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Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 cutoff online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after the release of the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 results. The Karnataka PGCET MBA exam has been conducted on June 14, 2026. The Karnataka PGCET MBA cutoff 2026 score may vary across different courses and for different participating colleges. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 cutoff list will comprise the college's name, category, course, and final rank set by a particular college and course. The cutoff is prepared based on factors such as the difficulty level of the Karnataka PGCET MBA exam and the number of candidates who appeared in the state PGCET 2026. Karntaka PGCET 2026 result is expected to be announced in August 2026.
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Karnataka PGCET cutoff marks are important because seats are allotted based on the cutoff ranks published by participating colleges for admission to MBA courses. The cutoff of the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 will be released by KEA for all PGCET participating institutes. The final seat allotment will be provided based on the cutoff rank of candidates.
As thousands of candidates apply for different courses, colleges follow fair procedures to select candidates for admission in different courses. Getting good marks in the Karnataka PGCET exam is, therefore, a necessary factor to be selected for admission in the preferred course offered by the preferred college. An overview of the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks by KEA is mentioned below:
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| Karnataka PGCET Exam Year | Karnataka PGCET Cutoff PDF |
|---|---|
| PGCET 2026 | Will be updated upon release |
According to the guidelines of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), each participating institute will consider a variety of factors before creating the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 cutoff. After the result of the Karnataka PGCET MBA is announced, a few factors will be analysed to decide the final PGCET MBA cut off 2026.
The cutoff of Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 includes the minimum marks that the candidates have to score to be qualified for the counselling round(s). The candidates should know that the cutoff rank is only for their information. KEA will show the cutoff of Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 in the rank. The candidates will be able to verify the Karnataka PGCET MBA cutoff marks after each round of seat allocations based on various categories and institutions.
The table below mentions the expected Karnataka PGCET last ranks for MBA admission across some of the popular colleges accepting Karnataka PGCET scores;
| Karnataka PGCET Colleges | Karnataka PGCET 2026 Cutoff Ranks |
|---|---|
| BNM Institute of Technology (BNMIT) | 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 (SDMCET) | 6000-6500 |
| JSS Science and Technology University | 1900-2500 |
| Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) | 4900-5500 |
| New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) | 2900-4300 |
| Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies | 2300-3200 |
Going by past year trends, here we have provided Karnataka PGCET 2026 marks vs ranks.
| Karnataka PGCET MBA Marks | Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 Ranks |
| 95-100 | Between 1 to 100 |
| 90-94 | Between 101 to 500 |
| 80-89 | Between 501 to 1000 |
| 70-79 | Between 1001 to 1400 |
| 60-69 | Between 1401 to 2000 |
| 50-59 | Between 2001 to 7000 |
| 40-49 | Between 7001 to 15000 |
| 30-39 | 15000+ |
Candidates can refer to the following steps to check the Karnataka PGCET 2026 cutoff announced by the participating colleges.
The table below lists the top 10 colleges that accept Karnataka PGCET scores for MBA admissions. These colleges are ranked based on the lowest cutoff ranks as per the last 2 exam sessions for the General Merit (GM) category:
| Top Karnataka PGCET Colleges | Karnataka PGCET 2024 Last Ranks | Karnataka PGCET 2023 Last Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| PES University | 255 | 213 |
| R V Institute of Management | 214 | 417 |
| M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology (MSRIT) | 370 | 358 |
| BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) | 344 | 464 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) | 472 | 773 |
| M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce | 608 | 782 |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) | 651 | 1094 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science, and Commerce | 907 | 1318 |
| RNS Institute of Technology (RSIT) | 1111 | 1680 |
| M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS) | 1299 | 1725 |
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the PGCET 2026 cutoff for MBA admission officially on its website—cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Check out below the previous year's Karnataka PGCET cutoff PDF for reference. The table below has the PGCET cutoff course-wise in the form of a rank and category.
| Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Year | Karnataka PGCET Cutoff PDF Link |
|---|---|
| PGCET 2024 Cutoff | MBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2024 |
| PGCET 2023 Cutoff | MBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2023 |
| PGCET 2022 Cutoff | MBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2022 |
| PGCET 2021 Cutoff | MBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2021 |
| PGCET 2020 Cuoff | MBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2020 |
KEA, the conducting body of Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026, will conduct the first round of counselling/ seat allotment in August 2026, tentatively. The authority will announce the mock seat allotment result for Karnataka PGCET MBA counselling on its official website. Candidates will have to confirm the seat allotted in the actual seat allotment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The authority announced the result of the Karnataka PGCET MBA in online mode in August 2026.
Karnataka Examinations authority (KEA) conducted Karnataka PGCET MBA.
No, there is no age limit to appear for Karnataka PGCET MBA.
The Karnataka PGCET cutoff for MBA admission will be released along with the seat allotment result.
There is no set qualifying mark for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 entrance exam. However, all candidates must ensure they meet a certain minimum qualifying mark in their exam.
A candidate who scores a rank of 70 in the Karnataka pGCET exam will fall in the range between 1001 and 1400.
| Karnataka PGCET Marks | Karnataka PGCET MBA Rank |
| 84-80 | 501-1000 |
| 79-70 | 1001-1500 |
| 69-60 | 1501-2500 |
| 59-50 | 2501-7500 |
On Question asked by student community
Hello Dear Student,
For the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026, approximately 33,000 to 40,000 students typically appear for the exam each year. Due to a slightly tougher paper this year, scores around 65–75 marks are considered highly competitive for top-tier institutes.
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With 44 marks out of 100 in Karnataka PGCET MCA, your expected rank is roughly between 7,500 and 14,000. Your OBC 2B category provides a slight advantage in seat allocation, opening up options in mid-tier and regional institutions across Karnataka.
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Hello Dear Student,
Yes. A General Merit (GM) student holding an Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificate is fully eligible for MCA seats through PGCET Karnataka. You will be considered for the 10% reserved EWS quota and will also remain eligible to compete for unreserved General Merit seats.
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You are eligible for the Karnataka PGCET under the General Merit / Non-Karnataka Category. You cannot claim state reservations or fee concessions. To complete counselling and document verification, you must present your degree marks cards, PGCET Rank Card, and 10th/12th mark sheets.
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Hello Dear Student,
For Karnataka PGCET MBA/MCA admissions , a score of 60 marks is generally considered a decent score and may translate to a rank somewhere in the low thousands , but the exact rank varies each year based on exam difficulty and candidate performance.
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