What is Karnataka PGCET counselling process?

Karnataka PGCET counselling is conducted for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Tech courses in Karnataka. The space below mentions the Karnataka PGCET counselling process: Document verification Option entry Mock seat allotment Modification of options First round seat allotment Choice filling Payment of fees Reporting at allotted colinstitute KEA also conducts second round of Karnataka PGCET counselling to fill vacant seats.

How is Karnataka PGCET mock allotment round different from real allotment round?

Karnataka Examinations Authority publishes the PGCET mock allotment status before commencement of the first seat allotment round. Candidates are not allotted seat based on the PGCET mock allotment results. However, the actual seat allotment round leads to allocation of seats in Karnataka PGCET participating colleges. Candidates get the facility to change their options after checking the mock allotment status. Mock allotment round is conducted familiarise candidates with the course and college allotted to them based on the ranks.

Will KEA release Karnataka PGCET cutoff scores for admission?

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks or Karnataka PGCET last ranks along with the seat allotment results. Candidates can find the PDF file for Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks available on the official website. The cutoff score depicts the last ranks at which the allotment process has been closed. Whereas the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment mentions allotment status of each candidate individually inside the login dashboard.

What is the qualifying marks for Karnataka PGCET exam?

There is no qualifying marks in PGCET. However, note that, candidates must get at least 50% marks in qualifying exam (45% marks in QE in case of SC/ST and Category I of Karnataka candidates) to be eligible for admission. Candidates must refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned in the admission brochure issued by desired college for MBA admissions. The eligibility will be checked during the counselling and admission process.

What are good marks in Karnataka PGCET?

There is no good or bad score in Karnataka PGCET. Candidates must go through the Karnataka PGCET cutoff for their desired colleges to know what score can get them into their desired college.

What is the pass mark for Karnataka PGCET?

There is no minimum criteria to pass Karnataka PGCET exam. Higher score will lead to increase in chances of converting college during the centralised counselling process.

What rank is 70 marks in Karnataka PGCET?

Those who get 70 marks in Karnataka PGCET exam can expect a rank between 1000 and 2500. Karnataka PGCET marks vs rank may change with varying difficulty level.

Which college can I get with 5000 rank in Karnataka PGCET?

With a 5000 rank in Karnataka PGCET, you can target colleges like Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering NMAM Institute of Technology (Udupi) RV Institute of Management (RVIM) Kristu Jayanti College BNM Institute of Technology Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences Besides the above colleges, several colleges offer admission to candidates with a PGCET rank of less than 5000. Read More: Karnataka PGCET Rank Wise Colleges List Below 5000

How is Karnataka PGCET mock allotment round different from real allotment round?

Karnataka Examinations Authority publishes the PGCET mock allotment status before commencement of the first seat allotment round. Candidates are not allotted seat based on the PGCET mock allotment results. However, the actual seat allotment round leads to allocation of seats in Karnataka PGCET participating colleges. Candidates get the facility to change their options after checking the mock allotment status. Mock allotment round is conducted familiarise candidates with the course and college allotted to them based on the ranks.

Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2026: Course-wise PGCET Cutoff Rank

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Registration - 23 Mar '26 - 20 Apr '26

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

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 23:18 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Cutoff: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases PGCET cutoff during the counselling process. Candidates find the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks in a PDF format along with the seat allotment results. KEA releases a consolidated list of colleges with category wise Karnataka PGCET cutoff. Candidates can refer to previous year's KEA PGCET cutoff to predict their college for admissions via Karnataka PGCET 2026. KEA updates the official website with the Karnataka PGCET cutoff as per the schedule. Karnataka PGCET colleges decide the cutoff ranks to select candidates during the centralised counselling process. KEA prepares a consolidated file for college-wise Karnataka PGCET cutoff.

Scroll down to check Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks, including Karnataka PGCET expected cutoff, and previous year's cutoff ranks.

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Table of contents

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cut off: Overview
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Expected Cutoff Ranks
Karnataka PGCET Course-Wise Cutoff
Factors Affecting Karnataka PGCET Cut off 2026
Previous Year Karnataka PGCET Cut off Ranks
FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Cutoff

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cut off: Overview

Check Karnataka PGCET 2026 cutoff rank overview below:

KEA releases Karnataka PGCET cut off for all participating colleges
Candidates find course-wise and category-wise cutoff ranks for admission via PGCET 2026.
Karnataka PGCET cut off is the last rank based on which admission is offered in a particular college.
Karnataka PGCET cut off levels either increase or decrease every year based on the difficulty level of the exam and competition.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) : Karnataka PGCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) Accordion Icon V3

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) : Karnataka PGCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

College	2023	2024	2025
RV Institute of Management	176	76	173
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering	787	434	803
BMS College of Engineering	695	360	1147
Ramaiah Institute of Technology	634	303	1207
BMS Institute of Technology and Management	2554	1244	1617

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Mount Carmel : Karnataka PGCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) Accordion Icon V3

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Mount Carmel : Karnataka PGCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

College	2023	2024	2025
Mount Carmel College	2265	2315	11026

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in New Horizon College : Karnataka PGCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) Accordion Icon V3

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in New Horizon College : Karnataka PGCET 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

College	2023	2024	2025
NHCE Bangalore - New Horizon College of Engineering	3501	2616	20729

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26	Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26	Release of Karnataka PGCET Result TENTATIVE

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Expected Cutoff Ranks

Find KEA PGCET expected cutoff ranks for MBA courses offered by some of the popular participating colleges:

Karnataka PGCET Colleges	Karnataka PGCET 2026 Expected Cutoff Ranks
BNM Institute of Technology	3000-5500
CMR Center For Business Studies	6200-7200
KLE Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research	2700-4000
Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology	2700-4000
Reva University	2900-4900
SDM College of Engineering and Technology	6000-6500
JSS Science and Technology University	1900-2500
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering	4900-5500
New Horizon College of Engineering	2900-4300
Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies	2300-3200

Karnataka PGCET Course-Wise Cutoff

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET cutoff for different courses, including MBA, MCA, and MTech separately. The space below mentions the Karnataka PGCET cutoff for different courses under GM category as per the PGCET last rank statement from the past exam session.

Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff

Check Karnataka PGCET MBA cutoff below

Karnataka PGCET Participating Colleges	Previous Year's Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Ranks
Acharya Institute Of Management and Sciences Peenya	2714
Acharya Institute of Technology Soldevanahalli	4285
Acharyas Bangalore Business School	2684
BNM Institute of Technology	2309
KLE Technological University	2087
CMR Institute of Technology	3326
Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology	3693
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology	3012
SDM College of Engineering and Technology	4672
JSS Science and Technology University	2168

Karnataka PGCET MCA Cutoff

Check Karnataka PGCET MCA cutoff below

Karnataka PGCET Participating Colleges	Previous Year's Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Ranks
Angadi Instittute of Technology and Management	4625
East West College of Management	3697
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions	3815
Presidency College	2172
Rajarajeswari College of Engineering	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

Factors Affecting Karnataka PGCET Cut off 2026

PGCET cutoff vary every year due to numerous reasons. Karnataka PGCET participating colleges defines the cutoff for admission. Check factors influencing Karnataka PGCET cutoff below:

Number of test-takers
Difficulty level of exam
Seats available
Number of candidates qualifying for the exam
Reservation criteria

Previous Year Karnataka PGCET Cut off Ranks

The cut-off ranks of Karnataka PGCET will give candidates a fair idea about the last rank under each category provided admission in a particular college and course.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cutoff Ranks

The table below mentions the round-wise Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoff ranks:

Course	Mock Round Cutoff 2025	First Round Cutoff 2025	Second Round Cutoff 2025	Final Round Cutoff 2025
MBA	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here
MCA	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here
MTech	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Cutoff Ranks

The table below mentions the Karnataka PGCET 2024 cutoff ranks for mock round and first round allotment:

Karnataka PGCET Course	Mock Round Cutoff 2024	First Round Cutoff 2024
MBA	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here
MCA	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here
MTech	Check College Wise Cutoff Here	Check College Wise Cutoff Here

Karnataka PGCET 2023 Cutoff Ranks

Course	Mock Round Cutoffs	First Round Cutoffs	Second Round Cutoffs
MBA	Download Here	Download Here	Download Here
MCA	Download Here	Download Here	Download Here
MTech/MArch	Download Here	Download Here	Download Here

Karnataka PGCET 2022 First Round Cutoff Ranks

Course	Source Links
MBA	Download Here
MCA	Download Here
MTech	Download Here

Karnataka PGCET 2021 First-Round Cutoff Ranks

Course	Source Links
MBA	Download Here
MCA	Download Here
MTech	Download Here

Karnataka PGCET 2021 Mock Round Cutoff Ranks

Course	Source Links
MBA	Download Here
MCA	Download Here
MTech	Download Here

Karnataka PGCET 2020 Cut off (First Round)

Courses	Source Links
MBA	Download Here
MCA	Download Here
MTech	Download Here

Karnataka PGCET 2018 Cut off (First Round)

Courses	Source Links
MBA	Download Here
MCA	Download Here
MCA (Lateral Entry)	Download Here
MTech	Download Here

Karnataka PGCET 2018 Cut off (Second Round)

Courses	Source Links
MBA	Click here
MCA	Click here
MCA (Lateral Entry)	Click here
MTech	Click here

Karnataka PGCET 2017 Cut off (First Round)

Courses	Cut-off Sources
MBA	Click here
MCA	Click here
MTech	Click Here

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FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Cutoff

Find frequently asked questions related to Karnataka PGCET cutoff below:

Q: How does the Karnataka PGCET option entry process work?

Soon after the Karnataka PGCET document verification, eligible candidates enter their preferred colleges and courses online. There is no limit to the number of options. Options recorded by the last day are frozen and considered for the final seat allotment.

Q: When will be Karnataka PGCET results announced?

KEA is expected to declare the Karnataka PGCET results within a month of the exam date. Tentatively, the results and scorecards will be released by August 2026.

Q: Who conducts Karnataka PGCET counselling process?

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the counselling online on its official website. It covers admissions to PG courses like MBA, MCA, MArch, and M.Tech for candidates who have passed the exam

Q: What are the stages in the Karnataka PGCET counselling?

The process includes document verification, option entry, mock seat allotment, modifying options, first-round seat allotment, choice filling, fee payment, and finally reporting to the allotted college with original documents.

Q: How many rounds are there in Karnataka PGCET counselling?

KEA allocates seats in two main allotment rounds based on candidate performance. If seats remain vacant after these rounds, an additional counselling round may be conducted to fill the remaining spots

Q: What is the purpose of the Karnataka PGCET mock allotment?

Karnataka PGCET mock allotment familiarises candidates with potential course and college allocations based on ranks. It does not grant an actual seat but allows candidates to change their options before the real allotment.

Q: What choices do candidates have after Karnataka PGCET seat allotment?

After Karnataka PGCET seat allotment result is declared, candidates have four choices: