RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore is a premier engineering institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Admission to all programs is primarily based on entrance exams, depending on the specific program, which is followed by counselling by the specific authority. RVCE offers BE as the most popular undergraduate program with 1,300 seats across 12 branches and M.Tech with 270 seats across 13 specializations. The admission process for BE courses usually starts in January (entrance exam registration), with final admission in May/June tentatively, every year.

For BE admission, candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks and valid KCET/COMEDK scores. Admission to PG programs at RVCE, such as M.Tech and MCA, is primarily based on GATE/PGCET scores or KMAT/PGCET scores respectively. BE total fees are INR 13.33 Lakhs (All India) and INR 4.5 Lakhs (Karnataka Students). M.Tech total fees are INR 1.39 Lakhs (All India) and INR 2 Lakhs (Management Quota). MCA total fees are INR 1.16 Lakhs (Government Quota Seats) and INR 9 Lakhs (Management Quota). All applications are submitted online through the official RVCE website.

Key Admission Dates and Timeline 2026

RVCE Bangalore accepts admissions to various programs, which are primarily based on entrance examinations. Admission to the UG program, such as BE, is based on KCET/COMEDK UGET ranks, followed by the counselling process. Admission to the M.Tech program requires a valid PGCET or GATE rank, whereas for admission to the MCA program, candidates must have qualified for the PGCET or KMAT examination.

BE Admission Dates 2026

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) and COMEDK have released the examination schedule for 2026. Important examination dates are provided below:

KCET 2026 Important Dates

KCET entrance examination is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Valid scores of KCET are accepted for admission to the BE program:

Events Date
KCET 2026 Exam Date Apr 23 - Apr 24, 2026
KCET 2026 Result Date May 24, 2026 
KCET 2026 Counselling Begins Jul 08, 2026 

COMEDK UGET 2026 Important Dates

COMEDK UGET exam is conducted by COMEDK. Valid scores of COMEDK UGET are accepted for admission to the BE program:

Events Date
COMEDK UGET 2026 Registration Date Feb 03 - Mar 20, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam Date May 09, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 Result Date May 26, 2026

Postgraduate Admission Dates 2026

Candidates seeking admission to PG programs, such as M.Tech or MCA, can get detailed information on the important admission dates of GATE, PGCET, and KMAT exams. For admission to PG programs, such as M.Tech and MCA, candidates must appear for any one of the examinations among PGCET/GATE or KMAT, as per the specific course. Given below are the PG admission dates:

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Important Dates

K-PGCET is the primary entrance exam for M.Tech and MCA programs at RVCE:

Events Date
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration Date Apr 25 - May 10, 2026 
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Date(MBA/MCA) May 14, 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Date(M.Tech/M.Arch) May 23, 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result Date Aug 07, 2026 
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling Begins Sep 24, 2026 

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

Undergraduate Programs and Admission 2026

BE Program Overview

RV College of Engineering offers admission to the BE program under 12 branches with a total intake of 1,300 seats. BE is a 4-year degree program. The total fees of BE are INR 13.33 Lakhs for All India students and INR 4.5 Lakhs for Karnataka students for the entire duration.

BE Program Details

Particulars Details
Duration 4 Years
Number of Branches 12
Total Seat Intake 1,300
Total Fees (All India) INR 13.33 Lakhs
Total Fees (Karnataka) INR 4.5 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and valid KCET/COMEDK
Selection Process KCET or COMEDK UGET + Counselling

BE Eligibility Criteria

For Regular B.E (1st Year Entry):

  • Qualifying Exam: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board
  • Mandatory Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Electronics/Computer Science/Biology
  • Minimum Marks: General and OBC: 50% aggregate in PCM; SC/ST: 45% aggregate in PCM
  • Age Limit: No specific age limit
  • Candidates must be Indian nationals or NRI/OCI/CIWG cardholders for respective quotas
  • Valid entrance exam scorecard (KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main)
  • Karnataka domicile certificate (for KEA quota students)

BE Seat Distribution and Quota

  • KCET Quota: 45% of total seats (585 seats)
  • COMEDK Quota: 30% of total seats (390 seats)
  • Management Quota: 25% of total seats (325 seats)
  • Biotechnology (B.E.) also accepts PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) combination
  • Final seat allotment through the centralized KEA counselling process

BE Admission Process

For Karnataka Students (KCET/KEA Quota):

  • Appear for KCET 2026: Register (Jan 2026) - Exam (Apr/May) - Results (May)
  • KEA Counselling: Register and pay INR 500 - Choice filling (include RVCE branches) - Seat allotment (multiple rounds)
  • Report to RVCE: Document verification - Pay fees as per KEA - Complete admission

For All India Students (COMEDK Quota):

  • Appear for COMEDK UGET 2026: Register - Exam (May) - Check rank
  • COMEDK Counselling: Register and pay INR 2000 - Choice filling (no changes after Round 1) - Seat allotment (3 rounds)
  • Accept seat: Download letter - Choose Accept/Accept and Upgrade/Reject - Report to RVCE within 3-5 days
  • Complete admission: Pay fees to RVCE - Submit original documents - Finalize enrollment

For Management Quota:

  • Contact the RVCE Admission Office directly
  • Apply with entrance exam scores (KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main)
  • Available throughout the year based on seat availability
  • The college conducts internal counselling
  • Seats allotted based on entrance rank and availability
  • Merit-based selection within the management quota
  • Management quota fees are higher than the government quota
  • Pay the entire fees or as per the installment schedule
  • Complete admission formalities

Postgraduate Programs and Admission 2026

M.Tech Program

RV College of Engineering offers a 2-year M.Tech program with 270 total seats across 13 specializations. Seats are filled through GATE/PGCET (80%) and management quota (20%).

M.Tech Program Details

Particulars Details
Duration 2 Years
Number of Specializations 13
Total Seat Intake 270
Total Fees (All India) INR 1.39 Lakhs
Total Fees (Management Quota) INR 2 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria B.E./BE in relevant discipline with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) and valid GATE/PGCET
Selection Process GATE or Karnataka PGCET + Counselling

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed B.E./BE or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST categories)
  • Required: Valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score
  • Alternative: Students without valid entrance scores can appear for a separate college entrance test
  • GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive an INR 12,500 monthly stipend from AICTE

M.Tech Admission Process

  • Step 1: Qualify GATE/PGCET exam
  • Step 2: Register on the RVCE admission portal
  • Step 3: Fill online application form with accurate details
  • Step 4: Participate in the online counselling process
  • Step 5: Seat allotment based on entrance exam merit
  • Step 6: Report to the college for document verification and fee payment

M.Tech Seat Distribution

  • GATE/PGCET Quota: 80% of total seats (216 seats)
  • Management Quota: 20% of total seats (54 seats)
  • Total Intake: 270 seats across all specializations

MCA Program

RVCE Bangalore offers MCA as its full-time course for a duration of 2 years. Admission to the MCA course is based on KMAT/K-PGCET score. Total fees are INR 1.16 Lakhs (Government Quota Seats) and INR 9 Lakhs (Management Quota).

MCA Program Details

Particulars Details
Duration 2 Years
Total Seat Intake 120
Total Fees (Government Quota) INR 1.16 Lakhs
Total Fees (Management Quota) INR 9 Lakhs
Eligibility Criteria Graduation with Maths/Statistics/CS as optional with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) and valid KMAT/PGCET
Selection Process KMAT or Karnataka PGCET + Counselling

MCA Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates need to have passed BCA, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or an equivalent degree
  • Candidates with B.Sc., B.Com. or B.A. degree are also eligible, preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 or at the graduation level
  • A minimum of 50% aggregate marks across all subjects in all years of the qualifying degree is required
  • Candidates without a Mathematics background must complete and pass the bridge courses as prescribed by the University

Admission Cutoff Scores and Analysis

KCET Cutoff 2025

The KCET Cutoff for General Management Category candidates over the past few years is tabulated below. Cutoffs vary by category (GM, SC, ST, OBC). The ranks shown are for the General Merit category:

Courses 2025 Last Round (Closing rank) 2024 Last Round (Closing rank) 2023 Last Round (Closing rank)
BE (CSE) 499 268 310
BE (Data Science) 944 469 511
BE (AI and ML) 742 486 660
BE (Cyber Security) 990 607 726
BE (ECE) 1100 746 969
BE (ETE) 1422 1377 3119
BE (EEE) 2783 1240 3532
BE (Aerospace) 2069 1809 4078
BE (Mechanical) 5812 4617 6137
BE (Biotechnology) 6814 3507 6753
BE (Chemical) 11049 5878 12821
BE (Industrial Engineering and Management) 15717.5 14231 16875
BE (Civil) 10832 8147 18500

KCET Cutoff Analysis

BE CSE is the most competitive branch with the lowest closing rank of 499 in 2025, followed by Data Science (944) and AI and ML (742). BE Civil and Chemical Engineering show the highest closing ranks (10832 and 11049 respectively), indicating lower demand. The cutoff ranks have generally increased from 2023 to 2025, reflecting higher competition in recent years.

COMEDK Cutoff 2025

The institute also accepts COMEDK UGET scores for candidates other than Karnataka domicile candidates, for admission to B.E. courses. COMEDK UGET cutoff for general category candidates over the past few years is tabulated below:

Courses 2025 Last Round (Closing rank) 2024 Last Round (Closing rank) 2023 Last Round (Closing rank)
BE (CSE) 542 328 406
BE (Data Science) 649 476 531
BE (AI and ML) 20917 541 818
BE (Cyber Security) 774 647 774
BE (ECE) 762 424 1333
BE (ETE) 1063 700 2835
BE (EEE) 1866 1311 2786
BE (Aerospace) 13038 1501 5990
BE (Mechanical) 5339 3997 7489
BE (Chemical) 11506 10628 14115
BE (Biotechnology) 8269 14012 16564
BE (Industrial Engineering and Management) 12328 7754 15818
BE (Civil) 17969 15050 17203

COMEDK Cutoff Analysis

COMEDK cutoffs show similar patterns to KCET with BE CSE being the most competitive (542 in 2025). BE AI and ML shows a significant jump in 2025 (20917) compared to 2024 (541), indicating a change in seat availability or demand. BE Civil and Chemical Engineering maintain high closing ranks, reflecting lower demand. COMEDK cutoffs are generally higher than KCET cutoffs for the same branches.

Reservation Policy

  • SC: 15%, ST: 3%, OBC-A: 4%, OBC-B: 10%
  • Kannada Medium: 2%, Hyderabad-Karnataka: 5%
  • Applicable for KEA quota seats only

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What are the different admission routes available at RVCE Bangalore for B.E. programs?

Ans. Admissions to B.E. programs at RVCE Bangalore are offered through three major routes:

  • KCET (Karnataka CET) - For Karnataka domicile students
  • COMEDK UGET - For non-Karnataka and general category applicants
  • Management Quota - For students seeking direct admission without an entrance rank

After the entrance exam results, students must participate in counselling, choose RVCE as a preferred option, upload documents, and confirm their seat by paying the fee. Management quota candidates need to apply directly to the college's admission office.

Ques. How can I apply for RVCE Bangalore under the management quota?

Ans. For admission to B.E. courses at RVCE Bangalore through the management quota, candidates should follow these steps:

  • Contact the official admission office of RVCE or their authorized representatives
  • Submit your 10th and 12th marksheets, ID proof, and passport-size photos
  • Select your preferred branch (CSE, ECE, AI-ML, etc.)
  • Pay the seat blocking amount (varies by branch)
  • Complete the formal admission process on campus

Students should avoid unverified agents and always confirm the fee and process directly with the college.

Ques. When do admissions start at RVCE Bangalore for B.E. programs?

Ans. RVCE Bangalore admissions typically begin after the KCET and COMEDK results are announced:

  • KCET counselling: June-August
  • COMEDK counselling: July-September
  • Management quota admissions: Start as early as April and continue until seats are filled

Students aiming for top branches like CSE/ISE/AI-ML should apply early as seats fill quickly.

Ques. What is the difference between GATE and PGCET for M.Tech admission at RVCE?

Ans. For M.Tech admission at RVCE, candidates with valid GATE ranks have higher chances of getting admission to the preferred M.Tech specialization than those with PGCET scores. Additionally, valid GATE scores can help candidates with higher studies and give national recognition, whereas PGCET examination is limited to Karnataka state institutes. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive an INR 12,500 monthly stipend from AICTE.

Ques. What are the eligibility requirements for MCA admission at RVCE?

Ans. For MCA admission at RVCE, candidates need to have passed BCA, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or an equivalent degree. Candidates with B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A. degree are also eligible, preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 or at the graduation level. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks across all subjects in all years of the qualifying degree is required. Candidates without a Mathematics background must complete and pass the bridge courses as prescribed by the University.

Ques. Does RVCE Bangalore accept JEE Main for B.E. admission?

Ans. According to unofficial sources, RVCE Bangalore also accepts JEE Main scores for its B.E. admissions. However, according to the official website, RVCE allows B.E. admissions based on KCET/COMEDK scores, followed by KEA Counselling rounds. Candidates should verify the current admission criteria directly with the college's official admission portal.