With a KCET rank of 53,361, getting a free seat (under government quota) can be challenging, but it depends on a few factors:

1. Category and Reservation

If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), you might have a better chance at securing a free seat under the government quota.

Check the category-wise cutoff ranks for various colleges and branches in the KCET counseling process.

2. Branch Preference

Popular branches like Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical typically have higher cutoffs, so securing a seat in these branches might be difficult with your rank.

Lesser-demand branches may have lower cutoffs, giving you a better chance.

3. College Choice

Consider applying to colleges that have relatively lower competition for free seats.

Government or government-aided engineering colleges may have more seats available under the government quota.

4. KCET Counseling

Participate in the KCET counseling process and select colleges with lower cutoff trends. You may still get a seat in a less competitive college or branch.

It’s best to check the previous year’s cutoff trends for various colleges to g

et an idea of your chances.