Institute Of Management Studies, Karnataka vs Chetan Business School Institute Of Management & Research
Key facts, side by side
Institute Of Management Studies, Karnataka
- Location
- Karnataka · Government
- Think Grads Rating
- 1.7/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 27,465
Chetan Business School Institute Of Management & Research
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 1.7/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 30,231
Side by side, from official records
| Institute Of Management Studies, Karnataka | Chetan Business School Institute Of Management & Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Last closing rank (General) | 27,465 | 30,231 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit students through Karnataka PGCET counselling, and both are compared here on the 2025 round 2 General closing ranks. For the MBA, IMS had a General closing rank between 27,465 in the HK quota and 31,234 in the ROK quota. CBSIMR had a General closing rank between 30,231 in the HK quota and 30,836 in the ROK quota for its MBA.
If you are planning to apply through Karnataka PGCET, check the round, quota and category that match your profile before you rely on these ranks.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Both Institute Of Management Studies (IMS) and Chetan Business School Institute Of Management & Research (CBSIMR) are approved by AICTE, and both approvals are valid. Neither college is recognised by UGC, and neither has an NAAC accreditation grade. Neither college is on the fake list.
For the MBA course, IMS has a Think Grads Rating of 1.7 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors. CBSIMR has the same Think Grads Rating of 1.7 out of 5 for its MBA, also based on 3 of 6 factors.
Campus and location
Institute Of Management Studies (IMS) is located in Davanagere district of Karnataka. It is a government university with management as its stream. Chetan Business School Institute Of Management & Research (CBSIMR) is located in Dharwad district of Karnataka and is a private college with management as its stream.
IMS offers one programme, the MBA, with 120 seats. CBSIMR offers two programmes, the MBA with 240 seats and the MCA with 120 seats.
Which one suits you
Institute Of Management Studies (IMS) suits students who want a government university in Davanagere for a single MBA programme with 120 seats. Its General closing ranks for the MBA in round 2 of 2025 ranged from 27,465 to 31,234.
Chetan Business School Institute Of Management & Research (CBSIMR) suits students who want a private college in Dharwad offering both an MBA with 240 seats and an MCA with 120 seats. Its General closing ranks for the MBA in round 2 of 2025 ranged from 30,231 to 30,836.