KCET · Cutoff
What does your score in Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 135-150 / 240 (56-63%) |
| EWS | 125-140 / 240 (52-58%) |
| OBC (Category 1) | 120-135 / 240 (50-56%) |
| SC | 90-110 / 240 (38-46%) |
| ST | 75-95 / 240 (31-40%) |
| PwD | 65-85 / 240 (27-35%) |
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85–92%rank ~5,000–15,000
Good government colleges — core branches
75–85%
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60–75%rank ~40,000–80,000
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Below qualifying threshold
0–40%