Hi SP,
Based on the KCET 2026 guidelines and previous years' trends, it is generally not a major issue if the board appears as "KARNATAKA (STATE BOARD)" instead of "CBSE" in the final printout, provided your school name, address, and years of study are accurate. For more information, you can

Hi,

With a GATE score of 426, you do have a chance of getting MTech Data Science in some NITs , especially through later counselling rounds or in comparatively less competitive NITs. For top NITs, though, Data Science seats can still be quite competitive since it is a popular specialisation.

Hi Anchal,
With 489 marks out of 500 (97.8%) in the HBSE 12th Science stream, you are a top-tier performer , likely securing a position in the top 5 to top 10 state ranking range . Such a high score is comparable to second-place toppers in previous years and qualifies

Hi Uday,

You can check the KCET rank predictor to get an approximate idea of the colleges and branches you may get based on your expected rank.

The link below can help you understand your possible admission options better. KCET rank predictor

Hi Amit,

You can use the KCET rank predictor by Careers360 to get an estimate of possible colleges and branches based on your expected rank and category.

The link below may help you get a better idea of your admission chances. KCET rank predictor

Hi Ryan,
Based on 140/240 marks in MET 2026 and strong PCME marks, you have a solid chance for ECE or ECE (VLSI) at MIT Manipal in later counseling rounds (2nd or 3rd). A score of 140+ combined with good board marks places you well for top tier circuit branches.

Hi Ankit,

To get around a 2000 rank in the SC category in JEE Mains 2026, you should try to score about 110–130+ marks. This usually means getting around a 95–96.5+ percentile, but it can change depending on how difficult the exam is and the competition level in 2026.

You

Hi,

You can check the KCET rank predictor to get an approximate idea of the colleges and branches you may get based on your expected rank. The link below can help you understand your possible admission options better. KCET rank predictor