COMEDK 2026 Rank vs College — Bangalore Engineering Guide
Quick Summary
COMEDK 2026 ranks under 200 = RVCE CSE. Under 700 = BMSCE CSE. Under 2,000 = PESU CSE. Under 5,500 = BMSIT / Dayananda Sagar CSE. Under 10,000 = NMIT / NHCE / SJBIT CSE. Management quota & direct admission for borderline ranks: +91 63666 14585.
COMEDK Rank vs College — CSE Branch 2026
| College | Closing Rank (Gen) | Fee / Year (Mgmt) |
|---|---|---|
| R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE) | under 200 | ₹8 L |
| BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) | 400-700 | ₹6.5 L |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) | 800-1,400 | ₹6.5 L |
| PES University (PESU) | 1,000-2,000 | ₹7.5 L |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) | 2,500-4,500 | ₹5.5 L |
| BMS Institute of Technology (BMSIT) | 3,000-5,500 | ₹5.0 L |
| NMIT Yelahanka | 4,500-7,500 | ₹4.5 L |
| New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) | 5,500-8,500 | ₹4.0 L |
| SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT) | 6,500-9,500 | ₹3.8 L |
| NIE Mysore / Acharya Institute | 8,000-12,000 | ₹3.5 L |
ECE / EEE Branch — COMEDK Rank 2026
| College | ECE Closing Rank | EEE Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| RVCE | 200-600 | 500-900 |
| BMSCE | 700-1,500 | 1,200-2,000 |
| MSRIT | 1,400-2,500 | 2,000-3,500 |
| PESU | 2,000-3,500 | 3,000-5,000 |
| DSCE | 4,500-7,000 | 6,000-9,000 |
| BMSIT | 5,500-8,500 | 7,500-10,500 |
| NMIT | 7,500-11,000 | 10,000-14,000 |
| NHCE / SJBIT | 9,500-13,500 | 12,000-16,000 |
Mechanical / Civil / Aerospace — COMEDK 2026
| College | Mech Closing Rank | Civil Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| RVCE | 900-1,500 | 1,400-2,200 |
| BMSCE | 1,800-3,000 | 2,500-4,000 |
| MSRIT / PESU | 3,000-5,000 | 4,000-6,500 |
| DSCE / BMSIT | 6,000-10,000 | 7,000-12,000 |
| NMIT / NHCE | 10,000-15,000 | 11,000-16,000 |
| SJBIT / NIE / Acharya | 13,000-18,000 | 14,000-20,000 |
AI / ML / Data Science — New-age Branches
Newer branches like AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security and IoT have rapidly rising cutoffs — usually 10-30% higher than core CSE in the same college.
| College | AI/ML Closing | Cyber Security | Data Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVCE | 200-450 | 300-600 | 250-500 |
| BMSCE / MSRIT | 600-1,100 | 900-1,500 | 800-1,300 |
| PESU | 1,200-2,000 | 1,800-2,800 | 1,500-2,500 |
| DSCE / NMIT / BMSIT | 3,500-6,500 | 5,000-8,000 | 4,000-7,500 |
COMEDK Counselling Process 2026
- Registration — Login at comedk.org with COMEDK roll number + DOB.
- Document Verification — upload scanned docs (Aadhaar, 10th/12th marksheets, COMEDK rank card, study certificate, category cert).
- Option Entry — enter unlimited college + branch preferences. Order matters — algorithm allots highest-preference option you can secure.
- Mock Allotment — preview likely seat; modify options.
- Real Allotment — Round 1 seat allotted. Choose: (a) accept & freeze, (b) accept & consider higher, (c) reject & re-enter.
- Fee Payment — pay 1st-year tuition + COMEDK admission fee online.
- College Reporting — report to allotted college with originals within 7 days.
- Round 2 & Mop-up — vacant seats refilled. Don't skip these.
Strategy — Maximising Your COMEDK Seat
- Appear for both KCET & COMEDK — KCET wins on fees, COMEDK opens private engineering pathways.
- If COMEDK rank is borderline for dream college, explore management quota. TurtleEdu has direct relationships with 80+ Bangalore engineering colleges.
- Consider tier-2 colleges with strong CSE placement — NMIT, BMSIT, NHCE all have ₹6-12 LPA average packages.
- Don't ignore new-age branches — AI/ML and Cyber Security from a mid-tier college often beats core CSE from a lower-tier college for placements.
- Watch the mop-up round — many seats reopen due to JEE/KCET overlap dropouts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the COMEDK rank required for top engineering colleges in Bangalore 2026?
Top COMEDK 2026 cut-off ranks (CSE): RVCE under 200, BMSCE 400-700, MSRIT 800-1,400, PESU 1,000-2,000, Dayananda Sagar 2,500-4,500, BMSIT 3,000-5,500, NMIT 4,500-7,500, NHCE / NIE Mysore / SJBIT 6,000-10,000.
Is COMEDK rank or KCET rank better for Bangalore engineering admission?
Both rank into different quotas. KCET fills the 85% state quota (lower fees, ₹2-4L/year). COMEDK fills the ~50% non-state-quota seats in private engineering colleges (higher fees, ₹3.5-7L/year). Best strategy: appear for both — use KCET for state-quota colleges, COMEDK for private engineering.
What COMEDK rank do I need for RVCE / BMS / PES?
RVCE CSE: COMEDK rank under 200. RVCE ECE/EEE: under 600. BMSCE CSE: under 700. BMSCE ECE/Mech: under 1,800. PES University CSE: under 2,000 (also accepts PESSAT). PES Bangalore ECE: under 3,500.
What is the COMEDK 2026 exam date and result schedule?
COMEDK UGET 2026 was conducted on 11 May 2026 in online CBT mode. Provisional answer key released 14 May, final answer key 19 May, result 24 May, rank card download from 26 May, counselling option entry starts 1 June, Round 1 allotment 8 June 2026.
Are management quota seats available in COMEDK colleges?
Yes. After COMEDK + KEA quota allotment, vacant seats fall under management quota — filled directly by the college. Management quota fees in COMEDK-participating colleges range from ₹3.5L/year (NMIT, BMSIT, SJBIT) to ₹8L/year (RVCE, PESU, BMSCE). TurtleEdu helps with direct management quota admission.
Does COMEDK rank guarantee admission?
No. COMEDK gives you an eligibility rank for ~50% of non-KCET-quota seats in private colleges. Final allotment depends on (a) your COMEDK rank, (b) seat preference order, (c) seat availability per college after KEA quota fills, (d) reservation category. Talk to TurtleEdu for personalised rank-college mapping.
How does TurtleEdu help with COMEDK counselling 2026?
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