KCET Rank Predictor 2026 is a tool that can estimate a candidate's probable rank from marks in KCET exam 2026. The rank calculations depend on KCET scores, 2nd PUC marks and normalization trends observed in previous years.
- The KCET rank may vary because it depends on the exam difficulty and normalization.
- KCET 2026 score is calculated using 50% KCET score + 50% 2nd PUC marks (PCM/PCB) as per official KEA criteria.
- Candidates scoring above 170 marks in KCET 2026 exam can get expected rank in top 100.
- The predictor helps shortlist colleges like RVCE, PES University and MSRIT before counselling begins.
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Key Summary
- The Collegedunia’s KCET 2026 rank predictor provides category-wise estimates based on previous year data.
- KCET ranking depends on 50% CET score + 50% 2nd PUC Board PCB marks.
- Candidates with 175+ marks in KCET 2026 exam and 290+ marks in PU2 exam can get rank under 10.
- Candidates with rank under 1000 in KCET 2026 exam can get admission in top-tier colleges like RVCE.
- Candidates with 150+ marks fall within the top 500 ranks in the KCET exam.
- Scores below 115 marks in KCET 2026 can get expected rank beyond 10000.
What is the KCET Rank Predictor 2026?
The KCET Rank Predictor 2026 is a tool that estimates a candidate’s expected rank based on marks obtained in the entrance exam.
- The rank predictor uses the previous years results to evaluate candidates rank based on their performance.
- The formula used by KEA is :
- KCET Score = (Board PCM / 300 × 50) + (KCET Score / 180 × 50).
- The KCET score out of 100 determines the final rank.

Ques. Is KCET 2026 Marks Vs Rank Predictor accurate?
Ans. The KCET 2026 Rank Predictor from collegedunia provides close estimates based on previous year trends but may vary due to normalization.
Ques. Does KCET rank depend only on entrance marks?
Ans. No, KCET rank depends on 50% weightage given to PU2 marks and 50% weightage given to KCET entrance exam.
KCET Rank Predictor 2026: Step-by-Step Process
Candidates need to follow these steps to get their probable rank in KCET 2026 exam using CollegeDunia KCET Rank Predictor:
- Step 1 : Candidates need to visit CollegeDunia KCET Rank Predictor page.
- Step 2 : Select their “Paper Type” and then select “Score Type”.
- Step 3: Candidates need to enter their expected KCET 2026 score.
- Step 4: Now, candidates have to select their category (General/OBC/SC/ST)
- Step 5: Click “Predict My Rank”.
- Step 6: Use the predicted rank to explore college options via the Collegedunia College Predictor .

Also Read: KCET Counselling 2026: Check Schedule, Process, Seat-Allotment
Ques. Can I use the rank predictor before the KCET 2026 result is declared?
Ans. Yes, you can enter marks calculated from the official provisional answer key to get your estimated rank immediately after the exam, weeks before the official result.
Ques. What if I belong to the OBC category, does the predictor give separate rank estimates?
Ans. Yes, rank predictor tools allow category selection. SC/ST/OBC cutoffs are typically 10,000–40,000 ranks higher than the General Merit rank for the same score.
KCET 2026 Marks Vs Rank
Based on previous year data, candidates scoring 175-180 marks in KCET 2026 are expected to get rank 1-10 with a KCET score of above 98%.
- Candidates scoring 165-175 marks in KCET exam and 280-295 marks in PU2 are likely to secure ranks between 10-100 with KCET score 97-98.17%.
- With 98.17-99.06% in KCET score, candidates can get admission in top engineering colleges in Karnataka.
- A score range of 145-165 marks in KCET 2026 and 260-280 marks in PU2 likely to secure ranks between 100-1000 with KCET Score between 93.5%-97%.
- With 135-155 in KCET 2026 exam can expect rank between 500-5000 where the KCET Score falls in the range of 91.5%-95.5% where candidates can get seats in mid-tier colleges.
- For scores below 125 marks in KCET 2026 and 245 - 265 marks in PU2, the expected rank goes beyond 5000, with KCET Score is below 88%.
| Rank Range | KCET Marks | KCET % | PU2 Marks | PU2 % | KCET Score (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 10 | 175 - 180 | 97 - 100% | 290 - 300 | 96.5 - 100% | 98.17 - 99.06% |
| 10 - 100 | 165 - 175 | 91 - 97% | 280 - 295 | 93 - 98% | 97.0 - 98.17% |
| 100 - 500 | 155 - 165 | 86 - 91% | 270 - 290 | 90 - 96% | 95.5 - 97.0% |
| 500 - 1000 | 145 - 155 | 80 - 86% | 260 - 280 | 86 - 93% | 93.5 - 95.5% |
| 1000 - 2000 | 135 - 145 | 75 - 80% | 250 - 270 | 83 - 90% | 91.5 - 93.5% |
| 2000 - 5000 | 125 - 140 | 69 - 78% | 245 - 265 | 81 - 88% | 88 - 91.5% |
| 5000 - 10000 | 115 - 130 | 63 - 72% | 240 - 260 | 80 - 86% | 82 - 88% |
| 10000 - 20000 | 100 - 115 | 55 - 63% | 230 - 255 | 76 - 85% | 74 - 82% |
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Ques. Is 150 marks a good score in KCET 2026?
Ans. Yes, scoring 150 marks in KCET exam is a good score with expected rank between 500-100 with KCET score is around 93.5%-95.5%.
Ques. What rank can I expect with 170+ marks in KCET 2026?
Ans. Candidates with 170+ marks in KCET 2026 and PU2 marks with 280-295 can expect rank between 1-100 with KCET score 97%, which will give admission in top engineering colleges.
Colleges Options for KCET 2026 Exam
Based on previous years KCET exam cutoff, the expected cutoff rank for CSE branch in RVCE is 234.
- At PES University and MSRIT, the expected cutoff rank for CSE branch is 900-1000 in the KCET exam.
- Candidates with rank under 1500 have a strong chance to get admission in top branches at PES University and MSRIT.
- With 500 to 4000 rank in KCET 2026, candidates can get seats in ECE and EEE in top colleges.
- Candidates with 4000-7000 ranks can get admission in CSE branch in mid-tier colleges like BMSCE and Dayananda Sagar College.
- Candidates ranked between 5000-7700 in KCET 2026 exam can get a seat in the CSE branch at colleges like SIT and BIT.
- Candidates with rank 25000-60000 in KCET exam 2026 can get seat in lower demand branches such as Mechanical and Civil
R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Space Engineering | 1932 | 6385 | 10585 | 18051 |
| Bio Technology | 3963 | 6268 | 30756 | 35420 |
| Chemical Engineering | 5906 | - | 44081 | 10251 |
| Civil Engineering | 9539 | 15934.5 | 23961 | 7579 |
| CSE | 234 | 514 | 7543 | 5848 |
| EEE | 1126.75 | 3856 | 14486 | 18457 |
| ECE | 573 | 2682 | 13568 | 12671 |
| Mechanical | 2900.5 | 9298 | 48258 | 50016 |
PES University Ring Road, Bangalore
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Technology | 6210 | 25166 | 38904 | 48201 |
| CSE (AI & ML) | 1494 | 4037 | 19945 | 23461 |
| CSE | 934 | 3067 | 14822 | 15240 |
| EEE | 3645 | 6648 | 35994 | 26026 |
| ECE | 2380 | 6538 | 28582 | 25529 |
| Mechanical | 5948 | - | 76754.5 | 51929 |
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Space Engineering | 5172 | 10045 | 21186 | 29460 |
| AI & ML | 1910.5 | 3626 | 11314 | 15951 |
| Bio-Technology | 9246 | 21754 | 34096 | 40781 |
| Chemical Engineering | 13325 | 44238 | 55204 | 43128.5 |
| Civil Engineering | 24605 | 24103 | 36201 | 29912 |
| CSE | 1100 | 3437 | 10220 | 11687 |
| EEE | 4787 | - | 36743 | 30951 |
| ECE | 2567 | 5520 | 19890 | 23279 |
| Mechanical | 8718 | 17062 | 78746 | 61359 |
B M S College of Engineering, Bangalore
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 25511 | 31865 | 55805 | 46077 |
| EEE | 5247 | 15750 | 44899 | 45191.5 |
| ECE | 1417 | 4212 | 25977 | 25845 |
| Industrial Engineering & Management | 24781 | 61978 | 105820.5 | 99394 |
| Mechanical | 7440 | 17235 | 69333 | 54954 |
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Technology | 27392 | - | 59982.5 | 53800 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37235 | 80242 | 118548 | 106755 |
| Civil Engineering | 61825 | 76544 | 82315 | 112324 |
| CSE | 7683 | 10090 | 35279 | 35117 |
| EEE | 17489 | 26550 | 62158 | 57494.5 |
| ECE | 10794 | 13039 | 47730 | 45642 |
| Mechanical | 47181 | 49686 | 118234 | 134304 |
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Technology | 14639 | 31811 | 51781 | 73680 |
| Chemical Engineering | 19683 | 56919 | - | 62688 |
| Civil Engineering | 54351 | 74997 | 155192 | 108485 |
| CSE | 4080 | 6869 | 23303 | 23941 |
| EEE | 15232 | 20359.5 | 60286 | 67855 |
| ECE | 6361 | 11674 | 43299 | 41698 |
| Mechanical | 25525 | 38130 | 98086 | 128775 |
Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & ML | 6577 | 9612 | 32745 | 31224 |
| Civil Engineering | 63170 | 78329 | 112687 | 129339 |
| CSE | 5036 | 8162 | 31558 | 33821 |
| EEE | 14851 | 28721 | 70677 | 58047 |
| ECE | 7585 | 12098 | 48407 | 46835 |
| Mechanical | 35862 | 47951 | 132715 | 158608 |
JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru
| Course | General Cutoff Rank | OBC Cutoff Rank | SC Cutoff Rank | ST Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Technology | 19998 | 433944 | 60194 | 68217 |
| Civil Engineering | 62539 | 85691 | 93373 | 112024 |
| CSE | 4707 | 9242 | 27507 | 38476 |
| ECE | 5909 | - | 41006 | 37936 |
| Mechanical | 37934 | 60647 | 119098 | 128466 |
Source: KCET Cutoff Rank
Also Read: KCET Marks Vs Rank: Expected Rank, Qualifying Marks, Rank Predictor, Cutoff & Colleges Accepting
Ques. What rank is required for CSE in top KCET 2026 colleges like RVCE, PES University, and MSRIT?
Ans. The rank for CSE branch in top KCET 2026 colleges like RVCE, PES University and MSRIT is 234, 934 and 11000.
Ques. Can I get a good college with 5000 rank in KCET?
Ans. Candidates with around 5000 rank in KCET 2026 exam can get CSE or other branches in mid-tier colleges like BMSCE, DSCE, and BIT.









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