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 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
Explore colleges based on Karnataka PGCET
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.
- 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 |
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 |
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 |
Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025
Based on the Karnataka PGCET 2025 results, qualified candidates will have to appear for the document verification round at the allotted helpline centre. Candidates who get their documents verified are eligible for the allotment process. Such candidates can participate in the option entry round where they have to select the preferred college and courses for admission. KEA will release the seat allotment results based on these preferences.
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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.