NHCE cutoff: previous closing ranks for 2027 applicants
- CSE
- 36,401
- KCET 2026 · GM · third provisional round
- AIML
- 30,124
- Same list and category
- ECE
- 31,170
- Same list and category
- MBA
- 3,143
- PGCET 2026 · GM · round 1
NHCE CSE closed at 36,401 in the KCET 2026 third-round provisional GM list. In the same Rest of Karnataka list, AIML closed at 30,124, ECE at 31,170, EEE at 71,113 and Mechanical at 1,19,626. These figures belong to KEA college code E099 and this particular round and category.
For postgraduate courses, the 2026 PGCET first-round GM entries are 1,778 for MCA, 3,143 for MBA and 2,249 for M.Tech CSE. Each course uses its relevant entrance list. A KCET engineering rank is not interchangeable with a PGCET MBA or MCA rank.
NHCE’s 2027 closing ranks will be known after the 2027 allotment rounds. The previous ranks are a course-by-course comparison, rather than a confirmed admission score for the new intake. The older CAT MBA entry is 40 percentile for 2025 and is kept separate from numerical closing ranks.
Compare a KCET or PGCET rank with the previous cutoff
The comparison uses the selected course, exam, category and round. For example, a KCET rank of 35,000 is numerically better than the 2026 third-round provisional CSE GM closing rank of 36,401; a rank of 40,000 is outside that particular closing rank. Neither comparison assigns a probability to a future round.
A change of reservation category or seat type changes the relevant entry. CAT uses a percentile, where a higher value is better, and is therefore not evaluated with the same smaller-rank rule.
NHCE branch-wise KCET and postgraduate closing ranks
| Course | Exam / year | Category / round | Closing rank or percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering | KCET 2026 | GM · Third round provisional allotment | 36401 rank |
| B.E. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | KCET 2026 | GM · Third round provisional allotment | 30124 rank |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering | KCET 2026 | GM · Third round provisional allotment | 31170 rank |
| B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | KCET 2026 | GM · Third round provisional allotment | 71113 rank |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | KCET 2026 | GM · Third round provisional allotment | 119626 rank |
| MCA | Karnataka PGCET 2026 | GM · Round 1 | 1778 rank |
| MBA | Karnataka PGCET 2026 | GM · Round 1 | 3143 rank |
| M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | Karnataka PGCET 2026 | GM · Round 1 | 2249 rank |
| MBA | CAT 2025 | General · Round 1 | 40 percentile |
The engineering rows retain the 2026 third-round provisional, GM, Rest of Karnataka labels. The branch spread is substantial: AIML is 30,124 while Mechanical is 1,19,626. A single “NHCE cutoff” would conceal that difference.
The postgraduate rows are the 2026 first-round GM entries for their own programme lists. The table preserves the exam, year and round beside every number, while the 2025 CAT MBA row identifies its unit as percentile.
How the KCET cutoff differs by NHCE branch
| KCET branch | 2026 GM closing rank | Difference from AIML |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering | 36401 | 6277 |
| B.E. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 30124 | 0 |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering | 31170 | 1046 |
| B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 71113 | 40989 |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 119626 | 89502 |
AIML closed 6,277 ranks earlier than CSE in the selected 2026 third-round provisional GM list. ECE was 1,046 ranks later than AIML, EEE 40,989 later and Mechanical 89,502 later. These are differences within one common list.
Branch demand, available seats and the preferences of participating applicants can produce different closing ranks in another round. The historical rank does not replace the new year’s seat matrix or allotment result. The course page gives the degree options separately from these counselling results.
Class 12 eligibility and KCET cutoff are different
Class 12 eligibility for engineering
The detailed B.E. page requires 45% in the prescribed subjects, or 40% for eligible Karnataka reserved categories. Meeting that academic condition allows the applicable admission process; a KCET seat is then allotted using the entrance rank and counselling rules.
Management admission and a KCET cutoff
The official disclosure lists Management as a separate route. A historical GM KCET closing rank is not a published management pass score. The college checks eligibility and issues a course-specific offer through its own process.
The 45% B.E. subject requirement is an academic eligibility condition. It is reduced to 40% for eligible Karnataka reserved categories. A KCET closing rank, such as CSE’s 36,401 in the selected 2026 list, describes the final allotted rank in a particular group.
Management admission has a separate application and offer process. The KCET GM closing rank is not a published management pass score or a percentage requirement. The college still checks the qualifying subjects and marks for a management applicant.
Questions about NHCE cutoff
What was the NHCE CSE cutoff in KCET 2026?
The CSE closing rank was 36,401 in the third-round provisional GM Rest of Karnataka list. A different round or category has a different relevant entry.
Can I get NHCE CSE with a KCET rank of 40,000?
A rank of 40,000 is outside the 36,401 CSE closing rank in the selected 2026 third-round provisional GM list. That comparison does not settle another category, seat type or the 2027 allotment.
What was the NHCE AIML cutoff?
AIML closed at 30,124 in the KCET 2026 third-round provisional GM Rest of Karnataka list.
What was the NHCE MBA PGCET cutoff?
The listed 2026 first-round GM closing rank is 3,143 for MBA. MCA and M.Tech have separate programme lists.
Is NHCE cutoff 2027 available?
No completed 2027 allotment cutoff is available. It will be established through the relevant 2027 counselling rounds; the displayed closing ranks retain their previous years.
Does management admission use the same KCET cutoff?
The college lists Management as a separate admission route. A KCET counselling closing rank is not published as a management admission cutoff. Academic eligibility and a branch-specific offer still apply.