KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is generally not required to get admission for MBA in Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayati Raj University (KSRDPRU), Gadag. Most universities offer admission to MBA programs on the basis of entrance exams such as KMAT, CAT, MAT, or PGCET.
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Yes, you can get in through KSRDPRU, Gadag for MBA without KCET. Admission for MBA in KSRDPRU is mainly based on merit from the qualifying exam that is your Bachelor's degree performance, and they also conduct entrance test of their own if applicable.
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Yes, many NIRF-ranked colleges in Karnataka also accept COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores, giving non-KCET students a pathway in. Some colleges additionally offer management quota seats for direct admission, based on eligibility criteria.
Yes, you have a good chance to get a seat at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences in the second round with a KCET rank of 39,000 under OBC 2A Rural category.
KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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