Question 1

How do I register for KEA KCET counselling for KNSIT BE 2026?

Accepted Answer

KCET 2026 results were declared on June 6, 2026. KEA KCET centralised counselling is expected to begin in July 2026. Register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using your KCET hall ticket number and select KNSIT Yelahanka as your preferred college. Enter branch preferences in order of priority. On seat allotment, report to KNSIT with original mark sheets, transfer certificate, and KCET scorecard to confirm admission.

Question 2

What is the difference between government-quota and management-quota seats at KNSIT?

Accepted Answer

Government-quota seats at KNSIT are reserved for Karnataka-domicile students with a valid KCET rank and are allocated through KEA centralised counselling. Management-quota seats are open to all candidates including those from outside Karnataka who have a valid COMEDK UGET rank. COMEDK counselling is managed separately at comedk.org. Fees may differ between quotas depending on the specialisation and Karnataka government norms.

Question 3

Which BE specialisations does KNSIT offer and what are the fees?

Accepted Answer

KNSIT offers BE in 10 specialisations: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, IoT and Cyber Security Including Blockchain, Information Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. BE AI and ML carries a total fee of INR 3,86,000 for four years. All other specialisations are INR 7,44,000 for four years. Hostel charges are separate.

Question 4

Can students from outside Karnataka apply for BE at KNSIT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates from outside Karnataka can apply through the COMEDK UGET management-quota route. COMEDK is open to all Indian candidates regardless of state domicile. Non-Karnataka students are not eligible for KEA KCET government-quota seats, which are reserved for Karnataka-domicile students. Register for COMEDK UGET and participate in COMEDK counselling at comedk.org to secure a management-quota seat at KNSIT.

Question 5

What documents should I carry when reporting to KNSIT after seat allotment?

Accepted Answer

Carry originals and photocopies of 10+2 mark sheets, Class 10 certificate for date of birth proof, transfer certificate, migration certificate if applicable, KCET or COMEDK scorecard, caste certificate if claiming category reservation, recent passport-size photographs, and Aadhaar card. Verify the exact checklist with KNSIT admissions office before reporting to avoid delays.

Question 6

Is COMEDK UGET counselling currently open for KNSIT 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. COMEDK UGET 2026 results were declared on May 29, 2026, and COMEDK counselling is currently underway from June to July 2026. Eligible candidates should register at comedk.org, complete document verification, and exercise branch and college preferences. KNSIT Yelahanka appears in the college list during COMEDK option entry.

Question 7

How does KNSIT PhD admission work and who can apply?

Accepted Answer

KNSIT PhD admission is regulated by VTU. Candidates need an ME, M.Tech, or M.Sc in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). A valid GATE score or qualifying score in the VTU PhD Entrance Test is required. Shortlisted candidates attend a research proposal presentation and personal interview at KNSIT in October 2026. Final selection depends on research supervisor availability. VTU PhD notification for 2026 is expected in July 2026.

Question 8

What is the total fee for the PhD programme at KNSIT?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for PhD at KNSIT is INR 1,83,600 for the minimum three-year programme, at an annual research fee of INR 61,200 per year as regulated by VTU. This applies to all three PhD disciplines: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication, and Mathematics. Hostel and other charges are billed separately by KNSIT.

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