Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research vs Bgs B-School
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
Bgs B-School
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.7/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 8,894
Side by side, from official records
| Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research | Bgs B-School | |
|---|---|---|
| Last closing rank (General) | 16,854 | 8,894 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit MBA students through Karnataka PGCET, and this is the only exam shared between them.
In round 2 of 2025, the General closing rank for IMSR's MBA was 16,854 at the highest and 10,214 at the lowest across the quotas reported. For BBS's MBA, the General closing rank in the same round ran from 13,067 down to 8,894. BBS also lists a BBA, a BCA and an M.Com among its programmes, but no cutoffs for those courses are available to compare.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Both Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research and Bgs B-School hold valid approval from AICTE. Neither college is recognised by UGC, and neither has a NAAC grade, as both are recorded as not accredited. Neither college appears on the fake list.
On the Think Grads Rating for MBA, Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research scores 3.0 out of 5, and Bgs B-School scores 2.7 out of 5. Each rating uses 3 of 6 factors.
Campus and location
IMSR is located in Dharwad district of Karnataka and is a private college offering management programmes. BBS is located in Bangalore Urban district of Karnataka and is a private college offering programmes in commerce, management and science. You will find IMSR in a smaller district city, while BBS sits in the Bangalore Urban district.
Which one suits you
IMSR suits students who want a single-focus MBA with 120 seats in Dharwad and who are ready for a General closing rank range of 10,214 to 16,854 in Karnataka PGCET round 2.
BBS suits students who want a wider mix of programmes, including a BBA, BCA, M.Com and forensic science, along with an MBA of 60 seats in Bangalore Urban, with a General closing rank range of 8,894 to 13,067 in the same round.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges use for MBA admission?
Both colleges admit MBA candidates through the Karnataka PGCET counselling process, as seen in the 2025 round 2 cutoff records for each.
What were the General closing ranks for the MBA?
In round 2 of 2025, Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research ran from 10,214 to 16,854, and Bgs B-School ran from 8,894 to 13,067.
How many MBA seats does each college have?
Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research has 120 MBA seats, and Bgs B-School has 60 MBA seats.
Are both colleges approved by AICTE?
Yes, both Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research and Bgs B-School hold valid AICTE approval.
What are the Think Grads Ratings for the MBA?
Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research scores 3.0 out of 5 and Bgs B-School scores 2.7 out of 5 on the Think Grads Rating for MBA.
Which district is each college in?
Kle Society's Institute Of Management Studies And Research is in Dharwad, and Bgs B-School is in Bangalore Urban, both in Karnataka.
