I got 8800 rank in KCET and now, I want to do engineering in Karnataka. I have confusion about the branch. Should I take CS or EC?

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Asked by Praveen Naik
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G
8 years ago
With this rank, it is really tough to get a good college for doing CS so to go for EC in a good college will be good for you depending on your interest.

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pradeep bisht
7 years ago
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Srinarayan Prajapati
7 years ago
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Deepak Prajapati
7 years ago
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Shivani Jayaram
7 years ago
It's completely up to your interest and decision. If you are good at coding and memorizing then CS is good for you but if you are really into diagrams, connecting wires, experimenting new things practically then go for EC. Well in 2nd year in EC you will get to study basics of CS subjects like C or

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7 years ago
Obviously, if it is scope go with CS. But when come to interest it is you who decides your future. In ECE, you will learn network, work on IC chips, VLSI and many more but note hardware which you studies in CS. So, take your decision by your interest.

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Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.

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