168
Category (Home State)PES ECE cutoff 2026
General2193

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a week 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.

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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a week 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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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a week ago

A Rank less than 10,000 is generally a good rank for getting admission into many popular engineering colleges and departments. But this depends on the institute, the course and counselling round.

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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a week ago

The Round 1 KCET home state cutoff 2026 for Chanakya University BTech CSE was 42,968. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence branch closed closely at 43,211. These numbers show high competitive demand among local engineering aspirants. Candidates need strong rank percentiles to secure thes

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Yes, Chanakya University, Bangalore offers separate reserved seats for KCET candidates through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Out of its total intake (which varies between 60 to 120 seats per specialization), a specific percentage is allotted for KEA/KCET counseling.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Aspirants must apply for KCET for admission in BE programme of Ramaiah Institute of Technology. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. Check below the KCET fees:

Category 

Application Fee 

Karnataka GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B 

INR 500

Karnataka SC, ST, CAT-1 

INR 250

Karnataka All Female Candidates of Karnataka 

INR 250

Outside Karnataka GM 

INR 750

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Ramaiah Institute of Technology accepts admission in BE programme based on KCET scores via KEA Counselling. Aspirants who are allotted seat have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. In 2026, KCET cutoff ranges between 900-12,000 with CSE being the most competitive branc

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Nishtha Shukla

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