Three branches. Thirteen colleges. Hundreds of search queries from students asking the same thing with slightly different words.
What I noticed when I started pulling KEA allotment data for this article is that most KCET college cutoff searches are branch-blind. A student types “RVCE KCET cutoff” and gets a CS number. They type “MSRIT KCET cutoff” and get another CS number. Nobody is telling them that the Mechanical Engineering cutoff at RVCE sits 62,000 ranks below its CS cutoff. At the same college. Same campus.
I went through KEA counselling records and allotment sheets from 2023 to 2025 for CS, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering across all major KCET-affiliated colleges in Karnataka. Every KCET college cutoff figure in this article is anchored to the extended round, not Round 1. If you have an estimated rank already, the KCET College Predictor builds you a live shortlist from actual KEA allotment data.
The One Thing That Makes Every KCET College Cutoff Number Misleading
The KCET college cutoff number in most articles, group chats, and YouTube videos is from Round 1. That number is not fabricated. It just represents the most restrictive closing rank of any round.
KEA runs KCET counselling across three main rounds and one extended round. Here is what happens across those rounds:
Students allotted a lower-preference seat in Round 1 often upgrade to a higher-preference college in Round 2. The vacated seat goes back into the pool. That seat fills at a higher rank in the next round. By the extended round, this upgrade cycle has happened at every major college.
The result: the KCET college cutoff rises with each round, not falls. Here is what that movement looks like at RVCE in 2025:
- Round 1 CS closing rank: approximately 672
- Extended round CS closing rank: approximately 930
That 258-rank difference is the gap between “did not get in” and “got in” for students who planned using only Round 1 data. At mid-tier colleges, this round-wise movement is 3,000 to 8,000 ranks. All KCET college cutoff projections in this article are from the extended round.
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KCET College Cutoff 2026: CS, ECE and Mechanical Across All Major Colleges
I built this table because I kept finding data scattered across separate articles. Here is the full KCET rank vs college picture across all three branches in one place.
All figures are based on 2025 extended round closing ranks and three-year trend data from KEA records. General category, home state.
| College | CS KCET Cutoff 2026 (Expected) | ECE KCET Cutoff 2026 (Expected) | Mechanical KCET Cutoff 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVCE | 920 – 980 | 2,600 – 3,400 | 63,000 – 67,000 |
| MSRIT | 1,900 – 2,700 | 8,500 – 11,500 | 87,000 – 97,000 |
| BMSCE | 3,200 – 4,000 | 7,500 – 9,500 | 63,000 – 67,000 |
| PES University | 6,000 – 8,000 | 64,000 – 68,000 | 71,000 – 82,000 |
| CMRIT | 8,500 – 11,500 | 31,000 – 41,000 | 56,000 – 67,000 |
| RNS Institute of Technology | 13,000 – 20,000 | 36,000 – 51,000 | 61,000 – 73,000 |
| BMSIT | 13,000 – 19,000 | 36,000 – 50,000 | 59,000 – 72,000 |
| Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 13,000 – 21,000 | 41,000 – 57,000 | 66,000 – 80,000 |
| Cambridge Institute of Technology | 19,000 – 26,000 | 46,000 – 62,000 | 71,000 – 84,000 |
| Acharya Institute of Technology | 23,000 – 35,000 | 51,000 – 67,000 | 73,000 – 87,000 |
| REVA University | 26,000 – 33,000 | 57,000 – 72,000 | 76,000 – 92,000 |
| Alliance University | 33,000 – 50,000 | 57,000 – 72,000 | – |
| Presidency University Bangalore | 39,000 – 54,000 | 62,000 – 77,000 | – |
What I Found Looking at the CS KCET College Cutoff
The CS KCET college cutoff has tightened at every Tier 1 and most Tier 2 colleges over the past three years. The reasons are consistent: more total candidates, a higher share of repeat-appearing students with stronger boards, and rising board PCM averages across Karnataka. Here is the college-by-college picture.
RV College of Engineering Cut Off KCET for CS
The RVCE KCET cutoff for CS is the tightest KCET college cutoff among private engineering colleges in Karnataka. It has held under 1,000 in the extended round for three consecutive years.
Key observations from the RV College of Engineering cut off KCET data for CS:
- Extended round CS closing rank in 2025 was approximately 930. Round 1 closed near 672
- The RVCE KCET cutoff for CS has tightened by approximately 250 ranks between 2022 and 2025
- Board PCM above 93 percent improves effective rank by 3,000 to 8,000 positions through the KEA merit formula
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 900 – 950 | 920 – 980 |
| Information Science | 1,200 – 1,500 | 1,300 – 1,600 |
| Electronics and Communication | 2,500 – 3,200 | 2,600 – 3,400 |
MSRIT KCET Cutoff for CS
The MSRIT KCET cutoff for CS sits between RVCE and BMSCE. It has tightened by approximately 800 ranks between 2022 and 2025 in the extended round.
Key observations from the MSRIT KCET cutoff data:
- AI and ML at MSRIT closes within 400 to 500 ranks of core CS
- Automobile Engineering at MSRIT had the highest closing rank at the college in 2025, near 1 lakh
- ECE at MSRIT closed around 8,000 to 11,000, which is accessible for students at 10,000 rank
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 1,800 – 2,500 | 1,900 – 2,700 |
| AI and ML | 2,200 – 3,000 | 2,400 – 3,200 |
| Electronics and Communication | 8,000 – 11,000 | 8,500 – 11,500 |
BMS College of Engineering KCET Cut Off for CS
The BMS College of Engineering KCET cut off for CS has moved from approximately 2,200 in 2022 to 3,000 to 3,800 in 2025. That is 1,200 ranks tighter in three years.
Key observations from the BMS College of Engineering KCET cut off data:
- IS branch at BMSCE closed around 4,500 to 5,500 in 2025, closer to CS than to ECE
- Industrial Engineering at BMSCE closes near 50,000 to 55,000, a strong option for students at that rank band
- ECE at BMSCE closed approximately 7,000 to 9,000 in 2025
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 3,000 – 3,800 | 3,200 – 4,000 |
| Information Science | 4,500 – 5,500 | 4,800 – 5,800 |
| Electronics and Communication | 7,000 – 9,000 | 7,500 – 9,500 |
PES KCET Cutoff for CS
The PES KCET cutoff for CS is higher than BMSCE CS. This surprises most students. PES University fills a large share of its seats through PESSAT. The KCET quota is small. Fewer seats plus consistent demand produces a tighter KCET college cutoff than the college’s overall KCET college ranking might suggest. Key observations from the PES KCET cutoff data:
- PES University CS KCET quota is significantly smaller than RVCE or BMSCE
- Electrical Engineering at PES closed around 57,000 to 62,000 in 2025, accessible for students at 55,000 rank
- ECE at PES closed around 63,000 to 67,000, which reflects the same limited-quota effect
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 5,500 – 7,500 | 6,000 – 8,000 |
| Electronics and Communication | 63,000 – 67,000 | 64,000 – 68,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | 57,000 – 62,000 | 58,000 – 63,000 |
CMRIT KCET Cutoff for CS
The CMRIT KCET cutoff for CS has moved from approximately 12,000 in 2022 to 8,000 to 11,000 in 2025. That is one of the sharpest movements I found among Tier 2 colleges.
Key observations from the CMRIT KCET cutoff data:
- IS branch at CMRIT closed around 11,000 to 15,000 in 2025
- ECE at CMRIT closed around 30,000 to 40,000, accessible for students at 35,000 rank
- CMRIT has shifted firmly into stronger Tier 2 territory since 2023 based on demand data
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 8,000 – 11,000 | 8,500 – 11,500 |
| Information Science | 11,000 – 15,000 | 11,500 – 16,000 |
| Electronics and Communication | 30,000 – 40,000 | 31,000 – 41,000 |
RNS Institute of Technology KCET Cutoff for CS
The RNS Institute of Technology KCET cutoff for CS has been stable at 12,000 to 19,000 in the extended round for two consecutive years. Key observations:
- IS at RNS IT closed around 18,000 to 25,000 in 2025
- ECE at RNS IT closed around 35,000 to 50,000 in 2025
- RNS IT CS and BMSIT CS have tracked nearly identical closing ranks for two years
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 12,000 – 19,000 | 13,000 – 20,000 |
| Information Science | 18,000 – 25,000 | 19,000 – 26,000 |
BMSIT KCET Cutoff for CS
The BMSIT KCET cutoff for CS is consistently confused with the BMS College of Engineering KCET cutoff. These are two separate institutions with different campuses, faculty, and placement pipelines. The BMSIT KCET cutoff for CS is 12,000 to 18,000. The BMS College of Engineering KCET cut off for CS is 3,000 to 3,800.
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 12,000 – 18,000 | 13,000 – 19,000 |
| Information Science | 16,000 – 22,000 | 17,000 – 23,000 |
Cambridge Institute of Technology KCET Cut Off for CS
The Cambridge Institute of Technology KCET cut off for CS has been stable at 18,000 to 25,000 across two consecutive years.
Key observations:
- IS at Cambridge IT closed within 5,000 to 7,000 ranks of CS in 2025
- ECE at Cambridge IT closed around 45,000 to 60,000 in 2025
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 18,000 – 25,000 | 19,000 – 26,000 |
| Information Science | 22,000 – 30,000 | 23,000 – 31,000 |
Acharya Institute of Technology KCET Cut Off for CS
The Acharya Institute of Technology KCET cut off for CS has held steady at 22,000 to 33,000 for two consecutive years.
Key observations from the Acharya Institute of Technology KCET cut off data:
- IS at Acharya IT closed around 28,000 to 40,000 in 2025
- ECE at Acharya IT closed around 50,000 to 65,000, accessible for students in that rank band
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 22,000 – 33,000 | 23,000 – 35,000 |
| Information Science | 28,000 – 40,000 | 29,000 – 42,000 |
REVA University KCET Cut Off for CS
The REVA University KCET cut off for CS has been between 25,000 and 32,000 in the extended round for two years. The REVA KCET cutoff for AI and Data Science has been creeping above 30,000 since 2024.
Key observations:
- REVA University KCET cut off for CS is directly accessible for students at 30,000 rank with board PCM above 90 percent
- ECE at REVA closed well above 55,000 in 2025
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 25,000 – 32,000 | 26,000 – 33,000 |
| AI and Data Science | 28,000 – 36,000 | 29,000 – 37,000 |
Alliance University KCET Cutoff for CS
The Alliance University KCET cutoff for CS is one of the most accessible at a Bangalore-based campus.
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 32,000 – 48,000 | 33,000 – 50,000 |
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology KCET Cut Off for CS
The Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology KCET cut off for CS has held around 12,000 to 20,000 in recent extended rounds. Students often shortlist Nitte Meenakshi alongside BMSIT and RNS IT because all three close in a similar rank band.
| Branch | 2025 Extended Round Closing Rank | Expected KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 12,000 – 20,000 | 13,000 – 21,000 |
| Electronics and Communication | 40,000 – 55,000 | 41,000 – 57,000 |
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How the ECE KCET College Cutoff Compares to CS at the Same Campus?
This was the most practically useful angle I found when going through the data. At every college, there is a rank gap between CS and ECE. Knowing that gap tells students who are just above the CS cutoff whether ECE at the same campus is worth targeting instead.
Here is what the CS versus ECE KCET college cutoff gap looks like at the top colleges in 2025:
| College | CS Extended Round 2025 | ECE Extended Round 2025 | Rank Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVCE | 900 – 950 | 2,500 – 3,200 | ~1,600 – 2,250 |
| MSRIT | 1,800 – 2,500 | 8,000 – 11,000 | ~6,200 – 8,500 |
| BMSCE | 3,000 – 3,800 | 7,000 – 9,000 | ~4,000 – 5,200 |
| PES University | 5,500 – 7,500 | 63,000 – 67,000 | ~55,500 – 59,500 |
| CMRIT | 8,000 – 11,000 | 30,000 – 40,000 | ~22,000 – 29,000 |
| BMSIT | 12,000 – 18,000 | 35,000 – 48,000 | ~23,000 – 30,000 |
A student at 3,000 rank who misses RVCE CS by 2,050 ranks can still get RVCE ECE. A student at 8,000 rank who misses BMSCE CS can get BMSCE ECE. The KCET college cutoff for ECE at top campuses is a genuine option, not a fallback branch. PES University is the exception — ECE there closes at 63,000 to 67,000 for the same limited-quota reason that pushes its CS cutoff above BMSCE.
What I Found When I Looked at the Mechanical KCET College Cutoff?
Mechanical Engineering is the most underused angle in KCET cutoff planning. When I pulled the KCET college cutoff data for Mechanical at Tier 1 colleges, the finding was consistent across two years of data: students at 60,000 to 67,000 rank can access RVCE and BMSCE.
That is not a minor point. RVCE Mechanical Engineering and BMSCE Mechanical Engineering both close at approximately 62,000 to 65,000 in the extended round. The brand value and placement infrastructure of those campuses applies across all branches. Most students at 64,000 rank are searching only for CS options in the 60,000 range. The Mechanical KCET college cutoff data says they are looking in the wrong direction.
Key observations from the Mechanical KCET college cutoff data across colleges:
- RVCE Mechanical and BMSCE Mechanical close at nearly identical ranks — approximately 62,000 to 65,000 in 2025
- MSRIT Mechanical closes at a notably higher rank, near 85,000 to 95,000, which likely reflects a smaller intake than RVCE and BMSCE
- CMRIT Mechanical closes around 55,000 to 65,000, directly accessible for students at 60,000 rank
- The Mechanical KCET college cutoff has been the most stable of the three branches across all three years I reviewed
| College | Mechanical 2025 Extended Round | Expected Mechanical KCET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| RVCE | 62,000 – 65,000 | 63,000 – 67,000 |
| BMSCE | 62,000 – 65,000 | 63,000 – 67,000 |
| MSRIT | 85,000 – 95,000 | 87,000 – 97,000 |
| CMRIT | 55,000 – 65,000 | 56,000 – 67,000 |
| BMSIT | 58,000 – 70,000 | 59,000 – 72,000 |
| RNS Institute of Technology | 60,000 – 72,000 | 61,000 – 73,000 |
| Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 65,000 – 78,000 | 66,000 – 80,000 |
| Cambridge Institute of Technology | 70,000 – 82,000 | 71,000 – 84,000 |
| Acharya Institute of Technology | 72,000 – 85,000 | 73,000 – 87,000 |
| REVA University | 75,000 – 90,000 | 76,000 – 92,000 |
Rank-by-Rank: Which KCET College Cutoff Is in Your Range
Engineering Colleges for 40,000 Rank in KCET
At 40,000 rank, the KCET college cutoff for CS at Tier 1 and most Tier 2 colleges has closed. The options that remain are real and worth listing clearly.
CS options at 40,000 rank:
- REVA University CS: accessible (last year closing around 32,000 in extended round)
- Alliance University CS: accessible
- Acharya Institute of Technology CS: borderline, depends on board marks
Non-CS options for engineering colleges for 40,000 rank in KCET:
- CMRIT IS and ECE: accessible
- BMSIT ECE: accessible
- Cambridge Institute of Technology IS: accessible
- RNS Institute of Technology IS: accessible
The KCET college cutoff for IS at CMRIT and RNS IT at this rank band is worth a close look. IS placement outcomes at these colleges are consistently stronger than most students in this rank range expect.
Engineering Colleges for 50,000 Rank in KCET
At 50,000 rank, the KCET college cutoff for CS has passed at every Tier 1 and most Tier 2 colleges. Non-CS branches open up significantly.
What I found accessible for engineering colleges for 50,000 rank in KCET:
- BMSCE Industrial Engineering: directly in range (closed 50,000 to 55,000 in 2025)
- CMRIT Mechanical: accessible
- BMSIT Mechanical: borderline
- Alliance University CS: accessible
BMSCE Industrial Engineering at this rank band is the finding I returned to most in the data. That branch at a Tier 1 college outperforms CS at most colleges that close in the 40,000 to 50,000 rank range on placement outcomes. The KCET college cutoff number makes it appear like a fallback. The placement data does not agree.
Engineering Colleges for 60,000 Rank in KCET
At 60,000 rank, the KCET college cutoff picture shifts more than at any other rank band. Tier 1 campuses open up for non-CS branches. What I found accessible for engineering colleges for 60,000 rank in KCET:
- RVCE Aerospace Engineering: directly in range (closed 60,000 to 63,000 in 2025)
- RVCE Civil Engineering: directly in range (closed 61,000 to 64,000)
- RVCE Mechanical Engineering: borderline (closed 63,000 to 67,000)
- BMSCE Civil Engineering: in range (closed 63,000 to 67,000)
- MSRIT Aeronautical Engineering: in range (closed 63,000 to 67,000)
- PES University ECE: borderline (closed 64,000 to 68,000)
- CMRIT Mechanical: accessible
- BMSIT Mechanical: accessible
Students at 60,000 rank searching only for CS options are asking the wrong question. The KCET college cutoff data for Tier 1 non-CS branches is right here at this rank.
120 Marks in KCET Rank: What the KCET College Cutoff Data Shows
120 marks out of 180 in KCET with board PCM around 88 to 92 percent maps to an approximate rank of 10,000 to 16,000 in 2026. At this rank, the 120 marks in KCET rank band align with:
- CMRIT CS: directly in range
- RNS Institute of Technology CS: directly in range
- BMSIT CS: directly in range
- Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology CS: directly in range
- Cambridge Institute of Technology CS: in range toward the lower end
- RVCE and BMSCE CS: out of range
Board marks matter significantly at this score level. The KEA merit formula weights exam score and board marks equally. A student with 120 marks in KCET and board PCM above 92 percent can expect an effective rank improvement of 3,000 to 5,000 positions.
I Got 60 Marks in KCET: What Does This Mean for College Options?
If you got 60 marks in KCET, the expected rank is approximately 70,000 to 85,000 depending on board marks and the 2026 candidate pool.
At this score, the KCET college cutoff data shows:
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 CS options: out of range
- RVCE Aerospace and Civil Engineering: borderline to accessible
- BMSCE Civil Engineering: borderline
- MSRIT Aeronautical Engineering: in range
- Smaller VTU-affiliated colleges in Bangalore and tier-2 Karnataka cities: CS accessible
Students who ask “I got 60 marks in KCET, what is my rank” usually follow with: which colleges are realistic? The answer at this score is to look at Tier 1 non-CS branches and government-quota colleges outside Bangalore.
Engineering Colleges for Above 1 Lakh Rank in KCET Fees and Options
A 1 lakh rank in KCET does not eliminate all options. It narrows them significantly.
What is accessible for engineering colleges for above 1 lakh rank in KCET:
- Government quota seats at VTU-affiliated colleges in Tumkur, Belgaum, Dharwad, and the Mangalore region
- Annual government quota KCET fees at these colleges: approximately INR 35,000 to 45,000
- Private college KCET seats at smaller institutions for non-CS branches in Bangalore
Whether 1 lakh rank in KCET is good or bad comes down to which path you are planning for. For government engineering colleges in Tier 2 Karnataka cities with affordable annual fees, a 1 lakh rank in KCET still opens real doors in core engineering branches. For private Bangalore colleges and CS branches at known institutions, the KCET college cutoff numbers at most places close well before this rank.
Students at this rank also frequently explore COMEDK in parallel. The KCET college cutoff numbers do not apply there. COMEDK runs a separate merit list with different closing ranks across a different set of colleges.
What the Last Year KCET Cutoff Data Tells Me About 2026
I used the last year KCET cutoff from the 2025 extended round as the baseline for every projection in this article. Here is what the three-year movement from 2022 to 2025 tells me about where 2026 is headed.
- CS: The last year KCET cutoff trend shows consistent tightening at Tier 1 colleges. RVCE CS moved from approximately 680 in 2022 to 930 in 2025. MSRIT moved from approximately 1,400 to 2,200. BMSCE moved from approximately 2,200 to 3,400. The total KCET candidate pool grew from around 2.6 lakh in 2022 to 3.15 lakh in 2025. That volume growth alone keeps pushing every CS KCET college cutoff upward. For 2026, I expect Tier 1 CS to tighten by 30 to 100 ranks. Tier 2 CS will move less.
- ECE: The last year KCET cutoff for ECE shows broad stability. ECE demand has not grown at the pace of CS demand. The 2025 extended round ECE closing ranks are a reliable baseline for 2026 with minor adjustments.
- Mechanical: The Mechanical KCET college cutoff has not moved meaningfully in three years at any college I tracked. RVCE Mechanical has held between 61,000 and 65,000 across the entire period. BMSCE Mechanical follows the same pattern. For 2026, I expect the Mechanical cutoffs to stay in the same band.
Also check: KCET College Predictor
Frequently Asked Questions
The RVCE KCET cutoff for CS is expected between 920 and 980 in the 2026 extended round for General category. Round 1 will likely close under 750. Students with board PCM above 93 percent receive an effective rank improvement of 3,000 to 8,000 positions through the KEA merit formula.
They are two separate colleges. The BMSIT KCET cutoff for CS is 12,000 to 18,000 in the extended round. The BMS College of Engineering KCET cut off for CS is 3,000 to 3,800. They do not share a campus or placement pipeline. Confusing the two is one of the most common mistakes in KCET shortlisting every year.
The REVA KCET cutoff for CS is expected between 26,000 and 33,000 in the 2026 extended round. The REVA University KCET cut off for AI and Data Science branches has been moving above 30,000 since 2024. Students at 30,000 rank with board PCM above 90 percent are in a realistic position for CS at REVA
Based on the 2025 extended round, the KCET college ranking for CS is: RVCE (900 to 950), MSRIT (1,800 to 2,500), BMSCE (3,000 to 3,800), PES University (5,500 to 7,500), CMRIT (8,000 to 11,000), BMSIT and RNS Institute of Technology (12,000 to 19,000), Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (12,000 to 20,000), Cambridge Institute of Technology (18,000 to 25,000), and Acharya Institute of Technology (22,000 to 33,000). These are the top engineering colleges in Karnataka through KCET by CS demand.
The RVCE KCET cutoff for ECE is approximately 2,600 to 3,400 in 2026. A student at 3,000 rank faces this choice directly. RVCE ECE has placement infrastructure and campus reputation that outperforms CS outcomes at colleges in the 12,000 to 18,000 rank band. If your target roles are in embedded systems, VLSI, or hardware, RVCE ECE is the stronger long-term choice. If your roles are strictly software development, the gap is narrower.
The CMRIT KCET cutoff for CS is expected between 8,500 and 11,500 in the 2026 extended round for General category. IS branch at CMRIT is worth shortlisting for students just outside the CS cutoff, with an expected closing rank of 11,500 to 16,000.
The Acharya Institute of Technology KCET cut off for CS is expected between 23,000 and 35,000 in the 2026 extended round. IS at Acharya IT closed around 28,000 to 40,000 in 2025 and is worth including for students between 30,000 and 42,000 rank.
The Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology KCET cut off for CS has been 12,000 to 20,000 in the extended round across recent years. For 2026, the expected range is 13,000 to 21,000 for General category. Students shortlisting Nitte Meenakshi typically consider it alongside BMSIT and RNS Institute of Technology.
The Alliance University KCET cutoff for CS is expected between 33,000 and 50,000 in the 2026 extended round. It is among the more accessible options for students with 35,000 to 50,000 rank who want a Bangalore-based private campus.
The RNS Institute of Technology KCET cutoff for CS is expected between 13,000 and 20,000 in the 2026 extended round. IS at RNS IT is a realistic fallback for students around the 18,000 to 26,000 rank range
The MSRIT KCET cutoff for CS is expected between 1,900 and 2,700 in the 2026 extended round. AI and ML at MSRIT closes within 400 to 500 ranks of core CS. Both have comparable placement records at MSRIT.
The Cambridge Institute of Technology KCET cut off for CS is expected between 19,000 and 26,000 for General category in 2026. IS at Cambridge IT is a viable option for students in the 23,000 to 31,000 range who prefer a Bangalore campus.