Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research vs Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Karnataka
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
Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Karnataka
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.2/5
- NAAC grade
- A+ · Oct 2027
- Last closing rank (General)
- 13,169
Side by side, from official records
| Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research | Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Karnataka | |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC grade | — | A+ · Oct 2027 |
| Last closing rank (General) | 16,854 | 13,169 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit through Karnataka PGCET, and the cutoffs below are for the General category in the ROK quota. IMSR's General closing rank for the MBA was 10,214 in round 2 of 2025. CIT's General closing rank for MBA was 13,169 in round 3 of 2025.
IMSR also recorded a General closing rank of 16,854 in round 2 of 2025 under the HK quota. If you are a candidate under a different quota, check the cutoff for your own category before you apply.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
IMSR holds valid approval from AICTE, is not on the fake list, and is not UGC recognised. It has no NAAC accreditation grade. Its Think Grads Rating for MBA is 3.0 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors.
CIT holds valid approval from AICTE and is not on the fake list. It has been graded A+ by NAAC, with the grade valid till 10 October 2027. Its Think Grads Rating for B.Tech Computer Science is 4.2 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors. You should confirm each college's current status on the approving body's site before you apply.
Campus and location
IMSR is located in Dharwad district of Karnataka. CIT is located in Bengaluru, in Bangalore Urban district of Karnataka. IMSR offers one programme, an MBA with 120 seats. CIT offers 6 programme streams, covering commerce, engineering and management.
Which one suits you
IMSR suits students who want a single-focus MBA with 120 seats in Dharwad, and who fall within its PGCET General closing rank range of 10,214 to 16,854 in round 2 of 2025. It also suits students who prefer a college in Karnataka outside Bengaluru.
CIT suits students who want a wider mix of engineering and management programmes in Bengaluru, and who fall near its MBA General closing rank of 13,169 in round 3 of 2025. It also suits students who value a NAAC A+ grade and a higher Think Grads Rating for its B.Tech programme.