KCET 2026 Seat Matrix
College & category-wise seat details for Karnataka CET 2026 counselling — 85,000+ engineering seats across Karnataka
85,000+
Total Engineering Seats
~55,000
KCET Govt Quota Seats
200+
Participating Colleges
30+
Engineering Branches
KCET 2026 – Category-wise Seat Reservation
| Category | Full Name | Reservation % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM | General Merit | Open to all | Unreserved; any eligible candidate can fill GM seats |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 15% | Karnataka SC certificate required |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 3% | Karnataka ST certificate required |
| Cat-1 | Category-1 (OBC) | 4% | Certain OBC communities with lower social status |
| 2A | Category-2A (OBC) | 15% | Most common OBC category in Karnataka |
| 2B | Category-2B (OBC) | 5% | Includes certain Muslim communities |
| 3A | Category-3A (OBC) | 4% | Vokkaliga and related communities |
| 3B | Category-3B (OBC) | 5% | Lingayat and related communities |
| Rural | Rural / Govt School | 7.5% (horizontal) | For students from rural areas/govt schools in Karnataka |
Reservation percentages as per Karnataka government policy. The Rural quota (7.5%) is a horizontal reservation applied across all categories. Exact figures for 2026 subject to government notification.
Top Colleges – Approximate Seat Matrix (KCET Govt Quota)
| College | Type | Total Intake | KCET Govt Seats (Approx) | CSE GM Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV College of Engineering | Private Aided | ~1,200 | ~720 | ~300–500 |
| BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) | Private Aided | ~1,080 | ~648 | ~400–700 |
| PES University | Private Unaided | ~1,500 | ~600 | ~200–400 |
| MSRIT (Ramaiah Institute) | Private Aided | ~1,260 | ~756 | ~500–900 |
| BIT Bangalore | Private Aided | ~720 | ~432 | ~800–1,500 |
| DSCE (Dayananda Sagar) | Private Unaided | ~1,440 | ~576 | ~1,500–3,000 |
| NIE Mysore | Private Aided | ~900 | ~540 | ~2,000–4,000 |
| UVCE Bangalore | Government | ~540 | ~486 | ~1,200–2,500 |
| AIT Chikkamagaluru | Government Aided | ~420 | ~378 | ~3,000–6,000 |
* Approximate data based on KCET 2025 patterns. Exact seat matrix for 2026 will be published by KEA before counselling begins.
Types of Seats in Karnataka Engineering Colleges
Government Quota Seats (CET Seats)
~60–65% of total seats. Filled through KCET counselling by KEA on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Fee is regulated by KEA. Most competitive — filled by merit-cum-choice.
SNQ – Special NRI Quota Seats
~3–5% of seats. For NRI candidates or children of NRIs. Filled by colleges directly, usually at higher fee. Separate application through college.
Management Quota Seats
~35% of seats in private unaided colleges. Filled by college management based on merit but at higher fee (₹1–3 lakh/year typically). Not through KCET counselling.
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KCET 2026 Important Links
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Disclaimer
Seat data is approximate and based on KCET 2025 patterns. Actual 2026 seat matrix will be published by KEA on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in before counselling.