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    Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 2026: Expected Ranks, College-wise Cutoffs, Marks vs Ranks & Counselling Dates
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    Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 2026: Expected Ranks, College-wise Cutoffs, Marks vs Ranks & Counselling Dates

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    SundararajanUpdated on 19 Aug 2026, 02:56 PM IST

    Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the Karnataka PGCET MBA cutoff 2026 online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after the release of the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 result. In a latest update, the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 result was released on August 19, 2026. The Karnataka PGCET MBA exam was 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.
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    1. Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 2026
    2. Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Factors 2026
    3. Expected Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 2026
    4. Karnataka PGCET MBA Marks vs Ranks 2026
    5. Steps to Check Karnataka PGCET Cut off 2026
    6. Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Top 10 MBA Colleges
    7. Previous Year Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for MBA Admission
    8. Karnataka PGCET MBA Counselling 2026
    Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 2026: Expected Ranks, College-wise Cutoffs, Marks vs Ranks & Counselling Dates
    Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 2026

    Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 2026

    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 Cutoffs will be released college-wise, subject-wise, and category-wise.
    • Cut-off rank varies from college to college and the courses offered by these colleges.
    • Karnataka PGCET cut-off is the last rank based on which admission is offered in a particular college.
    • Every year, based on the level of the exam and competition, Karnataka increases or decreases the PGCET cutoff.
    Karnataka PGCET Exam YearKarnataka PGCET Cutoff PDF
    PGCET 2026Will be updated upon release
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    Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Factors 2026

    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 cutoff 2026.

    • Marking scheme
    • Past year cutoff trend
    • Availability of vacant seats
    • The difficulty level of the exam
    • Reservation based on candidates' categories
    • Number of candidates who appeared in Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026

    Expected Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff 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 CollegesKarnataka PGCET 2026 Cutoff Ranks
    BNM Institute of Technology (BNMIT)3000-5500
    CMR Center For Business Studies6200-7200
    KLE Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research2700-4000
    Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology2700-4000
    REVA University2900-4900
    SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET)6000-6500
    JSS Science and Technology University1900-2500
    Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE)4900-5500
    New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE)2900-4300
    Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies2300-3200

    Karnataka PGCET MBA Marks vs Ranks 2026

    Going by past year trends, here we have provided Karnataka PGCET 2026 marks vs ranks.

    Karnataka PGCET MBA MarksKarnataka PGCET MBA 2026 Ranks
    95-100Between 1 and 100
    90-94Between 101 and 500
    80-89Between 501 and 1000
    70-79Between 1001 and 1400
    60-69Between 1401 and 2000
    50-59Between 2001 and 7000
    40-49Between 7001 and 15000
    30-3915000+

    Steps to Check Karnataka PGCET Cut off 2026

    Candidates can refer to the following steps to check the Karnataka PGCET 2026 cutoff announced by the participating colleges.

    • Log on to the official website of KEA.
    • On the home page of the official website, search and click on the PGCET cutoff.
    • All candidates will be redirected to a new page, which will have Karnataka PGCET cutoff information.
    • Enter the required credentials to log in to the official website
    • After logging in, candidates can view the Karnataka PGCET cutoff details on the new page
    • Candidates must review and save the PGCET MBA cutoff information for future reference

    Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Top 10 MBA 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 CollegesKarnataka PGCET 2024 Last RanksKarnataka PGCET 2023 Last Ranks
    PES University255213
    R V Institute of Management214417
    M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology (MSRIT)370358
    BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE)344464
    Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE)472773
    M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce608782
    Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT)6511094
    Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science, and Commerce9071318
    RNS Institute of Technology (RSIT)11111680
    M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS)12991725

    Previous Year Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for MBA Admission

    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 YearKarnataka PGCET Cutoff PDF Link
    PGCET 2024 CutoffMBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2024
    PGCET 2023 CutoffMBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2023
    PGCET 2022 CutoffMBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2022
    PGCET 2021 CutoffMBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2021
    PGCET 2020CutofffMBA PGCET Cutoff Rank 2020

    Karnataka PGCET MBA Counselling 2026

    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)

    Q: When will the result of Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 be declared?
    A:

    The authority announced the result of the Karnataka PGCET MBA in online mode on August 19, 2026.

    Q: Who conducts Karnataka PGCET MBA?
    A:

    Karnataka Examinations authority (KEA) conducted Karnataka PGCET MBA.

    Q: Is there any age limit to apply for Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026?
    A:

    No, there is no age limit to appear for Karnataka PGCET MBA.

    Q: When will the Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2026 for MBA be declared?
    A:

    The Karnataka PGCET cutoff for MBA admission will be released along with the seat allotment result.

    Q: What is the qualifying marks for PGCET 2026?
    A:

    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. 

    Q: What rank is 70 in PGCET?
    A:

    A candidate who scores a rank of 70 in the Karnataka pGCET exam will fall in the range between 1001 and 1400.

    Q: What rank is 70 marks in PGCET?
    A:
    Karnataka PGCET MarksKarnataka PGCET MBA Rank
    84-80501-1000
    79-701001-1500
    69-601501-2500
    59-502501-7500
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