Question 1

What KCET rank does an SC candidate need for RVCE CSE in 2026?

Accepted Answer

RVCE Bangalore CSE SC category closing rank in KCET 2025 was approximately 3,000–6,000 (SC merit rank). SC candidates compete within the SC reservation pool. Since RVCE has about 15% SC reservation seats, a significantly lower KCET score/rank qualifies for SC category compared to GM (general merit) which requires rank ~1,000–3,000.

Question 2

What are the OBC categories in Karnataka KCET?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka KCET has multiple OBC categories: Category-2A (includes communities like Veerashaivas, Vokkaligas — 15%), Category-2B (Muslim OBC — 4%), Category-3A (Brahmins, Lingayats, and other communities — 3.5%), Category-3B (other OBC communities — 5%). Each category has a separate merit list and reservation in Karnataka government colleges.

Question 3

How does KCET category certification work for OBC candidates?

Accepted Answer

OBC candidates for KCET must obtain a valid caste/category certificate from Karnataka authority (taluk/sub-divisional magistrate). The certificate must specify the Karnataka OBC category (2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B). Income certificate may also be required for some OBC sub-categories. Certificates must be current (not older than 3 years as per KEA guidelines). Out-of-state OBC certificates are generally not valid for Karnataka KCET category seats.

Question 4

Can SC/ST candidates from other states apply for Karnataka KCET SC/ST category seats?

Accepted Answer

Generally, SC/ST category benefits in Karnataka KCET are available for Karnataka-domicile SC/ST candidates. Out-of-state SC/ST students may not be eligible for Karnataka-specific SC/ST category seats. However, they can appear for KCET under the GM (General Merit) category or the OPS (Other than Karnataka Students) quota which has limited seats at participating institutions.

Question 5

What is Category-1 in Karnataka KCET and who is eligible?

Accepted Answer

Category-1 in Karnataka KCET is a reservation for economically backward classes — communities not covered under SC/ST/OBC but identified as economically weak by the Karnataka government. It typically includes communities like Brahmins (some groups), certain minorities, and specific trade/artisan communities. The reservation is 4% in government seats. Caste certificate from Karnataka authorities is required.

Category	RVCE CSE Rank	MSRIT CSE Rank	BMS CSE Rank
GM (General)	1,000–3,000	5,000–12,000	10,000–20,000
2A (OBC)	2,000–6,000	8,000–18,000	15,000–30,000
2B (Muslim OBC)	3,000–8,000	10,000–22,000	18,000–35,000
3A/3B (OBC)	2,500–7,000	9,000–20,000	16,000–32,000
SC	3,000–7,000	10,000–25,000	20,000–40,000
ST	5,000–12,000	15,000–35,000	30,000–60,000

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