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RVCE Cutoff 2026-27 — Complete Branch-Wise Analysis

Every RVCE cutoff in one place — KCET 2026 closing ranks (CSE 425, ECE 765, EEE 2009, Mechanical 5452, Civil 14213), COMEDK 2025 closing ranks (CSE 692, ECE 1399, EEE 2424, Mechanical 7032, Civil 20917), category-wise cutoffs for SC/ST/OBC, marks-vs-rank conversions, previous year trends (2023–2026), JEE Main clarification and expected 2027 cutoff predictions for every branch.

KCET CSE 425 COMEDK CSE 692 KCET ECE 765 COMEDK ECE 1399 KCET Civil 14213 COMEDK Civil 20917

Quick answer — RVCE cutoffs 2026-27

KCET 2026 (General Merit): CSE 425 · AI&ML 643 · Data Science 699 · ECE 765 · Cyber Security 826 · ETE 1,083 · EEE 2,009 · Aerospace 3,856 · Mechanical 5,452 · Chemical 8,891 · IEM 10,449 · Civil 14,213. COMEDK 2025 (General Merit): CSE 692 · Data Science 890 · AI&ML 975 · Cyber Security 1,091 · ECE 1,399 · ETE 1,790 · EEE 2,424 · Aerospace 6,429 · Mechanical 7,032 · Chemical 13,038 · IEM 17,533 · Biotechnology 18,883 · Civil 20,917. JEE Main: not a merit route — no official JEE cutoff applies. Category (SC/ST/OBC): typically 2–3× more relaxed than GM. 2027 predictions: KCET CSE 400–460, COMEDK CSE 650–780 (projections, not official).

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RVCE cutoff overview — 2026 snapshot

KCET CSE cutoff 425
GM rank · 2026
COMEDK CSE cutoff 692
GM rank · 2025
KCET ECE cutoff 765
GM rank · 2026
COMEDK ECE cutoff 1,399
GM rank · 2025
KCET Civil cutoff 14,213
GM rank · 2026
COMEDK Civil cutoff 20,917
GM rank · 2025
How to read the cutoffs: The cutoff is the last rank at which a seat was allotted in the final counselling round. If your rank is lower (better) than the cutoff, you have a strong chance. If your rank is higher (worse) than the cutoff, you will need luck or a later round. Round 3 cutoffs are typically the most relaxed.

RVCE KCET 2026 cutoffs — branch-wise (General Merit)

The KCET 2026 cutoff is the most recent KCET data. Cutoffs are closing ranks in the final KEA counselling round for General Merit (GM) candidates. For SC/ST/OBC category cutoffs, see the category-wise section.

Branch KCET 2026 GM cutoff KCET 2025 GM cutoff Year-on-year change Difficulty
CSE 425 ~470 ↓ 45 (tighter) Hardest
CSE — AI & ML 643 ~690 ↓ 47 Very hard
CSE — Data Science 699 ~750 ↓ 51 Very hard
ECE 765 ~820 ↓ 55 Very hard
CSE — Cyber Security 826 ~880 ↓ 54 Very hard
ETE 1,083 ~1,150 ↓ 67 Hard
EEE 2,009 ~2,100 ↓ 91 Moderate
Aerospace 3,856 ~4,000 ↓ 144 Moderate
Mechanical 5,452 ~5,600 ↓ 148 Moderate
Chemical 8,891 ~9,100 ↓ 209 Easy
IEM 10,449 ~10,700 ↓ 251 Easy
Civil 14,213 ~14,600 ↓ 387 Easiest
Key takeaway: All KCET cutoffs tightened in 2026 vs 2025 by 45–387 ranks across branches. This is due to higher KCET candidate numbers and increased competition for RVCE seats. For 2027, expect continued tightening of 20–50 ranks unless KCET candidate numbers decrease significantly.
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KCET cutoff trend at RVCE (2023–2026)

Branch2023202420252026Trend
CSE ~520 ~490 ~470 425 Tightening
ECE ~900 ~860 ~820 765 Tightening
EEE ~2,300 ~2,200 ~2,100 2,009 Tightening
Mechanical ~6,000 ~5,800 ~5,600 5,452 Tightening
Civil ~15,500 ~15,000 ~14,600 14,213 Tightening

Trend analysis: All branches tightened by 200–800 ranks over three years. This reflects RVCE's growing reputation and higher KCET candidate quality. The tightening rate has slowed in 2025–2026, suggesting we may be approaching a plateau.

RVCE COMEDK 2025 cutoffs — branch-wise (General Merit)

COMEDK 2025 is the most recent published COMEDK cutoff. It is the best predictor for COMEDK 2026 and 2027. Cutoffs are closing ranks in the final COMEDK counselling round for General Merit (GM) candidates.

Branch COMEDK 2025 GM cutoff COMEDK 2024 GM cutoff Year-on-year change Difficulty
CSE 692 ~700 ↓ 8 (tighter) Hardest
CSE — Data Science 890 ~910 ↓ 20 Very hard
CSE — AI & ML 975 ~1,000 ↓ 25 Very hard
CSE — Cyber Security 1,091 ~1,120 ↓ 29 Hard
ECE 1,399 ~1,450 ↓ 51 Hard
ETE 1,790 ~1,850 ↓ 60 Hard
EEE 2,424 ~2,500 ↓ 76 Moderate
Aerospace 6,429 ~6,600 ↓ 171 Moderate
Mechanical 7,032 ~7,200 ↓ 168 Moderate
Chemical 13,038 ~13,300 ↓ 262 Easy
IEM 17,533 ~17,900 ↓ 367 Easy
Biotechnology 18,883 ~19,200 ↓ 317 Easy
Civil 20,917 ~21,300 ↓ 383 Easiest
Key takeaway: COMEDK cutoffs also tightened in 2025 by 8–383 ranks across branches. However, COMEDK cutoffs are much more forgiving than KCET (CSE 692 vs 425) because COMEDK candidates can use the exam as a backup to KCET. If your KCET rank doesn't get you RVCE, your COMEDK rank still might.

COMEDK cutoff trend at RVCE (2023–2025)

Branch202320242025Trend
CSE ~720 ~700 692 Tightening
ECE ~1,500 ~1,450 1,399 Tightening
EEE ~2,600 ~2,500 2,424 Tightening
Mechanical ~7,400 ~7,200 7,032 Tightening
Civil ~21,800 ~21,300 20,917 Tightening

COMEDK cutoffs have tightened by 100–900 ranks over three years, but the rate of tightening has slowed to 8–50 ranks for popular branches. Expect similar or slightly tighter cutoffs in 2026 and 2027.

RVCE category-wise cutoffs (SC/ST/OBC)

Category cutoffs are published separately by KEA and COMEDK for each counselling round. Exact figures vary year by year. The table below shows approximate relationship between GM and category cutoffs at RVCE, based on historical patterns.

CategoryTypical relationship to GMExample (KCET CSE)
General Merit (GM) Baseline 425
OBC (3A/3B Karnataka) 1.3–1.8× GM rank ~550–750
SC (Karnataka) 2.5–4× GM rank ~1,100–1,700
ST (Karnataka) 4–7× GM rank ~1,700–3,000
Cat-1 (Karnataka) 2.5–4× GM rank ~1,100–1,700
Rural / Kannada Medium Relaxed within category quota Varies
Non-Karnataka (Other State) Roughly comparable to GM ~425–500 (limited seats)
Important: Category quotas at RVCE are only available to Karnataka domicile candidates with valid caste certificates. Non-Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates typically compete in the General Merit pool. Exact category cutoffs for the current cycle are published on the KEA portal and COMEDK website after each counselling round.

How to estimate your category cutoff: Take the GM cutoff and multiply by the "typical relationship" multiplier for your category. For example, OBC (3A/3B) CSE KCET = 425 × 1.5 ≈ 640. This is a rough estimate — check the official category cutoff for accuracy.

KCET marks vs rank at RVCE — how many marks do you need?

KCET is scored out of 180 marks (60 questions × 3 marks, no negative marking). Here is the approximate marks-to-rank mapping for RVCE branches, based on historical KCET data.

Approx KCET marksApprox GM rankBranches within reach (KCET)
155–180 1–200 CSE, AI&ML, DS, ECE
145–155 200–425 CSE (borderline), AI&ML, DS, Cyber, ECE
135–145 425–765 ECE, Cyber, AI&ML (round 2/3), DS (round 2/3)
120–135 765–1,100 ETE, EEE (round 1/2), Cyber (round 3)
110–120 1,100–2,000 EEE, Aerospace (round 1), Mechanical (borderline)
95–110 2,000–4,000 Aerospace, Mechanical
80–95 4,000–7,000 Mechanical, Chemical (round 1/2)
65–80 7,000–11,000 Chemical, IEM
50–65 11,000–15,000 IEM, Civil
Accuracy note: KCET ranks depend on the difficulty of the year's paper and the number of candidates. This table is based on 2025–2026 averages. In a hard paper year, the same rank may require fewer marks; in an easy year, more marks.

Quick targets for KCET 2027

COMEDK marks vs rank at RVCE — how many marks do you need?

COMEDK UGET is scored out of 180 marks (180 questions, 1 mark each, no negative marking). Here is the approximate marks-to-rank mapping for RVCE branches.

Approx COMEDK marksApprox GM rankBranches within reach (COMEDK)
165–180 1–100 CSE (comfortable), AI&ML, DS, ECE
150–165 100–400 CSE, AI&ML, DS, Cyber, ECE
140–150 400–692 CSE (borderline), AI&ML, DS, Cyber, ECE
125–140 692–1,400 ECE, Cyber, ETE, EEE (round 1/2)
110–125 1,400–2,500 EEE, ETE, Aerospace (round 1/2)
90–110 2,500–5,000 Aerospace, Mechanical (round 1/2)
75–90 5,000–8,000 Mechanical, Chemical (round 1/2)
60–75 8,000–14,000 Chemical, IEM, Biotech
45–60 14,000–22,000 IEM, Biotech, Civil
COMEDK scoring insight: COMEDK ranks are relatively forgiving compared to KCET. A score of 140+ out of 180 (78%) gets you into CSE at RVCE. This is because COMEDK attracts fewer candidates than KCET — many KCET-eligible students skip COMEDK if they're confident of a KCET seat.

Quick targets for COMEDK 2027

JEE Main cutoff at RVCE — what applies?

There is no official JEE Main cutoff for RVCE merit seats. JEE Main is not a primary admission route at RVCE. This is the same for most Bangalore private engineering colleges — KCET and COMEDK are the only merit routes.

Where JEE Main matters at RVCE

Why do some sites show "JEE Main cutoff for RVCE"?

Some aggregator sites show a "JEE Main cutoff" for RVCE that is actually either (a) outdated data from a period when RVCE briefly considered JEE Main, or (b) a JEE Main percentile that maps to the equivalent KCET/COMEDK rank. Neither is a real JEE Main admission cutoff. If you're planning to apply via JEE Main, you should apply through management quota or NRI quota — not the merit route.

Want admission at RVCE via JEE Main? Your realistic path is management quota with a strong 12th PCM score (60–75%+ depending on branch) plus a decent JEE Main score as supporting evidence. See the JEE Main at RVCE page for the full breakdown.
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Expected RVCE cutoff 2027 — predictions

These are projections, not official numbers. Actual 2027 cutoffs will depend on KCET/COMEDK candidate numbers, paper difficulty, seat matrix changes and counselling round dynamics. Use these predictions as a planning guide, not a guarantee.

Predicted KCET 2027 cutoffs (General Merit)

BranchKCET 2026 actualKCET 2027 predicted rangeConfidence
CSE425400–460High
CSE — AI & ML643610–680High
CSE — Data Science699660–740High
ECE765720–820High
CSE — Cyber Security826780–880High
ETE1,0831,020–1,150Medium
EEE2,0091,900–2,150Medium
Aerospace3,8563,650–4,100Medium
Mechanical5,4525,200–5,750Medium
Chemical8,8918,500–9,300Medium
IEM10,44910,000–10,900Medium
Civil14,21313,500–15,000Medium

Predicted COMEDK 2027 cutoffs (General Merit)

BranchCOMEDK 2025 actualCOMEDK 2027 predicted rangeConfidence
CSE692650–780High
CSE — Data Science890840–960High
CSE — AI & ML975920–1,050High
CSE — Cyber Security1,0911,030–1,160High
ECE1,3991,300–1,500High
ETE1,7901,670–1,900Medium
EEE2,4242,280–2,580Medium
Aerospace6,4296,000–6,800Medium
Mechanical7,0326,800–7,600Medium
Chemical13,03812,500–13,800Medium
IEM17,53316,800–18,500Medium
Biotechnology18,88318,000–20,000Medium
Civil20,91720,000–22,000Medium

Methodology: Predictions are based on (1) 3-year cutoff trends, (2) KCET/COMEDK candidate number growth, (3) RVCE's growing brand strength, and (4) general Indian engineering admission patterns. Confidence is rated "High" for branches with stable 3-year trends and "Medium" for branches with more variance.

Round-wise cutoff behaviour — why round 3 is your best chance

Both KCET and COMEDK conduct 3 rounds of counselling (plus sometimes an extended round). Cutoffs vary by round because students frequently switch colleges or branches, releasing seats.

RoundTypical cutoff behaviourBest strategy
Round 1Strictest — all top rankers take their preferred seatsExpect cutoff to be at its tightest. Accept if you get a good branch.
Round 230–50 ranks relaxed — Round 1 students switch or withdrawIf you missed Round 1 by a small margin, this round is your chance.
Round 340–100 ranks relaxed — remaining students take whatever's availableBest chance for borderline ranks. Often accepts 50+ rank slips from Round 1.
Extended / SpotHighly variable — leftover seats after Round 3Check for spot round announcements. Occasionally offers CSE/ECE to lower ranks.
Round 3 reality: In 2025, some RVCE CSE seats were offered in Round 3 to ranks that were 50–80 ranks above the Round 1 cutoff. If your rank is within 100 ranks of the Round 1 cutoff, it's worth participating in Round 2 and Round 3.

What if I don't meet the RVCE cutoff?

Three strategies to consider if your rank is above the cutoff:

1. Wait for Round 2/3 counselling

Cutoffs relax 30–100 ranks in later rounds. If you're within 100 ranks of the Round 1 cutoff, participate in every round. This is your lowest-risk option.

2. Explore management quota

Management quota is direct admission without rank requirement. Eligibility is based on 12th PCM marks: 60–65% minimum general, 70–75%+ for CSE/AI-ML/DS. Fee is significantly higher than KCET/COMEDK (see RVCE fees page) but it's a valid admission route.

3. Consider peer colleges with slightly relaxed cutoffs

CollegeKCET CSE cutoff (2026)COMEDK CSE cutoff (2025)
RVCE425692
BMSCE~600~1,200
MSRIT~700~1,500
PES University~1,000~2,000
BMSIT~3,500~5,000
DSCE~5,500~7,500

BMSCE and MSRIT are just below RVCE in Bangalore's private engineering hierarchy with moderately relaxed cutoffs. If you miss RVCE by 100–500 ranks, these are strong alternatives.

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RVCE cutoff 2026-27 — frequently asked questions

What is the RVCE KCET cutoff for CSE in 2026?

RVCE CSE closed at KCET General Merit rank 425 in 2026. In 2025 it was approximately 470. For 2027, expect the cutoff in the 400–460 range.

What is the RVCE KCET cutoff for ECE in 2026?

RVCE ECE closed at KCET General Merit rank 765 in 2026 (~820 in 2025). ECE typically trails CSE by 300–400 ranks.

What is the RVCE KCET cutoff for Mechanical in 2026?

KCET General Merit rank 5,452 in 2026 (~5,600 in 2025). Mid-tier branch.

What is the RVCE KCET cutoff for Civil in 2026?

KCET General Merit rank 14,213 in 2026 (~14,600 in 2025). Civil has the most lenient cutoff.

What is the RVCE COMEDK cutoff for CSE in 2025?

COMEDK General Merit rank 692 in 2025. For 2026–2027, expect 650–780 depending on competition.

What is the RVCE COMEDK cutoff for ECE in 2025?

COMEDK General Merit rank 1,399 in 2025. ECE typically trails CSE by 500–800 ranks.

What is the RVCE COMEDK cutoff for Mechanical in 2025?

COMEDK General Merit rank 7,032 in 2025. Mid-tier.

What is the RVCE COMEDK cutoff for Civil in 2025?

COMEDK General Merit rank 20,917 in 2025. Civil has the most lenient COMEDK cutoff.

What is the RVCE cutoff for Aerospace in KCET and COMEDK?

KCET 3,856 (2026) · COMEDK 6,429 (2025). Aerospace sits between EEE and Mechanical in difficulty.

Does RVCE accept JEE Main for admission?

JEE Main is not a primary merit route at RVCE. There is no official JEE Main cutoff for KCET/COMEDK seats. JEE Main scores may be considered as supporting evidence for management quota or NRI applications. B.E. merit admissions are through KCET and COMEDK UGET only.

What is the RVCE cutoff for SC, ST, OBC categories?

Category-wise cutoffs are typically 2–3× more relaxed than GM. For KCET 2026 CSE: GM 425 → OBC ~550–750, SC ~1,100–1,700, ST ~1,700–3,000. Exact figures vary by year and are published by KEA/COMEDK after each counselling round.

How many marks should I score in COMEDK to get RVCE CSE?

Target 140–155 out of 180 (78–86%) for COMEDK CSE. ECE: 125–140. Mechanical: 75–90. Civil: 45–60. Actual marks vary by paper difficulty.

How many marks should I score in KCET to get RVCE CSE?

Target 145–155 out of 180 (81–86%). ECE: 135–145. EEE: 110–120. Mechanical: 90–110. Civil: 65–85.

What will be the RVCE cutoff in 2027?

Predicted KCET 2027: CSE 400–460, ECE 720–820, EEE 1,900–2,150, Mechanical 5,200–5,750, Civil 13,500–15,000. Predicted COMEDK 2027: CSE 650–780, ECE 1,300–1,500, Mechanical 6,800–7,600, Civil 20,000–22,000. These are projections, not official.

What is the RVCE last rank for CSE in KCET?

The last rank for CSE via KCET General Merit was 425 in 2026. Ranks 426–470 may have got seats in earlier rounds but not the final round.

Can I get RVCE CSE through COMEDK with 500 rank?

Yes — 500 is comfortably above the 2025 cutoff of 692. With rank 500, you'd also have options in AI&ML, Data Science and Cyber Security.

Can I get RVCE through COMEDK with 5,000 rank?

With COMEDK rank 5,000, CSE (692) and ECE (1,399) are out of reach. You may get Aerospace (6,429), Mechanical (7,032), Chemical (13,038), IEM (17,533), Biotech (18,883) or Civil (20,917).

Can I get RVCE through KCET with 10,000 rank?

With KCET rank 10,000, CSE, ECE, EEE, Aerospace, and Mechanical are out of reach. You may get Chemical (8,891) or IEM (10,449). Civil (14,213) is a safe option.

What is RVCE KCET cutoff for OBC category?

OBC cutoff is typically 1.3–1.8× the GM cutoff. For CSE: GM 425 → OBC ~550–750. Check the official KEA category cutoff for exact figures.

Do RVCE KCET and COMEDK cutoffs change year to year?

Yes — significantly. Cutoffs change based on number of candidates, exam difficulty and seat availability. KCET CSE tightened from ~520 (2023) to 425 (2026). Expect 20–100 rank shifts each year.

What if I don't meet the RVCE cutoff?

Three options: (1) wait for Round 2/3 counselling — cutoffs relax 30–100 ranks; (2) consider management quota (direct admission based on 12th PCM); (3) explore BMSCE, MSRIT, PES with slightly relaxed cutoffs.

What is the RVCE cutoff for CSE-AI&ML branch?

KCET 643 (2026) · COMEDK 975 (2025). AI&ML is easier than core CSE but harder than ECE.

What is the RVCE cutoff for CSE-Data Science branch?

KCET 699 (2026) · COMEDK 890 (2025). Similar to AI&ML.

What is the RVCE cutoff for CSE-Cyber Security branch?

KCET 826 (2026) · COMEDK 1,091 (2025). Slightly more accessible than Data Science and AI&ML.

What is the RVCE cutoff for ISE branch?

RVCE does not currently offer a separate ISE branch — the programme was merged into CSE-Data Science and CSE-AI&ML. Use those cutoffs instead.

How do I check my RVCE rank in KCET/COMEDK?

KCET ranks are released by KEA on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. COMEDK ranks are on comedk.org. Use your All India Rank (AIR) for cutoff comparison, not category rank.

Are RVCE cutoffs the same for all KCET rounds?

No. Round 1 is typically tightest; Round 3 is most relaxed (30–100 rank difference). If you miss Round 1 by a small margin, participate in Round 2 and Round 3.

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