KCET Cutoff 2025: Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Used by students preparing for KCET 2026 counselling (based on 2025 Round 2 data)

✅ Based on KEA 2024 & 2025 ranks • GM Category

Choosing the right engineering college after KCET is one of the most important decisions of your career. This page provides official KCET 2025 closing ranks for top Karnataka engineering colleges, along with placement statistics, fees, NIRF rankings, and college profiles — so you can make a fully informed decision before filling your KEA option entry list.

All cutoff data on this page is sourced from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) UGCET-2025 Round 2 Provisional Allotment. These are the actual closing ranks under the Rest of Karnataka (GM category) seat type.

Why Use This Page?

Instead of checking multiple sources, this page combines cutoff data, college profiles, and rank insights in one place — helping you make faster and smarter decisions during KCET counselling.

Understanding KCET Cutoffs

A KCET cutoff is the last rank at which a seat was allotted in a given college, branch, and category combination. Lower cutoff numbers mean higher competition — a cutoff of 446 for RVCE CSE means only the top 446 rankers in Karnataka could secure that seat.

Cutoffs change every year. Always use the previous year's cutoff as a reference point, not a guarantee. Keep a 10–15% buffer when building your option entry list.

KCET 2025 Cutoff by Rank Range

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Official KCET 2025 Cutoff Table (GM Category)

College Tier Branch Cutoff (R2)
RV College of Engineering Tier 1 CSE 446
RV College of Engineering Tier 1 AIML 676
RV College of Engineering Tier 1 DS 724
RV College of Engineering Tier 1 ECE 914
PES University Tier 1 CSE 1,376
PES University Tier 1 AIML 2,168
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Tier 1 CSE 1,687
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Tier 1 AIML 2,756
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Tier 1 ISE 3,083
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Tier 1 ECE 3,746
BMS College of Engineering Tier 1 CSE 3,465
BMS College of Engineering Tier 1 AIML 4,398
BMS College of Engineering Tier 1 ECE 4,400
UVCE Bangalore Tier 1 CSE 4,732
UVCE Bangalore Tier 1 ISE 6,502
JSS Science & Technology University Tier 1 CSE 6,167
JSS Science & Technology University Tier 1 AIML 7,022
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Tier 2 CSE 5,630
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Tier 2 AIML 6,700
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Tier 2 ISE 7,704
Bangalore Institute of Technology Tier 2 CSE 7,450
Bangalore Institute of Technology Tier 2 AIML 8,962
Bangalore Institute of Technology Tier 2 ISE 9,985
SIT Tumkur Tier 2 AIML 9,185
SIT Tumkur Tier 2 CSE 9,367
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Tier 2 CSE 11,706
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology Tier 2 AIML 15,496
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology Tier 2 CSE 16,033
SDM College of Engineering Dharwad Tier 2 CSE 15,763
SDM College of Engineering Dharwad Tier 2 AIML 17,855
Basaveshwara Engineering College Tier 2 CSE 22,902
Malnad College of Engineering Tier 2 AIML 33,073
Malnad College of Engineering Tier 2 CSE 36,496

College Profiles

RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore

NIRF 2025: 101–150 Highest Package: ₹92 LPA KEA Fees: ~₹4.91 Lakhs (total)

RVCE is consistently ranked as the top private engineering college in Karnataka. Located on Mysore Road, Bangalore, the 53-acre campus is managed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust. In 2024 placements, the highest package was ₹92 LPA. The CSE branch is the most sought after, with an average package of ₹17.2 LPA.

PES University (PESU), Bangalore

NIRF 2025: 101–150 Median B.Tech Package: ₹12.47 LPA KEA Fees: ~₹15.20 Lakhs (total)

PES University attained university status in 2013. It has two main campuses in Bangalore. Out of total B.Tech seats, 40% are filled through KEA KCET counseling. The university is known for strong industry connections, particularly in the software sector.

MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore

NIRF 2025: 75th Highest Package: ₹58 LPA

Ramaiah Institute of Technology is one of Karnataka's most reputed private engineering colleges. In NIRF 2025, MSRIT ranked 75th in Engineering nationally — among the highest of any VTU-affiliated college.

BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bangalore

NIRF 2025: 95th Avg Package: ₹11.4 LPA

Established in 1946, BMSCE is India's first private sector engineering college. The 2025 placement season recorded 383 companies visiting campus with 1,300+ offers made.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good rank in KCET?
A rank below 5000 is considered strong for top colleges like RVCE and PES University.
Does KCET cutoff change every year?
Yes, cutoffs vary based on demand, seat availability, and exam difficulty.