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    KCET 2026 Civil Engineering Cutoff: Top Colleges & Closing Ranks

    Team Careers360Updated on 09 Jun 2026, 10:33 AM IST

    KCET 2026 results are out, making counselling and choice filling the most critical phase for students. With India's infrastructure sector expected to witness massive investment over the coming decade, Civil Engineering continues to offer stable long-term career opportunities. This article presents the KCET 2026 Civil Engineering Cutoff to help aspirants in choosing the best Civil Engineering Colleges in Karnataka.

    This Story also Contains

    1. KCET Overview
    2. KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Under 90000 (Based on Previous Cutoff)
    3. KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Between 90K and 120K (Based on Previous Cutoff)
    4. KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Between 1.2 Lakh and 1.44 Lakhs (Based on Previous Cutoff)
    5. KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Between 1.44 Lakhs and 1.49 Lakhs (Based on Previous Cutoff)
    6. Category-Wise Cutoff Highlights
    7. College Selection Based on Rank
    KCET 2026 Civil Engineering Cutoff: Top Colleges & Closing Ranks
    KCET 2026 Civil Engineering Cutoff: Top Colleges & Closing Ranks

    KCET Overview

    KCET

    2025

    2026

    Total Candidates (Registered)

    3,30,787

    3,30,646

    Total Candidates (Appeared)

    3,11,991

    3,09,014

    Female

    -

    1,86,099

    Biology

    -

    2,31,023

    Physics/ Chemistry

    -

    3,09,014

    Now, first have a look at the comparison of the KCET 2025 with the KCET 2026. The competition remains high across engineering admissions this year as well.

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    KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Under 90000 (Based on Previous Cutoff)

    This is a list of the top civil engineering colleges through KCET 2026. These institutions continue to dominate Civil Engineering admissions in Karnataka. RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, remains the most competitive destination for Civil Engineering aspirants. Follow the above table for the college-wise and category-wise KCET 2026 cutoff for admission in civil engineering.

    KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Between 90K and 120K (Based on Previous Cutoff)

    These colleges form the elite tier for Civil Engineering admissions. This is the list of engineering Colleges in Bangalore through the KCET entrance exam accepting admissions in civil engineering with Cutoffs Between 90,000 and 1.2 Lakh.

    KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Between 1.2 Lakh and 1.44 Lakhs (Based on Previous Cutoff)

    College

    Branch / Program

    GM

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore

    BE Civil Engineering

    123,156

    249636

    172938

    210340

    Impact College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bangalore

    BE Civil Engineering

    127,458

    172951

    202475

    Sri Krishna Institute of Technology, Bangalore

    B.Tech Civil Engineering

    138,252

    175216

    213389

    161826

    Bangalore Technological Institute, Bangalore

    BE Civil Engineering

    138,754

    198446

    211046

    178322

    SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad

    BE Civil Engineering

    139621

    253174

    256516

    246188

    Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Technology, Ujire

    BE Civil Engineering

    140466

    253218

    213610

    208283

    MS Engineering College, Bangalore

    BE Civil Engineering

    141281

    168313

    223253

    Amruta Institute of Engineering and Management Sciences, Bangalore

    BE Civil Engineering

    141360

    173457

    203028

    221024

    Rajeev Institute of Technology, Hassan

    BE Civil Engineering

    143216

    171307

    224013

    243159

    Students with ranks above 1.2 lakh can still find civil engineering admission opportunities in engineering colleges like Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore, Rajeev Institute of Technology, Hassan, SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, and more. General Merit cutoffs range from approximately 1.23 lakh to 1.43 lakh.

    KCET 2026: Civil Engineering College Wise Cutoffs Between 1.44 Lakhs and 1.49 Lakhs (Based on Previous Cutoff)

    College

    Branch / Program

    GM

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    Sri Revana Siddeshwara Institute of Technology, Bangalore

    BE Civil Engineering

    144,323

    195381

    208635

    214742

    Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore

    BE Civil Engineering

    147,725

    232291

    231774

    170264

    City Engineering College, Bangalore

    BE Civil Engineering

    147,978

    156422

    194172

    217988

    Lingarajappa Engineering College, Bidar

    B.Tech Civil Engineering

    148,799

    256107

    The last group of colleges includes Sri Revana Siddeshwara Institute of Technology, Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, City Engineering College, and Lingarajappa Engineering College. In this set of engineering colleges, closing ranks extend up to approximately 1.49 lakh in General Merit.

    Category-Wise Cutoff Highlights

    Candidates belonging to the OBC or SC category can get admission opportunities in the best colleges with a rank above 2 Lakh. ST Candidates: ST category candidates can secure admissions at considerably higher ranks compared to General Merit candidates. This trend highlights the accessibility of Civil Engineering admissions across reservation categories.

    College Selection Based on Rank

    RV College of Engineering is accessible to students with a rank of less than 25,000.

    For a rank above 1.2 Lakh, the best colleges include Reva University, MVJ College, Presidency University, SDM College, MS Engineering College, and City Engineering College.

    This KCET cutoff data shows that students have wide college choices for civil engineering admission. Candidates interested in the civil engineering branch can select their college based on the KCET 2026 result. If you want to get expert advice on counselling, then join the counselling connect by visiting the website of Careers360.

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    Questions related to KCET

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to KCET ?

    Hello Dear Student,
    With a KCET rank of 2.1k you are in a highly competitive bracket! You can secure top-tier branches like CSE, ISE, AIML, and AIDS at premium institutions like MSRIT, BMSCE, UVCE, and NIE Mysore.

    You can check, find and access more information here: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-2026-rank-wise-college-list
    Hope it helps!

    Hello Dear Student,
    With a KCET rank of around 1.21 lakh , getting CSE (AI & ML) in top Bengaluru colleges may be difficult through the general quota. However, you still have a fair chance in several private engineering colleges, especially in later counselling rounds.

    Some colleges you can consider

    Hello Dear Student,

    For KCET counselling, colleges are often grouped based on the ranks at which popular branches such as CSE, AI & ML, and ECE typically close. While cutoffs change every year, the following classification can help you understand your options:

    Top Tier Colleges (Approx. Rank 1 – 5,000)

    Hello Dear Student,
    With an Agriculture Practical Rank of 15,977 in KCET , admission to B.Sc. Forestry is possible, but your chances depend heavily on:

    • Category (GM, SC, ST, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, etc.)
    • Special quotas (Rural, Kannada Medium, Agriculturist, HK/HKR)
    • The specific college you're targeting
    • The cutoff trends for

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a KCET rank of 95,336 , you are generally looking at:

    • Lower-demand branches in established colleges, or
    • A wider range of branches in mid-tier private colleges.

    Some colleges often considered realistic around this rank range include:

    • Presidency University
    • Acharya Institute of Technology
    • Dayananda Sagar Academy of