KCET Seat Matrix 2025 is the total number of seats offered by participating engineering and agriculture colleges in Karnataka. KCET Seat Matrix 2025 is one of the factors affecting the KCET Cut off. The lesser the number of seats, the higher the cutoff for the year.
- Candidates can complete KCET 2025 Counselling Option Entry based on the seat matrix released for Engineering, Agriculture, Architecture, Veterinary, Naturopathy & Yoga, and Pharmacy courses.
- For admission to various colleges and institutes, 15% of seats are reserved under the Government Quota for the rural candidates, whereas 5% of seats are there for candidates who completed their academic session from the Kannada Medium.
- For admission in any program offered by any regional university, candidates will be shortlisted for 70% of the seats.
The Karnataka Higher Education Department has announced the KCET 2025 fee structure for Engineering and Architecture courses. This structure applies to 50% of the seats in these institutions under the government quota in private aided colleges. For government colleges, Mysore University and VTU (Visvesvaraya Technical University), the first-year fees are INR 42,116.
KCET Seat Matrix 2025
| Stream | PDF Link |
|---|---|
| Engineering General Quota | Download |
| Engineering Kalyana Karnataka Quota | Download |
| Engineering Special Category Quota | Download |
| Agriculture & Veterinary Kalyana Karnataka Category Quota | Download |
| Agriculture & Veterinary (Practical) General & Kalyana Karnataka Category Quota | Download |
| Agriculture & Veterinary Special Category Quota | Download |
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Key Summary
- KCET counselling is ongoing on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Karnataka Examination Authority has published the KCET seat matrix on the official website for various quotas and categories.
- These are a total of 31656 seats for KCET BSc Nursing admissions.
- In the KCET Engineering General Quota, a total of 63824 seats are available.
- The number of seats in the KCET Engineering Special Category is 4332.
KCET Seat Matrix: Course-wise Total Number of Seats
| Quota/Course | Total Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| BSc Nursing | 31656 |
| BPT Courses | 1241 |
| AHS and BPO Courses | 4534 |
| Engineering General Quota | 63824 |
| Kalyana Karnataka | 8912 |
| Engineering special category | 4332 |
| Agriculture and Veterinary Kalyana Karnataka category | 1447 |
| Agriculture and Veterinary (Practical) General and Kalyana Karnataka category quota | 1452 |
| Agriculture and Veterinary Special Category Quota | 451 |
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KCET Seat Allotment 2025Previous Years’ KCET Seat Matrix
Aspirants can go through the table below to check the KCET seat matrix for previous years.
KCET Seat Matrix 2024: PDF Download
| KCET Seat Matrix 2024 | KCET Seat Matrix PDF Download |
|---|---|
| KCET 2024 Seat Matrix Round 1 | Check Here |
| KCET 2024 Seat Matrix Round 2 | Check Here |
| KCET 2024 Seat Matrix Round 2 (Hyderabad-Karnataka) | Check Here |
KCET Seat Matrix 2023: PDF Download
| KCET Seat Matrix 2023 | KCET Seat Matrix PDF Download |
|---|---|
| KCET 2024 Seat Matrix | Check Here |
KCET Seat Matrix 2022: Course-wise PDFs
KCET Seat Matrix 2021: Course-wise PDFs
KEA has released the KCET Seat Matrix 2021 for Round 1 counselling. Candidates can download the Course-wise KCET Seat Matrix PDFs from the links mentioned below:
How to see seat matrix in KCET?
To check the KCET seat Matrix 2025, you need to visit the official website of KEA KCET 2025- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Step 1: On the Homepage, there is a link or banner called “KCET Seat Matrix 2025 ” or “Seat Matrix / Round-wise (Provisional / Final)”
Step 2: Browse through all the links to know the fee structure along with the seat matrix
Step 3: Visit the specific link, after which a PDF file will be disclosed on the screen. After that, download the PDF file and take a printout of the same.
Based on the data collected from the previous year, all the candidates should check the provisional seat matrix released for various courses offered by engineering and medical colleges.
The KCET Seat Matrix will consist of:
- Institute / College name
- Course name (e.g. BE, B.Tech – specific branch, Agriculture etc.)
- Total seats
- Category-wise seats (General / OBC / SC / ST / HK / RK etc.)
- Quota or special category seats (SPL, PH etc.)
- Possibly “Over & Above” seats in some small quotas or for certain policies.
How many seats are available in KCET?
The KEA has released a detailed KCET seat matrix 2025, where there are more than 77,000 engineering seats are available across government, private, and aided institutions, out of which 63,824 seats are for General Quota and 4,332 seats are for Special Category like such as Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK), Reserved Karnataka (RK), sports, NCC, and differently-abled candidates.
| Category / Quota | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Engineering (General Quota) | 63,824 seats |
| Engineering (Special Category) | 4,332 seats |
| BSc Nursing | 31,656 seats |
| Engineering (Total across Government + Private etc.) | 77,068 seats |
| Other Seats | ~ 3,350 (for some non-engineering / special categories) |
What is RK in KCET seat matrix?
In KCET Seat matrix 2025, RK stands for Reserved Karnataka. It is a category/quota under the reservation system, meaning it reserves seats for candidates who satisfy the specific conditions like usually being from Karnataka and fulfilling specific criteria under the state’s residence / district / domicile rules.
If you belong to the RK category and are eligible for the KCET exam, then you can compete for those reserved seats.
| College / Branch | Total Seats | RK Seats (approx) | Other Relevant Category Seats (HK etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTU Constituent College, Chintamani – Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 30 | ~3 RK seats | HK ~2 seats etc. |
| GEC Challakere, Chitradurga – Computer Science & Engineering | 60 | ~6 RK seats | HK ~5 seats etc. |
| Government Engineering College, Ramanagara – multiple branches | e.g. 60 per branch | RK ~4–5 seats in many branches | HK seats also present; PH / SPL etc. included. |
What is SPL in kcet seat matrix?
The SPL in KCET seat matrix stands for Special Category / Special-Quota seats. It is a reserved quota for the candidates who qualify under particular non-standard categories beyond the usual reservation (General, OBC, SC, ST, HK / RK, PH etc.).
The SPL also includes seats reserved for sportspersons, NCC candidates, defence / ex-defence personnel, or any other special category declared by the KEA.
| Institute / Branch | Total Intake | SPL Seats |
| VTU Constituent College, Chintamani – Computer Science & Engg (CSE), Intake 60 | 60 | 3 SPL seats |
| VTU Constituent College, Chintamani – Mechanical Engg, 60 intake | 60 | 3 SPL seats |
| Government Engineering College, Huvinahadagali – multiple branches with intake 240 total across 4 branches | 240 | 12 SPL seats (i.e. 3 per branch roughly) |
KCET 2025 Fee Structure for Engineering and Architecture Courses
| College Type | GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B SC/ST: Annual Income above Rs 10.00 Lakhs. | SNQ | SC/ST: Annual Income up to Rs 2.50lakh | SC/ST: Annual Income up to Rs 10 lakh | Category-1Annual IncomeUp to Rs 2.5 Lakhs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government colleges | INR 40,860 | INR 21,360 | INR 750 | INR 750 | INR 21 360 |
| For Aided courses in Aided colleges | INR 40,860 | INR 21,360 | INR 750 | INR 750 | INR 21360 |
| Type-1 -Unaided colleges, including Minority, and Unaided courses in aided colleges | INR 96,574 | INR 31,360 | INR 750 | INR 750 | INR 77,074 |
| Type-2 - Unaided colleges, including Minority, and Unaided courses in Aided colleges | INR 1,04,265 | INR 31,360 | INR 750 | INR 750 | INR 84,765 |
| Deemed / Private Universities | INR 96,574 | - | INR 750 | INR 750 | INR 77,074 |
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KCET Seat Matrix 2025 FAQs
Ques: I am a non-resident of India. Can I get a seat for the pharmacy courses through KCET 2025? If yes, do I need to present any certificate for that?
Ans. No, only the candidates with the status of Indian Citizen can apply for the program. No OCI or NRI candidate will be eligible for that.
Ques: I have completed my academic session in Kannada medium till the secondary standard. Am I eligible to apply for any courses through KCET 2025?
Ans. Yes, in this case, you can apply for the courses through KCET 2025.
Ques: I belong to the general category. I want to take admission in engineering courses through KCET 2025. What qualifying marks do I need to secure to be eligible for admission?
Ans. In this case, candidates need to secure not less than 50% of marks in aggregate or PCM subjects.
Ques: My parents reside outside of Karnataka. And also, I have studied outside of Karnataka. Am I eligible to get a seat in any institute or college through KCET 2025?
Ans. In this case, if your parents have the domicile status of Karnataka, then you will get a seat through the entrance test.
Ques: I have completed my secondary and higher secondary level examinations in the state of Karnataka. And my parents also completed their bachelor’s degree course in the same state. Can I apply for any course by securing the KCET Cut Off 2025?
Ans. Yes, you can apply for any course through the entrance examination.
Ques: What is the number of seats are there under the Government quota for rural candidates for admission in any courses in any institute in the state of Karnataka through KCET 2025? Is it required to complete the whole academic session from class 1 to class 10 in the state of Karnataka?
Ans. Around 15% of seats are there under the Government Quota for the rural candidates. It is required for all candidate to complete their education till secondary level in the state of Karnataka.
Ques: I have studied in the Kannada medium. For how many seats under the Government Quota can I apply for any courses offered by the Institute of Karnataka through KCET 2025?
Ans. In this case, there are 5% of seats under the Government Quota, for which candidates from the Kannada medium can apply.
Ques: I am from Raichur. For how many seats can I apply for admission in any course in Karnataka through KCET 2025?
Ans. Some states or places are considered the local area. And the place Raichur falls into this category. You can apply for any courses through the entrance test for around 70% of seats.
Ques. What is the date for KCET counselling?
Ans. KCET counselling 2025 is ongoing on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KCET counselling started in July 2025. KCET round 1 allotment was published on 1 August 2025, and round 2 was published on 30 August 2025. Last date to report to the KCET round 2 allotted college is 3 September 2025.
Ques. Is KCET counselling started in 2025?
Ans. Yes, KCET counselling has started on the official website in July 2025. Round 1 KCET seat allotment was released on 1 August 2025, and round 2 KCET seat allotment was released on 30 August 2025.
Ques. How is counselling done in KCET?
Ans. Students can participate in KCET counselling by following the steps below.
- Candidates with a valid score in KCET must register for KCET counselling 2025 on the official website.
- Once registered, students must fill out and lock their preferences for KCET 2025 counselling and seat allotment.
- The KCET 2025 allotment list will be processed, and the allotment list will be published on the official website.
- Once released, shortlisted students who received Choice 1 or Choice 2 allocation must pay the fee as prescribed by the authority and report to the allotted institute.
Ques. When was the KCET 2nd round seat allotment 2025?
Ans. As per the KCET official website, the KCET 2nd round dates, the KCET 2nd round allotment is released on 30 August 2025 on the official website. Students must pay the fee and caution deposit by 2 September 2025. Moreover, candidates must download confirmation slip and report to the allotted institute by 3 September 2025.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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