Hello Raghav! Well done on your accomplishment. I think you have the following options based on your ranks:

1. JEE Main Rank 5764 (General; Karnataka): CSE at NIT Trichy or Warangal is difficult at this rank in General. The good news is that you can get into NIT Surathkal CSE through Home State quota. Surathkal is one of the best NITs for CSE and is at par with Trichy and Warangal in terms of placement.
2. KCET Rank 165 : This is a good rank. You should be able to get CSE in any of the top colleges in Karnataka - RVCE, BMSCE, or MSRIT. These colleges also have good placements and reputations.
3. VITEEE Rank 605: With this rank you can easily get CSE at VIT Vellore (including preferred categories). But, NIT Surathkal and top KCET colleges (RVCE, BMSCE, MSRIT) have generally more reputation than VIT.
4. JEE Advanced and BITSAT : If you do well in JEE Advanced, then old IITs or IIT-Hyderabad would be worth targeting. BITS Pilani CSE is also a very good option, it is as good as old NITs and better than some IITs.

Hi dear candidate,

Can you please specify about which particular college you need admission through KCET, so that we can help you further. Usually, for general category students the minimum marks for a good college for CSE is around 120 to 130 and slightly lower for reserved categories. To know the colleges for you marks, check our KCET college predictor tool:

KCET College Predictor 2025 - Predict Colleges based on your Rank

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Hello

you do not need to get worry if you dont get best rankings,

you are still eligible for many colleges through

1.Management quota,Later Counselling rounds,Other exams like COMEDK or JEE.

2. colleges with lower cut offs may still accept you like Acharya,KLE Tech

i hope this helps

With a KCET rank of 86,000, you have a good chance to find a college, especially in less competitive branches or private colleges. It’s important to research colleges that accept your rank in your preferred course and location. Checking official counseling websites and college cutoffs will help you choose wisely. Don’t hesitate to explore options beyond top-tier colleges, as many institutes offer quality education and opportunities for growth. Planning early and keeping track of counseling dates will make the process smoother.

Hello,

Here is the link where you can get KCET cutoffs : Karnataka KCET College Wise Cutoff

Hope it helps !

With an 80,000 rank in KCET, getting an engineering seat in Bangalore government colleges is very difficult because competition is high and ranks needed are usually much better. However, you may get a seat in some private engineering colleges in Bangalore through management or quota seats. It's important to attend counselling, fill your choices wisely, and also consider nearby cities or private colleges where seats might be available for your rank.

Yes

The karnataka Examination Authority KEA has released the online documentation verification link for KCET 2025.Candidates who have qualified the Karnataka Common Entrance Test can now verify their documents through online portal.

Just visit on the official site and access documents verification link, enter your details and submit and confirm.

HEY THERE!!

• With a KCET rank of 158,351, obtaining a seat in Computer Science Engineering through regular counseling in Karnataka is highly improbable.
• Typically, CSE cutoffs are far lower, often concluding between ranks 50,000 and 60,000, even in the less sought-after colleges.
• Therefore, securing admission with this rank is unlikely.

Dear Candidate ,
With a KCET 2025 rank of 137,614 getting a Computer Science ( CSE ) seat in a government engineering college in Karnataka in quite difficult, as the closing ranks for CSE in these colleges are generally much lower - mostly under 85,000 . However you can still explore other branches like Mechanical , Civil or Electrical Engineering , which may have higher closing ranks and  thus a better chance . Additionally , consider applying to private colleges where CSE seats might still be available at your rank , or explore options under the management quota . Make sure to participate in all rounds of counseling, including the extended and spot rounds .