Can I get seat in top colleges in counselling for 52k rank in KCET exam for the course, BE Computer Science and engineering?
With a KCET rank of 52,000 for BE Computer Science & Engineering, getting into top Karnataka colleges (like RVCE, PES, BMSCE, MSRIT) is highly unlikely, as these usually require ranks within top 1,000–3,000.
You can consider:
Lower-tier NITs/Private colleges in Karnataka
State colleges with available C
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Registrations have seen massive upward trend, growing from 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to peaking at 3.49 Lacs in 2024, maintaining a high volume in 2026.
As of February 2026, approximately 3,15,713 candidates successfully registered. This reflects a steady level of high competition compared to previous years.
No, the exam centre preferences usually cannot be changed once final submission is made.
While filling the application form, candidates must ensure their RD numbers for caste and income certificates are current and match government database. Double-check that name and date of birth match SSLC marks card.
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