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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So, if you have a low score in KCET, these are the options which might help you to direct your career in good way.
About the Author:
Lakshay Saini is a student at B.M. Institute Of Engineering & Technology (BMIET), Sonipat. He is currently pursuing B.Tech with a specialisation in Computer Science
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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 5 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 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Guide-Level 15