Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 2 counselling dates have been announced, and the option entry link is now active at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. Eligible candidates can modify or delete their choices from October 16 to 23, 2025. The final seat allotment result will be declared on October 24, while the last date for reporting to colleges is October 30, 2025.
The registration for JEE Main 2026 is expected to begin on October 15, 2025, at jeemain.nta.nic.in and will remain open until November 2025. The Session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 exam is scheduled for January 2026, while Session 2 will take place in April 2026
The last date to apply for GATE 2026 for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 13, 2025, with the applicable late fee. The examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions daily.
The admission fee payment window for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 1 is now open for candidates who have been allotted seats at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates must pay the fee and download the confirmation slip by October 8, 2025, and report to their allotted college on October 9, 2025, along with the slip and necessary documents.
RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru, established in 1963, is a prestigious autonomous private engineering college managed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST). Affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and accredited by AICTE, NBA, and NAAC (A+ grade), RVCE offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Admission for 2025 is entrance-based, with B.E. admissions through KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main, M.Tech through GATE or Karnataka PGCET, and MCA through KMAT or Karnataka PGCET. A limited number of seats are available via management quota and NRI/foreign national schemes. Below are the details for courses, eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates for RVCE Bengaluru admission 2025.
Particulars | RVCE Bengaluru Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | Undergraduate (B.E.), Postgraduate (M.Tech, MCA), Ph.D. |
Popular Courses | B.E. (CSE, ECE, Mechanical), M.Tech, MCA |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-based (KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main for B.E.; GATE/PGCET for M.Tech; KMAT/PGCET for MCA; UGC NET/GATE for Ph.D.) |
Entrance Exams Accepted | KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, GATE, Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, UGC NET |
Application Mode | Offline (in-person at RVCE admission office) |
Official Website | www.rvce.edu.in |
Event | Date |
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KCET 2025 Application Start Date | January 10, 2025 |
KCET 2025 Application Last Date | February 15, 2025 |
COMEDK UGET 2025 Application Start Date | February 1, 2025 |
COMEDK UGET 2025 Application Last Date | April 5, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 Application Start Date | November 2024 |
JEE Main 2025 Application Last Date | December 2024 |
KCET 2025 Exam Date | April 2025 |
COMEDK UGET 2025 Exam Date | May 11, 2025 |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Start Date | April 24, 2025 |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Last Date | May 10, 2025 |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Date | May 31, 2025 |
B.E. Counselling (KCET/COMEDK) | June/July 2025 |
M.Tech/MCA Counselling (PGCET) | July 2025 |
Management Quota Application Period | April–June 2025 |
RVCE offers a full-time Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) program for 4 years in 15 specializations. Admission is entrance-based, with lateral entry available for diploma holders. Approximately 45% of seats are filled through KCET, 30% through COMEDK, and 25% through management quota. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.E. |
Duration | 4 Years (3 Years for Lateral Entry) |
Specializations | Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Information Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science), Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
Eligibility | Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Electronics with 65% aggregate (60% for SC/ST) from a recognized board; Lateral Entry: Diploma in Engineering with 45% marks |
Selection Criteria | Valid score in KCET (45% seats), COMEDK UGET (30% seats), or JEE Main; Management Quota (25% seats); Counselling via KEA (KCET) or COMEDK |
Counselling | KEA Counselling (KCET), COMEDK Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 3.34 lakh–44 lakh (varies by specialization and quota) |
Seats | 1,200 (approx. across specializations) |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (KCET), INR 1,800 (COMEDK), INR 1,500 (Management Quota, tentative) |
RVCE offers a full-time M.Tech program for 2 years in 14 specializations. Admission is entrance-based, with 80% of seats filled through GATE/PGCET and 20% through management quota. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Tech |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Structural Engineering, Highway Technology, Product Design & Manufacturing, Machine Design, Power Electronics, VLSI Design & Embedded Systems, Communication Systems, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Network Engineering, Digital Communication, Radio Frequency & Microwave Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology |
Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech in relevant field with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Valid score in GATE or Karnataka PGCET (80% seats); Management Quota (20% seats); Counselling via KEA |
Counselling | KEA Counselling (PGCET/GATE) |
Total Fees | INR 1.5 lakh–3 lakh (approx.) |
Seats | 18–36 per specialization (approx.) |
Application Fees | INR 800 (PGCET), INR 1,500 (Management Quota, tentative) |
RVCE offers a full-time Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program for 2 years. Admission is entrance-based, with seats filled through KMAT or Karnataka PGCET. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MCA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | General |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Computer Programming/Computer Applications/Business Mathematics/Business Statistics with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Valid score in KMAT or Karnataka PGCET; Counselling via KEA |
Counselling | KEA Counselling (PGCET/KMAT) |
Total Fees | INR 2 lakh–3 lakh (approx.) |
Seats | 120 (approx.) |
Application Fees | INR 800 (PGCET), INR 500 (KMAT), INR 1,500 (Management Quota, tentative) |
RVCE offers a Ph.D. program for 3–6 years in various engineering disciplines. Admission is entrance-based. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Ph.D. |
Duration | 3–6 Years |
Specializations | Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more |
Eligibility | Master’s degree in relevant field with 55% aggregate |
Selection Criteria | UGC NET/GATE or VTU Entrance Test + Interview |
Counselling | Not applicable; direct admission via selection |
Total Fees | INR 1 lakh–2 lakh (approx.) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 (tentative) |
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