KCET 2026 rank vs percentage data points to very tight competition for CSE and AI/ML: expected closing ranks for top colleges fall largely between 150–2,000 for general category seats. RV College of Engineering, BMSCE, PES University and MSRIT lead the list with CSE and AI/ML cutoffs well inside the top few thousand.
KCET rank calculation gives equal weight to exam and board performance, with 50% KCET and 50% 2nd PUC PCM marks. That 50:50 split means a board aggregate can shift your rank significantly even with the same KCET score.
KCET 2026 rank vs percentage: what aggregates map to ranks
Estimate ranges link aggregate percentage to likely ranks. For general category applicants the expected mapping is:
- Under 1,500 rank : roughly 90% and above aggregate.
- 1,500–5,000 : roughly 85%–89% aggregate.
- 5,000–8,000 : roughly 82%–84% aggregate.
- 8,000–12,000 : roughly 78%–82% aggregate.
- 12,000–18,000 : roughly 75%–78% aggregate.
- 18,000 and beyond : roughly 70%–75% aggregate.
These are estimates and can vary by 5–10% year to year depending on exam difficulty, applicant numbers and seat movement during counselling.
KCET 2026 rank vs percentage — college-wise expected cutoffs
Key college closing ranks reported for general category across branches (expected):
| College | CSE | AI/ML | ECE | EEE | Mechanical | Civil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVCE | 499 | 742 | — | 2783 | 5812 | — |
| PES University (Ring Rd) | 1674 | 2694 | 3765 | 8400 | 15958 | — |
| MSRIT | 2076 | 2791 | 4080 | 10791 | 20751 | — |
| BMSCE | 3870 | — | 4794 | 10576 | 21879 | 43431 |
| UVCE | 5020 | — | 9544 | 22495 | 49547 | 55203 |
| SJCE | 3156 | — | 6303 | 17845 | 38107 | 57460 |
| JSS STU | 6390 | 7311 | 7731 | — | 53938 | 80484 |
| KLE Technological University | 10412 | — | 15143 | 33902 | 69873 | 66952 |
Top branches like CSE and AI/ML typically close inside the top 2,000–3,000 ranks at leading colleges. Mechanical and core branches show much higher closing ranks, often accessible to candidates above 10,000–20,000 ranks; civil and some mechanical seats can close beyond 50,000 .
Immediate student impact: if your composite aggregate (KCET + 2nd PUC PCM) is 90%+ , you’re in the realistic zone for top CSE/AI seats. Ranks 2,000–5,000 keep good chances for CSE/AI/ECE at PESU, MSRIT and similar colleges. Above 10,000 , focus plans on core branches or category‑based seats.
All figures are expected cutoffs and aggregate mappings used for rank planning. Final cutoffs will depend on official counselling, seat matrix and category reservations announced by the KCET authority.