KCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Hello,

Securing a 56,000 rank in KCET does make it a bit challenging to get admission to a top government college for BPT , as the cut-offs for popular government institutions are generally much lower. However, there is still a good chance to get a seat in private colleges, especially if you are open to exploring options outside Bengaluru city or in less competitive districts. The availability of seats also depends on the category you belong to, as OBC/SC/ST candidates often have some relaxation in cut-offs. You can also consider management quota seats if finances allow, as they don’t strictly depend on your KCET rank. My advice would be to participate in all counselling rounds, as sometimes seats open up in later phases. Additionally, keep a backup plan in related fields like B.Sc. Physiotherapy or Allied Health Sciences.

You can use this college predictor tool for a better idea : College predictor careers 360

Thank you, and best wishes for your admission process.

Hello Kavya,

If you did not choose any options during the choice filling after KCET Round 1 allotment results, it means you did not lock any preferences for that round. In such cases, you will not be allotted a seat in Round 1, and your participation will automatically be considered for the next round, provided you complete the choice filling for that round. However, if you miss choice filling in all rounds, you will not get any seat through KCET counselling. My suggestion is to always participate in each round, even if you are waiting for a better option, because you can upgrade later.

Thank you!

Hello,

If you got a seat in KCET counselling but have decided not to join and instead take a drop, then after the choice entry ends, the seat is usually automatically considered as not joined if you don’t report or pay the fees. It will be returned to the pool for the next rounds or cancelled. For the next year’s counselling, there is generally no penalty or restriction just because you didn’t join the allotted seat this year—KCET allows you to appear fresh each year if you meet eligibility. However, you must make sure that you don’t officially accept the seat and then fail to attend classes, because in some cases colleges may ask for a small seat cancellation fee if admission was confirmed. If your aim is to prepare better and get a better rank next year, you’re safe to do so.

All the best for your preparation! Thank you.

Hello Prajwal

With a KCET rank of 1,50,00 you can get following colleges (excluding civil and mechanical branches):

1. Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
2. Bangalore Institute of Technology
3. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore
4. New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore
5. Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management, Bangalore
6. CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore
7. BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore
8. KLE Technological University, Hubli
9. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore
10. SJCE Mysore

To know more about KCET: KCET by CAREERS360

Hope this answer helps! Thank You!!!

Hello

With a KCET rank of 19567 and family income of 40,000 you can definitely get REVA university under SNQ Quota.

For REVA University, SNQ quota ranks have generally closed from 12,00 to 40,000 depending upon the branch. With your rank, you have a  chance of getting a good branch (Except CS and IT).

To know more about KCET: KCET by CAREERS360

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Hello Aspirant,

Yes, a General Merit (GM) student should think about attending the 2nd extended round of KCET counselling. Although the seat matrix may reflect "No GM seats" initially, there may still be openings due to withdrawals, non-reporting by allotted candidates, or upgrades from earlier rounds. All vacated seats were renewed, not currently being used by candidates, and some of these openings can be again filled under GM category. Many students have gained good seats in this round by attending 2nd extended counselling, although the first matrix indicated "zero".

Yes, you can be eligible for the KCET exam even if you studied your 11th and 12th (Intermediate) in Andhra Pradesh, provided you meet certain domicile/residency criteria of Karnataka.

Since you completed your schooling up to 10th standard in Karnataka and are a Karnataka domicile, you may be eligible under Clause (a) or (b) of KCET eligibility. These clauses usually include:

• You must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years including 10th.

• Or one of your parents must have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 years.

• Or your mother/father must be a Karnataka state government employee.

You will likely need to submit a domicile certificate or study certificate from Karnataka to support your claim.

Hello!

M S Ramaiah University , Bangalore, is one of the reputed private universities in Karnataka. For admission through KCET the cutoff ranks change every year.It depends upon the category, number of seats and number of students applied.

Last year for branches like Computer science and Engineering the cutt off was between 10,000-15000 for General category students and branches like mechanical, civil or ECE their cutt off was between 20,000-40,000.For categories like SC,ST or OBC the cutt offs go much higher.

KCET counselling is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to allot seats in engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary, and other professional courses .

The counselling process is mostly online , but some steps are offline . It is a hybrid process .

Offline Steps

1. Document Verification:

   • This is the only major offline step .

   • After KCET results, candidates must visit the KEA help centres with all original documents like KCET admit card, rank card, Class 10 & 12 mark sheets, caste/income certificates (if applicable), and study certificates.

   • Officials check your documents and give a verification slip and login credentials for online counselling.

2. Reporting to College:

   • After you get a seat and pay the fee, you must physically report to the allotted college with original documents to confirm admission.

Online Steps

1. Choice Filling (Option Entry):

   • After document verification, candidates log in to the KEA online portal to select colleges and courses in order of preference.

2. Seat Allotment:

   • Mock allotment and final allotment results are published online.

   • Candidates select options (accept/reject/continue) online.

3. Fee Payment and Admission Order:

   • Once a seat is accepted, you pay the admission fee online and download the admission order .

• Offline: Document verification & final college reporting.

• Online: Choice filling, seat allotment, option selection, and fee payment.

So, KCET counselling is mostly online with some offline steps

Hi dear candidate,

Nearly every college/ university provides the hostel facility to it's students and in case they do not, there should be availability of PG facility near by it.

You must check at the respective college/university's website for the confirmation or you may mail them too.

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