Karnatak University Dharwad publishes Karnataka-PGCET cutoffs for MCA and MBA admission. In 2026, the Round 1 MCA cutoff across all categories ranges from 6141 - 13241, while the MBA closing rank is 26059.
Karnataka-PGCET scores are accepted for both courses. MCA is more competitive by closing rank. From 2025 to 2026, the course-wise MCA closing rank fell from 17827 to 13241, and the MBA closing rank dropped from 31225 to 26059. The cutoff ranges below cover all categories.
| Course | Cutoff | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 26059 | Karnataka-PGCET |
| MCA | 6141 - 13241 | Karnataka-PGCET |
Table of Contents
- Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff 2026
- Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff Trends
Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff 2026
Admission to the MCA and MBA programmes at Karnatak University Dharwad is based on Karnataka-PGCET scores. Across all categories, the 2026 Round 1 MCA cutoff starts at 6141 and closes at 13241.
- The overall MBA closing rank across all categories was 26059 in Round 1 of 2026.
MCA and MBA General are the leading choices among students taking Karnataka-PGCET.
For the GM category, the MCA Round 1 closing rank in 2026 was 6141.
- For MBA General under the GM category, the Karnataka-PGCET Round 1 closing rank in 2026 was 26059.
The category-wise closing ranks for MCA and MBA General are listed below.
Karnatak University Dharwad MCA Cutoff 2026
| Closing rank | Category |
|---|---|
| 8998 | 1G |
| 13241 | 2AH |
| 7991 | 2BG |
| 10512 | 3AG |
| 8998 | 3BG |
| 6141 | GM |
| 10409 | GMH |
| 13165 | STG |
Karnatak University Dharwad MBA General Cutoff 2026
| Closing rank | Category |
|---|---|
| 26059 | GM |
Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff Trends
Across all categories, MCA admission closed at rank 13241 in 2026, compared with 17827 in 2025.
- For MBA admission across all categories, the closing rank changed from 31225 in 2025 to 26059 in 2026.
The following tables compare Karnataka-PGCET closing ranks by category and course.
Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET MCA Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G | 8998 | 12992 | 6411 | 8184 | 7218 |
| 2AG | - | 13042 | 12522 | 9062 | 6208 |
| 2AH | 13241 | - | 14577 | 9388 | 6334 |
| 2BG | 7991 | 9853 | 6251 | 5143 | 5135 |
| 3AG | 10512 | 16935 | 10602 | 8262 | 4952 |
| 3BG | 8998 | 7223 | 6688 | 6916 | 4204 |
| GM | 6141 | 17827 | 5886 | 4884 | 4128 |
| GMH | 10409 | 11575 | 6040 | 5359 | 5582 |
| SCG | - | 16071 | 12105 | 13242 | 8282 |
| SCH | - | - | 15420 | - | 9758 |
| SPN | - | 16071 | - | - | - |
| STG | 13165 | 12236 | 11686 | 12251 | 8233 |
Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET MCA Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2026 | Closing rank 2025 | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Computer Applications [MCA] | 13241 | 17827 | 15420 | 13242 | 9758 |
Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G | - | - | - | 37369 | 32844 |
| 2AG | - | - | - | 40558 | 33951 |
| 2AH | - | - | - | 43682 | - |
| 2BG | - | - | - | 42729 | 31623 |
| 3AG | - | - | - | 33346 | 33508 |
| 3BG | - | - | - | 33495 | 31768 |
| GM | 26059 | 31225 | 35993 | 40002 | 31232 |
| GMH | - | - | - | 36556 | 33885 |
| SCG | - | - | - | 43068 | 33867 |
| STG | - | - | - | 37518 | 31281 |
| STH | - | - | - | - | 34412 |
Karnatak University Dharwad Karnataka-PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2026 | Closing rank 2025 | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Management | 26059 | 31225 | 35993 | - | - |
| General | 26059 | 31225 | 35993 | 43682 | 34412 |
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