The Karnataka Engineering Counselling Authority has released the provisional seat availability and fee structure for engineering admissions ahead of Round 1. The notification was issued on 29 June 2026 and includes college-wise and course-wise details for candidates participating in counselling.

The list covers seat distribution, tuition fee, other fee, and total fee across engineering colleges in Karnataka. The abbreviations used are:

• GM: General Merit
• KKR: Kalyana Karnataka Region

Provisional Seat Matrix Released

The provisional seat matrix includes colleges from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Belagavi, Hubballi, Tumakuru, Davangere, Hassan, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Mandya, Chikkaballapur, Bidar, and other districts.

Well-known institutions such as BMS College of Engineering, RV College of Engineering, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, RNS Institute of Technology, PES institutions, and KLE Technological University are part of the list.

Branches included in the notification cover major and emerging programmes such as:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Information Science & Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
• VLSI Design & Technology
• Cyber Security
• Quantum Computing

Seat Distribution Across Categories

The total provisional seat availability is 24,626, including:

• GM Seats: 20,814
• KKR Seats: 3,812

Candidates from the Kalyana Karnataka Region should check KKR seats carefully while filling choices. Since the matrix is provisional, seat numbers may change before or during counselling.

Fee Structure for Engineering Colleges

The fee structure varies widely across institutions. In many colleges, the total fee ranges from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh for select branches, while premier institutions may charge around Rs 2.35 lakh to Rs 3.22 lakh per year.

Some colleges have a total fee of Rs 3,22,000 for several branches, while others fall in the Rs 1,20,000 to Rs 1,70,000 range. Additional other fees may include amounts such as Rs 10,610, Rs 12,120, Rs 15,000, Rs 18,000, Rs 19,000, Rs 19,110, Rs 20,000, Rs 25,000, and Rs 31,360.

The notification also mentions that colleges with special skill lab facilities may charge an additional Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per student per annum, subject to VTU approval. Applicable university fees may be charged separately.

Important Notes for Candidates

Before Round 1 choice filling, candidates should note:

• The seat matrix and fee structure are provisional and may change.
• GM means General Merit and KKR means Kalyana Karnataka Region.
• Verify the college code, course code, seat count, and fee details carefully before locking choices.
• E055 – G.S.S.S. Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysuru is a women’s college and admits only female candidates.
• Male candidates should not select this college during choice filling.
• Check for any additional college-level or university-level charges before admission.

Admission Process for Round 1

The release of the provisional seat matrix is an important step before Round 1 counselling. Candidates should compare colleges, branches, fees, and seat availability before preparing their preference list.

Students should focus on:

• Branch-wise options
• Fee affordability
• Category-wise seat availability
• College reputation and location
• Additional charges, if any

Careful choice filling will help candidates make better decisions during counselling.

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