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AJ Institute of Management Cutoff 2026: Category-wise Cutoff and Trends

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Updated on 2 Sept, 2026 by Malothu Chaitanya

AJ Institute of Management (AJIM), Mangalore accepts Karnataka PGCET and KMAT scores for MBA admission. The Karnataka PGCET closing rank for MBA under the GM category was 27,516 in 2025, compared with 36,254 in 2024. In the KMAT data, the MBA closing marks were 109 for General, 86 for SC and 81 for ST.

 

The 2026 Karnataka PGCET cutoff is expected to remain around the recent range, with an estimated GM closing rank of 25,000–30,000. For KMAT, the indicative 2026 range is around 100–110 marks for General, 80–90 for SC and 75–85 for ST.

 

Table of Contents

  1. AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET Expected Cutoff 2026
  2. AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025
  3. AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
  4. AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Specialisation-wise
  5. AJ Institute of Management KMAT Cutoff
  6. AJ Institute of Management KMAT MBA Cutoff Trends: Specialisation-wise
  7. AJ Institute of Management Cutoff FAQs

 

AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET Expected Cutoff 2026

The AJ Institute of Management Mangalore expected cutoff 2026 can be estimated from the recent Karnataka PGCET trend. The GM closing rank moved from 36,254 in 2024 to 27,516 in 2025. Based on this movement and the older figures, an indicative 2026 closing range is around 25,000–30,000 rank.

Category

2025 Closing Rank

2026 Expected Closing Rank

GM

27,516

Around 25,000–30,000

 

AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025

The AJ Institute of Management Mangalore Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2025 for MBA Finance closed at 27,516 rank in Round 2 for the GM category.

Category

Closing Rank

GM

27,516

 

AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Category-wise

The Karnataka PGCET MBA cutoff at AJ Institute of Management has changed across admission years. The GM closing rank was 27,516 in 2025, compared with 36,254 in 2024, 28,296 in 2023 and 20,064 in 2022.

Category

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

GM

27,516

36,254

28,296

20,064

1G

22,779

24,822

2AG

28,607

23,928

2BG

28,140

28,347

3AG

20,473

32,027

3BG

28,552

22,023

SCG

28,713

34,304

STG

27,347

27,832

GMH

33,208

General

25,927

 

AJ Institute of Management Karnataka PGCET MBA Cutoff Trends: Specialisation-wise

The available specialisation-wise data shows the same closing-rank figures across the MBA specialisations reported for each year. In 2025, the closing rank was 27,516, while the 2024 closing rank was 36,254.

MBA Specialisation

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

Finance

27,516

36,254

28,713

34,304

25,927

Human Resource Management

27,516

36,254

28,713

34,304

25,927

Marketing

27,516

36,254

28,713

34,304

25,927

Banking & Insurance

27,516

36,254

28,713

34,304

25,927

Hospital Administration

27,516

36,254

28,713

34,304

25,927

 

AJ Institute of Management KMAT Cutoff

AJ Institute of Management accepts KMAT scores for MBA admission. The KMAT cutoff figures are 109 marks for General, 86 for SC and 81 for ST for the MBA Banking & Insurance course in Round 1.

Category

Closing Marks

General

109

SC

86

ST

81

 

AJ Institute of Management KMAT MBA Cutoff Trends: Specialisation-wise

The available 2021 course-wise data reports a closing mark of 81 for each of the MBA specialisations shown below.

MBA Specialisation

2021 Closing Marks

Banking & Insurance

81

Finance

81

Hospital Administration

81

Human Resource Management

81

Marketing

81

 

Factors Affecting AJ Institute of Management Mangalore Cutoff

The AJ Institute of Management Mangalore cutoff can change from one admission year or counselling round to another. The available Karnataka PGCET data itself shows movement in the GM closing rank, from 36,254 in 2024 to 27,516 in 2025, so the final cutoff is not fixed.

Factor

Impact on AJIM Cutoff

Number of applicants

More MBA applicants can increase competition and push the closing rank towards a lower numerical rank.

Entrance exam performance

Stronger candidate performance can make the cutoff more competitive.

Admission category

Category-wise seat allocation can result in different closing ranks.

Counselling round

Closing ranks can change as seats are filled across successive rounds.

Seat availability

The number of seats remaining can directly affect the rank at which admission closes.

Course preference

Higher demand for a particular specialisation can influence its admission competition.

Candidate choices

Choices made during counselling affect which candidates reach the final closing rank.

Previous cutoff trend

Earlier closing ranks provide a useful benchmark for estimating the next admission cycle.

Admission route

Karnataka PGCET and KMAT have separate cutoff systems and should be assessed independently.

Quota

Government Quota uses Karnataka PGCET, while Management Quota accepts KMAT, MAT, CAT and CMAT scores.

 

AJ Institute of Management Cutoff FAQs

What is the AJ Institute of Management Mangalore cutoff for MBA in 2026?

The official 2026 cutoff is not provided in the available data. Based on the 2025 Karnataka PGCET GM closing rank of 27,516, the expected 2026 range is around 25,000–30,000.

What was the AJ Institute of Management Mangalore PGCET cutoff in 2025?

The MBA closing rank was 27,516 for the GM category in Round 2.

What was the AJ Institute of Management Mangalore cutoff in 2024?

The reported GM closing rank for MBA admission through Karnataka PGCET was 36,254 in 2024.

Does AJ Institute of Management accept Karnataka PGCET for MBA?

Yes. Karnataka PGCET is used for MBA admission through the Government Quota.

Does AJ Institute of Management accept KMAT for MBA?

Yes. KMAT is accepted for MBA admission through the Management Quota. MAT, CAT and CMAT scores are also accepted through this route.

What was the KMAT cutoff for AJ Institute of Management Mangalore?

The available KMAT data is from 2021. The closing marks were 109 for General, 86 for SC and 81 for ST.

What KMAT score is expected for AJ Institute of Management admission in 2026?

Since the available KMAT data is from 2021, a precise 2026 cutoff cannot be established. An indicative range based on the available figures is around 100–110 marks for General, 80–90 for SC and 75–85 for ST.

Can a candidate with a Karnataka PGCET rank above 30,000 get admission to AJ Institute of Management?

Admission cannot be confirmed from the rank alone. The 2025 GM closing rank was 27,516, but the final position can change with counselling rounds, category, seat availability and candidate choices.

Why does the AJ Institute of Management cutoff change every year?

The cutoff changes because applicant performance, competition, counselling choices and available seats vary from one admission cycle to another.

Is AJ Institute of Management cutoff the same for Karnataka PGCET and KMAT?

No. Karnataka PGCET cutoffs are reported as ranks, while the available KMAT cutoff data is reported as marks. The two figures cannot be directly compared.

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