My KCET rank for engineering is 18560. Can I get CSE branch in Mangalore?
ith the KCET rank of 18560, if you want to get admission to CSE in Mangalore then it might be difficult for you but it is not impossible. Mangalore still has some great colleges and competition is also relatively very low in comparison with Bengaluru. CSE is a popular branch so according to me colle
Since you got a KCET rank of 18560, you don’t have very high probability of securing Computer Science and Engineering in Mangalore but it is reasonably possible.
Here are some possibilities: - Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering (MITE): You can study CSE at MITE but that entirely depend
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Yes, many NIRF-ranked colleges in Karnataka also accept COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores, giving non-KCET students a pathway in. Some colleges additionally offer management quota seats for direct admission, based on eligibility criteria.
Yes, you have a good chance to get a seat at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences in the second round with a KCET rank of 39,000 under OBC 2A Rural category.
KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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