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Top Karnataka Engineering College Cutoffs

Indicative closing rank benchmarks (General Merit GM) for Computer Science and Circuit branches.

College Name Location Computer Science (CSE) Information Science (ISE) Electronics & Comm (ECE) Status
RV College of Engineering (RVCE) Bengaluru ~ 350 - 500 ~ 750 - 950 ~ 1,500 - 1,900 Autonomous
BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) Bengaluru ~ 1,100 - 1,450 ~ 1,900 - 2,400 ~ 3,200 - 3,900 Autonomous
Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) Bengaluru ~ 1,200 - 1,600 ~ 2,100 - 2,600 ~ 3,500 - 4,200 Autonomous
University Visvesvaraya College of Engg (UVCE) KR Circle, Bengaluru ~ 2,400 - 3,100 ~ 3,800 - 4,600 ~ 5,500 - 6,800 State Govt Inst
PES University (Ring Road / EC Campus) Bengaluru ~ 1,000 - 1,800 ~ 2,200 - 3,000 ~ 4,000 - 5,500 Private Univ
SJCE (JSS Science & Technology Univ) Mysuru ~ 2,800 - 3,600 ~ 4,200 - 5,200 ~ 6,800 - 8,000 Autonomous

KEA Option Entry Strategy & Rules

Understanding how Choice 1, Choice 2, Choice 3, and Choice 4 operate in KEA rounds is the key to preventing lost seats.

Choice 1: 100% Satisfied

You accept the allotted seat, pay the prescribed tuition fee at KEA portal, download the admission order, and report directly to college. You will NOT participate in further rounds.

Choice 2: Hold & Upgrade

You hold your currently allotted seat (it remains yours safely), but wish to participate in the next round for only higher preference options. If upgraded, previous seat is forfeited automatically.

Choice 3: Surrender & Re-try

You are completely dissatisfied with the allotted seat. You surrender it back to the general pool and participate in Round 2 for other choices. You lose your Round 1 seat completely.

Mandatory KEA Document Verification Checklist

Ensure you have all original certificates and 2 sets of attested photocopies ready before verification begins.

1. KCET Application & Hall Ticket ▼
Final printed copy of KCET 2026 application form with student & parent signature, and original KCET admission ticket signed by the examination room invigilator.
2. 10th & 12th / 2nd PUC Marks Cards ▼
Original SSLC/10th marks card (for date of birth verification) and original 2nd PUC / 12th CBSE/ICSE marks sheet proving minimum eligibility criteria in Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry/Comp.
3. 7-Year Study Certificate (Countersigned by BEO / DDPU) ▼
Study certificate showing at least 7 academic years of study in Karnataka from 1st standard to 12th standard, countersigned by the respective Block Education Officer (BEO) or DDPU.
4. Reservation & Special Quotas (Caste, Income, Rural, Kannada Medium, 371J) ▼
Valid RD number certificates issued by Karnataka Revenue Department (Tahsildar) for Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST, Rural (1st to 10th in rural area), and 371(J) Hyderabad-Karnataka eligibility.
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