PES University KCET Cutoff 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks

PES University KCET Cutoff 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks

PES University KCET Cutoff 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks. Explore expected cutoffs, previous year trends, and admission insights.. Previous year round-wise KCET closing ranks, expected 2026 cutoff trends, category-wise data, and guidance on what rank you need to secure your preferred branch at PESU.

The PES University KCET cutoff 2026 will be officially released by KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) after each KCET counselling round. While 2026 cutoffs are yet to be released, past data gives a reliable picture of expected ranks. This page consolidates previous year data and trend analysis to help you plan your admission strategy.

Note: KCET 2026 exam is scheduled for April 23–24, 2026. Counselling and round-wise closing ranks are expected from July 2026. Use 2025 data below as a reference benchmark. For students who miss the KCET cutoff, explore management quota admission btech as an alternative route.

PES University KCET Cutoff 2026 – Branch-Wise Closing Ranks

PES University KCET Cutoff 2025 – Round-Wise (General Merit, Ring Road Campus)

Branch	Round 1 Closing Rank	Round 2 Closing Rank	Round 3 (Final) Closing Rank	Trend 2026
CSE	934	1,375	1,654	↑ More Competitive
CSE – AI & ML	~1,200	~1,800	~2,200	↑ Rising Demand
ECE	~2,500	~3,200	3,765	↑ Slightly Higher
ISE (Information Science)	~3,000	~4,200	~5,500	→ Stable
Mechanical Engineering	~11,000	~13,500	15,958	→ Stable
EEE	~9,000	~11,000	~13,000	→ Stable
Biotechnology	6,210	11,538	~15,000–16,000	→ Stable

PES University KCET Cutoff 2025 – EC Campus (General Merit)

The Electronic City Campus typically has slightly more relaxed cutoffs than the Ring Road Campus for the same branch:

Branch	EC Campus Round 1	EC Campus Final Round
CSE	~4,000–5,000	~6,000–7,000
CSE – AI & ML	~5,000–6,000	~7,000–8,500
ECE	~7,000–9,000	~10,000–12,000
Mechanical	~18,000–22,000	~25,000–35,000

Year-Wise KCET Cutoff Trend (CSE – General Merit, Ring Road)

Year	Round 1 Rank	Final Round Rank	Change
2023	~800	~1,400	Baseline
2024	~900–950	~1,600–1,800	+10–15% tighter
2025	934	1,654	+5–8% tighter
2026 (Expected)	~800–1,000	~1,500–1,800	Competition remains high

Key Insight: KCET CSE cutoff at PESU has been tightening year on year due to elimination of PESSAT and growing popularity of the university. Students targeting CSE at Ring Road Campus should aim for a KCET rank below 1,000 for a Round 1 seat and below 1,700 for a final round seat.

Category-Wise Cutoff Estimates (CSE, Ring Road Campus, 2025)

Category	Round 1 Closing Rank	Final Round Closing Rank
General Merit (GM)	~934	~1,654
OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B)	~1,200–2,000	~2,500–4,000
SC	~5,000–8,000	~12,000–18,000
ST	~10,000–15,000	~20,000–30,000

Note: Exact category-wise cutoffs are published by KEA after each counselling round. The above are estimated ranges based on 2024–25 trends.

Also Read: Direct Admission in PES College Through Management Quota 2026

JEE Main Cutoff for PES University 2025 (PESU Merit Quota)

For students applying through the JEE Main merit quota (45% seats), the expected cutoffs are:

Branch	Expected JEE Main CRL Rank (General)
CSE (Ring Road)	~20,000–25,000
CSE – AI/ML	~20,000–30,000
ECE	~50,000–80,000
Mechanical / Other Branches	~1,00,000–2,00,000+

Missed the KCET Cutoff? Alternatives at PES University

If your KCET or JEE Main rank is not sufficient for your preferred branch, the management quota offers a guaranteed pathway. Key facts:

• No rank cutoff under management quota
• Only 60% in PCM required (Class 12)
• Higher fees — ₹22L/year for CSE
• Seats fill fast — apply by March–April

See full fee breakdown: PES University Management Quota Fees 2026 | Full process: PES University Admission Process 2026

FAQs – PES University KCET Cutoff

Disclaimer: Cutoff ranks are based on official 2025 KEA data and trend analysis. 2026 cutoffs will be released by KEA post-counselling. | Updated: April 2026 | BTech-Seats.com