Hi I have scored 281/300 in 2nd PU Board Exam and 112/180 in KCET. May I know what will be my rank and chances of getting CSE in Top 10 Engineering colleges in Karnataka.

The position you hold in the KCET depends on the results of many other applicants, the way scores are calculated and the marks needed in each category. Even so, with 281 marks attained in 2nd PUC Board Exams and 112 marks in KCET, I am providing you with a detailed breakdown for estimating your likely rank range.

There Are Additional Things That Affect Rank and Admission

If you fall into SC/ST/OBC or other reserved groups, your seats and selection thresholds are not the same as those for the general category.

There is more competition when more candidates take part during an election year.

KEA brings each subject’s score to a standardized (equal) scale for all students and tests, influencing the list of final ranks.

So, What Should You Do After That?

After the results are out, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) officially releases the rank list that uses all correcting methods and category factors.

Many websites offer rank predictors and you can find one on Career360 as well.

During counselling, pay close attention to your choices as they can improve your chances of getting in.

Summary

Suppose you receive 112 out of 180 in KCET and the exam difficulty is standard. You can guess your rank to fall between 35,000 and 45,000 in the general category. Your good score on the PUC board increases your chances of getting invited for counselling. Wait for the official announcement of the rank to decide your next steps for counselling.

Understanding the Significance of KCET and PUC Score

Although your main ranking for KCET comes from your 180 KCET marks, the PUC board marks are also crucial for becoming eligible for government quotas and seats. Tests at the KCET involve Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

I am here to help you estimate your KCET rank.

You have scored about 62.2% on your KCET exam.

When looking at candidate scores from the past, those receiving marks between 110 and 115 usually fall in the 35,000 to 45,000 bracket in KCET for category general.

Ranking is determined by how tough the exam was that year, the number of applicants and the requirements used by KEA.

Impact of 2nd PUC Board Marks (76.97% out of 100%)

Getting a score of 281 in the PUC board is an impressive academic achievement (almost 94%) and considered an excellent record.

While this is important for getting into colleges, your KCET rank mainly comes from your performance in the exam.

If you earn a high board mark, you could be eligible for some reservation categories, quota allotments or merit lists that involve combining scores.

Hello Saicharan,

Congratulations on your magnificent 2nd PUC score of 281/300. With 112/180 marks in KCET, your rank in KCET will mostly based on the normalized weightage — 50% of KCET and 50% of 2nd PUC PCM marks. As per previous trends, your KCET rank may range between 3,000 and 6,000 (approximately).

Chances for CSE in Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Karnataka:

• Competition-oriented institutes such as RVCE, BMSCE, MSRIT (CSE) typically shut out within top 1,500–2,500 ranks.

• You may have good prospects in ECE/ISE in top-tier colleges or CSE in comparatively lower-ranked colleges like SIT Tumkur, DSCE, or JSSATE.

Look towards CS-specialized branches (such as AI/ML, Data Science) in reputable colleges where CSE cutoffs are more stringent.