Bharathi College in Mandya, Karnataka, primarily uses merit-based cutoffs for arts, commerce, and science UG/PG programs (BA, BCom, BSc, MA, MCom, MSc) derived from PUC/10+2 or degree marks, while professional courses like BPharm and Pharm.D follow Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) entrance exams such as KCET, with ranks determining seat allocation during counseling rounds.
Admissions blend merit (50-60% aggregate in qualifying exams, relaxed 5-10% for reserved categories) and entrance ranks for limited seats in professional streams. General UG seats prioritize PUC percentage lists published post-results. Pharmacy seats (60 via KCET, 40 management) require PCB/PCM in 10+2 (45% minimum) plus counseling.
Category reservations follow Karnataka govt. norms:
Detailed KCET data is available mainly for Bharathi College of Pharmacy wing; UG arts/science lack public rank lists, relying on college merit (typically 50-70% PUC marks).
2025 KCET Cutoffs (Last Round Ranks)
Category
BPharm Cutoff Rank
DPharm Cutoff Rank
Notes
1G (OBC Gen)
156,488
83,749
Increase from 2024
2BG (OBC 2B Gen)
196,776
-
Up from 73,063 in 2024
GMK (Gen Merit Kannada)
230,185
Higher than 93,758 prior
GMR (Gen Merit Rural)
117,938
From 72,345 in 2024
2AG
72,799
Preferred DPharm
2AR
84,665
DPharm focus
3BG
98,504.5
Steady trend
3AR
131,634
New entrant
SCK
219,182
SC Karnataka
SCR
117,949
Rural SC, up from 2024
STG
169,116
Tribal Gen, rising
Pharm.D cutoffs historically lower (e.g., 3AG: 69,652 in 2023); 2025 focused on BPharm amid demand.
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