KCET 2026 rank estimator
Enter KCET marks (and optionally 12th PCM board percentage) for the KCET 2026 composite percentile and approximate General Merit rank.
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Quick reference: marks to rank
| Score | Percentile | Approx. rank |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 40.0% | ~187,200 |
| 50 | 66.0% | ~106,080 |
| 70 | 82.8% | ~53,664 |
| 90 | 89.1% | ~34,008 |
| 110 | 96.9% | ~9,672 |
| 130 | 98.9% | ~3,432 |
| 150 | 99.91% | ~293 |
| 170 | 100.0% | ~9 |
| 180 | 100.0% | ~1 |
Interpolated from the 2025 candidate-pool data. Ranks are order-of-magnitude — your exact rank depends on category, quota, and tie-break rules.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this KCET rank estimator?
It uses published KCET 2025 marks-vs-rank data synthesised from CollegeDekho, Shiksha, and Careers360 analyses of the ~3.12 lakh candidate pool. Real ranks fluctuate 3–10 percentile points year-on-year based on paper difficulty. Use it as a ballpark, not a guarantee.
What is the KCET composite formula?
KEA computes the official rank as a 50/50 weighted average of your normalised KCET score and your 12th PCM board percentage. Enter both to get the composite percentile — it is typically what determines college allotment, not the KCET score alone.
Do the college cutoffs apply to reservation categories?
The tier bands shown here are for General Merit (GM). Reservation categories (SC, ST, 2A, 3A, 3B, Cat-I) have significantly more relaxed cutoffs. Check the KEA Round 1 cutoff PDFs for your specific category.
When does KEA release the actual KCET rank list?
KEA typically publishes the KCET rank list 2–3 weeks after the exam, followed by seat allotment in 3 rounds starting ~1 month later. Document verification and online mock allotment happen before Round 1.
Does board marks percentage really matter as much as KCET marks?
Yes — because the composite is 50/50. A 10-point drop in board percentage typically costs more rank than a 10-mark drop in KCET. Maximising 12th board marks is as important as the KCET paper.
Where this data comes from
KCET 2025 engineering marks-vs-rank analysis (synthesised from CollegeDekho, Shiksha, Careers360) · 2025 . Candidate pool: 312,000.
Based on published KCET 2025 engineering rank analyses across ~3.12 lakh candidates. Anchors: 100 marks → ~10k–20k rank; 90 → ~35k; 140 → ~1.5k; 150 → ~300; 180 → rank 1. KCET's OFFICIAL rank uses a 50/50 composite of normalised KCET marks and 12th PCM board marks — enter both above for the composite percentile. The 'score only' curve below assumes average board performance.
Caveat: this is an estimate from published distributions, not an official rank guarantee. Real ranks fluctuate 3–10 percentile points year-on-year based on paper difficulty, candidate pool size, and reservation rules. Use this as a ballpark.