KCET Result 2026 (Today) LIVE Updates: Result Link & Toppers List; College-wise cutoff marksKCET 2026 Toppers List: T he Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially declared the results and activated the scorecard link for candidates. This year, more than 2.9 lakh students have qualified for various professional courses, with the engineering stream seeing the highest participation. The topper list and merit rankings have also been released along with the result announcement. Students can now check their subject-wise marks, overall score, and rank using their registration details on the official portal. After the result declaration, attention is now shifting towards the counselling process, document verification, and choice filling rounds. Many candidates are also eagerly waiting for the expected cutoff trends for top engineering colleges and popular branches like Computer Science Engineering.
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KCET 2026 Toppers List Stream Wise
Belwo candidates can check the KCET 2026 Toppers list prepared based on the names received in the Google form:| Name | Stream | Rank | District |
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| Tanisha Kartik | Engineering | 1 | TBA |
| More to be Added | More to be Added | More to be Added | More to be Added |
KCET 2026 Result Link (OUT)
The direct Link to check the KCET 2026 result has been added below:
| KCET Result Link 2026 | Click Here |
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KCET Result 2026: Draft Seat Matrix
The KEA has published the KCET draft seat matrix PDF on the official website. This means that the authority has already started preparation for KCET counselling as well as the result release. Check out the KCET draft seat matrix of a few of the colleges here.
Name of the College | Computer Science and Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning | Total Seats Including Other Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Government Engineering College, Arasikere | 60 | 60 | 60 | 240 |
Government Engineering College, Challakere, Chitradurga | 60 | 60 | 60 | 270 |
Government Engineering College, Chamarajanagara | 60 | 60 | - | 240 |
Government Engineering College, Hassan | 120 | 60 | 60 | 360 |
Government Engineering College, Haveri | 60 | 60 | - | 240 |
Government Engineering College, Hoovina Hadagali | 60 | 60 | - | 240 |
Government Engineering College, Karwar | 60 | 60 | - | 240 |
Government Engineering College, Kushalanagar | 60 | 60 | - | 240 |
Government Engineering College, Mosale Hosahalli, Hassan | 90 | 90 | 60 | 420 |
PDF - KCET 2026 Draft Seat Matrix
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KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis
Find out the KCET marks vs rank analysis 2026 here in the following table:Marks Obtained (out of 180) | Expected Rank |
|---|---|
178-171 | 1-9 |
167 – 170 | 10 – 20 |
166 – 166 | 21 – 30 |
161 – 164 | 31 – 40 |
158 – 161 | 41 – 50 |
156 – 160 | 51 – 60 |
154 – 156 | 61 – 70 |
152 – 156 | 71 – 80 |
150 – 152 | 81 – 90 |
148 – 150 | 91 – 100 |
Before moving to the KCET lives, the candidates should note that they should be ranked under 1000 in the exam to secure a confirmed seat in any Elite colleges in core subjects. However, a rank below 5000 is also a decent score to secure admission in any tier 1 colleges (with non-core subjects) and tier 2 colleges (with core subjects).
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KCET Result 2026 Live Updates
12 57 PM IST - 06 Jun'26
College Preference Lists Being Prepared
A large number of students have already prepared tentative college preference lists. Top government and private engineering colleges are expected to remain highly competitive. Final decisions may change after candidates check their actual rank.
12 07 PM IST - 06 Jun'26
Counselling Discussions Gain Momentum
Even before result declaration, counselling related discussions have become very active. Students are comparing previous years closing ranks and expected cutoffs. Experts suggest candidates should not depend only on predictions and wait for official data.
11 24 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
Engineering Aspirants Await Rank Details
The biggest focus among PCM students remains engineering rank. Candidates are discussing expected ranks and college options on social media groups. Final rank position today will play an important role in admission opportunities.
11 07 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
KEA Expected To Release Scores Soon
As per previous trends, KEA generally publishes result online through its official portal. Candidates are advised to keep application number and required login details ready because result access can become difficult during peak hours.
10 01 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
Students Refreshing Official Website
Thousands of candidates are continuously refreshing the KEA website since morning. Traffic on the portal may increase significantly once result link gets activated. Some students reported slower loading speed, but official confirmation regarding result release is still awaited.
09 20 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
KCET 2026 Result Day Finally Arrives
KCET 2026 result day is here and students across Karnataka are checking every update closely. After weeks of waiting, candidates are expecting KEA to activate the scorecard link anytime today. Many students are already preparing documents for counselling process.
08 29 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
Expect Official Website Server Issues between 12 PM to 2 PM
Even though the result link gets activated at 2 PM, you can expect server issues on the KEA website and karresults.nic.in between 12 PM to 2 PM as students will eagely start looking to check their ranks. Thefrefore, it is advisable to wait ptiently till 2 PM to check result.
08 06 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Press Conference at 12 PM
The press conference on the KCET Result 2026 shall begin at 12 PM. Through the press conference, result highlights, toppers list and few details about counselling process shall be announced.
02 00 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: How to Pay Counselling Registration Fees?
To pay the KCET 2026 counselling registration fees, the candidates can opt for UPI/ Credit card/ debit card/ net banking. Once the registration fee is paid, the amount cannot be refunded.
01 00 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Counselling Registration Fees
Category Fee Amount (Rs) General Merit (GM), 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (Karnataka Domicile) 500 SC / ST / Category-1 (Karnataka Domicile) 250 Non-Karnataka Candidates 750 Outside India (NRI) Candidates 5,000 12 00 AM IST - 06 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/7)
Marks Obtained out of 180 Marks Expected Rank 95 – 100
3001 – 3500
90 – 100
3501 – 4000
85 – 90
4001 - 4500
80 – 85
4501 - 5000
75 – 80
5001 - 5500
11 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/6)
Marks Obtained out of 180 Marks Expected Rank 70 – 75
5501 - 6000
65 – 70
6000 - 10000
60 – 65
10001 - 20000
55 – 60
20001 - 40000
50 – 55
40001 - 50000
45 – 50
50001 - 60000
10 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/5)
Marks Obtained out of 180 Marks Expected Rank 129 – 139
261 – 270
128 – 139
271 – 280
127 – 139
281 – 290
126 – 139
291 – 300
09 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/4)
Marks Obtained out of 180 Marks Expected Rank 133 – 140
221 – 230
132 – 140
231 – 240
131 – 140
241 – 250
130 – 140
251 – 260
08 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/3)
Marks Obtained out of 180 Marks Expected Rank 137 – 140
181 – 190
136 – 140
191 – 200
135 – 140
201 – 210
134 – 140
211 – 220
07 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/2)
Marks Obtained out of 180 Marks Expected Rank 141 – 145
141 – 150
140 – 146
151 – 160
140 – 143
161 – 170
138 – 142
171 – 180
06 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank Analysis (1/1)
Marks Obtained out of 180 Marks Expected Rank 146 – 150
101 – 110
144 – 150
111 – 120
144 – 146
121 – 130
142 – 146
131 – 140
05 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
What should I do if my KCET result shows 'Withheld' or 'G-Rank'?
If the candidates find the "Withheld" or "G-Rank" status while checking the KCET 2026 result, then the candidates do not need to panic. This status might be shown only if the 2nd PUC/Class 12 board marks weren't uploaded or synced properly.
04 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
Were there any vacant seats left after KCET Round 1 counselling at RVCE college?
As per the previous year's KCET analysis, after round 1 counselling, a large number of candidates opt for Choice 2 (since candidates accept RVCE but wanted to participate in round 2 for securing a higher branch preference). So, this year, if the trend is maintained this year, then many candidates may get a chance to secure a seat in the low-preferred or non-core branches of RVCE college after round 1 KCET counselling.
03 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
What were the KCET Round 1 AI Cutoff of Last Year's for GM Category
The KCET round 1 ECE cutoff 2025 for M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, UVCE, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg, B M S College of Engg. were 2063, 4628, 4768 and 2442 for the GM category candidates respectively.
02 30 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
What were the KCET Round 1 ECE Cutoff of Last Year's for GM Category
The KCET round 1 ECE cutoff 2025 for M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, UVCE, and the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore were 2567, 5418, and 7057, respectively, for the general category candidates.
02 22 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Merit-Based & Private Scholarships
- Institution-Specific Merit Scholarships: Many elite engineering colleges in Bangalore and across Karnataka offer fee-waiver scholarship programs solely based on the KCET rank. More specifically, the colleges waive full tuition and hostel fees if the KCET rank is below 5,000, and can avail 50% fee waiver if the KCET rank is between 10,000 and 20,000.
- Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship: If you rank below 6000 in KCET and your family income is below Rs 3 lakhs per annum, the FFE scholarship is highly useful to pursue future studies.
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships: If your rank is within the top 20% of your respective Class 12 board and your family income is below ₹4.5 Lakhs, then you are eligible for the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) annual financial assistance.
02 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
Does Manipal Institute of Technology accept KCET marks for B.Tech admission?
No, the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) will not accept the KCET marks for B.Tech admission. Since MIT is a part of a deemed university, it will not participate in the state-level counselling process. If the candidates have a valid JEE Main score, they can apply for the MIT counselling, or they can also appear for the Manipal Entrance Test to secure a seat in this college.
01 46 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Scholarship Program for EWS Category Candidates
If the EWS category candidates have a valid EWS certificate, then they are eligible for the scholarship program. More specifically, fee assistance to the EWS category candidates via the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board is highly appreciable to pursue their B.Tech courses in any prestigious colleges.
01 09 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Government Fee Concessions & Reimbursements
Instead of a traditional cash scholarship, the Government of Karnataka primarily helps the KCET-qualified meritorious students via direct fee concessions or reimbursements through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
- SC/ST candidates: Can available those students whose annual income is below Rs 2.5 lakhs
- Benefits: Complete tuition fees reimbursement through the Social Welfare Department.
01 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
Is it possible to release the KCET result on Saturday that is on June 6?
Yes, the KEA may release the KCET 2026 result on Saturday, which is on June 6, 2026. KEA typically prefers weekdays for announcing the major events, like KCET results 2026. Experts assume that the possibility of releasing the KCET result 2026 on June 6, 2026, is very high if the data compilation process is done by today. Then the authority will conduct the press conference tomorrow, instead of holding it on Monday, which is on June 8, 2026.
12 30 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Branch Wise Students Got Placements (1/2)
Branch Name Number of Students Placed Electronics and Telecommunication Engg. 27 Information Science Engg. 157 CSE 167 Medical Electronics Engg. 17 Chemical Engg. 26 Aerospace Engg. 21 AI & ML 91 12 00 PM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Branch Wise Students Got Placements (1/1)
Branch Name Number of Students Placed BIo Technology 14 Civil Engineering 21 Mechanical Engineering 67 Industrial Engineering Management 29 Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 25 EEE 36 ECE 153 11 30 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Placement Statistics of BMS College of Engineering
- Approximately 350+ companies visit each year.
- Approximately 250+ companies offer a pay package of 6 lakhs per annum.
- Highest package: 51.5 LPA
- Average package: 11.4 LPA
- Total number of offers: 1307
- Total number of students placed: 968
- Total number of internships offered: 775
11 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Fee Structure for Deemed/ Private Universities
Categories Expected Course Fees (INR) GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B SC/ST: Annual Income above
Rs. 10.00 Lakhs.
49600 Category 1, whose annual income is up to Rs 2.5 Lakhs 28990 SC/ST whose annual income is up to 10 Lakhs Exempted 10 30 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Fee Structure for UVCE College
Categories Expected Course Fees (INR) GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B SC/ST: Annual Income above
Rs. 10.00 Lakhs.
49600 For Supernumerary Seats 20610 Category 1, whose annual income is up to Rs 2.5 Lakhs 28990 SC/ST whose annual income is up to 10 Lakhs Exempted 10 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
Top Engineering Colleges Placement Comparison in Bangalore – 2026
College Highest Package (LPA) Average Package (LPA) Overall Placement % RV College of Engineering (RVCE) 52 14.8 92% BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) 48 13.5 90% MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) 50 14.2 91% Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) 38 11.8 85% PES University 52 15.1 93% Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) 36 10.5 83% Sir MVIT 32 9.8 80% 09 30 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
Is there any internship opportunities in RVCE Colleges after B.Tech?
Apart from the job placements, a few students from RVCE College got some lucrative internship offers, which have been highlighted in the following section:
- Approximately 280 placement offers were turned into full-time academic roles.
- The average internship stipend per month is Rs 25000 to 60000
- Some of the top internship providers are Samsung R&D India, Nvidia, Zomato, Cisco, and Amazon.
09 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
RVCE Branch Wise Placement Percentage – 2026
Students are often curious to know the branch-wise placement statistics of RVCE College 2026. Find out the placement percentage of both the core and non-core streams here:
Branch Placement Percentage CSE 97% AI & ML 95% ISE 96% ECE 91% EEE 85% IEM 83% ME 82% CHE 81% CV 78% BT 72% 08 30 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
RVCE Highest Package Table 2026 for B.Tech Graduates
Category Company Package Offered Branch International Highest Package Google (USA) 1.20 Crore PA CSE Domestic Highest Package Microsoft India 52 LPA CSE Highest in Core Engineering Texas Instruments 22 LPA ECE Highest in Mechanical Bosch 12 LPA ME Highest in Civil L&T 9.5 LPA CV Highest in Electrical ABB India 10 LPA EEE 08 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
RVCE B.Tech Placement Highlights 2026
- Overall Placement Percentage: 92% (across all eligible students)
- Total Companies Participated: 210+
- Highest International Package: 1.2 Crore Per Annum
- Number of Offers Made: 1,800+
- Highest Domestic Package: 52 LPA
- Average Package (Overall): 14.8 LPA
- Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs): 280+
- Top Sectors: Information Technology, Core Engineering, BFSI, Analytics
- Branches with 95%+ Placement: CSE, ISE, ECE, AI&ML
07 30 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Fee Structure for Aided Courses In Aided Colleges
Categories Expected Course Fees (INR) GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B SC/ST: Annual Income above
Rs. 10.00 Lakhs.
44200 For Supernumerary Seats 20610 Category 1, whose annual income is up to Rs 2.5 Lakhs 23590 SC/ST whose annual income is up to 10 Lakhs 0 07 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Fee Structure for Government Colleges
Categories Expected Course Fees (Rs) GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B SC/ST: Annual Income above
Rs. 10.00 Lakhs.
44200 For Supernumerary Seats 20610 SC/ST whose annual income is up to 10 Lakhs 0 Category 1, whose annual income is up to Rs 2.5 Lakhs 23590 06 30 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
Which college has 100% placement in Karnataka?
No college guarantees 100% placement across all branches. However, the colleges like RV College of Engineering and BMS College of Engineering witnessed a consistent placement rate of 90% to 98%, with computer science and engineering programs.
06 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Understand the "Safe Score"
- The Ultimate Safe Score (For Top 3 Colleges & CSE): If the candidates score 140+ marks out of 180 and are paired with a 95% or above in the PCM group in the 2nd PUC result, then the candidates can definitely secure a seat in a top-tier college.
- A Solid Safe Score (For Tier-1 Colleges, Any Branch): If the candidates get 110 to 130 marks combined with 90% marks in the Board exam, then it is expected that the candidates may get a seat in any highly reputable colleges of Bengaluru/Mysuru institutes.
- The General Safety Zone for a Government Seat: If the test takers obtain 80 to 100 marks in the KCET 2026 exam, alongside an 85% board score, they can secure a seat in the govt. college.
05 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Where to check the KCET result 2026?
- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- karresults.nic.in
- kea.kar.nic.in
04 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
List of Colleges AcceptingAbove 1,00,000 Rank in KCET for B.Tech Admission 2026 (1/4)
Names of the colleges
Available branches
Expected Closing Rank Range
Basaveshwar Engineering College
Electrical / Mechanical
1,30,000 – 1,60,000
Govt. SKSJT Institute
Silk / Textile Tech
1,70,000 – 2,60,000
Angadi Institute of Technology
Electrical / EEE
1,40,000 – 1,60,000
03 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
List of Colleges AcceptingAbove 1,00,000 Rank in KCET for B.Tech Admission 2026 (1/3)
Names of the colleges
Available branches
Expected Closing Rank Range
The Oxford College of Engineering
Electrical / EEE
1,00,000 – 1,20,000
National Institute of Engineering (NIE)
Civil Engineering
1,01,000 – 1,10,000
Cauvery College of Engineering
AI & ML
1,30,000 – 1,50,000
02 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
List of Colleges AcceptingAbove 1,00,000 Rank in KCET for B.Tech Admission 2026 (1/2)
Names of the colleges
Available branches
Expected Closing Rank Range
Sambhram Institute of Technology
Electronics (ECE)
1,20,000 – 1,40,000
Akash Institute of Engineering & Technology
CSE / AI & Data Science
1,10,000 – 1,35,000
Global Academy of Technology
Mechanical / Civil
1,00,000 – 1,15,000
01 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
List of Colleges AcceptingAbove 1,00,000 Rank in KCET for B.Tech Admission 2026 (1/1)
Names of the colleges
Available branches
Expected Closing Rank Range
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
Civil / Mechanical
1,15,000 – 1,40,000
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Civil Engineering
1,10,000 – 1,25,000
JSS Academy of Technology Education
Mechanical / Civil
1,05,000 – 1,30,000
12 00 AM IST - 05 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 25000 to 50000 Ranks (1/5)
Name of the Institute Specialization / Branch Expected Cutoff Rank Reva University ECE / Robotics & AI 25,500 – 29,000 Electrical & Electronics (EEE) 48,000 – 50,000 Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Electronics & Telecommunication 32,000 – 35,000 Computer Science (CSE) 25,000 – 28,000 11 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 25000 to 50000 Ranks (1/4)
Name of the Institute Specialization / Branch Expected Cutoff Rank KLE Technological University (Hubli) Electrical Engineering 40,000 – 43,000 Automation & Robotics 26,000 – 29,000 Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) Electronics & Instrumentation 34,000 – 36,500 Civil Engineering 45,000 – 50,000 10 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 25000 to 50000 Ranks (1/3)
Name of the Institute Specialization / Branch Expected Cutoff Rank Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT) Electrical & Electronics (EEE) 26,000 – 28,500 Biotechnology 34,500 – 36,500 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) Information Science (ISE) 25,000 – 27,000 Aeronautical Engineering 28,000 – 32,000 09 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 25000 to 50000 Ranks (1/2)
Name of the Institute Specialization / Branch Expected Cutoff Rank University Visvesvaraya College (UVCE) Mechanical Engineering 41,000 – 45,000 Civil Engineering 45,000 – 48,000 Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) Mechanical Engineering 39,000 – 42,000 Automobile Engineering 47,000 – 49,500 08 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 25000 to 50000 Ranks (1/1)
Name of the Institute Specialization / Branch Expected Cutoff Rank M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) Civil Engineering 28,000 – 34,000 Industrial Engineering & Management 31,000 – 38,000 BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) Civil Engineering 39,500 – 43,000 Chemical Engineering 32,000 – 36,000 07 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 50000 to 100000 Rank for B.Tech Admission (1/6)
College Name
Branch / Course
Expected 2026 Closing Rank
KLE Technological University, Hubli
Mechanical Engineering
57,000 – 59,000
Civil Engineering
51,000 – 53,000
BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Mechanical Engineering
95,000 – 98,000
07 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 50000 to 100000 Rank for B.Tech Admission (1/5)
College Name
Branch / Course
Expected 2026 Closing Rank
JSS Academy of Technical Ed, Bangalore
Mechanical Engineering
99,000 – 1,05,000
REVA University, Bangalore
Electronics & Communication
87,000 – 90,000
Presidency University, Bangalore
Computer Science & Engineering
99,000 – 1,02,000
06 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 50000 to 100000 Rank for B.Tech Admission (1/4)
College Name
Branch / Course
Expected 2026 Closing Rank
New Horizon College of Engineering
Civil Engineering
78,000 – 80,000
Mechanical Engineering
58,000 – 60,000
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Tech (NMIT)
Electrical & Electronics (EEE)
79,000 – 82,000
Mechanical Engineering
75,000 – 78,000
06 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 50000 to 100000 Rank for B.Tech Admission (1/3)
College Name
Branch / Course
Expected 2026 Closing Rank
M V J College of Engineering, Bangalore
Aeronautical Engineering
79,000 – 82,000
Mechanical Engineering
91,000 – 93,000
Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT)
Civil Engineering
85,000 – 87,000
Mechanical Engineering
75,000 – 77,000
05 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 50000 to 100000 Rank for B.Tech Admission (1/2)
College Name
Branch / Course
Expected 2026 Closing Rank
Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT)
Civil Engineering
76,000 – 85,000
Mechanical Engineering
55,000 – 58,000
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE)
Civil Engineering
70,000 – 72,000
05 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
List of Colleges Accept KCET 50000 to 100000 Rank for B.Tech Admission (1/1)
College Name
Branch / Course
Expected 2026 Closing Rank
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT)
Automobile Engineering
98,000 to 99,500
B M S College of Engineering (BMSCE)
Medical Electronics
80,000 to 85,000
R. V. College of Engineering (RVCE)
Industrial Engineering & Management
86,000 to 90,000
04 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Key Factors Determining KCET Cutoffs 2026
- Category of the candidates. The KCET cutoff for the GM category candidates will be higher than the rest of the categories.
- Demand for the branches. For instance, the demand for AI, CSE, and ECE is usually higher than for the non-core branches.
- Rounds of counselling. For instance, the KCET cutoffs will be dropped in the subsequent rounds.
04 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (1/3)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Industrial and Production Engg. 60 57 ME 60 57 Polymer Science and Technology 40 38 03 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (1/2)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 60 57 ECE 60 57 Environmental Engineering 60 57 03 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (1/1)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats CE 60 57 CSE 60 57 EEE 60 57 02 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at National Institute of Engineering, Mysore (1/2)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats CSE (AI and Machine Learning) 120 54 CSE 480 216 EEE 120 54 02 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at National Institute of Engineering, Mysore (1/1)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Civil Engineering 60 57 ECE 60 57 Mechanical Engineering 60 57 01 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur (1/3)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Electronics and Telecommunications 60 27 Industrial Engg. and Management 60 27 Information Science and Engg. 120 54 Mechanical Engg. 120 54 01 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur (1/2)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats CSE 240 108 EEE 60 27 Electronics and Communication Engg. 180 81 Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. 60 27 12 30 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur (1/1)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Bio-Technology 30 13 Chemical Engineering 60 27 Civil Engineering 60 27 CSE (AI and Machine Learning) 60 27 12 00 PM IST - 04 Jun'26
Which are the top tier regional elite colleges (Outside Bangalore)?
- Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumakuru
- National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru
- Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE / JSS STU), Mysuru
- B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering (KLE Technological University), Hubballi
11 30 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Documents Required for Physical Verification
- KCET hall ticket
- KCET rank card
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets
- Study certificates
- Rural or Kannada medium students should keep their reservation certifications ready
11 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Expected KCET Rank of PES University, Banashankari Campus (1/2)
Course Names Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2026 for GM Category B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engg 2100 to 2500 B.Tech in Biotechnology 6000 to 6500 10 30 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Expected KCET Rank of PES University, Banashankari Campus (1/1)
Course Names Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2026 for GM Category B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering 900 to 1200 B.Tech in CSE (AI & ML) 1300 to 1750 10 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Expected KCET Rank of M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore (1/2)
Course Names Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2026 for GM Category Electronics and Communication Engg 2400 to 2650 Mechanical Engineering 8500 to 8850 09 30 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Expected KCET Rank of M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore (1/1)
Course Names Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2026 for GM Category CSE 1000 to 1250 Information Science and Engineering 2200 to 2500 Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 1950 to 2250 09 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Expected KCET Rank of BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore
Course Names Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2026 for GM Category ECE 1300 to 1550 EEE 5200 to 5500 Mechanical Engineering 7400 to 8500 Civil Engineering 25000 to 26500 08 30 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Expected KCET Rank of RVCE Bangalore (1/2)
Course Names Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2026 for GM Category ECE 565 to 700 Information Science and Engineering 500 to 650 Aerospace Engg. 1900 to 2500 Mechanical Engg. 2850 to 3000 08 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Expected KCET Rank of RVCE Bangalore (1/1)
Course Names Expected KCET Cutoff Rank 2026 for GM Category CSE 225 to 335 CSE (AI and Machine Learning) 415 to 535 CSE (Data Science) 350 to 470 CSE (Cyber Security) 500 to 620 07 30 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
What rank is 110 marks in KCET exam 2026?
Obtaining 110 marks in the KCET 2026 exam is an excellent score, and the candidates will be ranked tentatively between 500 and 1000. With this rank, the candidates can expect to secure a seat in the top-tier colleges in any of the core branches. In addition, if the candidates also got 95% to 100% score in the PCM group, then the rank will be improved further. So that the candidates will have a fair chance to get admission in the tier 1 college, that too in the CSE or ECE branches.
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Course Wise Seat Matrix at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore (1/3)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats ECE 360 162 Electronics and Telecommunication Engg. 120 54 Mechanical Engg. 120 54 Robotics and AI 60 27 06 30 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore (1/2)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats CSE (IoT and Cyber Security) 60 27 CSE 300 135 CSE (Cyber Security) 60 27 CSE (Data Science) 60 27 EEE 120 54 06 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore (1/1)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Aeronautical Engg. 60 27 AI and Machine Learning 180 81 Automobile Engg. 60 27 Bio-Technology 60 27 Chemical Engg. 60 27 05 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at B M S Institute of Technology & Management, Yelahanka (1/2)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats CSE 900 405 EEE 60 27 ECE 180 81 ME 60 27 04 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at B M S Institute of Technology & Management, Yelahanka (1/1)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats AI and Machine Learning 360 162 Civil Engg. 60 27 CSE and Business Systems 60 27 03 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at BMS College of Engineering, Basavanagudi
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Civil Engg 60 57 EEE 60 57 ECE 60 57 Industrial Engg and Management 60 57 ME 60 57 02 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at Univesity of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats AI and Data Science 60 60 Civil Engg. 120 120 CSE 120 120 EEE 120 120 ECE 120 120 Information Science and Engg. 60 60 ME 160 160 01 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at PES UNiversity (Electronic City Campus)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats B.Tech in CSE (AI & Machine Learning) 360 144 B.Tech in CSE 720 288 B.Tech in ECE 180 72 Total 1260 504 12 00 AM IST - 04 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at PES College of Engineering, Mandya (1/2)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats CSE (AI and Machine Learning) 60 27 CSE 240 108 CSE (Data Science) 60 27 Information Science and Engg. 60 27 Robotics and AI 60 27 11 00 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at PES College of Engineering, Mandya (1/1)
Course Name Total Intake Total KEA (Govt) Seats Civil Engg. 90 86 EEE 40 38 ECE 60 57 ME 120 114 10 30 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
How to Maximize a Score of 70 During KCET 2026 Counselling?
- Candidates should utilize the special quotas to claim the available benefits, such as the Rural Quota (15% reservation), Kannada Medium Quota (5%), Category reservations (2A, 3A, 3B, SC, ST), or the Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) region quota.
- During the KCET choice-filling process, candidates should strictly focus on the "dream-to-realistic" listing strategy. So do not avoid choosing the top-tier colleges from the list. If seats are available, the candidates will be fortunate to get a seat in the subsequent rounds of counselling in their dream colleges.
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College and Branch Prospects with 70 Score in KCET 2026 Exam
With 70 marks in the KCET exam, it is difficult to secure a seat in the elite colleges like RVCE, PESU, or BMSCE under the general merit quota. Nonetheless, there is a strong chance of securing a seat in any of the reputable tier-2 and tier-3 colleges. In the mid-tier colleges, the candidates can secure a seat in the core branches that are in CSE, ECE, IT, or Mechanical Engineering.
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Is 70 a good score in KCET 2026 exam?
As per the previous years' trends, it is assumed that the 70 marks out of 180 marks in the KCET exam is an average e score. Candidates will get middle-tier colleges with 70 marks in the exam. However, if the candidates get 90% to 95% marks in the PCM group in the class 12 board exam, then the final ranking of the candidates will be boosted, and the overall ranking of the candidates will likely be between 20000 and 25000. Nonetheless, if the candidates get average marks in the class 12 PCM group, which is around 35000 and 45000.
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Validity of KCET 2026 Result for Engineering Admission
The KCET 2026 result and their ranks will be valid only for this year's admission. If the candidates want to drop and take preparation for getting a top-tier college next year, then the KCET 2026 rank won't be used. Instead, the candidates should appear for the KCET exam again in the next year.
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Number of Colleges Accept KCET 2026 Marks
- Govt. Engg. Colleges: 16
- UVCE: 1
- Regional Engg. Colleges: 1
- Private aided engg. colleges: 13
- Private unaideed engg. colleges: 150+
- BPharm Colleges: 100+
- Farm Science Colleges: 60+
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Strategic Factors to Keep in Mind for 17000 Rank Holders in KCET 2026 Exam
- Branch-wise seat matrix in the top 10 colleges
- Your category reservation (if applicable)
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Colleges and Courses Options for 17000 Rank in KCET 2026 Exam (1/2)
- If the candidates are targeting admission in any of the top-tier colleges, then they may have a good scope to get a seat in any of the ECE, Electrical & Electronics (EEE), or Telecommunication Engineering branches.
- Apart from that, the candidates can secure a seat in any branch (including CSE) in any tier-2 colleges with a 17000 rank in the KCET 2026 exam.
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Colleges and Courses Options for 17000 Rank in KCET 2026 Exam (1/1)
If the candidates are aiming to secure a seat in CSE in any of the top-tier colleges with 17000 rank, then the candidates will have a fair chance to get admission in any of the MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (for specialized tech branches), Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (SMVIT), and Nitte Meenakshi (NMIT).
Also, they will have an excellent opportunity to secure a seat in any of the outside Bangalore colleges, such as JSS Science and Technology University (SJCE) in Mysore, National Institute of Engineering (NIE) in Mysore, and KLE Technological University in Hubli.
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Is 17000 a good rank in KCET?
Obtaining a 17000 rank in the KCET is considered a decent score. Based on the previous year's KCET cutoff analysis, it is assumed that the candidates might get a seat either in RVCE or PESU. With this specific rank, the candidates might slightly compromise to secure a seat in the CSE program in any of the Tier 1 colleges.
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Types of Colleges Candidates Target with 48000 Rank
Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangalore
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management (DSATM), Bangalore (for circuit/core branches)
Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore
KLE Technological University, Hubli
Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore
NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan
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Is 48000 a good rank in KCET 2026?
A 48000 rank in the KCET 2026 exam will be considered as an average rank. Candidates should not definitely expect to secure a seat in any of the top three branches with a 48000 rank. As per the experts, the candidates can take admission in any of the tier 2 or 3 colleges or in any prominent regional city colleges (like Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, and Belgaum) with this specific rank.
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Course Wise Seat Matrix at MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore (1/3)
Course Names Total Intake Total KEA (GOVT) Seats Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. 60 27 Electronics and TeleComm. Engg. 60 27 Information Science and Engineering 138 63 Mechanical Engg. 120 54 04 30 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore (1/2)
Course Names Total Intake Total KEA (GOVT) Seats CSE (AI and Machine Learning) 129 58 CSE 198 89 CSE (Cyber Security) 69 31 EEE 60 27 ECE 138 62 04 00 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore (1/1)
Course Names Total Intake Total KEA (GOVT) Seats AI and Data Science 60 27 AI and Machine Learning 60 27 Aero Space Engg. 60 27 Bio-Technology 60 27 Chemical Engg. 60 27 Civil Engg. 60 27 03 30 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore (1/2)
Course Names Total Intake Total KEA (GOVT) Seats Electrical and Electronics Engg 60 27 Mechanical Engg. 120 54 Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) 60 27 Civil Engineering 60 27 Bio-Technology 60 27 Aero Space Engg. 60 27 03 00 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
Course Wise Seat Matrix at R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore (1/1)
Course Names Total Intake Total KEA (GOVT) Seats Computer Science and Engineering 360 162 Computer Science And Engg (Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning) 180 81 Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) 60 27 Electronics and Communication Engg. 240 108 02 40 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
What to Look for in the KCET Final Seat Matrix?
- List of Newly Added Seats / Branches
- Supernumerary Quota (SNQ) if your family income falls under 8 Lakhs PA
- Category Distribution across vertical or horizontal reservation
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When will final KCET seat matrix be released?
There will be a chart flow maintaining KEA before releasing the KCET final seat matrix of the colleges.
- Already, the KEA has released the draft seat matrix of the colleges on June 2, 2026.
- Now the colleges will review the draft matrix and will report to KEA if there is any discrepancy in terms of the intake capacity, or if there is any newly approved branch or closed stream.
- KEA will review the discrepancies and will address the facts
- After that, in the middle of June, the authority will likely release the final seat matrix PDF.
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Strategy Tips for KCET Counselling 2026
- Do not restrict the choices. More specifically, during choice filling, if the candidates feel they will not get their dream colleges (as per the last year's cutoff trends), they should also fill those choices. Since there is a possibility that the current year's cutoff may fluctuate from the last year.
- Also, make a list of the alternative branches of the top colleges, like RVCE or BMSCE. After the first round of counselling, the candidates may get a seat in the non-core courses of the top-ranked colleges.
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KCET Result 2026: What is the very good rank?
Securing a rank between 2000 and 7000 is also a good rank, and with this score, the candidates can secure a seat in any of the top 10 colleges like PES University (Ring Road campus), Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), or Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (SMVIT) in CSE or ECE.
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KCET Result 2026: What is the top tier rank?
If the candidates rank 2000 or less in the KCET 2026 exam, then they will have a fair chance to secure a seat in CSE in any of Karnataka's absolute top-three colleges: RV College of Engineering (RVCE), BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), and MSRIT (Ramaiah Institute of Technology).
01 00 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
KCET Counselling 2026: Guidelines to Follow
- Candidates from the Kalyana-Karnataka region should produce their Regional Reservation (371J) as an eligibility certificate.
- To claim 15% reservation quota, the candidates should give proof of 10 full years of study in rural areas.
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When will KCET 2026 counselling be started?
Based on the past three years' trends, it is assumed that the KCET counselling 2026 will likely start after 2 to 3 weeks from the date of result release. This means the authority may begin the KCET counselling likely by the late third week or in the last week of June 2026. Already, the KEA has released a draft seat matrix PDF on the official website, and the candidates who will participate in the KCET counselling process should refer to this.
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KCET Counselling Commencement Dates of Last Three Years
Year Result Announcement Date Counseling Start Date The Gap Window 2025 May 30, 2025 June 16, 2025 17 Days 2024 June 1, 2024 June 25, 2024 24 Days 2023 June 15, 2023 June 27, 2023 12 Days 12 00 PM IST - 03 Jun'26
KCET 2026 Result: Bangalore vs Rest of Karnataka Passing Statistics
Bangalore Rest of Karnataka - 25% to 30% of the top 500 ranks in the KCET exam come from Bangalore schools and colleges.
- In terms of overall performance metrics, the districts like Udupi, Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru), and Uttara Kannada will definitely steal the spotlight of the event.
- These coastal districts showed a footprint in the overall board result.
- The percentage of candidates appearing from the rest of Karnataka is quite higher than the Bangalore percentage.
- For a few years, North & Central Karnataka have been experiencing a steady rise in the KCET exam.
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What are four factors determine KCET cutoff 2026?
- The 50-50 weightage matrix
- Number of candidates scores more than 140+ marks out of 180 marks
- Final seat matrix at the colleges
- Reservation category
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Will KCET 2026 cutoff be increased?
Since the number of candidates appearing for the KCET 2026 exam is higher than in previous years, it is assumed that there might be a chance of a higher or steeper KCET 2026 cutoff than last year. Consequently, the demand for the core subjects like CSE and ECE at the colleges will also be more competitive, and hence, it is assumed that the KCET 2026 cutoff will continue to skyrocket.
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What if I find any mistake in KCET rank card?
Yes, it is possible to raise an objection against the KCET rank card if they find any error or discrepancy in it. More specifically, if the candidates find that their subject score is visible but the overall merit rank is blank or missing, or if their 2nd PUC marks are not matched with the marksheet, then they can reach out to the concerned authority within the mentioned timeline. The same will be fixed later. Usually, the candidates will get a time of three days to raise objections.
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The "First Four Characters" Reminder to Check KCET 2026 Result
To check the KCET result, the candidates should also enter the first four letters of their names (as mentioned in the hall ticket) apart from entering the KCET application number. For instance, if someone is named as DIVYA, then she needs to enter "DIVY" as one of the login credentials. For better understanding, the candidates are advised to keep their KCET hall ticket handy, so that nobody makes any mistake or overlooks the case of the letters (either Uppercase or lowercase).
10 45 AM IST - 03 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: Pre-Result Countdown and Server Stability Advisory
Due to heavy traffic immediately after releasing the KCET 2026 result, the KEA official website may crash. For the same, the candidates are advised to keep the alternate websites such as karresults.nic.in and kea.kar.nic.in bookmarked and ready.
10 30 AM IST - 03 Jun'26
KCET Result 2026: 50-50 Weightage Rule
To prepare the KCET 2026 final merit list, the KEA will consider the 50-50 weightage matrix rule. This means 50% of the KCET exam score and 50% from class 12 (2nd PUC) marks will be considered.
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KCET Result 2026: Steps to Check
- Visit the official website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea or karresults.nic.in.
- Click on the KCET 2026 result link
- Enter the required login credentials, such as KCET application number and the first four characters of your name, exactly as printed on your hall ticket.
- Click on the submit button, and the rank card will be displayed on the screen
