By Pragya Sehgal
KCET is conducted by KEA every year for admissions to various undergraduate, as well as professional programmes offered by Government, University affiliated, Private Aided, Private Un-Aided, and Professional Educational Institutions in the state of Karnataka. The courses include engineering, dental, agricultural and medical programmes in multiple disciplines.
The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is typically held in the month of May every year. The conducting body announces the results of KCET in June. Check KCET 2017 important dates here.
You can find the cut-offs of colleges accepting score here - Shiksha's cut-off predictor.
Explore colleges based on KCET
Given below is the list of popular colleges that accept KCET scores:
1. National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
It is one of the leading institutes in India providing undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in the fields of engineering and technology. The courses leading to the award of B. E/B Tech degree include:
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Industrial and Production Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Science and Engineering
• Power Systems
• Hydraulics
• Computer Network Engineering
The People's Education Society Institute of Technology, Bangalore, is a popular institute offering undergraduate engineering programmes in multiple disciplines. Some of the programmes provided by the institute are as follows:
• Computer Science
• Information Science
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
3. Shri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore
Often shortened to SJCE, this is a private technical college, quite popular for its engineering courses. The various courses, leading to the award of B. E/ B Tech degree, offered in the college include:
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial and Production Engineering
• Instrument Technology
• Environmental Engineering
• Polymer Science and Technology
• Information Science and Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Construction Technology and Management
4. Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Having high qualified and experienced teachers, the institute offers a wide range undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses. The courses, leading to the award of B. E/B Tech, offered in the institute are:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Instrumentation Technology
• Information Science and Engineering
5. BVB College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli
The B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology is known for kindling the spirit of engineering and technology in its students. The institute has achieved an enviable status because of its emphasis on technical excellence. The programmes leading to the award of B. E/B Tech offered by the institute include:
• Architecture
• Automation and Robotics
• Automobile Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Industrial and Production Engineering
• Information Science and Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
6. Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
It is one of the leading technological institutes in Karnataka and provides courses leading to Bachelor’s in Engineering/Bachelor’s in Technology in Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.
7. RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Established in the year 2001, RNS Institute of Technology is renowned for nourishing and the leading engineering talents in the country. A number of courses leading to Bachelor’s in Engineering/Bachelor’s in Technology (B. E/B Tech) are offered in the institute.
8. MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
An autonomous private engineering institute, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology is popular for the quality of technological education that it instils in its students. A number of programmes leading to B.E/B Tech are offered here.
9. JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore is known for the plethora of engineering courses that it offers. Some of the undergraduate engineering programmes offered in the university are:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering
• Information Science & Technology
10. BMS College of Engineering, Kempe Gowda Road, Bangalore
The B. M. Sreenivasaiah College of Engineering is one of the premier engineering colleges in the state of Karnataka. The college offers various programmes leading to the award of Bachelor’s in Engineering/Bachelor’s in Technology (B. E/B Tech).
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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
Listed below are the top KCET accepting BTech colleges in Mysore with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| The National Institute of Engineering | INR 2.83 Lacs - INR 5.16 lakh |
| JSS Science and Technology University | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 10.46 lakh |
| Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 14 lakh |
| ATME College of Engineering | INR 3.86 Lacs - INR 7.44 lakh |
| University of Mysore | INR 21,400 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The KCET 2026 registration deadline for the BE/BTech programme has been extended to 22nd February. The KCET exam 2026 will be held on 23rd April and 24th April.
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Answered 6 days ago
The annual family income must be below INR 8 Lacs to claim the EWS reservation benefits.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Economically Weaker Sections (General Merit only) are allocated a 10% reservation in KCET.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, if their parents declared Karnataka as their hometown when joining the service.
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Yes, one seat is usually reserved in every engineering college for migrants from Jammu and Kashmir.
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Seats are reserved for students who won medals or represented India/Karnataka in recognised national or international events.
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Contributor-Level 7
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Candidates with NCC 'B' certificates obtained during their 5-year study period in Karnataka are eligible.
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Contributor-Level 7
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Yes, they must pass a Kannada Language test conducted by KEA to qualify for seats under this quota.
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