KCET Rank Predictor: Steps to Use, Factors Affecting

Dec 5, 2025

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To know and estimate your result status, the KCET rank predictor 2026 is introduced. It is a smart analytical tool used to determine your probable rank range and college admission chances. This tool requires just your expected marks and calculates your probable rank according to the previous year's trends and cutoff data.

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The KCET 2026 is an important state-level exam conducted by KEA for admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and veterinary courses across Karnataka state. After the KCET exam concludes, the first thing you want to know is, "What will be my KCET rank?"

How Does the KCET Rank Predictor Work?

The KCET rank predictor is used to predict your rank according to a data analysis algorithm and historical cutoff trends. It considers multiple factors such as

Previous year marks vs rank data (2023–2025)
Difficulty level of the KCET 2026 paper
Number of candidates appearing
Subject weightage and normalisation rules

Steps to Use the KCET Rank Predictor Tool

Follow the steps given below to use the KCET rank predictor tool to predict your KCET 2026 rank

Visit the KCET Rank Predictor tool.
Enter your expected marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
Select your exam year (2026) and course preference.
Click on “Predict My Rank”.
The tool displays your predicted rank range and eligible college options based on past cutoffs.

KCET 2026 Marks vs Rank (Expected)

The KCET 2026 marks vs rank have been added below as per the previous years' trends. This will give you an idea of what your expected rank is with the KCET score you are expecting.

KCET 2026 Marks vs Rank (Expected)
KCET Marks (out of 180)	Expected Rank Range
175 – 180	1 – 50
165 – 174	51 – 200
155 – 164	201 – 500
145 – 154	501 – 1,000
130 – 144	1,001 – 2,500
115 – 129	2,501 – 5,000
100 – 114	5,001 – 8,000
85 – 99	8,001 – 12,000
70 – 84	12,001 – 18,000
50 – 69	18,001 – 25,000+
Below 50	25,000+

Factors Affecting KCET Rank 2026

The Factors affecting the KCET rank 2026 are as follows

Difficulty Level of the Paper: The higher the exam difficulty level of the KCET exam, the lower the average marks, which raises your percentile.
Total Number of Candidates: The Higher the number of candidates taking the KCET exam, the more the competition.
Subject Combination: Engineering aspirants (PCM) and Pharmacy aspirants (PCB) are ranked separately.
Tiebreak Rules: In case of the same marks, KEA considers subject marks and age for ranking.
Normalisation: For certain courses, marks from PUC/Class 12 may also be considered.

KCET Rank vs College Admission Chances

As per the previous year’s trend, the KCET rank range and the expected college that you will be getting into have been added to this table

KCET Rank vs College Admission Chances
KCET Rank Range	Expected College Options (Engineering)
1 – 500	RV College of Engineering, BMSCE, UVCE, MSRIT
501 – 2,000	PES University, SJCE Mysuru, Dayananda Sagar College
2,001 – 5,000	NMIT, BNMIT, BIT, RNSIT
5,001 – 10,000	Reva University, CMRIT, DSCE, Acharya Institute
10,001 – 15,000	KLE Technological University, NIE Mysuru
15,001 – 25,000	East Point, HKBK, AMC College, and smaller private colleges

The KCET Rank Predictor 2026 is an important tool for you if you want to check your performance, analyse college options, and plan counselling choices. Comparing your marks with the previous year's cutoff trends will give you an idea of where you will get a seat with the expected marks. The main goal is to crack the KCET with a good score to get admission into renowned colleges in Karnataka.