Can I join BIMS powered by Sunstone without Karnataka PGCET for MBA?
Yes, it is possible to join BIMS powered by Sunstone for MBA without taking the Karnataka PGCET:
The Karnataka PGCET is a state-level entrance exam for admission to MBA and other postgraduate programs.
The eligibility criteria for the Karnataka PGCET Full-Time MBA programme includes a minimum three-
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Candidates will be able to check the Karnataka PGCET allotment results by visiting the official website.
As per the official information brochure, the Karnataka PGCET counselling has a total of two rounds. However, KEA may change the process to single round or three rounds depending on factors like, number of seats, deadline to close admissions, etc.
Yes, aspirants are allotted seat in MBA based on Karnataka PGCET scores. Such candidates need to participate in KEA Counselling for seat allotment. Students need to provide course and college preference in the counselling form.
The highest rank acceptable in 2025 was 16737 for the General AI category. So, students who have a rank below 16737 have a better chance of admission in the MBA/PGDM course. Students should know that the cutoff for other categories will vary.
Note: Cut- off data is an estimate and not official.
To get a seat at NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology for the MBA/PGDM course, students have to first appear for the Karnataka PGCET entrance exam and then for its counselling process to be considered eligible for admission.
The Karnataka PGCET cutoff is released in the form of open and clos
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