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BNMIT Cutoff 2025: Check Category-wise and Round-wise Cutoff
BNMIT Latest Updates and News
19 Sep, 2025 BNMIT KCET Cutoff 2025 has been released. To view the course and round-wise cutoff, check BNMIT KCET Cutoff 2025.
- BE/B.Tech Round 3 Cutoff Rank is 14324-84273 for the GM Category.
19 Sep, 2025 BNMIT COMEDK Cutoff 2025 has been released. Check course and round-wise BNMIT COMEDK Cutoff 2025 here.
BNMIT cutoff is available for KCET, Karnataka-PGCET, COMEDK-UGET, Karnataka-DCET here. You can check category wise BNMIT cutoff for popular courses such as BE, MBA, M.Tech, BE {Lateral} below.
BNMIT offers admission to BE through KCET, COMEDK-UGET. For Admission in MBA courses, BNMIT accept Karnataka-PGCET score. You can check the table below to know the accepted exams for courses offered by BNMIT (Cutoff Range below is across all categories).
| Course | Exam | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| BE | KCET | 9231 - 227374 |
| MBA | Karnataka-PGCET | 2683 - 29462 |
| M.Tech | Karnataka-PGCET | 1665 - 4763 |
| BE | COMEDK-UGET | 14636 - 108369 |
| BE {Lateral} | Karnataka-DCET | 1666 - 8868 |
Table of Content
- BNMIT KCET Cutoff 2025
- BNMIT KCET Cutoff Trends
- BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff 2025
- BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff Trends
- BNMIT COMEDK-UGET Cutoff 2025
- BNMIT COMEDK-UGET Cutoff Trends
- BNMIT Karnataka-DCET Cutoff 2025
- BNMIT Karnataka-DCET Cutoff Trends
BNMIT KCET Cutoff 2025
Students can take admission in BE programs at BNMIT based on KCET score. As per BNMIT KCET Cutoff 2025, the overall cutoff for BE programs in Round 3 is 9231 - 227374 across all categories.
BE Information Science & Engineering, is the top choice for students appearing in KCET.
In 2025, BE Information Science & Engineering closing rank for 2AG Category is 15751 - 24664 in Round 3.
You can check BE Information Science & Engineering, category-wise closing rank for KCET below:
BNMIT BE Information Science & Engineering Cutoff 2025
| Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| 2AG | 15751 - 24664 |
| 2BG | 23181 - 25634 |
| 3AG | 11233 - 19833.5 |
| 3BG | 11609 - 20429 |
| GM | 11037 - 17720 |
| GMH | 13161 - 21848 |
| GMR | 13424 |
| SCG | 16898 - 62879 |
| STG | 63106 |
| GMK | 19669 - 24712 |
| 2AK | 21899 - 38770 |
| 2BR | 24646 - 62969 |
| 3AR | 14076 - 19933 |
| 3BKH | 22574 - 27355 |
| STK | 66546 |
BNMIT KCET Cutoff Trends
Admission at BNMIT in BE Programs in 2025 was closed at 227374 rank whereas closing rank in 2024 was 239521 across all categories. You can check category-wise and course-wise closing rank trends below:
BNMIT KCET BE Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMRH | 14672 | - | 15820 | 44364 | 28211 |
| 3AR | 19933 | 180557 | 59238 | 75797 | 18082 |
| 3BH | 24726 | - | 21172 | 33677 | 54258 |
| 3BKH | 27355 | - | - | - | - |
| 1R | 31118 | 30494 | 27501 | 24417 | 31487 |
| 3BR | 31540 | 22385 | 18464 | 26240 | 24019 |
| 2AH | 33661 | - | 41255 | 72499 | 35582 |
| GMK | 35713 | 195682 | 152136 | 120767 | 170432 |
| 2AK | 38770 | 34677 | 39475 | 76283 | 26778 |
| 2ARH | 39171 | - | - | 63156 | - |
| 2BR | 62969 | 94431 | - | 160679 | 143327 |
| STH | 63014 | - | 54960 | - | - |
| 3BK | 64003 | 30913 | 114828 | 46442 | - |
| STKH | 66471 | - | - | - | - |
| STRH | 72718 | - | 177689 | - | - |
| 3BG | 83574 | 91527 | 110155 | 142286 | 160375 |
| 3AH | 84006 | - | 75795 | 48508 | - |
| GM | 84273 | 89870 | 109590 | 173406 | 120248 |
| SCK | 85547 | 134332 | 91492 | 115697 | 109365 |
| GMR | 95204 | 141724 | 166190 | 163008 | 181688 |
| GMH | 96602 | - | 167328 | 135497 | 47774 |
| SCH | 101290 | - | 128448 | 48862 | 92506 |
| 3AG | 101903 | 97453 | 119271 | 133886 | 123655 |
| SCKH | 104034 | - | - | - | - |
| 2BG | 123262 | 168492 | 152006 | 174272 | 170736 |
| STR | 125386 | 109855 | 147057 | 49493 | - |
| 2AG | 135320 | 119457 | 133342 | 173406 | 174994 |
| 1G | 144953 | 117517 | 169324 | 150770 | 134893 |
| STG | 157156 | 211077 | 165276 | 105177 | 83356 |
| 3AK | 172604 | - | - | - | - |
| 2BH | 175064 | - | - | 52027 | - |
| SCR | 185090 | 174204 | 80390 | 114977 | 146303 |
| STK | 194487 | - | 83264 | - | - |
| SCG | 227374 | 205902 | 202574 | 166823 | 147495 |
| 2AR | 227374 | 76386 | 172999 | 47346 | 96553 |
| 2BK | - | 239521 | - | - | - |
| 1K | - | 57412 | - | - | - |
| SCRH | - | - | 200863 | - | - |
| 2BKH | - | - | 28592 | - | - |
| 3BRH | - | - | - | 27001 | - |
| GMKH | - | - | - | 23128 | - |
| 1H | - | - | - | 91992 | 13919 |
| 1RH | - | - | - | - | 49089 |
BNMIT KCET BE Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2025 | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 | Closing rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science & Engineering | 66546 | 113610 | 83264 | 86104 | 38253 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 76904 | 95653 | 177689 | 115697 | 101012 |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 97609 | 94901 | 61947 | 59360 | 49089 |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering | 114818 | 239521 | 165276 | 120767 | 136439 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 125386 | 134332 | 200863 | 160679 | 146303 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 227374 | 211077 | 202574 | 174272 | 181688 |
BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff 2025
Students can take admission in MBA, M.Tech programs at BNMIT based on Karnataka-PGCET score. As per BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff 2024, the overall cutoff for MBA programs in Round 2 is 2683 - 29462 across all categories.
- For M.Tech, The Overall closing rank in 2024 in Round 2 is 1665 - 4763 across all categories.
MBA General, M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System, are the top choices for students appearing in Karnataka-PGCET.
In 2024, MBA General closing rank for 2AG Category is 4716 - 4920 in Round 2.
- For M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System, The Karnataka-PGCET closing rank 2024 for 2AG is 2168 - 3147 in Round 2.
You can check MBA General, M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System, category-wise closing rank for Karnataka-PGCET below:
BNMIT MBA General Cutoff 2024
| Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| 2AG | 4716 - 4920 |
| GM | 2683 - 2706 |
| SCG | 14459 - 15667 |
| 2BG | 7576 - 10326 |
| 3AG | 2795 - 2885 |
| 3BG | 2909 - 2960 |
| 1G | 4914 |
| 2AH | 7414 - 10326 |
| 3BH | 4750 |
| GMH | 4418 - 4445 |
| SCH | 22211 |
| STG | 27919 - 29462 |
BNMIT M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System Cutoff 2024
| Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| 2AG | 2168 - 3147 |
| GM | 1665 - 1811 |
| SCG | 3371 - 3483 |
| 2BG | 4638 |
| 3AG | 2501 |
BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff Trends
Admission at BNMIT in MBA Programs in 2024 was closed at 29462 rank whereas closing rank in 2023 was 33985 across all categories.
- Admission in M.Tech Programs in 2024 was closed at 4763 rank whereas closing rank in 2023 was 5966 across all categories.
You can check category-wise and course-wise closing rank trends below:
BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 2706 | 3540 | 2545 | - |
| 3AG | 2885 | 4167 | 3582 | 3185 |
| 3BG | 2960 | 3581 | 2974 | 4338 |
| GMH | 4445 | 4102 | 4767 | 8896 |
| 3BH | 4750 | - | - | - |
| 1G | 4914 | 4060 | 3146 | 5248 |
| 2AG | 4920 | 5088 | 3614 | 4774 |
| 2BG | 10326 | 6482 | 11954 | 11663 |
| 2AH | 10326 | 5525 | 6425 | 12479 |
| SCG | 15667 | 14870 | 7740 | 11282 |
| SCH | 22211 | 29546 | 8116 | - |
| STG | 29462 | 33985 | 14292 | 3348 |
| 2BH | - | 15029 | - | - |
| General | - | - | - | 2803 |
BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 | Closing rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 29462 | 33985 | - | - |
| Banking And Finance | 29462 | 6482 | 14292 | 12479 |
| Business Analytics | 29462 | 6482 | 14292 | 12479 |
| Digital Strategy and Applied Marketing | 29462 | 6482 | 14292 | 12479 |
| Human Capital Management | 29462 | 6482 | 14292 | 12479 |
BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET M.Tech Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AG | 2501 | 4329 | - | - |
| GM | 2509 | 4484 | 4023 | - |
| 2AG | 3147 | - | - | - |
| SCG | 3594 | 4649 | - | - |
| 2BG | 4638 | - | - | - |
| 3BG | 4763 | 5966 | - | - |
| 3AH | 4763 | - | - | - |
| STG | - | 3408 | - | - |
| General | - | - | - | 6975 |
BNMIT Karnataka-PGCET M.Tech Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 | Closing rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlsi Design & Embedded System | 4638 | 4649 | 4023 | 6975 |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4763 | 5966 | 3392 | - |
BNMIT COMEDK-UGET Cutoff 2025
Students can take admission in BE programs at BNMIT based on COMEDK-UGET score. As per BNMIT COMEDK-UGET Cutoff 2025, the overall cutoff for BE programs in Round 4 is 14636 - 108369 across all categories.
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering, is the top choice for students appearing in COMEDK-UGET.
In 2025, BE Electronics & Communication Engineering closing rank for GM Category is 20973 in Round 4.
You can check BE Electronics & Communication Engineering, category-wise closing rank for COMEDK-UGET below:
BNMIT BE Electronics & Communication Engineering Cutoff 2025
| Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| GM | 20973 |
BNMIT COMEDK-UGET Cutoff Trends
Admission at BNMIT in BE Programs in 2025 was closed at 108369 rank whereas closing rank in 2024 was 74480 across all categories. You can check category-wise and course-wise closing rank trends below:
BNMIT COMEDK-UGET BE Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 108369 | 37108 | 62528 | 53705 | 40313 |
| HK | - | 74480 | 67095 | 42279 | 38870 |
BNMIT COMEDK-UGET BE Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2025 | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 | Closing rank 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 20973 | 67647 | 67095 | 53705 | 38870 |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24582 | 40955 | 30131 | 22429 | 19883 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 31447 | 51960 | 31101 | 27841 | 20626 |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering | 62330 | 74480 | 61904 | 50893 | 25383 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 91589 | 51067 | 37141 | 52169 | 29121 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 108369 | 37108 | 62528 | 40017 | 40313 |
BNMIT Karnataka-DCET Cutoff 2025
Students can take admission in BE {Lateral} programs at BNMIT based on Karnataka-DCET score. As per BNMIT Karnataka-DCET Cutoff 2025, the overall cutoff for BE {Lateral} programs in Round 1 is 1666 - 8868 across all categories.
BE {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering, is the top choice for students appearing in Karnataka-DCET.
In 2025, BE {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering closing rank for 2AG Category is 2509 in Round 1.
You can check BE {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering, category-wise closing rank for Karnataka-DCET below:
BNMIT BE {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering Cutoff 2025
| Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| 2AG | 2509 |
| 2BG | 7137 |
| GM | 1666 |
| GMK | 2334 |
| GMR | 1963 |
| SCG | 4778 |
| STG | 8868 |
BNMIT Karnataka-DCET Cutoff Trends
Admission at BNMIT in BE {Lateral} Programs in 2025 was closed at 8868 You can check category-wise and course-wise closing rank trends below:
BNMIT Karnataka-DCET BE {Lateral} Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| GM | 1666 |
| GMR | 1963 |
| GMK | 2334 |
| 2AG | 2509 |
| SCG | 4778 |
| 2BG | 7137 |
| STG | 8868 |
BNMIT Karnataka-DCET BE {Lateral} Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2025 |
|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 8868 |
BNMIT Cutoff 2025
Exams
BNMIT, KCET Cutoff 2025
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
Compare | 9231 | 12288 | 14324 |
Compare | 11037 | 14305.5 | 17720 |
Compare | 11138 | 14480 | 16543 |
Compare | 12751 | 16002 | 19049 |
Compare | 21141 | 34355.5 | 36644 |
BNMIT, Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2024
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|
Compare | 1665 | 1811 |
Compare | 2398 | 2509 |
Compare | 2683 | 2706 |
Compare | 2683 | 2706 |
Compare | 2683 | 2706 |
BNMIT, COMEDK UGET Cutoff 2025
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) | Round 4 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
Compare | 14636 | 24582 | - |
Compare | 17237 | 30837 | 91589 |
Compare | 18289 | 31447 | - |
Compare | 20973 | - | - |
Compare | 29181 | 62330 | - |
BNMIT, Karnataka DCET Cutoff 2025
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|
Compare | 2509 |
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- Teaching staff is so friendly and we can ask doubts anytime they will clear
- Compared to other colleges our colleges so far better
- Compare to other colleges education system is too good
Dislikes
- There is no playground and all for playing
- There is no much place to study in corridor
- Canteen food is not too good so we are eating food outside
Admission:
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- the college located in Pease full area and education is really warth of money
Dislikes
- campus space is very small and dress code
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- the lab of every branch is the best and clean
- the college faculty is best and friendly staff
- the garden area or the plants which have been planted so far
Dislikes
- the play ground needs an improvement and is to be taken care
- the campus is too short for parking the vechicles
- the duration of the classes need to be short
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Likes
- Our college has very good cafetaria, it is budget friendly, very hygenic and has a variety of menu.
- Our college encourages fitness and sports, it has volleyball court, basketball court, indoor kabaddi court, badminton court, gym.
- Our electrical machine lab has equipment with latest technology, i like exam procedure as it through samsung tabs.
Dislikes
- College campus is too small, we feel less excited to attend everyday.
- There is strict dress code, boys and girls cant mingle and there is more feminism in our college
- No college fest is organized, i feel very bad about it.
Admission:
Likes
- teaching method social connection 60% boys 40% girls
- my engagement is good with campus lnterconnection is good
- the teachers have good knowledge and experience
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- The gardening in the college near main building
- Having NCC in the college is the most i liked
- The Set Dosa in college canteen which I liked the most
Dislikes
- The area where college is located with no means of transport
- The metro is around 1.5km away from the college
- The bus station is also quite away with no proper time to time bus facility
Student Snaps:
Admission:
Likes
- The faculty of the college is very good most of the lecturers have done their respective doctorates.
- College campus is free from all disturbances such as raging and alcoholism
- College is very religious and spiritual which encourages spiritual heritage
Dislikes
- Very small campus compared to other colleges in the same city
- Very strict college and the lecturer are very orthodox
- Very less focus on students college life and socialising and more focus only on studies
Student Snaps:
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Likes
- College cafeteria and college labs and campus
- The interaction between me and my college faculty is very good
- The faculty are best for teaching the course
Dislikes
- Cleanliness of college canteen and maintenance
- Hostel fees structure which is not affordable
- College start Timings which is very early
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Likes
- It encourages sports, has volleyball court, kabaddi court, basketball court, badminton court.
- Auditorium has a huge seating capacity, many events and addressing are conducted.
- Labs are equipped with latest technology, advanced computers and experienced reaching staff.
Dislikes
- Parking space is less, few of students have to park outside campus
- Infrastructure is very small, student feel less excited about it
- Don't expect anything from college fest, it was a worst experience
Student Snaps:
Admission:
Likes
- College infrastructure, the lab sets the labs have lastest tech with i7 processor for education
- The college has indoor badminton court and indoor Kabaddi court
- But cafeteria area , and a outdoor volleyball court
Dislikes
- The campus is too small , there is no space for parking
- The rules are very strict can't have any fun
- There is a very strict rules for dress code
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