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KCET Rank Predictor

Enter your 2nd PUC PCM marks and KCET exam score to predict your expected rank and see which colleges you can target.

~3.1L
Students
200+
Colleges in Database
50%+
PUC Weightage
KCET rank is calculated by giving 50% weightage to your 2nd PUC PCM board marks and 50% to your KCET exam marks (Physics + Chemistry + Maths). Enter both below to get your predicted rank.
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2nd PUC PCM Marks (Board Exam)
Physics + Chemistry + Maths — Karnataka 2nd PUC Board
/ 300
80.0%
075150225300
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KCET Exam Marks
Physics + Chemistry + Maths — KCET 2025 (conducted by KEA)
/ 180
66.7%
04590135180
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Rank prediction is based on General Merit (GM) category. SC/ST/OBC cutoffs are typically 10,000–40,000 ranks higher.

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Rank 1 Top Colleges Good Average 2,76,000+
Score Breakdown
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KCET Exam Marks
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Combined Merit Score
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How KCET Rank is Calculated (Official KEA Formula)

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) uses the following merit formula for KCET rank determination:

PUC % = (PCM Total / 300) × 100
KCET % = (KCET Total / 180) × 100
Combined Merit Score = (PUC % + KCET %) ÷ 2

Candidates are then ranked in descending order of this combined merit score. In case of a tie, the student with higher KCET marks is ranked higher. Further ties are broken by PUC marks, and then by age (older candidate ranked higher).

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PUC Weightage
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KCET Weightage
~3.1L
Appeared 2025
Quick Reference: Marks vs Rank
Combined % Expected Rank
97%+ Top 200
94–97% 200–1,400
91–94% 1,400–4,800
88–91% 4,800–13,500
85–88% 13,500–33,000
82–85% 33,000–69,000
Below 82% 69,000+

Based on 2024–2025 KEA data and coaching institute analyses

Important Disclaimer: This rank predictor provides an estimate only, based on the official KEA 50-50 merit formula and historical 2024–2025 data from Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), coaching institutes, and student-reported data. Actual ranks may vary due to: year-to-year difficulty changes, the number of candidates appearing, board mark normalization, and reservation policy updates. Always refer to the official KEA website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for authoritative results. Do not use this as the sole basis for college/career decisions. Consult your school counsellor.

Frequently Asked Questions

To predict your KCET rank, enter your 2nd PUC PCM total (out of 300) and KCET exam score (out of 180) in the tool above. KEA calculates a combined merit score as (PUC% + KCET%) ÷ 2. Candidates are then ranked in descending order of this score among all ~3.1 lakh students who appeared.

The official KEA rank formula is:
PUC% = (PCM total / 300) × 100
KCET% = (KCET total / 180) × 100
Combined Merit Score = (PUC% + KCET%) ÷ 2

Students are ranked in descending order. Ties are broken by KCET marks, then PUC marks, then age (older ranks higher).

With 120 KCET marks (66.7%) and 97% PUC PCM, your combined score is ~81.85% giving an expected rank around 3,790. With 92.5% PUC, the rank is ~5,000. Your PUC marks have an equal 50% weightage — use the calculator above for your specific combination.

PUC PCM board marks carry 50% weightage in KCET rank calculation, equal to the KCET exam marks. A student with 95% PUC and 100 KCET marks will rank significantly higher than one with 85% PUC and 100 KCET marks. Strong board marks can compensate for a moderate KCET score.

Top government colleges (UVCE, BMS): Rank under 1,000–5,000 for CSE/ECE (GM).
Tier-1 private colleges (RV College, PES, MS Ramaiah): CSE requires rank under 3,000–15,000 (GM).
Good government colleges (SJBIT, BIET, NIE Mysore): Rank under 15,000–40,000.
Check our KCET Cutoff Ranks page for branch-wise cutoffs.
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