Karnataka PGCET 2026 mock round cutoff out for MBA, MCA, MTech admissions

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Mock Round Cutoff, providing expected cutoff ranks for admission to MBA, MCA, and M.Tech courses across Karnataka. This release is intended to assist candidates in understanding their potential admission chances ahead of the official counselling rounds.

The PGCET cutoff ranks are crucial for determining seat allocation in various postgraduate programmes. The counselling process for Karnataka PGCET 2026 will involve several stages, including document verification, option entry, choice filling, seat allotment, and final admission confirmation.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Examination and Key Dates

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 examination for MBA and MCA courses was rescheduled by the KEA from its original date of May 24 to June 14, 2026, as per an official notification. Registration for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 is now closed. The entrance exam pattern for MBA includes 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark, divided into five sections: Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis, English Language, and General Knowledge. Each section comprises 20 questions, contributing to a total score of 100 marks.

The KEA is expected to release the Karnataka PGCET 2026 answer key on its official website. Following the answer key objection process, the official Karnataka PGCET 2026 result is anticipated to be announced. The KEA will publish the Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2026 on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026, after each round of counselling.

Previous Year Cutoff Trends and Expectations

Analysis of previous years’ cutoffs provides insights into admission trends. For MBA admissions, the RVIM GM cutoff saw a drop from 162 in 2024 to 109 in 2025. Similarly, the Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM cutoff for PES University decreased from 555 in 2024 to 277 in 2025. BMS College of Engineering’s MBA cutoff also moved from 730 in 2024 to 451 in 2025. Conversely, some institutions observed an increase in closing ranks for MBA programmes, with BMSCE MBA closing ranks rising from 910 in 2023 to 1,050 in 2025, PES University MBA cutoff moving from 1,100 in 2023 to 1,250 in 2025, and RV Institute of Management MBA cutoff growing from 1,320 in 2023 to 1,450 in 2025.

For MCA courses, the Karnataka PGCET cutoff is expected to be around 120 ranks at UVCE, and between 150-300 ranks at BMSCE. UVCE Bengaluru MCA cutoff ranks increased from 82 in 2023 to 95 in 2025. PES University’s closing ranks for MCA moved up from 180 in 2023 to 210 in 2025, and RVCE MCA cutoff increased from 270 in 2023 to 310 in 2025. For M.Tech in VLSI Design, the cutoff at RIT Bangalore can go up to 150 ranks. Rajeev Gupta, a Karnataka PGCET topper with 99 percentiles, stated that mock tests significantly aided his performance by helping him identify strengths and weaknesses and refine his test strategy.

Next Steps for Candidates

Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026, for further updates. Key announcements to watch for include the release of the Karnataka PGCET 2026 provisional answer key, dates for answer key objections, the final answer key release, result announcement, and rank list publication.

Preparing all required documents in advance is recommended to avoid any last-minute complications during the counselling process. The cutoff list provides details such as college name, course, category, and the final rank determined by the college for that specific course, which are essential for candidates to estimate their admission prospects.

Further reading

• Karnataka PGCET 2026 round 1 provisional seat matrix released: change options by 22 September
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling Schedule Released; Mock Allotment on Sept 17 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Koshys Institute 2026: Apply for admission via CAT/XAT/MAT/KMAT/PGCET by Sep 17
• MBA Entrance Exams 2026-27: CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP Registration and Dates Announced Today
• UPESEAT 2027 Registration Begins; BTech Admission Applications Open at upes.ac.in Applications open
• Karnataka PGCET: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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