Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research vs Amity University, Bengaluru Rural District

Key facts, side by side

Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research

Location
Karnataka · Private
Think Grads Rating
3.0/5
Last closing rank (General)
16,854

Amity University, Bengaluru Rural District

Location
Karnataka · Private
Think Grads Rating
2.9/5
Last closing rank (General)
12,628

Side by side, from official records

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Admission and cutoffs

Both colleges admit MBA students through the Karnataka PGCET, and the cutoff data here covers that exam and counselling only.

For the MBA programme, Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research recorded a General closing rank of 10,214 in the ROK quota and 16,854 in the HK quota in round 2 of 2025. Amity University recorded a General closing rank of 11,644 in the ROK quota and 12,628 in the HK quota in the same round and year. If your rank sits near these closing ranks, check the quota that applies to you before you apply.

Approvals, accreditation and rankings

IMSR is approved by AICTE, and its approval status is valid. It is not NAAC accredited and is not UGC recognised. Its Think Grads Rating for the MBA is 3 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors.

Amity University is approved by UGC, and its approval status is valid. It is UGC recognised but not NAAC accredited. Its Think Grads Rating for the MBA is 2.9 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors. Neither college appears on the fake-list check.

Campus and location

Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research is located in Dharwad district of Karnataka and offers one management stream. Amity University is located in Bengaluru Rural district of Karnataka, in the city of Bengaluru Rural District, and offers one management stream. Both colleges are private institutions.

Which one suits you

Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research suits students who want a management college in Dharwad, Karnataka, with 120 MBA seats, and whose PGCET rank falls within its General closing range.

Amity University suits students who want an MBA in Bengaluru Rural District, Karnataka, and whose PGCET rank falls near its General closing range of 11,644 to 12,628. Compare the programme mix, city and approvals in this article against your own priorities before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Which exam do both colleges accept for the MBA?

Both colleges are listed under the Karnataka PGCET for the MBA, in counselling round 2 of 2025.

What General closing ranks did IMSR have?

IMSR's General closing ranks in round 2 of 2025 were 10,214 under the ROK quota and 16,854 under the HK quota.

What General closing ranks did Amity University have?

Amity University's General closing ranks in round 2 of 2025 were 11,644 under the ROK quota and 12,628 under the HK quota.

Who approves each college?

IMSR is approved by AICTE, and Amity University is approved by UGC, with both approvals listed as valid.

What are the Think Grads Ratings for the MBA?

IMSR's rating for the MBA is 3 out of 5, and Amity University's is 2.9 out of 5, each based on 3 of 6 factors.

Where are the two colleges located?

IMSR is in Dharwad district and Amity University is in Bengaluru Rural district, both in Karnataka.

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