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    KS DAT Cut Off 2026 (Out): 2nd Round Allotment (Out), Check Round-Wise Cutoff, Opening & Closing Rank

    KS DAT Cut Off 2026 (Out): 2nd Round Allotment (Out), Check Round-Wise Cutoff, Opening & Closing Rank

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 07 Aug 2026, 05:10 PM IST

    The LBS Centre of Science and Technology, Kerala, has released the KS DAT 2026 special allotment cutoff on August 7, 2026, on its official website lbsapplications.kerala.gov, in online mode. The KS DAT 2026 cutoff was released for each round of counselling. The KS DAT cut-off for 2026 will be decided based on the ranks obtained by the candidates in the KS DAT exam. Only those candidates who clear the cut-off will be able to secure BDes admission into participating colleges. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know about the KS DAT cut-off and other important details.

    KS DAT Cut Off 2026 (Out): 2nd Round Allotment (Out), Check Round-Wise Cutoff, Opening & Closing Rank
    KS DAT 2026 Cutoff

    The LBS Centre for Science and Technology conducts the Kerala State Design Aptitude Test for admission into the design programmes of participating colleges in Kerala.

    KS DAT 2026 Cutoff Details

    Aspirants can check the KS DAT 2026 cutoff closing ranks for Round 1, Round 2, and the special allotment round in the table given below. Students who meet the KS DAT 2026 cutoff will be considered for the further admission process. The admission will be done in multiple rounds of KS DAT 2026 counselling based on the candidates' performance in the KS DAT exam.

    KS DAT 2026 Cutoff Rank (Round 1)
    College NameSMMUVKDVEZBHSCSTBXEWS
    College of Architecture701128084233209403510432414
    DC School of Architecture and Design125145133225292393435--402
    Kerala State Institute of Design44104--20594210--264
    KMCT Institute of Emerging Technology
    and Management
    220253230-460362511---
    Marian College Architecture and Planning208-274--238----
    Mentor Academy For Design, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology207296--337-462---
    Saintgits College of Engineering (BDes)83170--248-364---
    Saintgits College of Engineering (Bachelor of Communication Design)215279--415-272---
    Saintgits College of Engineering (Bachelor of Interaction Design)231286--465-----
    Kuniya College of Management
    and Technology
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    KS DAT 2026 Cutoff Rank (Round 2)
    College NameSMMUVKDVEZBHSCSTBXEWS
    College of Architecture87145196225355238517510--
    DC School of Architecture and Design245298282-457-435---
    Kerala State Institute of Design86170--20595210--366
    KMCT Institute of Emerging Technology and Management319353352--480511---
    Marian College Architecture and Planning295-375--404----
    Mentor Academy For Design, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology311341--413-462---
    Saintgits College of Engineering (BDes)148253--464-----
    Saintgits College of Engineering (Bachelor of Communication Design)252360--415-----
    Saintgits College of Engineering (Bachelor of Interaction Design)288358--465-----
    Kuniya College of Management and Technology----------


    KS DAT 2026 Special Allotment Round Cutoff Rank
    College Name
    SM
    MU
    VK
    DV
    EZ
    BH
    SC
    ST
    BX
    EWS
    College of Architecture114284196225355238517510--
    DC School of Architecture and Design307353424-457393376518-394
    Kerala State Institute of Design100296--205209435--414
    KMCT Institute of Emerging Technology and Management511---------
    Marian College Architecture and Planning391-401-------
    Mentor Academy For Design, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology475---------
    Saintgits College of Engineering (BDes)231253--464-----
    Saintgits College of Engineering (Bachelor of Communication Design)383392--415-----
    Saintgits College of Engineering (Bachelor of Interaction Design)508509--------
    Kuniya College of Management and Technology----------
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    Factors Determining Kerala Design Aptitude Test Cutoff 2026

    Aspirants should note that the KS DAT 2026 cutoff score is based on certain factors, which are as follows.

    • Total number of applicants
    • Difficulty levels of KS DAT 2026
    • Total number of seats available
    • College preferences given by the candidates

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    KS DAT Counselling 2026

    Authorities have published the KS DAT 2026 special seat allotment on August 7, 2026, on their official website. Candidates can check the special seat allotment on the candidates' portal using their login ID credentials. Shortlisted candidates will be given seats through a single window system (SWS) under the counselling process by the LBS Centre of Science and Technology. During this process, candidates will be given a choice of preference to opt for the desired college. The list of participating institutes that offer design admission through KS DAT will be available on the official website. The KS DAT admission is strictly based on the rank obtained and the reservation of the candidate.

    The KS DAT 2026 counselling will begin with registration, followed by choice filling and seat allotment. Only those candidates whose names appear in the rank list are eligible for counselling. The authorities have conducted two rounds of KS DAT seat allotment. Candidates need to click on ‘Option Registration,’ which displays all the colleges listed under CAP, the total seats available, and the applicable course fee.

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