What is the KCET 2025 cutoff rank for CSE at top colleges?

KCET 2025 closing ranks for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at top Karnataka colleges: M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology typically closes around 2,000–5,000; RV College of Engineering around 3,000–7,000; PES University around 4,000–9,000; BMS College around 5,000–10,000. Exact GM category Round 1, 2, and 3 cutoffs are available on our cutoff explorer tool.

How many rounds of allotment are there in KCET 2025?

KCET 2025 (UGCET) had 3 rounds of seat allotment by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Cutoff ranks typically drop between Round 1 and Round 3 as seats fill up, so students who did not receive a preferred seat can get chances in later rounds.

What does GM category mean in KCET cutoff?

GM stands for General Merit (unreserved) category in KCET. The GM cutoff rank is the closing rank for the open/unreserved category seats. Candidates from any category who have a rank better than (lower than) the GM cutoff can secure admission under the general merit quota. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) have separate, lower cutoff ranks.

Which Karnataka engineering college has the lowest KCET cutoff?

Colleges with lower NIRF rankings or located in smaller cities tend to have higher (less competitive) KCET cutoff ranks, meaning more students can get in. Top-ranked colleges like M.S. Ramaiah, RV College, PES University, and BMS College have the most competitive (lowest number) cutoffs for popular branches like CSE and ECE.

Where can I find official KCET 2025 cutoff data?

Official KCET 2025 cutoff ranks are published by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on the UGCET portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Our cutoff explorer compiles this official GM category data for easy browsing by college, branch, and round.

Cutoff Ranks 2025 – KCET, COMEDK & More

#	College / City	Branch	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4
Select a State and Exam above to view cutoff ranks

About This Data

Cutoff ranks shown are General Merit (GM) category closing ranks from official allotment data. A lower rank number means a more competitive branch. Three rounds of allotment are shown where available.

KCET 2025 data source: Official UGCET 2025 Allotment Cut-Off Ranks published by KEA. Always verify with the official KEA portal.

Insights & Analytics

Top 15 Most Competitive Colleges

Colleges with the lowest Round 1 cutoff across any branch

Most Competitive Branches

Ranked by median Round 1 cutoff rank (lower = harder to get in)

Round-wise Cutoff Trend

How median cutoffs change from Round 1 to Round 3 — higher rank = more relaxed

Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

City-wise College Distribution

Number of college-branch offerings by city (top 10)

Where Does My Rank Stand?

Distribution of all college-branch entries by competitiveness based on Round 1 cutoff

Understanding KCET 2025 Cutoff Ranks

The KCET cutoff rank (also called the closing rank) is the last rank at which a seat in a particular college and branch was allotted during UGCET counselling. Candidates with a rank equal to or better (numerically lower) than the cutoff are eligible for that seat. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) publishes official GM category cutoff data after each round of allotment.

How to Use This Tool

Select Karnataka as the state and KCET 2025 as the exam.
Choose a Branch Category (e.g., Computer Science & Information Technology).
Optionally narrow down by sub-category or search for a specific college.
Compare Round 1, 2, and 3 closing ranks side by side and sort by any column.

Popular KCET 2025 Branch Categories

Computer Science & IT
CSE, AI&DS, AI&ML, ISE

Electronics
ECE, EEE, ETE

Mechanical
ME, Auto, Industrial

Civil
Civil, Environmental

Chemical
Chemical, Biotech

Other Branches
Aeronautical, Marine, Mining

Top Karnataka Engineering Colleges by KCET

Colleges with the most competitive (lowest) KCET 2025 CSE cutoffs include M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (Bengaluru), RV College of Engineering (Bengaluru), PES University (Bengaluru), BMS College of Engineering (Bengaluru), and Siddaganga Institute of Technology (Tumakuru). See KCET 2026 exam dates and participating colleges for more details.

Note: These are KCET 2025 (previous year) cutoffs — useful for estimating 2026 admission chances. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be published after UGCET 2026 counselling. Always cross-verify with the official KEA website.

KCET Cutoff Ranks – Frequently Asked Questions

With a KCET rank of 5,000, you have a strong chance at mid-tier Bengaluru colleges for branches like ECE, Mechanical, Civil and possibly CSE at some colleges outside Bengaluru. Use the filter above to check Round 3 closing ranks — any college with a Round 3 cutoff above 5,000 is a safe option. Top colleges like MSRIT, RV, PES and BMS typically require ranks below 3,000 for CSE.

RV College of Engineering (RVCE) is one of the most competitive KCET colleges. CSE at RVCE typically closes in Round 1 below rank 500–800 in the GM category. Use the filter to check the latest Round 1, 2, and 3 closing ranks. For AI&DS, ISE and ECE at RVCE, cutoffs are slightly more relaxed but still highly competitive.

KCET covers government, aided, and some unaided engineering colleges — seats are generally more affordable due to government fee regulation. COMEDK is for private unaided colleges with higher fees but sometimes less competitive cutoffs for the same college. Many Bengaluru colleges participate in both. If you have both scores, compare cutoffs for your target college under both exams using the tabs above.

Karnataka uses category codes like GM (General Merit), 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (OBC sub-categories), SC, ST and CAT-1. Each category has a separate cutoff, which is always numerically higher (less competitive) than GM. The data shown here is GM/OPEN category. Reserved category students typically have 20–50% more rank buffer at most colleges. Refer to KEA's official allotment data for category-wise cutoffs.

Yes. With a rank between 10,000–20,000, you can get CSE at several good colleges outside Bengaluru and ECE/ISE at mid-tier Bengaluru colleges. In Round 3, many colleges' CSE branches close above rank 15,000–25,000. Use the filter above to set Branch Category to "Computer Science & IT" and sort by Round 3 closing rank to see your full list of options.

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