RNSIT admits students to BE, MBA, and MCA in 2027 through government quota and direct management quota routes. BE applicants from Karnataka use the KCET route managed by KEA, while all-India applicants can apply through COMEDK UGET or the management quota. As per Karnataka rules for private unaided engineering colleges, 60% of seats are under government quota and 40% are under management quota.

For BE, government quota seats are shared equally between KCET and COMEDK UGET counselling. Management quota seats are offered directly by RNSIT on a first-come-first-served basis to students with valid CET, COMEDK, or JEE scores. The MBA government quota fee is INR 3,75,000 per year, and BE government quota fee is INR 3,22,000 per year across branches.

Admission Update:
  • BE (All Branches): Admissions for 2026-27 are over. KCET 2027 registration is expected to begin in January 2027 (Tentative), and COMEDK UGET 2027 registration is expected from February 2027 (Tentative).
  • MBA and MCA: Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling may be in its final stage. Registration for the next cycle is expected by March 2027 (Tentative).
  • RNSIT CET Code is E118, and the COMEDK Code is E104. Students must use these codes while choosing RNSIT during option entry.
  • KCET admission is only for Karnataka domicile students. Students from outside Karnataka must use COMEDK or the management quota.
  • For management quota admission, students need a valid CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card. Students without any of these scores must take RNSAT, the entrance test conducted by RNSIT.
  • CET quota students with a KCET rank of 3000 or below can get a full tuition fee waiver through the RNSIT merit scholarship.
  • RNSIT has 626 total COMEDK seats in 10 BE branches, based on the 2026 COMEDK seat matrix.

RNSIT Admission Portal 2027: rnsit.ac.in/admissions

RNSIT Important Dates 2027

RNSIT BE Admission Dates 2027

The 2026-27 BE admission cycle is complete. The 2027 timelines below are tentative and are based on the 2026 cycle.

Event Date
KCET Registration Opens January 2027
KCET Registration Closes Late February 2027
KCET Exam Late April 2027
KCET Result Early June 2027
COMEDK UGET Registration Opens February 2027
COMEDK UGET Registration Closes Late March 2027
COMEDK UGET Exam Early May 2027
COMEDK Result Late May 2027
KEA Counselling for KCET Route July to August 2027
COMEDK Counselling July to September 2027
Management Quota Admissions July to September 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

RNSIT MBA and MCA Admission Dates 2027

Karnataka PGCET 2026 is concluded. The next admission cycle is expected to start by March 2027.

Event Date
Karnataka PGCET Registration for MBA and MCA March to April 2027
Karnataka PGCET Exam for MBA and MCA June 2027
Karnataka PGCET Result for MBA and MCA July 2027
KMAT Karnataka Exam for MBA September 2027 (Tentative)
PGCET Counselling for MBA and MCA August to September 2027
Management Quota Admissions for MBA and MCA July to September 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

RNSIT BE Admission 2027

RNSIT offers BE in 10 branches. As per the 2026 seat matrix, the combined COMEDK quota is 626 seats. CSE has the biggest COMEDK share with 266 seats, while KCET remains the other government admission route for Karnataka students.

RNSIT BE Eligibility Criteria 2027

The basic BE eligibility is common across branches. The admission route decides the entrance exam and counselling process.

Route Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
KCET Government Quota 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with one subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology, or Electronics. Minimum 45% in optional subjects is needed, or 40% for SC/ST students. Karnataka domicile is required. KCET rank. KEA counselling is held through kea.kar.nic.in.
COMEDK Government Quota The same academic eligibility applies. Domicile is not required, so all-India students can apply. COMEDK UGET rank. COMEDK counselling is held through comedk.org.
Management Quota The same academic eligibility applies. A valid CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card is needed. RNSAT is accepted as an alternative. CET, COMEDK, JEE rank, or RNSAT score. RNSIT fills seats on a first-come-first-served basis.

RNSIT BE Selection Criteria 2027

RNSIT uses centralised counselling for government quota seats. Direct admissions under the management quota are handled by the institute.

KCET Route (KEA Counselling):

  • KCET rank is the only selection factor.
  • KEA prepares the merit list and conducts several counselling rounds.
  • Students must add RNSIT with CET Code E118 in the KEA option entry portal.
  • Seat allotment is done through rank and the order of choices filled by the student.
  • RNSIT follows Karnataka reservation rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other applicable categories.

COMEDK Route:

  • COMEDK UGET 2027 rank is the only basis for admission.
  • COMEDK may conduct up to 4 allotment rounds. RNSIT COMEDK Code is E104.
  • RNSIT had 626 COMEDK seats in 2026. For CSE alone, this included 244 GM seats and 22 HKR seats.
  • The HKR, or Hyderabad-Karnataka Region, sub-quota is included within the COMEDK seat pool.

Management Quota:

  • RNSIT offers management quota seats after document submission, subject to seat availability.
  • A CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card is required. Students without one can use an RNSAT score.
  • Non-Karnataka students applying through management quota must submit a COMEDK or JEE rank card.

How to Apply for BE at RNSIT?

Students must follow the process linked to their admission route.

KCET Route:

  • Register for KCET 2027 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in when applications open, expected in January 2027.
  • Take the KCET exam and collect the rank card after results are announced.
  • Register for KEA engineering counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
  • Complete document verification at the assigned help centre.
  • Select RNSIT with Code E118 during online option entry.
  • Download the allotment letter and pay the seat confirmation fee before the deadline.
  • Report to RNSIT for document checking and submission of original certificates.

COMEDK Route:

  • Register at comedk.org when COMEDK UGET 2027 registration opens, expected in February 2027.
  • Appear for COMEDK UGET and download the rank card after the result.
  • Choose RNSIT with Code E104 during COMEDK option entry rounds.
  • Download the allotment letter and pay the seat booking fee within the given time.
  • Visit RNSIT with original documents on the reporting date.

Management Quota Route:

  • Collect the application form from the RNSIT admissions office.
  • Submit the filled form with the CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card and all required documents.
  • The admissions office checks seat availability and confirms the fee details.
  • Pay the first-semester fees and complete the admission process.

Note: For management quota, RNSIT asks for the CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card even if the score is low. Students who did not appear for any of these exams must take RNSAT before applying for management quota admission.

Management Quota at RNSIT: RNSIT keeps 40% of BE seats for the management quota. Students need a valid CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card, or they must clear RNSAT. The minimum eligibility is 45% in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. To apply, contact admissions@rnsit.ac.in or call +91 81472 86667.

BE Fees at RNSIT (2026-27 Reference)

Government quota fee is the same for every BE branch. Management quota fee changes by branch.

Branch Govt Quota (Per Year) Management Quota (Per Year)
CSE INR 3,22,000 INR 7,50,000
CSE (AI and ML) INR 3,22,000 INR 6,50,000
CSE (Data Science) INR 3,22,000 INR 6,00,000
CSE (Cyber Security) INR 3,22,000 INR 6,00,000
ECE INR 3,22,000 INR 5,00,000
CS and Business Systems INR 3,22,000 INR 4,00,000
VLSI Design and Technology INR 3,22,000 INR 4,00,000
EEE INR 3,22,000 INR 3,50,000
Mechanical Engineering INR 3,22,000 INR 2,50,000
Civil Engineering INR 3,22,000 INR 1,10,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The fees above are subject to revision and are given for reference. Students can contact the college or visit rnsit.ac.in/admissions for exact fee details.

RNSIT MBA and MCA Admission 2027

RNSIT offers MBA and MCA as 2-year full-time programmes affiliated to VTU. Government quota admission is through Karnataka PGCET, while KMAT Karnataka is accepted for the MBA management route.

RNSIT MBA and MCA Eligibility Criteria 2027

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
MBA Any bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST students. Karnataka PGCET or KMAT Karnataka. Management quota is also available.
MCA Bachelor's degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level. Minimum graduation marks must be 50%, or 45% for SC/ST students. Karnataka PGCET. Management quota is also available.

RNSIT MBA and MCA Selection Process 2027

  • Karnataka PGCET score is the main basis for MBA and MCA government quota seats.
  • KEA conducts centralised counselling for seats filled through PGCET. Students must choose RNSIT during option entry.
  • KMAT Karnataka score is accepted for MBA management quota seats at RNSIT.
  • RNSIT fills management quota seats on merit, using PGCET, KMAT, or direct application scores.

How to Apply for MBA and MCA at RNSIT?

  • Register for Karnataka PGCET at kea.kar.nic.in when applications open, expected in March 2027.
  • Appear for PGCET and download the rank card after the result.
  • Register for KEA PG counselling and select RNSIT during option entry.
  • For management quota, contact RNSIT directly at admissions@rnsit.ac.in with the scorecard.

RNSIT MBA Fees 2027

Programme Govt Quota (Per Year) Management Quota (Per Year)
MBA INR 3,75,000 INR 3,00,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Fees are subject to revision for 2027-28.

RNSIT Cutoff 2027

The KCET cutoff rank for CSE at RNSIT changes every year because it depends on applications and available seats. Government quota CSE seats are filled in competitive KCET rank ranges. Students should check the official KEA merit list after each round for the exact closing rank. In past admission trends, General Merit students with KCET ranks below 15,000 have had a strong chance for CSE at RNSIT.

RNSIT Scholarships 2027

RNSIT gives merit scholarships to government quota and management quota students. The full tuition waiver for high-ranking KCET students is the major scholarship benefit.

  • KCET Rank 3000 or Below: Karnataka domicile students admitted through CET quota get a full tuition fee waiver. This is the biggest scholarship benefit at RNSIT.
  • Management Quota UG Merit Scholarship:
    • Students with 80%+ in 12th, or 80+ percentile in JEE, get INR 25,000 per year. A minimum 7.0 CGPA is needed to continue the scholarship.
    • Students with 90%+ in 12th, or 90+ percentile in JEE, get INR 50,000 per year. A minimum 8.0 CGPA is required.
  • PG Merit Scholarship (MBA and MCA):
    • Students with 85 to 90% in UG get INR 22,500 per year.
    • Students with 90%+ in UG get INR 30,000 per year.
  • Eligible students can also use government scholarships for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories under the relevant state and central schemes.

RNSIT Admission FAQs

Ques. Which codes should students use for RNSIT during counselling?

Ans. Students applying through KCET must choose RNSIT using CET code E118 during KEA option entry. For COMEDK counselling, the RNSIT code is E104.

Ques. Is RNSIT BE admission open to students from outside Karnataka?

Ans. Yes. Non-Karnataka students can apply through COMEDK UGET under the government quota or through the management quota. KCET is only for Karnataka domicile students. For management quota, non-Karnataka applicants must have a COMEDK or JEE rank card.

Ques. How much is the annual CSE management quota fee at RNSIT?

Ans. For CSE, the management quota fee is INR 7,50,000 per year, or INR 30,00,000 for 4 years, based on 2026-27 data. The amount can change for the 2027-28 batch. Students can contact admissions@rnsit.ac.in for confirmed fee details.

Ques. What KCET rank range helps in getting CSE at RNSIT?

Ans. The CSE cutoff at RNSIT is not fixed and changes with seat availability and the number of applicants. Government quota CSE seats are competitive. Students should check the KEA merit list after every round for closing ranks. General Merit students with KCET ranks below 15,000 have historically had a strong chance for CSE at RNSIT.

Ques. Who has to take RNSAT for management quota admission?

Ans. RNSAT is needed only for students who do not have a valid CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card. Students with any one of these scores do not need RNSAT. RNSIT uses RNSAT as an alternative test for applicants who did not appear in those entrance exams.

Ques. What is the COMEDK seat intake at RNSIT?

Ans. RNSIT had 626 total COMEDK seats across 10 BE branches in the 2026 COMEDK seat matrix. CSE had the highest number with 266 COMEDK seats. AI and ML had 108 seats, ECE had 72, Data Science had 54, and Cyber Security had 36 COMEDK seats.

Ques. Which documents are needed for RNSIT management quota admission?

Ans. Students need the SSLC or 10th marks card, PUC or 10+2 marks card, downloaded CET, COMEDK, or JEE rank card, Transfer Certificate, Study Certificate for 7 years including PUC, Aadhar card, caste certificate if applicable, and 5 passport-size photographs.

Ques. Does RNSIT give a scholarship to high KCET rankers?

Ans. Yes. RNSIT gives a full tuition fee waiver to CET quota students with a KCET rank of 3000 or below. Students do not need a separate application, as the benefit is adjusted against the tuition fee at admission.

Ques. Which entrance exams are used for MBA admission at RNSIT?

Ans. RNSIT uses Karnataka PGCET for MBA admission through the government quota. For management quota, KMAT Karnataka is also accepted. CAT, CMAT, and NMAT are not listed as accepted exams for RNSIT MBA admission. Students should verify the latest accepted exam list at rnsit.ac.in/admissions before applying.

Ques. Can students appearing for Class 12 boards apply for BE admission at RNSIT?

Ans. Yes. Students appearing for 10+2 board exams in the same year can register for KCET and COMEDK before their final board results. Final admission is confirmed only after they submit the original 10+2 marksheet with at least 45% in optional subjects.