Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research vs Institute Of Excellence In Management Science
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
Institute Of Excellence In Management Science
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 1.5/5
- NAAC grade
- B · Feb 2030
- Last closing rank (General)
- 30,740
Side by side, from official records
| Kle Society’s Institute Of Management Studies And Research | Institute Of Excellence In Management Science | |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC grade | — | B · Feb 2030 |
| Last closing rank (General) | 16,854 | 30,740 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit MBA students through the Karnataka PGCET counselling process.
At IMSR, the General category closing rank for the MBA in round 2 of 2025 ranged from 10,214 in the ROK quota to 16,854 in the HK quota. At IEMS, the General category closing rank for the MBA in round 2 of 2025 was 30,740 in the ROK quota.
If your rank is within these closing ranges, you are in the zone these colleges have recently admitted from. Check the latest round before you apply, since closing ranks change each year.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Both colleges are shown with valid AICTE approval. IEMS holds a NAAC grade of B with a score of 2.29, valid from 2025-02-27 to 2030-02-26. IMSR is listed as not accredited by NAAC and is not recognised by UGC. Neither college appears on the fake list.
On Think Grads Rating, IMSR scores 3.0 out of 5 and IEMS scores 1.5 out of 5. Check the approval and accreditation status on official sites before you apply.
Campus and location
IMSR is located in Dharwad, Dharwad district, Karnataka, and is a private college with management as its stream. IEMS is located in Hubballi, Dharwad district, Karnataka, and is a private college with management as its stream.
Both colleges offer one programme, the Master of Business Administration.
Which one suits you
IMSR suits students who hold a Karnataka PGCET rank within the General closing range of 10,214 to 16,854 for the MBA in round 2 of 2025. It also suits students who want an MBA in Dharwad and who give weight to a Think Grads Rating of 3.0 out of 5.
IEMS suits students who hold a Karnataka PGCET rank around the General closing rank of 30,740 for the MBA in round 2 of 2025. It suits students who prefer Hubballi as their city and who value a NAAC grade of B.