By: Lakshay Saini
For every student, grabbing a seat in their reputed or favorite college is the top on their priority list but you have to understand that eventually, the thing which matters the most in life is your passion and focus.
Firstly, you have to understand the fact that KCET is just an exam; it is not your life deciding opportunity that you had lost. So no need to panic, you have to gather information about the other options you have and start focusing on that. So here in this article, I will tell you some other options if your KCET exam score does not meet your expectations.
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1.Whether to drop a year or not!
As you know that there are a lot of other colleges and other exams for which you can try if your score of KCET is not good. Therefore, I will not recommend you to drop a whole year for KCET asI also did the same. Dropping a whole year is really a big deal. If you really want to clear KCET and get admitted in colleges of Karnataka then only you can think about dropping a year but I personally do not suggest you to go for this option from my experience.
2. Best colleges you can get with a low score
There are many colleges you can get with your low score -
- Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering
- Islamiah Institute of Technology
- The National Institute of Engineering
- MCE - Malnad College of Engineering
3. Other exams you can try for
For every student, grabbing a seat in their reputed or favorite college is the top on their priority list but you have to understand that eventually the thing which matters the most in life is your passion and focus. I have experience of about 2 years in college so I can say that the most important thing for an engineer is getting a good score and the knowledge of skills because these skills play a vital role in getting a good placement.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
KCET is the most accepting entrance exam in the top Nursing colleges in Karnataka. Listed below are some colleges with their fees.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| ESIC Medical College, Gulbarga | INR 81,800 |
| Acharya Institute of Health Sciences | INR 2.85 lakh |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | INR 50,600 |
| St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences | INR 5.6 lakh |
| East Point Group of Institutions | INR 5.6 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 8
Answered a month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 months 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