Admission
Eligibility Criteria
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Academic Qualifications:
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B.Tech / B.E.: Pass in 10 2 (PUC) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. One optional subject from Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Electronics is required.
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Minimum Marks: At least 45% aggregate in the qualifying subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories).
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M.Tech / M.E.: Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
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Qualifying Examinations:
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Undergraduate: Admission is strictly through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026.
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Postgraduate: Requires a valid GATE score or a rank in the Karnataka PGCET 2026.
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B.Arch: Requires a valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score.
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Cut-off Ranks (Expected 2026 - General Merit):
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CSE: 3,400 – 5,000
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ISE: 4,500 – 7,800
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ECE: 5,400 – 9,600
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Mechanical / Civil: 30,000 – 55,000
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Relaxation Criteria:
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Category-wise: Reservation and lower cut-offs apply for SC/ST/OBC, Rural, and Kannada Medium candidates as per Karnataka Government norms.
Admission Process
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Application Process (Mode: Online):
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Entrance Registration: Candidates must register and apply for KCET/PGCET via the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website.
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Steps: Registration $\rightarrow$ Online Application Filling $\rightarrow$ Payment of Fees $\rightarrow$ Document Verification $\rightarrow$ Choice Filling (Option Entry).
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Application Fees:
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KCET (General): Approx. ₹500 (varies for SC/ST/Other states).
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PGCET (General): Approx. ₹650.
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Shortlisting & Merit List:
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Rank lists are prepared by KEA based on entrance scores (and 12th-grade marks for KCET).
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Final Selection / Merit List Process:
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Counselling: Seats are allotted through Online Centralized Counselling by KEA. Candidates must select UVCE as their preferred college during Option Entry.
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Admission Order: Allotted candidates download their Admission Order from the KEA portal and report to the college for final admission and document submission.
