Hello,

With a KCET rank of 18,214 and belonging to the 3B category, getting a seat in the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) branch at B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVB), Hubli, might be challenging but not impossible.

Here’s what you should consider:

1. Previous Year Cutoffs: Historically, the cutoff for ECE at BVB College for the 3B category has been around 10,000 to 15,000 in the first few rounds. However, this can vary each year based on several factors like the difficulty of the exam, the number of applicants, and seat availability.

2. Second Round Possibilities: In the second round, there's a possibility that some students who secured a seat in the first round may not join, leading to seats becoming available. This can slightly push up the cutoff ranks.

3. Category Advantage: Being in the 3B category provides some relaxation in the cutoff ranks, which might work in your favor.

4. Waitlisting and Spot Rounds: If you don't secure a seat in the second round, you can also consider participating in further rounds or spot counseling, where you might have a better chance if seats are still available.

It would be wise to keep an eye on the official announcements and prepare for the possibility of exploring other colleges or branches as well.

You can also use the college predictor tool to predict which college you can get based on your score/rank :-

https://www.careers360.com/kcet-college-predictor?utm_source=qna&utm_medium=ini-cet_cp

Hope it helps !