In KCET 2026, expected cutoff ranks for top colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, PES University and MSRIT in the CSE branch for general category are 150-2000 ranks.

  • The cutoff depends on multiple factors such as the number of candidates, exam difficulty, seat availability, and category-wise reservations.
  • AI/ML and ECE branches follow closely behind CSE with slightly higher cutoff rank.
  • Mechanical and other core branches have the highest cutoff ranks making them more accessible for candidates with ranks above 10000-20000.

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KCET 2026 Expected Cutoff Ranks College & Category-wise

Key Summary

  • Candidates with rank under 1000 have the highest chance of securing CSE or AI/ML in colleges like RVCE and BMSCE.
  • Candidates with ranks between 2000-5000 still have strong chances in good colleges like PESU and MSRIT for CSE, AI/ML and ECE.
  • For ranks between 5000-10000, candidates can get admission in ECE branches in mid-tier colleges.
  • Candidates with ranks above 10000 can secure seats in colleges like JSS Science & Technological University and KLE Technological University in core branches such Mechanical and Civil

KCET 2026 Rank vs Percentage (KCET + 2nd PUC Board)

Candidates aiming for rank under 1500 in KCET 2026 are expected to score 90% and above aggregate, making this range highly competitive with very little scope for score variation.

  • For the 1500 to 5000 rank range, the expected aggregate percentage falls between 85% - 89%, which means even a small difference from 90% can push candidates to higher rank.
  • In the 5000 to 8000 rank range, candidates are likely to have 82% - 84% aggregate percentage in KCET 2026.
  • For ranks beyond 12000, the aggregate percentage drops to 75% - 78% up to 18000, and 70% - 75% for 18000 and above ranks.
Rank Range Aggregate % Required (Approx)
Under 1500 90% and above
1500 - 5000 85% - 89%
5000 - 8000 82% - 84%
8000 - 12000 78% - 82%
12000 - 18000 75% - 78%
18000 - 25000+ 70% - 75%
KCET 2026 Rank vs Percentage (KCET + 2nd PUC Board)
KCET 2026 Rank vs Percentage (KCET + 2nd PUC Board)

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Ques. How is KCET rank calculated using aggregate percentage?

Ans. KCET rank is calculated with 50% weightage from KCET scores and 50% from 2nd PUC (PCM) marks, which is why aggregate percentage plays a direct role in deciding rank.

Ques. Do board marks matter as much as KCET marks?

Ans. Yes, board marks are equally important due to the 50:50 weightage, but in many cases, a higher KCET score can still create noticeable rank improvement.

KCET 2026 Expected Cutoff Rank College-Wise

  • In RVCE, the cutoff rank for CSE is 499 and AI & ML is 742, which indicates that the top branches are limited to top 1000 rank holders while core branches like EEE go up to 2783.
  • At PES University, the expected cutoff for CSE branch is 1674 and AI & ML is 2694, while branches like ECE and EEE have higher rank which is 3765 and 8400.
  • MSRIT and BMSCE have cutoff rank for CSE is 2000-4000 while for mechanical and civil engineering the cutoff rank is beyond 20000-40000.
  • Colleges like SJCE and UVCE have beyond 50000 rank for branches Civil and Mechanical engineering.
  • For colleges such as JSS STU, DSCE and KLETU, the CSE cutoffs range from 6000 to 10000+, while branches like civil go as low as 80000–90000 ranks.
College Name CSE Cutoff AI & ML Cutoff ECE Electrical and Electronics Cutoff Mechanical Cutoff Civil
R.V College of Engineering 499 742 - 2783 5812 -
PES University 1674 2694 3765 8400 15958 -
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology 2076 2791 4080 10791 20751 -
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering 3156 - 6303 17844.5 38107 57460
BMS College of Engineering Bangalore 3870 - 4794 10575.75 21879 43431
University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Bangalore 5020 - 9544 22495 49547 55203
JSS Science & Technological University, Mysore 6390 7311 7731 - 53938 80484
PES University (Electronic City, Bangalore) 6065 7283 7486 - - -
Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore 6584 7846 - 26153 49720 94757
KLE Technological University, Dharwad 10412 - 15143 33902 69873 66952.5

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Ques. Why do CSE and AI/ML branches have much lower cutoff ranks?

Ans. Branches like CSE and AI/ML are in very high demand, so their cutoff ranks are low while core branches like civil and mechanical have higher cutoffs due to relatively lower demand.

Ques. Do KCET cutoffs change every year?

Ans. Yes, cutoffs vary every year depending on competition level, number of applicants, and counselling trends, and may shift by around 5–10% compared to previous years.

KCET 2026 Expected Cutoff Rank College: Category-Wise

The expected category-wise cutoff ranks in KCET 2026 for colleges are given below:

RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore

For RV College of Engineering (RVCE), the general category cutoff rank for AI / ML branch is around 400 - 900 while OBC candidates may secure seats up to 2500 rank and for SC/ST the rank goes beyond 20000.

  • For Mechanical engineering, the general cutoff rank is between 5000-9000 and OBC extends up to 20000, while SC/ST categories have cutoff rank beyond 50000-60000.
  • The general category cutoff rank is between 150-500 for CSE, while OBC extends to around 1500 and SC/ST cutoff rank is 5000-15000.
Category General OBC SC ST
CSE 150 - 500 500 - 1500 5000 - 15000 5000 - 15000+
AI / ML 400 - 900 1000 - 2500 8000 - 20000 10000 - 25000+
ECE 700 - 1400 2000 - 4000 10000 - 25000 15000 - 30000+
Mechanical 5000 - 9000 10000 - 20000 30000 - 60000+ 25000 - 50000+

BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bangalore

At BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bangalore, the general category cutoffs rank is between 300-900 ranks for CSE, while OBC may extend up to 3000 and SC/ST categories reaching as high as 25000 - 30000+.

  • For AI/ML and ECE, the expected cutoff rank for general category is between 600 to 2800 while reserved categories can secure seats at rank beyond 40000-50000.
  • In BMSCE, mechanical engineering has the lowest competition with general category cutoff between 8000-18000 and SC/ST categories extending up to 70000-80000+ ranks.
Category General OBC SC ST
CSE 300 - 900 1000 - 3000 8000 - 25000 10000 - 30000+
AI / ML 600 - 1300 1500 - 4000 10000 - 30000 15000 - 40000+
ECE 1200 - 2800 3000 - 6000 15000 - 40000 20000 - 50000+
Mechanical 8000 - 18000 15000 - 30000 40000 - 80000+ 40000 - 70000+

PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore

At PES University, the CSE cutoff for general category is expected to be between 800-2000 ranks, while OBC may go up to 5000 and SC/ST categories have cutoff rank around 25000-30000.

  • For AI/ML and ECE, the CSE branch has expected cutoff rank for general category is 1200-3500 while for other reserved categories it is 3000 - 40000+.
  • The cutoff rank for general category in Mechanical branch is 12000-25000 and SC/ST is 40000-50000+ ranks.
Category General OBC SC ST
CSE 800 - 2000 2000 - 5000 10000 - 30000 10000 - 25000+
AI / ML 1200 - 3500 3000 - 7000 15000 - 40000 15000 - 40000+
ECE 2000 - 4500 4000 - 8000 20000 - 50000 25000 - 50000+
Mechanical 12000 - 25000 20000 - 40000 50000+ 40000+

MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT)

At MSRIT, the CSE branch has expected cutoff rank for general category is between 800-2200, while OBC may extend up to 5500 rank and SC/ST categories reaching around 25000+ rank.

  • For AI/ML and ECE, the general cutoff rank is around 1800-3500 and 2500-5000 while reserved categories can secure seats even beyond 35000-50000 ranks.
  • The expected cutoff rank for Mechanical rank is between 12000-25000 and for SC/ST categories is 40000-50000+ ranks.
Category General OBC SC ST
CSE 800 - 2200 2000 - 5500 10000 - 25000 10000 - 25000+
AI / ML 1800 - 3500 4000 - 8000 15000 - 35000 15000 - 40000+
ECE 2500 - 5000 5000 - 10000 20000 - 50000 25000 - 50000+
Mechanical 12000 - 25000 20000 - 40000 50000+ 40000+

Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Bangalore

At BIT, Bangalore, the CSE cutoff for general category is expected between 4000-9000 ranks, while OBC has 15000 rank and SC/ST categories has 50000-80000+ ranks, which shows lower competition than top-tier colleges.

  • For AI/ML and ECE, the cutoff rank is in mid-range with general category around 6000-11000 and 5000-9000, while reserved categories have cutoff rank beyond 40000-60000 ranks.
  • The Mechanical branch has the cutoff rank for general category is between 18000-35000 and SC/ST categories reaching up to 80000+ ranks.
Category General OBC SC ST
CSE 4000 - 9000 8000 - 15000 20000 - 50000 30000 - 80000+
AI / ML 6000 - 11000 10000 - 20000 30000 - 60000 40000+
ECE 5000 - 9000 10000 - 18000 25000 - 55000 35000+
Mechanical 18000 - 35000 30000 - 50000 60000+ 80000+

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Ques. Which branches are easier to get in these colleges?

Ans. Mechanical and core branches have higher cutoff ranks in KCET exam, making them easier to secure, while CSE and AI/ML remain the most competitive across all colleges.

Ques. Can I get a top college with a rank above 10000 in KCET?

Ans. Yes, you can get into a top college with a rank above 10000 but mostly in non-CSE branches or through reserved categories. For top branches like CSE, ranks below 2000–3000 are usually required in leading colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, PES, and MSRIT.