PGCET Result 2026 (OUT) Live Updates; Check KEA PGCET MBA Result Link & Download Scorecard

• Rank‑wise college list PDF downloadable from KEA website
• Separate PDFs for MBA, MCA and MTech cutoff ranks
• Lists categorize colleges by rank brackets (e.g., Below 1,000, Under 5,000)

• Choice 1 – Accept the allotted seat, pay fee and report to college.
• Choice 2 – Accept seat now, but keep hope for a better allotment in next round.
• Choice 3 – Decline current seat, test chances in upcoming rounds.
• Choice 4 – Exit the counselling process entirely.

• Visit KEA website kea.kar.nic.in and click the seat allotment results link.
• Enter your PGCET number and solve the captcha.
• Press ‘Submit’ to view your seat allotment status.

• 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

Allotted candidates must select one of four choices regarding seat acceptance, willingness to upgrade, or exit from counselling.

KEA runs a mock allotment round before final seat allocation. This shows trial results and helps candidates modify their preference orders

Eligible candidates submit preference lists of colleges and courses online. The allotment algorithm checks choices sequentially from top to bottom based on rank.

Closing ranks differ across General, OBC, SC, ST, and Hyderabad-Karnataka quotas. Reserved categories usually observe higher rank thresholds depending on available quota seats.

Previous years' closing ranks serve as a baseline guide for seat demand. Cutoffs vary yearly based on applicant volume, seat numbers, and paper difficulty.

The cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat was allotted in a specific college and course. Official cutoffs are released round-wise after each allotment.

KEA publishes the seat matrix before option entry begins. It outlines course-wise, college-wise, and category-wise seat distribution across state institutions.

Candidates receive a verification slip and a high-security secret key upon completing certificate verification. This key enables online option entry login.

Document verification is compulsory for counselling eligibility. Candidates must report to assigned helpline centres with original certificates and attested photocopy sets as per their rank schedule. KEA has already conducted document verification for ex defence quota and PwD candidates.

Each candidate’s scorecard displays their individual score and rank; however, the official portal does not list the names of the top rank‑holders any. Individual scorecards also indicate personal details.

KEA has released the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks for all categories in a single PDF. The categories for admissions through the Karnataka PGCET exam include GM (General Merit), SCG (Scheduled Caste General), STG (Scheduled Tribe General), 1G, 2AG, and others.

KEA PGCET expected cutoff for some of the top MCA colleges are as follows:

PGCET expected cutoff for some of the top MBA colleges is mentioned below:

KEA does not release PGCET toppers list. Candidates can however, check their ranks on their scorecard.

Some of the Karnataka PGCET colleges offering MBA admissions between 5000 and 10000 are mentioned below:

To access the 2026 result, enter the registration number shown on your application form - it serves as the PGCET number required for portal login.

Some of the Karnataka PGCET colleges offering MBA admissions between 1000 and 5000 ranks are mentioned below:

Check list of a few PGCET colleges that offer MBA admission to top 1000 rank holders

KEA will release the PGCET seat matrix soon on the exam website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. 

• PGCET number (same as registration number)
• Date of birth as entered during application

The downloadable scorecard is available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026; keep your PGCET number handy for instant access as soon as you log in.

On the KEA homepage, hover over ‘Admissions’, pick ‘PGCET‑2026’, then click the result link - it redirects to the same cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 URL direct.

Candidates eligible for the Karnataka PGCET counselling will be issued the claim slip. Candidates with PGCET verification slip will be able to participate in the option entry process.

• Open cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026
• Select ‘Admissions’ → ‘PGCET‑2026’
• Click the result link
• Enter PGCET number and DOB
• Submit to view your scorecard

The official result page is https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Bookmark it; the scorecard appears here.

KEA conducts the counselling process in sequential stages: document verification, seat matrix publication, option entry, mock allotment, and actual seat allotment rounds. Candidates must keep tracking official website to check PGCET counselling related announcement.

Allotments in MBA/MCA colloeges in Karnataka depends on the merit rank rather than total marks. Tie-breaking rules determine final ranks when two or more candidates obtain identical scores.

Candidates can only check the PGCET results on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Candidates must cross-check all personal details, category data, and qualifying status on the scorecard. Any discrepancy in reservation claims or name spelling should be flagged immediately. Candidates must ensure all profile details match with original academic certificates before counselling starts.

• Open cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea in your browser
• Select the ‘Admissions’ tab from the main menu
• Pick ‘PGCET‑2026’ from the dropdown list
• Click the Karnataka PGCET results link that appears
• Enter your PGCET number, date of birth and hit Submit

The 2026 PGCET result has been posted on the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026; keep your registration number handy for login and password details.

KEA has released Karnataka PGCET result 2026. Candidates can follow the steps below to check PGCET results:

• Visit the PGCET Exam website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026
• Click on the PGCET result link
• Enter login details including application number, and date of birth
• Click 'Submit' button to check PGCET 2026 results 

Historically, KEA releases PGCET results within 35 to 59 days after the exam, with the longest wait recorded at 59 days in 2023. This year, more than 65 days have passed since the exam date.

Candidates find the following information on PGCET 2026 scorecard:

• Candidate's name

• PGCET number

• Candidate type/category

• PGCET 2026 rank

• PGCET marks

• Programme

Karnataka PGCET 2026 result is now available. Candidates should keep an eye on the official portal for the further announcement.

KEA has released PGCET results. The login requires candidates to provide PGCET number and date of birth.

Candidates find the following information on PGCET 2026 scorecard:

• Candidate's name

• PGCET number

• Candidate type/category

• PGCET 2026 rank

• PGCET marks

• Programme

KEA has released Karnataka PGCET 2026 results. Candidates can now check KEA PGCET ranks from the official website.

Check the complete list of Karnataka PGCET colleges offering MBA admissions to top 5000 rank holders below:

• K L S Gogte Institute of Technology Belgaum

• KLE Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research

• Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology

• M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology

• New Horizon College of Engineering (E&T)

• Nmam Institute of Technology NITTE

• PES University

• R V Institute of Management

• Reva Institute of Science and Management

• Reva University

• Rns Institute of Technology

• JSS Science and Technology University

• University of Mysore (B N Bahadur Inst. of Mng) (Uni.)

• Vivekananda Institute of Management Rajajinagar

• New Horizon College of Engineering(M&T)

• M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (FMC)

• M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce

• Canara Bank School of Management Studies, (University) Central College

• Dayananda Sagar University

• IFIM College

• Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies

Check KEA PGCET marks vs rank statement below:

The merit of the candidate, who appears for PGCET 2026 for MBA and MCA courses, will be determined separately for each course only on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the PGCET 2026

Candidates can access information on PGCET results and download merit lists directly through the portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026

Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026, click the ‘PGCET 2026 Answer Key PDF’ link under the Admission tab to retrieve the official final key in PDF format for each course.

Of all the PWD test takers who appeared for medical verification, nine were marked not eligible, four were referred, and the remaining were marked eligible for reservation claim.

Keep your PGCET registration number and birth date handy; the scorecard will be available only online, with no hard‑copy or mail dispatch soon.

Some of the colleges with expected cutoff ranks are as follows:

• BNM Institute of Technology - expected cutoff 3,000‑5,500

• CMR Center for Business Studies - expected cutoff 6,200‑7,200

• KLE Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research - expected cutoff 2,700‑4,000

• Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology - expected cutoff 2,700‑4,000

• Reva University - expected cutoff 2,900‑4,900

Know how to check Karnataka PGCET results below:

1. Go to the KEA PGCET Portal.

2. Open the Admissions menu and click on PGCET-2026.

3. Select the Result/Rank Card link for your course (MBA, MCA, MTech, or MArch).

4. Type your PGCET application/registration number and date of birth.

5. Finish the captcha verification if requested.

6. View, download, and print your scorecard PDF for future counselling steps.

KEA PGCET result 2026 determines admission ranks for MBA, MCA, M.E./M.Tech (Full-Time & Part-Time), and M.Arch programs across Karnataka.

The M.Tech/M.Arch exam took place on May 23, 2026, while the MBA/MCA exam was conducted on June 14, 2026.

There is no negative for wrong answers in Karnataka PGCET 2026; raw scores match the total number of correct responses.

The merit list is prepared based on PGCET exam marks; bachelor's degree scores are not considered in the rank calculation.

When the result page appears, type your unique PGCET registration number and the date of birth you used during application. Both fields are mandatory for login.

The projected cutoff rank for SDM College of Engineering sits in the 6,000‑6,500 range, placing it among institutions requiring mid‑range scores for admission.

After entering your credentials, click the Submit button. The system then displays your PGCET 2026 rank alongside the total marks obtained in the exam.

The expected 2026 cutoff rank for JSS Science and Technology University lies between 1,900 and 2,500, placing it in the lower‑mid rank segment.

Candidates find following details on Karnataka PGCET scorecard 2026

• Candidate’s name

• PGCET registration number

• Candidate category/type

• PGCET 2026 rank

• Programme enrolled

Candidates can check PGCET results by providing their registration number and date of birth.

If the scorecard does not display a rank, the candidate is ineligible for the counselling process, even though marks may be shown still.

You can also retrieve the scorecard at kea.kar.nic.in by entering the same registration number used during application and clicking Submit directly, immediately now.

Apart from subsidized seats allotted through centralized counselling, private universities allocate up to 50% of MBA seats through management quotas. These direct seats accept scores from exams like Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, CAT, or MAT.

After securing an allotment order, candidates must physically report to the allotted college before the specified deadline. Failure to report with original documents and fee receipts leads to automatic cancellation of the Karnataka PGCET seat.

Candidates seeking part-time MBA admissions through Karnataka PGCET must possess a recognized degree plus at least three years of professional work experience. Additionally, their workplace must be located within 40 kilometers of the institution.

Non-Karnataka applicants are eligible for select institutional seats through national tests or the open category. However, government subsidized quotas through Karnataka PGCET counselling remain predominantly prioritized for bona fide residents of Karnataka.

Karnataka domicile candidates enjoy specific reservation quotas for government seats under categories like Hyderabad-Karnataka (Article 371J), rural medium, and Kannada medium. Meeting Karnataka PGCET domicile criteria offers access to lower cutoff thresholds.  

Candidates dissatisfied with their current allocation choose Choice 3, surrendering the allotted MBA seat completely. This choice enters the applicant into the next Karnataka PGCET round to compete strictly for higher preferred colleges on their list.

Selecting Choice 2 allows candidates to hold their currently allotted MBA seat while participating in the subsequent Karnataka PGCET counselling round for higher preferences. The held seat remains protected if no better option is assigned.