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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KCET Rank Predictor 2026

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.
What is the KCET Rank Predictor 2026
KCET Rank Predictor

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 .
KCET Rank Predictor 2026: Step-by-Step Process

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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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KCET 2026 Marks Vs Rank

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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

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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.