Karnataka PGCET

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) considers the PGCET tie breaking criteria to allocate a rank to the candidate with an identical marks. In case all the criterion leads to a tie, KEA considers a 'Draw of lots' method to allot a rank to the candidates. "Draw of lots" in Karnataka PGCET is a random method used to break a tie when all other tie-breaking criteria. KEA conducts this draw to assign ranks fairly and without bias when no academic or personal factor distinguishes the candidates.

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.

In cases where two or more candidates score the same marks in the Karnataka PGCET exam, KEA takes into account a tie-breaking method to assign ranks to the candidates. As per the Karnataka PGCET tie breaking criteria, the total aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying exam will be considered first. Candidate who has higher qualifying marks is given the higher rank in Karnataka PGCET merit list. If the qualifying exam marks are also the same, then the tie-breaking process moves to the candidate's age. Candidate who is older is considered first during the Karnataka PGCET merit rank allotment.

No, candidates cannot get a merit rank based only on qualifying exam marks. Karnataka Examinations Authority considers the Karnataka PGCET entrance test marks to prepare the merit list. The qualifying exam marks are critical for candidates to meet the eligibility conditions for admission through PGCET scores. Candidates will not get a Karnataka PGCET rank if they do not meet the qualifying score eligibility from their graduation level.

No, KEA will not consider marks obtained in the qualifying exam while preparing the Karnataka PGCET merit list, also known as the rank list. Only the marks scored by a candidate in the Karnataka PGCET exam are used to allot a merit position. However, candidates will have to meet the minimum percentage requirement in their qualifying exam to be eligible for admission and for the merit list preparation. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility conditions are not included in the PGCET rank list.

The table below mentions the Karnataka PGCET ranks vs rank analysis based on the past exam sessions:

Karnataka Examinations Authority does not release the PGCET cutoff scores/ranks along with the declaration of the results. Candidates find the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks during the counselling process. KEA releases separate PDF files for Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA cutoff along with the seat allotment details. The cutoff PDF mentions the last ranks at which the Karnataka PGCET participating college closed the allotment round.