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The best colleges through KCET depend on your KCET rank , branch preference , and category (GM, OBC, SC/ST, etc.) . But overall, here’s a list of top engineering colleges in Karnataka that accept KCET scores:

Top Government Engineering Colleges (KCET Based)

• University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), Bangalore

1. Branches like CSE, ECE, ME are very competitive.
2. Oldest and reputed, affiliated to Bangalore University.

• R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore (via KCET quota)

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1. One of the best private colleges in India.
2. Limited KCET seats but excellent placements.

• PES University (Ring Road Campus) (only certain branches through KCET)

1. Known for CSE, ECE.
2. High cutoffs; mainly Deemed University, but some CET seats.

• BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore

1. Excellent in CSE, ISE, ECE.
2. Great placement records.

• MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore

1. Strong placement across most branches.
2. High cutoff ranks for CSE and related branches.

• Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur

Good infrastructure, faculty, and placements.

• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Bangalore

• JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru (formerly SJCE Mysore)

Other Notable Colleges:

• NMAMIT, Nitte (Udupi)

• RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore

• BMS Institute of Technology, Yelahanka

• CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore

• Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT)

Hello there,

Here are some of the best colleges you can get through the KCET exam for engineering (B.Tech/B.E):

1. University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), Bangalore – One of the oldest and most reputed colleges under Bangalore University.
   
   

2. BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore – Known for its strong placement and infrastructure.
   
   

3. R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore – One of the top private colleges with high KCET cutoff ranks.
   
   

4. MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore – Offers great academics and placements.
   
   

5. PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore – Highly ranked, especially for CSE and ECE.
   
   

6. JSS Science and Technology University, Mysore – Good faculty, labs, and placement opportunities.
   
   

7. Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur – Strong in core branches and value for money.
   
   

8. Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore – Well-rated private college with decent placements.

The best one for you depends on your KCET rank, branch preference, and category .

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