No government seat with KCET? Private options

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Introduction

This page lists private and deemed colleges that take KCET students, with 90 colleges and 813 programmes with cutoffs for 2025. Karnataka has the most colleges on the list.

Key facts
Private colleges212
Programs1502
Total fees₹5,54,000 – ₹12,88,000
Program Trust Total cost from Median package
Visvesvaraya Technological University Verified — —
R.V. College Of Engineering Verified ₹12,85,833 —
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology Verified — —
B.M.S.College Of Engineering Verified ₹12,88,000 —
NEW HORIZON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Verified — —
Acharya Institute Of Technology Verified — —
Amc Engineering College Verified — —
Atme College Of Engineering Verified — —
Atria Institute Of Technology Verified — —
BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Verified — —
Bangalore Technological Institute Verified — —
Bapuji Institute Of Engineering & Technology Verified — —
Brindavan College Of Engineering Verified — —
C.Byregowda Institute Of Technology Verified — —
Channabasaveshwara Institute Of Technology Verified — —
City Engineering College Verified — —
CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Verified — —
Coorg Institute Of Technology Verified — —
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering Verified — —
Don Bosco Institute Of Technology, Karnataka Verified — —

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How to choose from this list

Start by looking at the trust level and the total cost shown for each college in the table. In 2025 the lowest total cost on record for these programmes is Rs 5,54,000, and the same figure is also the highest total cost on record. Because every college on this page is private or deemed, you will not find a government seat here through KCET, so compare the cost carefully against what you can afford. Use the stream and city links below the table to narrow your options. Before you decide, check the college's own fee notice and the counselling authority's notices, and confirm the figures against the official sources linked from each row.

Frequently asked questions

Does this list include any government seats?

No. This list covers private and deemed colleges only, and the counts show 90 such colleges with cutoffs for KCET in 2025. You should check other lists for government options.

What does the cost figure on this page mean?

The page shows the lowest total cost we have on record for each college, along with the median package. For 2025, the lowest and highest total costs on record are both Rs 5,54,000. Always check the college's own fee notice before you pay.

How many programmes are covered?

The list covers 813 programmes with cutoffs across these 90 colleges for 2025. Use the stream links below the table to find programmes that match your interest.

Where can I verify the trust level of a college?

Trust levels come from official approval and accreditation records, and each figure links to its official source. Confirm the approval status with the counselling authority's notices before you apply.

Which state has the most colleges on this list?

Karnataka has the most colleges on this list. Compare the cities within the state using the city links below the table.

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