KCET · COMEDK · JEE Main · 2026
All four criteria are mandatory. Missing any one makes a candidate ineligible regardless of rank.
Passed 10+2 (PUC) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).
Valid KCET or COMEDK UGET score in 2026. JEE Main is accepted by deemed universities.
No upper age limit for engineering. Minimum age: 17 years on the date of admission.
KCET seats are reserved for Karnataka domicile students. COMEDK and management quota are open to all-India students.
KCET government-aided fees are set by the Karnataka government. COMEDK and management quota fees are set by individual colleges within AICTE guidelines.
| Quota | Annual fee (2026) | Eligibility | Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCET Govt-Aided (KEA) | ₹35,000 – ₹80,000 | Karnataka domicile | KCET counselling · KEA allotment |
| KCET Private Unaided | ₹80,000 – ₹1.5 lakh | Karnataka domicile | KCET counselling · option entry |
| COMEDK UGET | ₹1.5 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh | All-India open | COMEDK rank · counselling |
| Management Quota | ₹2 lakh – ₹4 lakh | 15% of intake | Direct · college contact |
* Fees are indicative and sourced from AICTE fee approval orders and college websites for 2026. Verify directly with the institution before decision.
KCET closing ranks for General category, 2025–26 allotment. Verify at kea.kar.nic.in.
| Branch | RVCE | MSRIT | NHCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Computer Science) | ~250 | ~1,200 | ~5,000 |
| AI & Machine Learning | ~450 | ~2,000 | ~7,000 |
| ECE (Electronics & Comm.) | ~2,500 | ~4,000 | ~12,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~5,000 | ~8,000 | ~20,000 |
| Civil Engineering | ~9,000 | ~15,000 | ~30,000 |
| Information Science (ISE) | ~700 | ~2,500 | ~8,000 |
Ranks appear only when linked to an approved KEA source document; unverified values are withheld.
Answers sourced from KEA, AICTE, and COMEDK official publications.
The KCET CSE cutoff by college, category, year, and counselling round is shown only after College2U links it to a current official document and a human reviewer approves the evidence. No verified record is available in this release, so College2U will not estimate the figure. Check the relevant official counselling authority or request evidence-backed human guidance.
A KCET rank of 10,000 provides access to ECE at several reputed colleges and CSE/ISE at mid-tier AICTE-approved colleges in Bangalore 2026. College2U recommends using previous-year rank data to identify colleges where your rank falls within the closing rank for your preferred branch.
The current engineering fee by institution, quota, and allotment authority is shown only after College2U links it to a current official document and a human reviewer approves the evidence. No verified record is available in this release, so College2U will not estimate the figure. Check the relevant official counselling authority or request evidence-backed human guidance.
KCET engineering counselling for 2026 typically has 3 rounds: Round 1 (main allotment), Round 2 (first mop-up for seats left vacant), and a final extended round. After KCET rounds, colleges directly fill remaining management quota seats.
Yes. Diploma holders can join the second year of B.E directly through DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test), conducted by KEA. DCET is a separate exam from KCET and covers all engineering disciplines. Seats are limited and reserved for Karnataka-domicile diploma holders.
CSE and AI/ML branches have the highest average campus placements at Bangalore engineering colleges. Average CTC for CSE graduates from top colleges like RVCE and BMSCE ranges from ₹6–₹20 lakh per year in 2026. Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Infosys, and Wipro are the top recruiters.
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