Updated on Jun 3, 2015 13:43 IST
Know here the top 10 popular colleges under KCET accepting score for admissions to engineering programmes.


 

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.

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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:

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• 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

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2. PES Institute Bangalore

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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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.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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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

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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

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Yes, KCET is only for Karnataka domicile students, whereas COMEDK UGET is open to students from any state and is specifically designed for non-Karnataka candidates wanting seats in top private colleges like RVCE and BMSCE. So if you're from outside Karnataka, COMEDK is actually your main entry ticke

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