KCET 2026 Cutoff Soon: Check Previous Year's Cutoff Trends for counselling, process, and more
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
Registration - 16 Jan '26 - 17 Feb '26
KCET Cutoff 2026: The exam, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release KCET 2026 cutoff at its official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after the exam is conducted.
The KCET cutoff is the minimum marks candidates must score to qualify. Students with better grades will have a higher chance of getting into the courses and colleges of their choice. The cutoff of KCET 2026 will be released separately for agriculture, pharmacy, and engineering streams as well as separately for general and Hyderabad/Karnataka regions and comprises opening and closing ranks based on which the colleges will conduct the admission process.
Students must check the Karnataka CET cutoff 2026 to understand what score is required for admission. Prior to the cut off, the exam body will declare the KCET results 2026 for the exam which is scheduled to be conducted on Aprill 23 and 24, 2026. The KCET 2026 exam will be held in offline mode. Candidates can refer to the article below for more details about the KCET admission cutoff 2026.
Check here the JEE Main college predictor, to know which college you will be getting based on ranks.
Also read:
- KCET 2026 Cutoff
- KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KCET Result 2026
- Factors Determining KCET Cutoff 2026
- KCET Previous Year Cutoff
- KCET Cutoff 2024
- KCET 2023 Cutoff College-Wise Round 1 and 2
- KCET Cutoff 2026 FAQs
KCET 2026 Cutoff
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the results for the 2026 session after the final answer is released. The cutoff results will be announced in counselling rounds. The link will be updated below once the cutoff is announced.
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- What is a KCET verification slip? How to use, steps to download, and more
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KCET 2026 Expected Cutoff (based on past year's trends)
| KCET Top Colleges | Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2025 (branch-wise) |
|---|---|
| Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore | Civil - 21800 | CSE - 8500 | ECE - 8500 | EE - 15750 | ME - 13500 |
| PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Civil - 10700 | CSE - 2450 | ECE - 2785 | EE - 8150 | ME - 3000 |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Civil - 1275 | CSE - 8200 | ECE - 4800 | EE - 1350 | ME - 6200 |
| Sir M.Vishveswaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Civil - 12800 | CSE - 12500 | ECE - 6700 | EE - 15500 | ME - 12000 |
| M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore | EE - 9500 | ME - 4500 |
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KCET 2026 Official Cutoff (SOON)
| Rounds |
Region |
Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 Provisional |
General |
Soon |
| Hyderabad Karnataka |
Soon | |
| Round 1 |
General |
Soon |
| Hyderabad Karnataka |
Soon | |
| Mock Round 2 |
General | Soon |
| Hyderabad Karnataka |
Soon | |
| Mock Round 1 |
General | Soon |
| Hyderabad Karnataka |
Soon |
Commonly asked questions
For 70 to 75 marks in KCET, the expected KCET rank can fall in between 5501 - 6000 depending on the appeared candidates number, difficulty level and several factors. Candidates can check here for KCET rank vs mark
KCET expected rank | KCET marks range |
5001 - 5500 | 75 – 80 |
5501 - 6000 | 70 – 75 |
6000 - 10000 | 65 – 70 |
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
Here are some colleges that offer BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning via KCET -
| College name | KCET Last Cutoff Rank (as per last year) | Average placement package |
| PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore | 3119 | 65 LPA |
| PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore | 8522 | 65 LPA |
| Reva University, Bangalore | 24012 | 48 LPA |
| Dayanand Sagar University | 33987 | 35 LPA |
| Presidency University | 35733 | 13.58 LPA |
KCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| May ' 26 | KCET Result 2026 TENTATIVE |
KCET Result 2026
Result: May ' 26
Karnataka Examinations Authority will announce the KCET 2026 result in May, tentatively on its official website for the engineering stream. The KCET 2026 Scorecard will be available for DOWNLOAD at the same URL. The KCET 2026 Kannada exam results will be published in April tentatively. Applicants appearing for the exam can check KCET results through their registration number and the first four characters of their name. Applicants declared qualified based on the KCET result 2025 are eligible for the counselling process.
Download here - UGCET-2025 MOCK ALLOTMENT CUT-OFF RANKS FOR Engineering
Commonly asked questions
Factors Determining KCET Cutoff 2026
Difficulty level of the KCET question paper
Number of candidates appearing in the entrance test
Seat availability
Seats for the reserved category
Average marks secured by students
Commonly asked questions
The below factors are considered while determining the cut off -
Difficulty level of question paper
Number of applicants appearing in the test
Seat availability
KCET Previous Year Cutoff
Candidates appearing for the exam can check the KCET exam previous year cutoff here. Referring to KCET cutoff helps candidates to check their admission chances. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.
| KCET cut offs |
Category |
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|---|---|---|
| General |
Hyderabad/Karnataka Candidates |
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| 2023 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
KCET 2019 cutoff | KCET 2019 cutoff HK |
| 2018 |
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| 2017 |
KCET 2017 cutoff | KCET 2017 cutoff HK |
| 2016 |
KCET 2016 cutoff | KCET 2016 cutoff HK |
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B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering : KCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.V. College of Engineering | 310 | 419 | 499 |
| Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 1171 | 1626 | 2076 |
| Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS STU | – / – | 3533 | 3156 |
| BMS College of Engineering | 1027 | 2950 | 3870 |
| University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore University | 2929 | 4723 | 5020 |
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering in New Horizon College : KCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHCE Bangalore - New Horizon College of Engineering | 9034 | 15834 | 17363 |
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering in GITAM University : KCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GITAM School of Technology, Bengaluru | 45130 | 64268 | 67896 |
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KCET Cutoff 2024
Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the KCET 2024 cutoff at the official website. Applicants can check the cutoff after the conclusion of each round of counselling. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.
KCET Ramaiah Institute of Technology Cutoff 2024
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 2547 | 4371 |
| B.E. in Biotechnology Engineering | 10082 | 16766 |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 29770 | 33103 |
| B.E. in Chemical Engineering | 18616 | 27194 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 1254 | 1626 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3268 | 4564 |
| B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5220 | 9339 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 6969 | 10851 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 4274 | 6551 |
| B.E. in Information Science and Engineering | 2241 | 3105 |
| B.E. in Industrial Engineering and Management | 26275 | 37643 |
| B.E. in Medical Electronics Engineering | 32115 | 37014 |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 15760 | 24096 |
| B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | -/- | 3963 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) | -/- | 3236 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | -/- | 4296 |
| B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | -/- | 9975 |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | -/- | 143 |
| Rounds |
Region |
Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 Provisional |
General |
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| Hyderabad Karnataka |
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| Round 1 |
General |
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| Hyderabad Karnataka |
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| Mock Round 2 |
General | Download Here |
| Hyderabad Karnataka |
Download Here | |
| Mock Round 1 |
General | |
| Hyderabad Karnataka |
Commonly asked questions
Karnataka Examination Authority releases KCET cutoff online at the official website. Applicants will be able to check KCET cutoff after each counselling round.
The cutoff of KCET is minimum marks required by candidates to qualify in the exam. KEA KCET cutoff is released separately for general merit and Hyderabad Karnataka region. The exam authority releases the KCET cutoff after each counselling round.
KCET 2023 Cutoff College-Wise Round 1 and 2
| Name of the College | Closing Ranks (GM Category for Round 1) | Closing Ranks (GM Category for Round 2) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore | 2381 | 2929 |
| S K S J T Institute of Engineering, Bangalore | 11659 | 15261 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology, Bangalore | 7369 | 9059 |
| R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore | 242 | 310 |
| M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1045 | 1171 |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology | 4368 | 5509 |
| P E S University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore | 1006 | 1124 |
| M V J College of Engineering, Bangalore | 17147 | 19389 |
| Sir M.Visveswaraya Institute of Technology Hunasemaranahalli, Bangalore | 8377 | 9858 |
| Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur | 5022 | 5328 |
| Sri Siddartha Institute of Technology, Tumkur | 25981 | 27296 |
| Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore | 1607 | 1854 |
| KLE Technological University, Hubli | 14306 | 16417 |
| Basaveshwara Engineering College, Bagalkot | 17382 | 14950 |
KCET Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Candidates can check the KCET 2026 cutoff FAQs below:
Commonly asked questions
The KCET cut off marks depend upon the course the institution and category which vary for general and reserved. Specific cutoff lists are released by colleges after results are published.
The cutoff trends show a gradual increase for courses which have a high demand such as Computer Science engineering and a gradual or a low cut off for courses such as electrical engineering have slight low cutoff.
Some of the top colleges are here-
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
R.V. College of Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
NMAM Institute of Technology
PES University
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore
JSS Science and Technology University
The exam body Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will declare KCET 2026 results online at the official website. Applicants appeared in the exam will be able to check their results by using their login credentials - user ID and password.
The cut off marks are calculated by giving a 50% weightage to each KCET marks and 12th standard board examination marks. Both are combined to calculate the rank.
KCET Exam
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No, candidates are not required to appear for the KCET to qualify for MBBS admissions at St. John's Medical College. Instead, candidates need to register for the counseling rounds of KCET to gt seats alloted during MBBS admissions.
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The DSU KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BTech courses for all rounds and categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 24798 to 121064.5, wherein the most competitive course for admission was B.Tech. in Aerospac
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The RNSIT KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE courses for various rounds and categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI quota, the last round cutoff varied between 16199 and 258478, wherein the hardest course for admission was B.E. in Computer Science a
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The KLE Technological University KCET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BE course for various categories under the both the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI quota, the cutoff in the last round ranged from 10412 to 69873, wherein the most and least challenging course wa
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The SJCE Mysore KCET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE/BTech course for various categories under the Home State and All India quota.
For the General AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 3156 to 256409, wherein B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most challenging
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The NIE Mysore KCET cutoff 2025 was concluded with the annoucement of the final round of cutoff.
For the General AI category, the cutoff for the General AI category ranged from 12751 to 119874, wherein B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with the last round cutoff being 12751.
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Cambridge Institute of Technology KCET cutoff 2024 was published for admission to the BE/BTech course for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota.
For the OBC AI category, admissions were closed at a rank of 169087, wherein for the OBC HS quota, the highest last round cutoff
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The BMSIT KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE courses for various categories under the Home State and All India quota. The last round closing ranks were between 12263 and 72135 for the General AI quota candidates. Please remember that the cutoff for the other categories and quota
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No, KCET is not mandatory for candidates to apply for New Horizon College of Engineering Bangalore BE admissions.
The institute can select candidates based on merit in Class 12 board exams or the KCET scores if the candidate wishes to apply through them.
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KCET 2026 registrations are open and candidates can submit their applications till Feb 17, 2026. The exam is scheduled for Apr23, 2026 and Apr24, 2026. The COMEDK UGET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 9, 2026. Either of these exams are required to take admission in SDM- Institute of Technology
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