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Karnataka B.Tech Admission 2026 - This article offers a detailed overview of the Karnataka B.Tech 2026 admission schedule and process. Admission to B.Tech programs in Karnataka is determined through entrance exams like KCET 2026, COMEDK UGET 2026, JEE Main 2026, and JEE Advanced 2026. Karnataka boasts several top engineering institutes, including the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Manipal Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, RV College of Engineering (RVCE), BMS College of Engineering, and M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology. These colleges are renowned for their academic excellence, robust infrastructure, and strong placement records.
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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.
| Admission Role | Entrance Exam Required | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|
KCET | Karnataka Domicile Students | |
COMEDK UGET | Open to All India Candidates | |
JEE Main | Open to All India Candidates | |
JEE Advance | 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 |
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Here is the exam or admission route-wise eligibility that students need to be cleared for 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. |
| 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+ |
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.
| Particulars | 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 |
Register for the KCET exam through the KEA website.
Appear in the KCET exam.
KEA conducts counselling after the results.
Participate in document verification and choice filling.
Seat allotment is based on KCET rank.
Pay fees and report to the allotted college.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and 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 |
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.
| Particulars | 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 |
Language | English |
Total Marks | 300 |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Mode of Counselling | Online |
Participating colleges | 45 |
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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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 to BTech programmes; fees for these quotas are generally at a higher side, interested students can consider it as well.
Direct admission in private colleges without entrance exams.
Contact colleges or authorised admission consultants.
Admission based on 12th marks.
Fees are higher and vary by college.
Pay donation/fees as per college norms.
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.
Below is the list of top engineering colleges of Karnataka based on their NIRF 2026 ranking; check it out to understand the entrance exam required for the respective institute.
| Name of Institute | NIRF Rank | Admission Through |
|---|---|---|
17 | JEE Main | |
59 | ||
44 | KCET | |
69 | JEE Main | |
75 | COMEDK UGET | |
- | COMEDK UGET | |
100-150 | COMEDK UGET | |
100-150 | COMEDK UGET | |
100-150 | KCET | |
77 | JEE Advanced | |
- | COMEDK UGET | |
- | JEE Main | |
- | KCET | |
- | COMEDK UGET | |
- | KCET | |
- | COMEDK UGET |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can apply through Management Quota or NRI Quota in private engineering colleges, where entrance exams are not required.
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.
Yes, Non-Karnataka students can apply through JEE Main, COMEDK UGET, Management Quota, or NRI Quota seats in private colleges.
On Question asked by student community
Hi, college transfer after admission through KCET is not automatically allowed and depends on the university, college and applicable rules. Since you are a B.Pharm student, the transfer may also depend on whether the required seats and approvals are available. Tell me your current college, university and the college you
Hi Manoj
You can practise chapter-wise KCET mock tests on Careers360, covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology based on the KCET exam pattern. From the link below:
Hello, you can find your KCET 2026 counselling/CET number on your KCET verification slip. You can download the verification slip by logging in to the KEA portal using your registration number and password. The CET number is also used during the counselling process.
For more details, check this link: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-counselling
Hi Ranga,
Here you can check the KCET question paper
if you need more resources, please let us know.
No, participation in a special or additional KCET counselling round is generally not compulsory for every candidate.
If you are satisfied with the seat allotted to you and complete the required admission formalities within the specified deadline, you do not have to participate in another round.
However, if you want
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