I got 8296 KCET rank GM, can I get into pes B.Tech biotechnology?

No, KCET is not mandatory for candidates to apply for New Horizon College of Engineering Bangalore BE admissions.

The institute can select candidates based on merit in Class 12 board exams or the KCET scores if the candidate wishes to apply through them.

KCET 2026 registrations are open and candidates can submit their applications till Feb 17, 2026. The exam is scheduled for Apr23, 2026 and Apr24, 2026. The COMEDK UGET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 9, 2026. Either of these exams are required to take admission in SDM- Institute of Technology

KCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

Karnataka CET also known as KCET is state-level entrance exam organised by KEA yearly. The objective is to shortlist students for admission in undergraduate (UG) courses in participating colleges in Karnataka state.

For the students belonging to the General HS quota, the KCET last round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 83674. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff ranks: