Colleges and Branches you can target with KCET 2025 rank above 50000: In an exam, many students score a good rank, and many lack. Students with a KCET rank above 50000 must not worry. There are various college that offers admission with low KCET scores. In this article, we have provided the list of colleges and branches with low KCET ranks.
The top rank holders are offered admisison by premium engineering colleges, while other colleges' seats are filled by modest rank holders. Now question is, what about students with a low KCET rank?
Are there any colleges for students with a KCET score above 50000? In this article, we have shared the complete list of colleges accepting low KCET 2025 ranks. But, before we begin, let’s understand one small yet important thing - what's a low score in KCET?
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released KCET 2025 counselling dates. The last date for choice filling is July 18. Mock allotment result will be OUT on July 21.
What is Considered a Low KCET Rank 2025?
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Colleges that accept low KCET 2025 Ranks above 50000
This list is created based on the KCET's previous years (last round cutoff) of the general merit category. Candidates can check the list of colleges that accept low KCET ranks and what branches they can target if their KCET 2025 rank is above 50000.
University of Bengaluru (UVCE)
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence |
7157 |
| Civil engineering |
68573 |
| Mechanical engineering |
56271 |
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
136218 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation |
71715 |
| Industrial Engineering and Management |
179084 |
| Mechanical engineering |
121030 |
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MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering and Management |
55606 |
Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Chemical engineering |
53149 |
MVJ College of Engineering
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Electrical engineering |
64988 |
SJC Institute of Technology, Chickballapur
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AD |
55595 |
| IE |
58440 |
| CA, CS (AI and ML) |
51823 |
SIT Tumkur
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology |
579010 |
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AI |
51152 |
| DS |
56368 |
| EC |
71330 |
SJCE
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
57399 |
PES College of Engineering, Mandya
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics |
70555 |
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EE |
68277 |
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Basaveshwar Engineering College Bagalkot
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EE |
61202 |
Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College Bellari
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
70407 |
BMS College of Engineering
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CE |
54396 |
NIE (South Campus)
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| ME |
68256 |
JSSTechnological University
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| ME |
54700 |
PDA College of Engineering
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CD |
69185 |
| IE |
63786 |
University B.D.T College of Engineering, Davangere
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EE |
54601 |
| Robotics and AI |
65465 |
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CD |
69266 |
Adhichunchangiri Institute of Technology, Chickmagalur
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AI |
66519 |
| CS |
56602 |
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Near Allipur Bellary
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AI |
57807 |
| EC |
63241 |
| CS - DS |
59533 |
The Oxford College of Engineering Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EC |
61556 |
| IE |
56294 |
Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AE |
50299 |
| EE |
65087 |
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| Robotics and Automation |
56183 |
KS Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CD |
63274 |
| IC-CS |
57559 |
AMC Engineering College, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AI |
50377 |
| EC |
66686 |
| DS |
57031 |
| IE |
60654 |
East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AD |
74194 |
| CA CS (AI Machine Learning) |
54181 |
| CS |
54035 |
Atria Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| DS |
53001 |
| IE |
74184 |
Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology Gubbi, Tumkur
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
55190 |
| AD |
73679 |
DON BOSCO Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AD |
51444 |
| CA, CS |
51778 |
Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering Bettahalsur, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
70271 |
| CS (AI) |
77346 |
GM Institute of Technology, Davangere
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EC |
64557 |
| AI |
57517 |
| IE |
57154 |
Canara Engineering College, DK District
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AI |
69922 |
| IE |
73813 |
Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EC |
55741 |
SDM Institute of Technology Ujre, Dakshina, Kannada
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
65781 |
Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore Belawadi, Mandya
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CB |
73299 |
| CF, CS |
63348 |
| CS, DS |
58963 |
| IE |
58234 |
Government Engineering College, Raichur
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
65865 |
Alva Institute of Engineering and Technology Moodabidri
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
67361 |
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CA-CS |
78892 |
| CS |
53626 |
SG Balekundri Institute of Technology, Belgaum
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
54960 |
| EC |
76736 |
Angadi Institute of Technology and Management Belgaum
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
68273 |
ATME College of Engineering Varun Hobli, Mysore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| CS |
65993 |
Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AI |
66234 |
| CS |
66245 |
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology, Kanakpur Main Road, Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EE |
64043 |
Alliance University Bangalore
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EC |
53109 |
| CY |
54413 |
| CS and Internet of Things |
63851 |
| Instrumentation Tech |
62915 |
Presidency University
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| EC |
58294 |
| DS |
58145 |
| IO |
75911 |
| IS |
70471 |
| CS- Networks |
69727 |
CMR University
| Branch name |
Last round GM cutoff rank |
|---|---|
| AM |
52229 |
| IT |
237493 |
| EC |
74411 |
| DS |
85779 |
| CS |
60929 |
KCET 2025 Cutoff Trends for Low Rank Admissions
Here’s an estimated cutoff trend (KCET General Category) for low-rank colleges and branches. Candidates belonging to category profile might have chances in getting into top-tier colleges.
| Branch |
Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) |
Up to 80,000 in private colleges |
| ECE / IT |
Up to 90,000–1,00,000 |
| Civil / Mech |
Up to 1,20,000 or more |
| Biotech / Environmental |
1,30,000–1,50,000+ |
Tips to Get a Seat with a Low KCET Rank 2025
- Participate in All Rounds of Counselling
It is important to participate in every round of KCET counselling. Even if you don’t get your preferred choice in the first or second round, keep participating in extended or casual vacancy rounds. The KCET 2025 counselling is expected to start soon.
- Choose Less Popular Branches
Opt for branches like Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Biotechnology. They are less in demand and have good career potential with the right effort.
- Use the Option Entry System
- Look for Management Quota (If Budget Permits)
- Explore Rural or Tier-2 College Options
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
To get admission to the BTech in AI and ML course at ATME, students have to clear the category-wise KCET rank. As per the ATME KCET cutoff 2025, the highest rank accepted for the General AI category was 61818.
To know the maximum rank for other categories, see the table below.
| Category | ATME KCET cutoff 2025 (Last Round) |
|---|---|
| All India Category | |
| General | 61818 |
| SC | 152441 |
| ST | 108234 |
| Home State Category | |
| General | 68751 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
To check the merit list for admission at Vidyashilp University for the BTech (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) course, students have to go to the official KEA exam portal, find the KCET/UGCET option and click on it. After this, if the merit list has been declared, you will
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you can get admission at Vidyashilp University for its B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) course, if you belong to the General, SC, or ST AI categories.
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Vidyashilp University KCET cutoff 2026 is affected by many factors, like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, the total number of test takers, etc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
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Answered a month ago
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Total 1.5 to 1.8 laksh
Check college website
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Answered a month ago
Amity University, Bangalore has not listed KCET as a mandatory requirement for BPharma admissions. However, the institute does accept KCET scores for several UG level courses when picking candidates for admissions.
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Amity University, Bangalore has not mentioned KCET as a mandatory entrance exam for BBA at Amity University, Bangalore. However, most UG level admissions at the institute are decided through its scores. Thus, candidates are advised to ask this question from someone in the admission desk.
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