Karnataka PGCET 2025 Rank Wise Colleges List Below 1000
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2026 ( Karnataka PGCET )
Exam On - 14 May '26
KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET results 2025. MBA admissions in Karnataka are done based on the scores and ranks as per PGCET results. Check the Karnataka PGCET rank-wise MBA colleges list below 1000.
Karnataka PGCET Colleges Offering Admission Under 1000 Rank
Karnataka PGCET Rank Wise Colleges List Below 1000: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts PGCET exam for admissions into more than 200 MBA colleges in the state. To ascertain the admission process, the KEA releases the PGCET allotment result along with the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks. Notably, the top 1000 rank holders in the Karnataka PGCET exam tend to secure a seat in the top 10 MBA colleges in Karnataka. Based on the previous admission sessions, PES University is among the top colleges that tend to close admissions with the lowest cutoff ranks.
During the PGCET counselling process, candidates have to choose their college and course preferences while exercising options. The choice of options must be based on the list of colleges where the candidates may get admission. Candidates must have rank-wise list of PGCET 2025 colleges in Karnataka to plan their choices in advance. Candidates within the top 1,000 ranks can scroll down to check the category-wise and rank-wise list of Karnataka PGCET colleges under 1000 rank.
Also Read: Karnataka PGCET Seat Matrix
- Karnataka PGCET Rank Wise Colleges List Below 1,000
- Factors Affecting Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks
- Karnataka State Quota and Reservation Categories
- College-Wise Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks Below 1000
- Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025
Karnataka PGCET Rank Wise Colleges List Below 1,000
The table below mentions the list of colleges that have offered MBA admissions to the top 1,000 rank holders in the past, along with their college codes. Candidates can choose the relevant college code based on their rank while exercising options.
| Karnataka PGCET College Offering Admission Under 1000 Rank |
College Code |
|---|---|
| B-131 |
|
| B-136 |
|
| B-158 |
|
| B-217 |
|
| B-240 |
|
| B-252 |
|
| B-362 |
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KEA does not release the Karnataka PGCET rank lists for MBA, MCA or other courses. However, candidates find the Karnataka PGCET ranks mentioned inside the login dashboard. The KEA official website hosts the link to check the Karnataka PGCET ranks along with the results. Candidates can access their individual rank and score for their chosen course after logging in with their credentials. The PGCET rank list will be part of the overall PGCET result, which will include scores, ranks, and other relevant information.
KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET exam for admission to MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, and MArch courses. Candidates aspiring for MArch are only required to fill the PGCET form to participate in the centralised counselling process.
Factors Affecting Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks
Karnataka PGCET cutoff rank or the Karnataka PGCET last rank vary across categories and colleges. Some of the major factors that could affect the cutoff ranks for Karnataka PGCET colleges are:
- Number of candidates who took the exam
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Total seats for admission based on Karnataka PGCET
- Number of seats in a particular institute
- Category of qualifiers
Also Read: Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cutoff
Karnataka State Quota and Reservation Categories
KEA offers reservation on government seats to the candidates belonging to Karnataka. Owing to intensive reservation criteria, KEA considers abbreviations for different categories. The table below mentions all the abbreviations for admission based on Karnataka PGCET exam:
| Category Abbreviation |
Description |
|---|---|
| 1G |
OBC Category 1 General |
| 1H |
OBC Category 1 General Hyderabad |
| 2AG |
Category 2A General |
| 2AH |
Category 2A Hyderabad |
| 2BG |
Category 2B General |
| 2BH |
Category 2B Hyderabad |
| 3AG |
Category 3A General |
| 3AH |
Category 3A Hyderabad |
| 3BG |
Category 3B General |
| 3BH |
Category 3B Hyderabad |
| GM |
General Merit |
| GMH |
General Merit Hyderabad |
| NKN |
- |
| PH |
Persons with Disability |
| SCG |
Schedule Caste General |
| SCH |
Schedule Caste Hyderabad |
| STG |
Schedule Tribe General |
| STH |
Schedule Tribes Hyderabad |
| XD |
Ex-Defence Category |
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College-Wise Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks Below 1000
KEA releases Karnataka PGCET last ranks along with the seat allotment result. Karnataka PGCET allotment result displays the allotted college. Candidates can further exercise choices to participate in further allotment rounds. Whereas the Karnataka PGCET cutoff rank statement displays the colleges and the last ranks. The space below mentions the Karnataka PGCET colleges with expected cutoff ranks below 1000 as per the last rank details from previous admission sessions.
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Bangalore Institute of Technology
| Category |
Karnataka PGCET Expected Last Rank |
|---|---|
| GM |
950 - 1050 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for BMS College of Engineering
| Category |
Karnataka PGCET Expected Last Rank |
|---|---|
| 1G |
760 - 775 |
| 2AG |
990 - 1030 |
| 3AG |
450 - 500 |
| 3BG |
500 - 590 |
| GM |
430 - 490 |
| GMH |
800 - 890 |
| STG |
950 - 1050 |
| XD |
750 - 900 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
| Category |
Karnataka PGCET Expected Last Rank |
|---|---|
| 1G |
750 - 820 |
| 3AG |
550 - 670 |
| 3BG |
600 - 700 |
| GM |
550 - 630 |
| GMH |
900 - 1050 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
| Category |
Karnataka PGCET Expected Last Rank |
|---|---|
| 1G |
720 - 800 |
| 2AG |
700 - 890 |
| 3AG |
400 - 520 |
| 3BG |
500 - 650 |
| GM |
340 - 450 |
| GMH |
600 - 670 |
| STG |
700 - 810 |
| XD |
850 - 920 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for PES University
| Category |
Karnataka PGCET Expected Last Rank |
|---|---|
| 1G |
600 - 720 |
| 1H |
930 - 1040 |
| 2AG |
600 - 750 |
| 3AG |
300 - 450 |
| 3BG |
400 - 470 |
| 3BH |
615 - 720 |
| GM |
200 - 280 |
| GMH |
470 - 530 |
| STG |
440 - 530 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for RV Institute of Management
| Category |
Karnataka PGCET Expected Last Rank |
|---|---|
| 1G |
530 - 620 |
| 2AG |
710 - 790 |
| 3AG |
320 - 400 |
| 3BG |
430 - 500 |
| 3BH |
750 - 840 |
| GM |
310 - 350 |
| GMH |
750 - 820 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for MS Ramaiah College of Arts, Science & Commerce
| Category |
Karnataka PGCET Expected Last Rank |
|---|---|
| 1G |
850 - 940 |
| 3AG |
750 - 840 |
| 3BG |
750 - 800 |
| GM |
710 - 900 |
| GMH |
950 - 1070 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
2025 Karnataka PGCET closing rank for Top MBA College GIBS (General, All India): 29459.
Aim for a better (lower) rank than 29459 to be safe.
Cutoff can differ slightly by category and quota.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates must upload their passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression strictly in JPEG or JPG format. The file size must remain between 5 KB and 40 KB.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases and manages the Karnataka PGCET application process on its official web portal.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
No, Karnataka PGCET application fee is non-refundable. Refunds are only initiated by KEA if an online transaction fails but the amount is successfully deducted from your bank account.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, the application form of KEA PGCET is available in an online mode. The conducting authority does not provide printed forms or entertain any physical applications sent by post.
B
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible to apply and sit for the Karnataka PGCET exam. However, they must fulfill the minimum percentage criteria during the document verification stage.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates with a 3-year bachelor's degree are eligible for PGCET exam. However, candidates must have obtained at least 50 per cent aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).
For Part-time MBA candidates must additionally have three years of work experience.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates can apply for PGCET exam by following the process below
- Vist the official KEA website
- Click 'New User' to register
- Generate login credentials
- Log in to fill details
- Upload the required scanned documents
- Pay the fee
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
No, offline submissions of Karnataka PGCET application form is not allowed. The Karnataka Examinations Authority accepts applications submitted through their official online portal.
V
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates will need your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, degree details, category certificates, a valid ID proof, and scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
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Contributor-Level 7
Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts the PGCET exam every year across multiple cities in the state. While filling the application form, candidates have to choose the test centre preference. KEA will try allocatring a test centre in the prefered exam city. KEA mighty allocate multiple exam centres in one city. In the past exam session candidates had to choose a test city preference among 29 test cities.