Karnataka PGCET Results 2025 (Out): How to Download Scorecard

Q: Will KEA share Karnataka PGCET results via email?

No, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) does not send an email for the Karnataka PGCET results. Candidates have to check their results online through the official KEA website. The PGCET karnataka results are available inside the candidate's user account. Candidates are required to provide their login credentials to check the Karnataka PGCET results. Besides the online mode from the website, candidates will not find the Karnataka PGCET results via any other medium.

Q: What is the Karnataka PGCET marks vs rank?

The table below mentions the Karnataka PGCET ranks vs rank analysis based on the past exam sessions: Karnataka PGCET Marks Karnataka PGCET Ranks (Indicative) 95-100 Between 1 and 100 90-94 Between 101 and 500 80-89 Between 501 and 1000 70-79 Between 1001 and 1400 60-69 Between 1401 and 2000 50-59 Between 2001 and 7000 40-49 Between 7001 and 15000 30-39 15000+

Q: Will KEA release Karnataka PGCET rank lists?

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.

Q: When will KEA declare Karnataka PGCET results?

The Karnataka PGCET results are declared within a month of the exam date. However, there can be delays in the release of the results due to unforeseen reasons. It can be interpreted that candidates are able to download the Karnataka PGCET results within 30 to 45 days of the exam date. Hard copy of the Karnataka PGCET result or mark sheet is not sent to the candidates. They have to take printouts of the mark sheet and preserve it till the counselling and admission process is over.

Q: How is Karnataka PGCET rank allotted, if PGCET scores, qualifying exam scores and age is identical?

KEA has three different methords to allocate a Karnataka rank to the candidates, which includes considering the PGCET scores, qualifying exam scores and the age of the candidate. In case PGCET scores are same, KEA considers qualifying exam scores, if the qualifying exam marks is also same, age of the candidate is considered for allotment of a rank for Karnataka PGCET merit list. However, in cases where the age is also same of the candidates, KEA will use a draw of lots to assign Karnataka PGCET ranks. The draw is a random method to break the tie and finalise the merit list.

Q: Why is the Karnataka PGCET rank important?

KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET exam for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Tech courses. The Karnataka PGCET rank is crucial as it helps determine a candidate's position among other test-takers. Karnataka PGCET rank leads to allotment of seats during the PGCET counselling process. Candidates with a higher rank in Karnataka PGCET exam get the priority while seat allotment. Without a valid Karnataka PGCET rank, a candidate cannot participate in further admission steps, making it a crucial part of the result.

Q: Can I apply for revaluation of Karnataka PGCET results?

No, there is no provision to re-evaluate/re-check Karnataka PGCET 2023 result. The exam conducting authority will not entertain any correspondence in this regard. Therefore candidates have to accept the scores of the exam as declared by the authority as the final ones. Karnataka PGCET rank list will be used for counselling for the allotment of seats. The scores of Karnatka PGCET are carefully determined by the authorities. There are no chances of errors in it. The exam conducting authorities will then calculate the aggregate marks/scores of the candidates in Karnataka PGCET on the basis of the total marks secured by candidates in each subject.

Q: What After the declaration of Karnataka PGCET result?

Candidates who pass the Karnataka PGCET exam are eligble to appear for the centralised counselling process to be conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates are called for the document verification process based on their ranks in the Karnataka PGCET exam. Candidates are advised to attend the counselling only if they have the required percentage of marks in the qualifying exam (50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45% for reserved categories).

Q: When will KEA declare Karnataka PGCET results?

The Karnataka PGCET results are declared within a month of the exam date. However, there can be delays in the release of the results due to unforeseen reasons. It can be interpreted that candidates are able to download the Karnataka PGCET results within 30 to 45 days of the exam date. Hard copy of the Karnataka PGCET result or mark sheet is not sent to the candidates. They have to take printouts of the mark sheet and preserve it till the counselling and admission process is over.

Q: What is the validity of Karnataka PGCET ranks?

The Karnatka PGCET exam score is valid for one exam session only. That is the scores of 2023 session will be valid for admission in 2023-24 session only. Qualified candidates need to appear for Karnataka PGCET counselling. Candidates are called for the counselling process based on their ranks only. Seats are allotted to candidates based on the merit and priority of options entered by candidates during option entry in the counselling process.

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Counselling - 29 Sep '25 - 3 Oct '25

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

MBA/PGDM MCA ME, MTech, MTech Lateral Entry MArch

Updated on Oct 1, 2025 11:54 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Karnataka PGCET Result 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released PGCET 2025 results on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Candidates who took for the PGCET 2025 exam can now access the results using the CET number and date of birth. KEA declared the PGCET results 2025 in the form of a scorecard. Candidates can find Karnataka PGCET scores as well as ranks while checking the results. All eligible candidates will be allowed to participate in the Karnataka PGCET counselling process based on their PGCET scores.

Around 40,000 seats are set to be fill MBA, MCA, and MTech seats through the Karnataka PGCET scores. Scroll down to know more on Karnataka PGCET results 2025, including how to check, inter-se merit preparation, date, and time.

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Table of content

Direct Links for Karnataka PGCET Result 2025
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Check Karnataka PGCET 2025 Result? | Steps to Download PGCET Scorecard
Details Mentioned on Karnataka PGCET 2025 Scorecard
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Rank List Download
Karnataka PGCET Merit List 2025
Karnataka PGCET Result 2025: Tie Breaker, Inter-se Merit
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Result Compilation Process
Importance of Karnataka PGCET Scorecard 2025
Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025
FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Results

Direct Links for Karnataka PGCET Result 2025

Candidates can find the Karnataka PGCET 2025 results using the link mentioned below:

PGCET 2025 result link for MBA, MCA and MTech: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ugcetrank2025/PGCETCHECKRESULT.ASPX

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to access Karnataka PGCET result link?

Q: What is Karnataka PGCET counselling process?

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
29 Sep ' 25 - 03 Oct ' 25	PGCET Counselling: Facility to Edit Exercised Options ONGOING
03 Oct ' 25	Karnataka PGCET First Round Allotment Results (Provisional)
04 Oct ' 25	Karnataka PGCET First Round Allotment Results (Final)
04 Oct ' 25 - 07 Oct ' 25	Exercising of choices by candidates with an allotment
06 Oct ' 25 - 08 Oct ' 25	Payment of fees by Choice 1 and Choice 2 candidates

Dates	Past Exam Dates
29 Sep ' 25	Karnataka PGCET Mock Allotment Results
24 Sep ' 25 - 28 Sep ' 25	Karnataka PGCET Option Entry
07 Aug ' 25	Release of Karnataka PGCET Result
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How to Check Karnataka PGCET 2025 Result? | Steps to Download PGCET Scorecard

Candidates can follow the steps below to check the Karnataka PGCET 2025 result:

1st Step: Visit the official exam website of Karnataka PGCET, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

2nd Step: Click on the 'Admissions' tab from the main menu.

3rd Step: From the drop-down, choose 'PGCET-2025'

4th Step: From the appearing window, click Karnataka PGCET result link

5th Step: Enter the login credentials, including the PGCET number, followed by hitting the 'Submit' button.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the steps to check the Karnataka PGCET results?

Q: How can a candidate check the Karnataka PGCET results online?

Details Mentioned on Karnataka PGCET 2025 Scorecard

Candidates will find the following details on Karnataka PGCET scorecard 2025:

Candidate's name
PGCET number
Candidate type/category
PGCET 2025 rank
PGCET marks
Programme

Commonly asked questions

Q: Will KEA release Karnataka PGCET cutoffs along with the results?

Q: What are the details mentioned on Karnataka PGCET scorecard?

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Rank List Download

KEA prepares the Karnataka PGCET rank based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance test. KEA provides one mark for each correct response marked by the candidate. Whereas no negative marking is applicable in the MBA exam. Candidates can participate in the counselling process based on their Karnataka PGCET rank.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the validity of Karnataka PGCET ranks?

Q: What are the details mentioned on the Karnataka PGCET results?

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Karnataka PGCET Merit List 2025

KEA drafts Karnataka PGCET merit lists for MBA, MCA, and MTech courses. KEA considers marks of a candidate in the entrance test to allot a merit position in the Karnataka PGCET merit list. Candidates can find the Karnataka PGCET merit list separately for all courses. KEA will not consider the performance of the candidate in qualifying exam while preparing the PGCET merit list. However, candidates have to score the requisite percentage in the qualifying exam to be eligible for the Karnataka PGCET merit list preparation.

Karnataka PGCET Merit List for GATE Qualified Candidates

Candidates aspiring for Engineering course admission in Karnataka can apply based on the GATE exam. KEA prefers GATE qualified candidates for admissions. Candidates who do not have a valid GATE score must appear for PGCET exam for Engineering admission. Seats that remain vacant after GATE qualified candidates are allotted a seat, KEA will consider PGCET-qualified candidates for merit preparation.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Will KEA consider qualifying exam marks for Karnataka PGCET merit list?

Q: Can candidates with only qualifying exam marks get a merit rank in Karnataka PGCET?

Karnataka PGCET Result 2025: Tie Breaker, Inter-se Merit

There are cases where the merit score of two test-takers are similar. To allot a rank, KEA has laid down the following tie-breaking process. Method for inter-se merit of Karnataka PGCET 2025 is mentioned below:

In the case where two or more candidates secure the same merit, then the Karnataka PGCET inter se merit is determined with reference to the total aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying exam.
In the case where marks obtained are equal, the inter-se-merit is determined based on the age of the candidates. Older candidates are preferred over younger ones.

There can be cases where the above mentioned criteria cannot be fulfilled as each condition above is identical, in such cases, inter see merit will be determines based on draw of lots

Commonly asked questions

Q: What happens if two candidates get the same score in Karnataka PGCET?

Q: What is meant by “draw of lots” in Karnataka PGCET merit ranking?

Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET cutoffs as part of the counselling process. Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoff for MBA, MCA, and MTech will be released along with the seat allotment results. The table below mentions the PGCET closing ranks from the past session:

PGCET Cutoff for MBA Admissions

Top Karnataka PGCET Colleges	Karnataka PGCET 2021 Last Ranks	Karnataka PGCET 2022 Last Ranks (first round)	Karnataka PGCET 2023 Last Ranks (first round)
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	1725	1299	1172
RNS Institute of Technology	1680	1111	1554
Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science, and Commerce	1318	907	1458
Bangalore Institute of Technology	1094	651	1052
M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce	782	608	611
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering	773	472	503
M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology	358	370	370
BMS College of Engineering	464	344	422
PES University	213	255	309
R V Institute of Management	417	214	96

PGCET Cutoff for MCA Admissions

Karnataka PGCET Participating Colleges	Karnataka PGCET MCA Cutoff Ranks 2021	Karnataka PGCET MCA Cutoff Ranks 2022 (First Round)
Angadi Institute of Technology and Management	4320	4625
East West College of Management	4450	3697
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions	3922	3815
Presidency College	2349	2172
Rajarajeswari College of Engineering	2964	2514
R S College of Management and Science	-	5819
Community Institute of Management Studies	-	4788
SEA College of Science, Commerce, and Arts	-	5551
St. Agnes College	-	5165
SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology	-	9403

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the method to prepare the inter-se merit list for Karnataka PGCET?

Q: Where can I find Karnataka PGCET results?

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Result Compilation Process

The PGCET result 2025 is compiled by KEA with both ranks and scores. Aspirants checking the Karnataka PGCET result can find both scores and ranks mentioned in the PGCET Karnataka scorecard. If any candidate doesn't find a rank in the PGCET exam result, they are not eligible to participate in the counselling process.

Difference b/w PGCET Score and PGCET Ranks

Karnataka PGCET score/marks refer to the scores of the candidate on the exam. Karnataka PGCET score or marks are evaluated after calculating the number of correct and incorrect responses.
Karnataka PGCET ranks reflect the candidate's position in the merit list along with other candidates. The PGCET ranks are based on the marks of all candidates. Rank in Karnataka PGCET exam determine the candidate's performance in regard to other test takers.

Also Read: Karnataka PGCET Marks vs Rank: Get Expected Cutoffs, Inter-se-merit Preparation

Commonly asked questions

Q: Why is the Karnataka PGCET rank important?

Q: Can I apply for revaluation of Karnataka PGCET results?

Importance of Karnataka PGCET Scorecard 2025

Karnataka PGCET result is crucial as it aids the admission process to various PG professional courses in Karnataka. Some of the key features of Karnataka PGCET results are as follows:

Karnataka PGCET result is published online, no other mode is available to check PGCET ranks for Karnataka.
The official website, kea.kar.nic.in, hosts the Karnataka PGCET results.
Result is compiled with rank as well as scores of the candidate secured in the entrance exam.
Karnataka PGCET ranks will remain valid for the current admission session only.
Candidates securing ranks less than that in last rank report get allotment under Karnataka MBA admissions 2025.
Karnataka PGCET MBA rank is accepted by more than 200 colleges situated in Karnataka using the PGCET counselling process.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will KEA declare Karnataka PGCET results?

Q: How is Karnataka PGCET rank allotted, if PGCET scores, qualifying exam scores and age is identical?

Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025

DeskCalendar Counselling: 29 Sep ' 25 - 03 Oct ' 25

Qualified candidates need to appear for Karnataka PGCET counselling. Candidates are called for the counselling process based on their ranks in the Karnataka PGCET exam. Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling process comprises the following steps:

Karnataka PGCET counselling registration
Document verification for Karnataka PGCET counselling
Display of seat matrix
Release of verification slip
Option entry
Karnataka PGCET mock allotment
Karnataka PGCET 2025 seat allotment
Payment of admission fee and self-reporting

Only the candidates who have the requisie marks in the quialifying exam, i.e. 50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45 per cent for reserved categories, are eligible for the PGCET counselling process.

Documents Required During PGCET Counselling 2025

Final print out of Karnataka PGCET 2025 application form
Fee receipt
Karnataka PGCET 2025 hall ticket
SSLC / Class 10 mark sheet
Class 12 mark sheet
Qualifying degree marks cards of all semesters
Degree certificate / provisional degree certificate
Study certificate countersigned by BEO as per the format (Only for Karnataka candidates)
Work experience certificate (in case of working candidates)
Sponsored certificate (If applicable)
Caste certificate
Income certificate