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Karnataka PGCET Latest Updates
12 Nov, 2025 PGCET final round cut off for MBA HK, MBA, MCA HK, MCA, M TECH and M TECH HK released. Check Here.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoff for the first round on October 4, 2025. Earlier, the mock cutoff was out on September 30, 2025. The cutoff is available on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025. Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoff PDF is released separately for MBA, MCA, and MTech courses for HK and other categories.
- Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoff is released after every round of counselling.
- The cutoff PDF includes the participating college’s code and names, along with the cutoff ranks.
- PGCET cut-off rank for MBA 2025 is expected to be around 2000 (last rank) for colleges like BNM Institute of Technology, KLE Technological University, etc.
- Based on previous year trends, the MBA cutoff range is between 500–5,000 ranks, while M.Tech cutoffs have remains higher, around 2,000 ranks for top branches.
Karnataka PGCET cutoff is the minimum mark needed to become eligible for admission to M.Tech/ MBA/ M.E./ M.Arch courses in top Karnataka PGCET participating colleges. The cut-off rank depends on the college and the courses provided.
Candidates can use their PGCET 2025 ranks to predict their admission chances using CollegeDunia’s Karantaka PGCET College Predictor:
Ques. What is the mock seat allotment in PGCET?
Ans. Karnataka PGCET 2025 mock seat allotment is a trial round. It allows candidates to check their probable allotment based on their rank, preference, and reservation. Based on the mock allotment, candidates can edit their choices.
Ques. What are the cutoff marks in PGCET?
Ans. Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoff is the minimum rank required to secure admission into MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch programs offered by participating universities and colleges in Karnataka. It varies for each course, college, and category.
Ques. What are the factors determining PGCET cutoff 2025?
Ans. The Karnataka PGCET cutoff depends on factors such as:
- number of applicants
- exam difficulty level
- total seat intake
- reservation policies
- past cutoff trends.
Karntaka PGCET First Round Cutoff 2025
| Course | Cutoff PDF |
|---|---|
| MBA | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MBA |
| MBA (HK) | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MBA (HK) |
| MCA | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MCA |
| MCA (HK) | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MCA (HK) |
| M.Tech | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MTech |
| M.Tech (HK) | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MTech (HK) |
Karnataka PGCET Mock Round Cutoff 2025
| Course | Cutoff PDF |
|---|---|
| MBA | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MBA |
| MBA (HK) | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MBA (HK) |
| MCA | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MCA |
| MCA (HK) | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MCA (HK) |
| M.Tech | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MTech |
| M.Tech (HK) | Download PGCET 2025 Mock Cutoff for MTech (HK) |
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Karnataka PGCET Marks vs Ranks
An analysis of Karnataka PGCET Marks vs Rank has been tabulated below. The analysis is based on the previous year’s score.
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 Ranks | Karnataka PGCET 2025 Marks |
|---|---|
| Between 1 and 100 | 95-100 |
| Between 101 and 500 | 90-94 |
| Between 501 and 1000 | 80-89 |
| Between 1001 and 1400 | 70-79 |
| Between 1401 and 2000 | 60-69 |
| Between 2001 and 7000 | 50-59 |
| Between 7001 and 15000 | 40-49 |
| 15000+ | 30-39 |
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Karnataka PGCET 2025: Seat Matrix PDF
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has yet to release the draft seat matrix for the Karnataka PGCET 2025 programs. Candidates can view the Karnataka PGCET seat matrix for MCA, MCA, M.Tech on the official website. The last year’s Karnataka PGCET seat matrix PDF is available for reference below.
| Course | Source Links |
|---|---|
| Modified MCA | Download Here |
| Modified MBA | Download Here |
| Modified M.TECH /M.Arch | Download Here |
| MTech – Round 2 | Download Here |
| MCA – Round 2 | Download Here |
| MBA – Round 2 | Download Here |
What are the cutoff marks in PGCET?
The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) cutoff marks determine the minimum ranks required for admission to various postgraduate programs in Karnataka. These cutoffs vary by course, category, and college, and are released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after each round of counseling.
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks for MBA 2025 (Expected)
| College Name | Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks 2025 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| RV Institute of Management | 76 |
| PES University | 575 |
| Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 634 |
| BMS College of Engineering | 695 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 787 |
| Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce | 864 |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology | 1634 |
| M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | 1704 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce | 1729 |
| KLE Technological University | 1733 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks for MCA 2025 (Expected)
| College Name | Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks 2025 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| R V College of Engineering | 38 |
| BMS College of Engineering | 125 |
| Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 177 |
| JSS Science and Technology University | 300 |
| PES University | 384 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 485 |
| RNS Institute of Technology | 643 |
| BMS Institute of Technology and Management | 745 |
| KLE Technological University | 787 |
| Siddaganga Institute of Technology | 1098 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff ranks for M.Tech 2025 (Expected)
| College Name | Karnataka PGCET Cutoff Ranks 2025 (Expected) |
| BMS College of Engineering | 9 |
| R V College of Engineering | 19 |
| Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 36 |
| M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | 1320 |
| SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology | 1360 |
| University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering | 1390 |
| PES University | 1523 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 1620 |
| The National Institute of Engineering | 1736 |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology | 1824 |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Tie-Breaker Policy
The tie-breaking procedure for Karnataka PGCET 2025 involves several criteria to decide the rank when two or more candidates score the same marks. The process typically includes:
- Total aggregate marks in the qualifying examination: Higher marks in the qualifying degree will be considered.
- Subject-wise marks: Specific subject performance may be considered.
- Age: The older candidate may be given preference.
- This ensures a fair and systematic ranking of candidates with equal scores.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Marks vs Rank
| MARKS | MBA(RANK) | MCA(RANK) | M.Tech (RANK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-95 | 1-100 | 1-50 | 1-50 |
| 89-85 | 101-500 | 51-250 | 51-250 |
| 84-80 | 501-1000 | 251-500 | 251-500 |
| 79-70 | 1001-1500 | 501-1000 | 501-1000 |
| 69-60 | 1501-2500 | 1001-2500 | 1001-2000 |
| 59-50 | 2501-7500 | 2501-5000 | 2001-4000 |
| 49-40 | 7501-15000 | 5000-10000 | 40001-7000 |
| 39-30 | 15000+ | 10000+ | 7000+ |
How to check the cutoff?
You can check Category-wise and course-wise cutoff on the Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoff on the official KEA website or on the specific college pages once it's released.
What to Do if You Don’t Meet the Cutoff?
If your score is below the cutoff, consider other colleges or courses with lower cutoffs, or explore alternative exams and admissions.
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2023-2021
The cutoff trends from 2023 to 2021 for various engineering colleges show distinct fluctuations in competition. R.V College of Engineering has maintained a strong position with a slight decrease in rank. And all college cutoffs are provided below:
| College Name | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.V. College of Engineering | 38 | 32 | 47 |
| BMS College of Engineering | 125 | 70 | 215 |
| Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 177 | 111 | 156 |
| JSS Science and Technology University | 300 | 247 | 253 |
| PES University | 384 | 192 | 201 |
| Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS STU | 389 | 397 | 445 |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Kumaraswamy Lyt | 485 | 325 | - |
| R.N.S. Institute of Technology | 643 | 457 | 590 |
| BMS Institute of Technology and Management | 745 | 538 | 748 |
| KLE Technological University | 787 | 628 | 631 |
Good Score in Karnataka PGCET 2025
Scoring 90+ is considered an outstanding score in Karnataka PGCET exam. With this score, students are likely to get ranked between 1-400. Check out the following table which shows the score range and under which category it falls.
| Score Range | Category |
|---|---|
| 90-100 | Outstanding |
| 80-89 | Very Good Score |
| 70-79 | Good Score |
| 50-60 | Average Score |
| Less then 40 | Low Score |
Karnataka PGCET Cut Off Ranks for MBA
PGCET cut off ranks for MBA 2025 will be updated here soon after the cut off rank list is out. Meanwhile, check out the previous year’s PGCET cut off ranks for MBA of various colleges. Karnataka PGCET 2025 Participating Colleges
| Karnataka PGCET Participating Colleges | 2023 Cutoff Rank | 2022 Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| CMR Institute of Technology | 3626 | 3326 |
| Acharya Institute Of Management and Sciences Peenya | 5537 | 2714 |
| BNM Institute of Technology | 3540 | 2309 |
| Acharyas Bangalore Business School | 3645 | 2684 |
| JSS Science and Technology University | 2117 | 2168 |
| KLE Technological University | 1733 | 2087 |
| Acharya Institute of Technology Soldevanahalli | 7506 | 4285 |
| NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 3105 | 3012 |
| Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology | 4081 | 3693 |
| SDM College of Engineering and Technology | 5921 | 4672 |
Karnataka PGCET Cut off Ranks for MCA
| Karnataka PGCET Participating Colleges | 2023 Cutoff Rank (Round 2) | 2022 Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Presidency College | 4863 | 2172 |
| Community Institute of Management Studies | 14244 | 4788 |
| East West College of Management | 8897 | 3697 |
| Rajarajeswari College of Engineering | 8019 | 2514 |
| Angadi Instittute of Technology and Management | 9325 | 4625 |
| R S College of Management and Science | 7524 | 5819 |
| St. Agnes College | 13825 | 5165 |
| Krupanidhi Group of Institutions | 9785 | 3815 |
| SEA College of Science, Commerce, and Arts | 14110 | 5551 |
| SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology | 7018 | 9403 |
Factors Determining Karnataka PGCET Cut off
Karnataka PGCET cut off is influenced by certain factors mentioned below:
- Total number of students who appeared in Karnataka PGCET 2025
- Total number of seats available for the courses offered
- Total number of candidates who qualified the exam.
- Difficulty level of the exam.
Check Karnataka PGCET Seat Allotment
Karnataka PGCET Previous Years’ Cut off Ranks
Previous years’ cut off ranks for courses like MBA and MCA are mentioned below:
Karnataka PGCET 2023 Cutoff Ranks
| Course | Round 2 | Round 1 |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Download Here | Download Here |
| MCA | Download Here | Download Here |
| MTech | Download Here | Download Here |
Karnataka PGCET 2022 Cutoff Ranks
| Course | Source Links |
|---|---|
| MBA | Download Here |
| MCA | Download Here |
| MTech | Download Here |
Karnataka PGCET 2021 Cutoff Ranks
| Course | Source Links |
|---|---|
| MBA | Download Here |
| MCA | Download Here |
| MTech | Download Here |
Karnataka PGCET 2020 Cutoff Ranks
| Courses | Source Links |
|---|---|
| MBA | Download Here |
| MCA | Download Here |
| MTech | Download Here |
Karnataka PGCET Cut Off 2025 FAQs
Ques. Is 70 a good score in Karnataka PGCET?
Ans. Scoring 70 marks in the Karnataka PGCET exam can be taken as a good score. The expected rank for this score can be above 1000. With this score, students can get admission to RNS Institute of Technology, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, etc.
Ques. What rank is 90 marks in PGCET?
Ans. As per the previous years’ cut off trend, the expected rank for 90 marks in the Karnataka PGCET exam can be 100+.
Ques. Is 90 marks good in PGCET?
Ans. 90 marks in PGCET exam is a very good score. The expected rank for this score is 100+. PES University, RS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R V Institute of Management are the top colleges accepting 90 or above scores.
Ques. What is a good PGCET score?
Ans. Marks above 95 is an outstanding score in Karnataka PGCET exam. Students scoring 95+ in Karnataka PGCET 2025 will get admission to colleges like PES University, RS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R V Institute of Management, and other top colleges.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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