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The KEAM 2026 cutoff for College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (CET) CSE is expected to be released on June 27, 2026; based on five years of official data, the SM (General) closing rank is expected in the range of 300–420.
College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram — popularly known as CET — is Kerala’s oldest government engineering college and its most sought-after destination for Computer Science and Engineering. In KEAM counselling, the CET CSE seat consistently records one of the lowest closing ranks in the state, meaning only students ranked within the top few hundred in the General category stand a real chance. With KEAM 2026 results out and the first allotment approaching, knowing the previous-year trends by category is essential before locking your options.
- KEAM 2025 SM (General) closing rank for CET CSE: 343 — sourced from the official CEE Kerala first phase last rank table.
- KEAM 2024 SM closing rank: 271, the most competitive figure recorded in the 2021–2025 period.
- KEAM 2026 expected SM cutoff: 300–420, based on the five-year closing rank trend.
- SC category students needed rank within 6,410 in 2025; EW students needed rank within 1,629.
- CET is a Government (G) type college; all seats are allotted through CEE Kerala counselling only.
| Direct Link — KEAM 2026 Official Counselling Portal (To Be Released) cee.kerala.gov.in |
KEAM 2026 Expected Cutoff for CET Thiruvananthapuram CSE
The KEAM 2026 first phase allotment is expected around June 27, 2026. Until official figures are published by CEE Kerala, the estimates below are based on the 2021–2025 closing rank trend. All 2026 figures are expected; treat them as planning benchmarks, not confirmed cutoffs.
| Category | KEAM 2026 Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| SM (General) | 300–420 (expected) |
| EZ (Ezhava and Related) | 750–950 (expected) |
| MU (Muslim and Related) | 650–850 (expected) |
| EW (Economically Weaker Section) | 1,500–1,800 (expected) |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 5,500–7,000 (expected) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 12,000–16,000 (expected) |
These expected figures are based on 2021–2025 official CEE Kerala data. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be published on cee.kerala.gov.in after each allotment phase.
KEAM 2025 Category-wise Closing Rank for CET CSE (Official)
The table below is drawn directly from the CEE Kerala KEAM 2025 first phase last rank table (published July 21, 2025) for College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (college code: TVE), Computer Science and Engineering.
| Category | Full Form | 2025 Closing Rank (Phase 1) |
|---|---|---|
| SM | State Merit (General) | 343 |
| EZ | Ezhava, Thiyya, Billava | 804 |
| MU | Muslim and Related Communities | 686 |
| BH | Backward Hindu Communities | 662 |
| LA | Latin Catholics and Anglo-Indians | 968 |
| VK | Viswakarma and Related Communities | 860 |
| KN | Kurumar, Nair Communities | 1,288 |
| KU | Kudumbi and Related | 1,479 |
| BX | Other Backward Hindu Communities | 1,927 |
| DV | Differently Abled | 3,882 |
| EW | Economically Weaker Section | 1,629 |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 6,410 |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 14,647 |
The SM closing rank of 343 means students with KEAM rank 343 or better secured CSE at CET in Phase 1 of 2025. Phase 1 ranks are provisional — final closing ranks after all phases are typically slightly higher (larger rank number) as students vacate seats to upgrade.
Year-wise KEAM Closing Rank Trend for CET CSE (2021–2025)
The SM (General) closing rank for CET CSE has ranged from 271 to 649 over the last five KEAM cycles. The wide swing between years reflects changes in the score distribution and total qualified applicant pool.
| Year | SM (General) | EW | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 343 | 1,629 | 6,410 | 14,647 |
| 2024 | 271 | — | 6,322 | — |
| 2023 | 649 | 1,791 | 9,167 | 28,177 |
| 2022 | 443 | 1,190 | 7,674 | 30,989 |
| 2021 | 481 | 1,640 | 7,004 | 44,330 |
Key observations from the trend:
- 2024 was the most competitive year with SM rank 271 — only the top 271 General category students secured a CSE seat at CET.
- 2023 saw a notably relaxed cutoff at 649, likely reflecting a wider spread in the top score bands that year.
- SC and ST closing ranks dropped significantly from 2023 to 2025, suggesting stronger competition in reserved categories in recent cycles.
- The five-year SM average is around 437, supporting the 2026 expected range of 300–420.
Factors Affecting KEAM Cutoff for CET Thiruvananthapuram CSE
Understanding what drives the CET CSE cutoff helps you set realistic rank targets for KEAM 2026:
- Total qualified applicants and score bunching: When a large number of students score in a narrow high-score band, rank differences tighten sharply. This explains the 2024 spike in competitiveness.
- Fixed seat matrix: CET CSE has a fixed government-quota intake under CEE Kerala. No change in seats means the closing rank directly tracks the quality of the applicant pool.
- Community quota structure: Seats are split across SM, community-based categories (EZ, MU, VK, BH, LA, etc.), SC, ST, and EW. Students compete within their own category pool, so SM students do not compete with EZ or SC seats.
- Phase-by-phase upgrades: As students in later phases upgrade to a higher-preference college, the vacated seat becomes available to students with slightly higher (numerically larger) ranks. Final phase closing ranks are typically 5–15% higher than Phase 1 figures.
- KEAM score versus Class 12 weightage: The KEAM rank combines entrance test performance with normalised Class 12 PCM marks. Students with strong boards but a slightly lower entrance score can still land in a competitive rank bracket.
KEAM 2026 CET Thiruvananthapuram CSE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What was the KEAM 2025 SM closing rank for CET Thiruvananthapuram CSE?
Ans. The SM (General) category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram in KEAM 2025 Phase 1 was 343, as published in the official CEE Kerala last rank table dated July 21, 2025.
Ques. What is the expected KEAM 2026 cutoff rank for CET CSE?
Ans. Based on KEAM 2021–2025 trends, the expected SM closing rank for KEAM 2026 CET CSE is in the range of 300–420. The actual cutoff will be published on cee.kerala.gov.in after the first phase allotment, expected around June 27, 2026.
Ques. Which KEAM cycle had the lowest (most competitive) closing rank for CET CSE?
Ans. KEAM 2024 recorded the most competitive CET CSE cutoff in recent years at an SM closing rank of 271 — the lowest in the 2021–2025 window. Only students ranked within the top 271 in the General category secured the seat in Phase 1 that year.
Ques. What closing rank do SC category students need for CSE at CET?
Ans. In KEAM 2025, SC category students needed a rank within 6,410 to secure CSE at CET Thiruvananthapuram. The figure was 6,322 in 2024 and 9,167 in 2023, showing the SC cutoff has tightened over the past two years.
Ques. Is the Phase 1 closing rank the final cutoff for CET CSE?
Ans. No. The Phase 1 closing rank is provisional. As students upgrade in subsequent allotment phases, vacated seats go to students with higher rank numbers. The final closing rank after all phases is typically slightly higher than Phase 1. Check cee.kerala.gov.in after each phase for updated figures.
Ques. Where can I check the KEAM 2026 cutoff for CET CSE once it is released?
Ans. The official KEAM 2026 last rank table for all colleges, courses, and categories is published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in after each phase allotment. Look for the "Last Rank" section under KEAM 2026.
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