RVCE Admission 2026: Eligibility, Process, Dates & How to Apply

About RVCE Admission 2026

RVCE admission 2026 is ongoing for all the UG and PG courses across engineering and technology disciplines. RV College of Engineering admission 2026 is conducted through KCET, COMEDK UGET, and Management Quota.

Popular courses like BE accept the COMEDK UGET/KCET scores. MCA and MTech require the PGCET score, while GATE and KMAT scores are preferred for the MTech and MCA admission 2026, respectively. Candidates must also apply through the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) or the COMEDK Counselling Portal. 

For RVCE BE admission 2026 candidates have to pass with 45% in 2nd PUC or 10+2 with English, Physics and Maths, and one optional subject from Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science / Electronics. The institute also offers the lateral entry option in BE for students having a 3-year Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline with 45% marks. Admissions will be done through KEA counselling under DCET.

RVCE Admission Highlights 2026

Below are the key highlights, like popular courses, entrance exam, application mode, and other details for the R V College of Engineering (RVCE) admission 2026:

RVCE Admission 2026 Dates

RVCE admission dates 2026 below are tentative and based on the standard academic calendar for Karnataka technical education.

RVCE Seat Matrix 2026

RVCE seat distribution is strictly regulated by the Karnataka Government and the Association of Minority Professional Colleges. The total intake is split across three distinct channels.

RVCE BE Admission 2026

RVCE BE admission is based on COMEDK UGET or KCET scores, followed by counselling through KEA or COMEDK. The eligibility criteria for BE admission is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). More details are tabulated below:

RVCE MTech Admission 2026

RVCE MTech admission is based on PGCET scores followed by KEA counselling. The institute also prefer the GATE qualified students. The RVCE eligibility criteria for M.Tech admission is a B.E./BE degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). More details are tabulated below:

RVCE MCA Admission 2026

RVCE MCA admission is based on PGCET scores followed by KEA counselling, while the KMAT score is also considered. The RVCE MCA eligibility criteria is a bachelor’s degree with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science at 10+2 or graduation level, with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). More details are tabulated below:

RVCE Admission Process 2026

RVCE admission 2026 Happens through two main modes: entrance-based merit seats and direct management quota seats. Entrance-based admissions occur via centralised counselling conducted by KEA (KCET for UG Karnataka quota, PGCET for PG) and COMEDK (UG all-India quota). Management quota seats are allocated directly by the college based on eligibility and entrance exam appearance. Limited seats are also available under NRI/OCI/CIWG quota with a separate procedure

RVCE Entrance-Based Admission Process 2026 (KCET/COMEDK/PGCET) 

Below is the details for the RVCE admission 2026 entrance-based:

1. Exam Registration: Register on the official KEA (kea.kar.nic.in) or COMEDK (comedk.org) websites.
2. Admit Card & Exam: Download the admit card and appear for the respective offline/online test.
3. Result & Rank: Authorities release the Merit List/Rank Card.
4. Counselling Registration: Qualified candidates must register for "Option Entry" (Choice Filling).
5. Seat Allotment: Based on rank and priority, seats are allotted.
6. Reporting: Candidates allotted RVCE must download the admission order, pay fees to the authority, and report to the college for document verification.

RVCE Management Quota Admission Process 2026

For Management Quota, candidates MUST have a valid rank in one of the entrance exams (KCET 2026 or COMEDK 2026). candidates cannot be admitted without an entrance rank.

1. Inquiry: Visit the RVCE administrative office or the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) office.
2. Application: Submit the request for the specific branch.
3. Merit Verification: The college verifies 10th and 11th/12th marks (Minimum aggregate required is usually higher, often 60%+).
4. Entrance Score: A valid rank in KCET, COMEDK, is mandatory even for the Management Quota.
5. Fee Payment: Pay the tuition and development fees as prescribed for the management slab.

How to Apply for RVCE Admission 2026?

RVCE Bangalore admission 2026 is entrance-based through KCET, COMEDK, or PGCET counselling for merit seats, or direct through management quota seats allocated by the college. Below is the step-by-step R V College of Engineering admission procedure for 2026:

How to Apply Through an Entrance-Based System? 

This is the merit-based route where seats are allotted through centralised counselling conducted by government or consortium authorities based on your rank in the respective entrance exam.

• First, register and appear for the relevant entrance exam: KCET (for Karnataka government quota UG seats), COMEDK UGET (for all-India UG seats), or PGCET/GATE/KMAT (for PG seats like M.Tech/MCA).
• After the exam results are declared, register on the official counselling portal of the respective authority (kea.kar.nic.in for KCET/PGCET, comedk.org for COMEDK).
• Log in to the portal, complete your profile, upload required documents (like 10th/12th marksheets, category certificate if applicable, entrance scorecard), and pay the counselling registration fee.
• Carefully fill and lock your choice of colleges and branches, making sure to include RVCE and your preferred branches in the order of priority.
• Participate actively in all counselling rounds (multiple rounds may occur), check seat allotment results after each round, and accept the allotted seat if RVCE is assigned.
• Download the allotment order/confirmation slip from the counselling portal.
• Report physically to RVCE campus on the specified date with the allotment slip, all original documents, and the required balance fees for verification.
• Complete document verification by the college authorities and get your admission confirmed with the final receipt.

How to Apply Through RVCE Management Quota? 

This is the direct application way to the college for limited paid seats, where admission is granted by RVCE itself based on your academic record, entrance exam appearance, and seat availability (no centralised counselling involved).

• Confirm you meet the basic eligibility (minimum marks in 10+2 for UG or qualifying degree for PG, plus appearance in a relevant entrance like COMEDK/KCET/ for UG or PGCET/GATE/KMAT for PG).
• Visit the official RVCE website (rvce.edu.in) and go to the admissions circulars section to download the latest management quota circular/procedure document for your program (BE/M.Tech/MCA).
• Prepare all required documents in advance (10th & 12th/degree marksheets, entrance scorecard, transfer/migration certificate, photos, ID proof, category certificate if any).
• Contact the RVCE admissions office directly (via email admissions@rvce.edu.in or phone from the website) or visit the campus to inquire about availability and get the application form/guidance.
• Fill the management quota application form completely and accurately (online if provided or offline as per circular).
• Submit the filled application form along with photocopies of all documents to the admissions office (either in person or as instructed in the circular).
• Wait for the college to review your application and shortlist/call you for further process (may include internal merit consideration based on entrance rank and availability).
• If selected, follow the college's instructions to pay the required admission/registration amount to block/confirm the seat.
• Report to the college on the given date with original documents for final verification.
• Complete the full RVCE fee payment as per the balance details provided by the college and collect your final admission order/receipt.

Documents Required for RVCE Admission 2026

Candidates must submit the following documents during admission:

• 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
• Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets (for M.Tech/MCA/Ph.D)
• Entrance Exam Scorecard (COMEDK UGET/KCET/GATE/PGCET, as applicable)
• Aadhar Card or Valid ID Proof
• Recent Passport-Sized Photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Migration Certificate (for non-Karnataka students)

RVCE Application Fee 2026

The table below shows the RVCE application fee structure 2026 for COMEDK, GATE, KCET, KMAT, and Karnataka PGCET entrance exams.