Karnataka BTech Admission 2025 – Eligibility, Dates, Counselling Process
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Karnataka BTech Admission 2025 – Eligibility, Dates, Counselling Process

Team Careers360Updated on 04 Aug 2025, 05:28 PM IST

Karnataka Btech Admission 2025 -Karnataka BTech Admission 2025 can be done through various routes such as KCET 2025, COMEDK UGET 2025, JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc. Karnataka is home to top engineering colleges like NIT Surathkal, MIT Bangalore, IIT Dhanvad, RV College of Engineering (RVCE), BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), among others.

This Story also Contains

  1. Entrance Exams for Karnataka BTech Admission 2025
  2. Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka BTech Admission 2025
  3. BTech Admission in Karnataka – Fee Structure (Approx)
  4. Karnataka BTech Admission Process 2025
  5. Direct Admission in BTech : Without Entrance Exam
  6. Top Engineering colleges of Karnataka : NIRF 2024
Karnataka BTech Admission 2025 – Eligibility, Dates, Counselling Process
Karnataka BTech Admission

Students can get admission through entrance exams or by direct admission, depending on their eligibility and preference. There are some alternative ways to get admission into engineering colleges of Karnataka like Management Quota, and NRI/Direct Admission. Read this article carefully to understand the exams and admission process required to pursue B.Tech in Karnataka.

Entrance Exams for Karnataka BTech Admission 2025

Admission Route

Entrance Exam Required

Who Can Apply

KCET

KCET

Karnataka Domicile Students

COMEDK UGET


COMEDK UGET

Open to All India Candidates

JEE Main

JEE Main Exam

Open to All India Candidates

JEE Advance

JEE Advanced

Open to All India Candidates(For IIT Dhanwad only)

Management Quota (Private Colleges)

No Entrance Exam

Open to All, 12th PCM Pass


NRI / Foreign Quota

No Entrance Exam

NRI / OCI / Foreign Nationals

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka BTech Admission 2025

Here is the exam or admission route wise eligibility that students need to be cleared to get admission into B.Tech in colleges of Karnataka.

Exam or Admission Route

Eligibility Criteria

KCET

Must be a Karnataka domicile candidate. Passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC).

COMEDK UGET

Open to all students across India. Must have passed 12th with PCM and at least 45% marks.

JEE Main

Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/Pwd).

Alternative ways; Without Entrance Exam

Management Quota

Open to all students. 12th PCM pass with minimum 45% marks.

NRI Quota

Only for NRI/Foreign Nationals. 12th PCM pass required.


BTech Admission in Karnataka – Fee Structure (Approx)

Admission Type

Fee Range (Per Year)

KCET

Rs. 24,000 – Rs. 84,000

COMEDK UGET

Rs. 1,80,000 – Rs. 3,50,000


JEE Main

Rs. 1,50,000 – Rs. 2,50,000

JEE Advanced

Rs. 1,00,000 – Rs. 1,50,000

Management Quota

Rs. 3,00,000 – Rs. 10,00,000

NRI/Direct Quota

Rs. 4,00,000 – Rs. 12,00,000+


Karnataka BTech Admission Process 2025

Here is the exam wise admission process to take admission into B.Tech programs in engineering colleges of Karnataka. Below is the basic information about exams, eligibility, conducting frequency, participating colleges etc.

1. KCET Admission Process

Perticulars

Details

Exam Name

Karnataka Common Entrance Test(KCET)

Conducting Body

Karnataka Examination Authority

Frequency

Once in a Year

Mode of Application and Fee

Mode : Online

Fee : Rs. 500

Mode of Examination

Offline

Number of Questions

180

Total Subjects and Papers

Physics, Chemistry and Maths

Total Marks

180

Duration

For each Paper : 1hour 20 min

Total : 4 hours

Mode of Counselling

Offline

Participating colleges

182

Steps to be followed for Admission KECT

  • Register for the KCET exam through the KEA website.

  • Appear in the KCET exam.

  • KEA conducts counselling after the result.

  • Participate in document verification and choice filling.

  • Seat allotment is based on KCET rank.

  • Pay fees and report to allotted college.

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2. COMEDK UGET Admission Process

Perticulars

Details

Exam Name

Consortium of Medical, Engineering, Dental colleges of Karnataka Undergraduate Entrance Test (COMEDK UGET)

Conducting Body

COMED Karnataka

Frequency

Once in a Year

Mode of Application and Fee

Mode : Online

Fee : Rs. 1950

Mode of Examination

Online

Number of Questions

180

Language

English

Total Marks

180

Duration

3 Hours

Mode of Counselling

Online

Participating colleges

123

Steps to be followed for Admission COMEDK UGET

  • Apply for COMEDK UGET through the official website.

  • Appear for the entrance exam.

  • Participate in online COMEDK counselling.

  • Fill college and branch choices.

  • Seat allotment based on COMEDK ranks.

  • Pay admission fees and join the allotted college.

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3. JEE Main Admission Process

Perticulars

Details

Exam Name

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency(NTA)

Frequency

Twice a Year

Mode of Application and Fee

Mode : Online

Fee : Rs. 1000

Mode of Examination

Online

Number of Questions

180

Language

English

Total Marks

180

Duration

3 Hours

Mode of Counselling

Online

Participating colleges

45

Steps to be followed for Admission JEE Main

  • Apply for JEE Main through the official website.

  • Appear for the entrance exam.

  • Participate in online JoSAA counselling.

  • Fill college and branch choices.

  • Seat allotment based on JEE Main ranks.

  • Pay admission fees and join the allotted college.

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Direct Admission in BTech : Without Entrance Exam

Here are some alternative routes to get admission into engineering colleges of Karnataka without giving any entrance exam. Below are the direct ways to get admission in Btech programs; fees for these quotas are generally at a higher side, students who are interested can consider it as well.

1. Management Quota Admission Process

  • Direct admission in private colleges without entrance exams.

  • Contact colleges or authorized admission consultants.

  • Admission based on 12th marks.

  • Fees are higher and vary by college.

  • Pay donation/fees as per college norms.

2. NRI Quota Admission Process

  • Reserved seats for NRI/Foreign candidates.

  • Direct application to the college.

  • Admission based on 12th PCM marks.

  • Higher fee structure applicable.

  • Must provide valid NRI/OCI documents.

Top Engineering colleges of Karnataka : NIRF 2024

Below is the list of top engineering colleges of Karnataka based on their NIRF 2024 ranking, check it out to understand the entrance exam required for respective institute.

Name of Institute

NIRF Rank

Admission Through

NIT Surathka(NITK)

17

JEE Main

MIT Manipal

56

MET

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

69

KCET

IIIT Bangalore

74

JEE Main

MSRIT Bangalore

75

COMEDK UGET

RVCE Bangalore

99

COMEDK UGET

SIT Tumkur

100

COMEDK UGET

NMIT Bangalore

100-150

COMEDK UGET

PES University

100-150

KCET

IIT Dharwad

100-150

JEE Advanced

BMSCE Bangalore

150-200

COMEDK UGET

CMRIT Bangalore

150-200

JEE Main

NHCE Bangalore

150-200

KCET

KLE Technological University

150-200

COMEDK UGET

NMAM Institute of Technology

150-200

KCET

NIE Mysore

150-200

COMEDK UGET

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can students from other states apply for BTech in Karnataka?
A:

Yes, Non-Karnataka students can apply through JEE Main, COMEDK UGET, Management Quota, or NRI Quota seats in private colleges.

Q: What is the fee difference between KCET and COMEDK seats in Karnataka?
A:

KCET Government Quota seats cost ₹24,000 to ₹84,000 per year, while COMEDK seats in private colleges cost between ₹1.8 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh per year.

Q: How can I get BTech admission in Karnataka without writing KCET, COMEDK or JEE Main?
A:

You can apply through Management Quota or NRI Quota in private engineering colleges, where entrance exams are not required.

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It's unlikely you'll get a veterinary college in Bangalore with a KCET rank of 5000, even with the ST caste and CRPF quota, as the general cutoff is often around 1200, and even special category quotas typically don't extend that far.

I hope it will clear your query!!

If you were allotted a college in the second round of KCET counseling but did not join, you are not banned from participating in subsequent rounds or future KCET counseling, provided you follow the official rules. KCET allows candidates who do not report to the allotted college to participate in later rounds, but the allotment of seats in future rounds may be affected because some colleges may have fewer vacant seats remaining. It is important to ensure that you complete all required steps in the counseling portal, such as confirming your willingness to participate in the next round, and to check the official KCET guidelines for any specific conditions regarding non-joining in earlier rounds. Failure to follow the portal instructions could affect your eligibility, but generally, not joining a college in a previous round does not result in a ban.

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It's completely normal to feel uncertain after joining a college. If you feel a strong urge to try KCET again, it's okay to consider it seriously. Many students reapply to get into a better college or branch. Think about your goals and what you truly want. Prepare a clear plan if you decide to reattempt. Talk to your parents or mentors for guidance. Don't rush—make a calm, well-thought-out decision. Whatever you choose, stay committed and give your best.

Could you try to isolate the reason for your dissatisfaction That will help in making a more targeted decision.

Hi dear candidate,

Yes, you can attempt the KCET exam next year as well if you feel to score better to get better college as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of KCET.

Make sure you are comfortable to bear the consequences of dropping after one year like loss of one year studies and problems while getting fees refund (depends on your college).

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