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Karnataka offers multiple routes to engineering admission. Choose the pathway that suits your score, category, and budget.
Primary state-level entrance for Karnataka domicile students. Results determine seat allotment in govt, aided & private colleges.
Open to all-India students. Conducted for private unaided Karnataka colleges. Good alternative if KCET rank isn't sufficient.
National-level exam for IITs, NITs, and top deemed universities. IISc Bangalore accepts JEE Advanced / KVPY scores.
Direct admission without entrance exam. Available in private colleges — typically 15–30% of total seats. Higher fees apply.
Reserved for Non-Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin. Typically 5% of seats. Dollar-denominated fees in many institutes.
Government policy reserves seats for SC/ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Kannada medium & rural candidates with significant fee concessions.
| Pathway | Who Can Apply | Min. 12th % | Exam Required | Approx. Fees/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCET | Karnataka Domicile | 45% (PCM) | KCET | ₹50K – ₹1.8L |
| COMEDK | All India | 45% (PCM) | COMEDK UGET | ₹1.5L – ₹3L |
| JEE Main | All India | 75% (PCM) | JEE Main / Adv | ₹30K – ₹4L |
| Management | All India | 45% (PCM) | None | ₹2L – ₹6L |
| NRI Quota | NRI / PIO | 50% (PCM) | None / SAT | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC | Karnataka (certificate) | 40% (PCM) | KCET | ₹20K – ₹90K |
Aggregated placement data from Bangalore's top engineering colleges. Figures sourced from college annual reports and LinkedIn data.
| College | Placement % | Avg CTC | Highest CTC | Top Recruiters |
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