The PES University KCET Cutoff 2025 will be announced shortly for BTech and BPharma admissions. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their KCET 2025 scores, followed by KEA counselling and final seat allotment.
Latest PES University Admission 2025 Updates
- KCET 2025 Counselling for BTech and BPharm courses is expected to commence in July 2025, as per official trends.
- NATA 2025 Registration (for B.Arch admission) is currently ongoing. The application deadline is August 5, 2025, and the exam will be held until August 9, 2025.
- LSAT India 2025 has been cancelled permanently. It will no longer be considered for admission into 3-year LLB,5-year Integrated LLB, or LLM programs.
- Karnataka PGCET 2025 Results (for MBA,MCA, and MTech admissions) are expected to be released in the second week of July 2025.
PES University KCET Cut-off Overview
The following is the recent, branch-wise overview of how many KCET marks/ranks you really needed last year (2024) and what you should aim for in the 2025 cycle. All ranks quoted are KCET All-India General Merit (GM) unless otherwise indicated.
KCET 2025 – What to Expect?
Branch | Expected Round-1 Rank (2025) | Why It May Shift |
CSE (Core) | 1,200 – 1,400 | Additional demand after PESSAT seats decreased slightly and KCET registrations increased by 8% |
CSE (AI/ML, DS, Cyber) | 1,700 – 2,000 | Specialisations typically follow core CSE by 400–600 ranks |
ECE | 3,000 – 6,000 | Seats remain unchanged, but AI boom makes it in demand |
EEE | 5,000 – 6,500 | Moderate demand, no seat increase predicted |
Mechanical | 9,000 – 11,000 | Trend of candidates opting for CS branches continues |
Biotechnology | 10,500 – 13,500 | Small batch size; rank moves with board-exam biology cohort |
Note: Round-1 counselling is the most challenging. In case your rank falls slightly outside these bands, keep hopes alive for Round-2 and the Extended/Last round ranks tend to relax 15-30 %.
PES University KCET Cutoff 2024 (Round 1 & Last Round) – General AI Category
The KCET Cutoff 2024 for PES University has concluded following additional admission rounds for BE/B.Tech and BArch programs. The table below reflects the KCET Round-1 and Last Round cutoffs for the General AI category candidates at PES University.
For General AI applicants, the PES University KCET 2024 cutoff ranged from2641 to 19,130 in the last round, while in Round 1, closing ranks varied between1,247 and 10,425. The most competitive branch, B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML), saw the lowest cutoff rank of 2,641, highlighting its continued popularity.
For B.Arch admission under the General AI category, the closing rank in the last round was195, confirming limited seat availability and high competition.
Candidates planning their academic path at PES University should review this cutoff data carefully to select their preferred specialiZations and courses in future KCET counselling rounds.
Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 1,763 | 2,641 |
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 3,018 | 8,391 |
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 5,037 | 6,613 |
B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 10,425 | 13,805 |
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 1,247 | 5,241 |
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 9,117 | 19,130 |
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | – / – | 195 |
B.Tech. in CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)* | – / – | 6,202 |
PES University KCET Cutoff Year Wise Comparison 2024, 2023, 2022
The PES University KCET cutoff has shown increasing competition, particularly for CSE and ECE branches, over the past three years. The table below compares the closing ranks for CSE, ECE, EEE, and Mechanical Engineering (ME) from2022 to 2024, helping aspirants track seat demand and rank movement across disciplines.
Year | CSE | ECE | EEE | ME |
2024 | 1,247 | 3,018 | 5,037 | 9,117 |
2023 | 1,006 | 3,170 | 6,601 | – |
2022 | 787 | 3,366 | 7,923 | 13,742 |
PES University KCET Cutoff 2024 – Final Round Closing Ranks (General & OBC AI Categories)
The PES University KCET Cutoff 2024 was officially released for the final round, marking the end of the KCET-based admission process for BE/BTech programs. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks across various student categories under the AI (All India) quota.
A detailed analysis of the KCET 2024 closing ranks at PES University reveals significant variation between branches and categories. For both General AI and OBC AI category candidates, the final round cutoffs ranged between 195 and 19,130, indicating a broad spectrum of competition based on specialization.
Among all specializations, the top three most in-demand B.Tech branches at PES University in the General AI quota were:
- B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning –Closing Rank: 2,641
- B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) –Closing Rank: 5,241
- B.Tech in CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) –Closing Rank: 6,202
These competitive ranks reflect the rising demand for AI and core CSE specializations in KCET 2024 counselling at PES University.
PES University KCET Cutoff 2024 - College Comparison
Karnataka Common Entrance Test is the cutoff exam to get admitted to courses in PES University and other top institutes across the state. The institutes that published the KCET cutoff 2024, along with their closing ranks for the final round, are provided below. The comparison of PES University with other colleges available for various specializations within a similar cutoff range can be done by candidates for the General AI quota to make well-informed admission decisions.
College | Specialization | Closing Cutoff Rank |
RV College of Engineering | Telecommunication Engineering | 2,119 |
BMS College of Engineering | Computer Science Engineering | 2,131 |
BMS College of Engineering | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 2,609 |
PES University | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 2,641 |
JSS Science and Technology University | Computer Science Engineering | 2,700 |
BMS College of Engineering (Duplicate Entry)* | Computer Science Engineering | 2,950 |
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Information Technology | 3,105 |
Determinants of the PES KCET cut-off 2024
Seat-matrix split
Only 40 % of PES University's B.Tech seats are taken under KCET; the remaining go to PESSAT and Management/NRI quotas. Fewer seats under KCET result in smaller closing ranks.
Applicant volume
An increase in KCET registrations year on year results in more high-scoring applicants vying for the same number of seats, driving the cut-off down (better rank demanded).
Branch popularity & placements
Streams that offer the most lucrative placement packages CSE, CSE (AI/ML) and ECE have the most stringent cut-offs, whereas core branches like Mechanical or Biotechnology have relatively relaxed cut-offs.
Exam difficulty & Normalization
When the KCET paper is easy, percentiles cluster and PES cut-offs shift further down the rank list; a harder paper does the opposite.
Quota & domicile advantage
Different closing ranks for Rural (GMR), Kannada-medium (GMK) and other reserved categories result in their closing ranks being several thousand positions above the General Merit list.
Conclusion – PES KCET Cut-off 2025
The PES KCET cutoff 2025 is likely to remain highly competitive particularly for flagship branches such as Computer Science Engineering, AI/ML and Electronics & Communication, where you need to target a four-digit General Merit rank to get a Round-1 seat. Keep an eye on authentic KEA notices, prepare alternate options like PESSAT, and utilize subsequent counselling rounds to reap maximum benefit in securing a highly prized PES University seat.
