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Jain University Cutoff 2025

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Ayushi Shresth • 4 Mins read • 12 Jun 25
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Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru is well admired because of its vibrant curriculum in engineering, management, and sciences. The admissions are competitive, and depend on national and university-based entrance examinations. The knowledge of cut‑offs can assist the aspirants in making practical targets and study with a goal.


UG Admissions - JET & External Exams

Here are more details on different types of UG exams.


Jain Entrance Test (JET)

Jain has its own online procted JET exam 4 times a year to admit B.Tech. Percentile cut-offs are not published, but the qualifying marks and other details are known:

  • General / EWS: 50 th percentile and above
  • SC / ST / OBC / PwD: 45 th percentile 

Meeting these thresholds is required to be eligible to move to counselling and additional rounds (e.g. interview/presentation/essay). The cut off percentile has been fixed (50% GEN/45% others) in JET 2018 2025


JET Cut‑Off Summary

Category

JET Cut‑Off Percentile

General (%)

≥ 50

EWS (%)

≥ 50

OBC / SC / ST (%)

≥ 45

PwBD (GEN & others)

≥ 45


External Score Acceptances

  • Jain also consider national/state level exam scores:
  • JEE-Main, COMEDK UGET, KCET, Uni-GAUGE-E, and CUET

In these, the seat allocation is done based on rank cut-offs, which are annually and branch-wise variable. Exact cut-offs 2025 are not up yet. Nevertheless, the common tendencies are:

  • COMEDK UGET: CSE cut-off between 30000 to 1 lakh GEN (based on previous years)
  • KCET/JEE Main: Same kind of variability as per competition and availability of seat


PG Admissions – MBA Cutoffs

The MBA program at Jain is eligible to candidates who have scored valid marks in:

These are followed by essay, presentation and personal interview rounds.


MBA Cut off Percentiles

  • On the basis of last few years:
  • CAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT: 50 th percentile GEN
  • MAT: Cut-offs (cut-offs are approx 71 st percentile)
  • NMAT:~160


MBA Cut‑Off Overview

Exam

GEN Cutoff

CAT

≥ 50th percentile

CMAT

≥ 50th percentile

XAT

≥ 50th percentile

GMAT

≥ 50th percentile

NMAT

Score ≥ 160

MAT

~71st percentile (program-specific)

(Rounds and program specializations influence final requirements)


Admission Process: Step-by-Step

Application: Select preferred exam (JET or external) and apply online.


Exam

  1. JET: Proctored online (mcqs, 2.5 hrs)
  2. Others: According to the exam boards timing
  3. Qualify cut off: Achieve minimum percentile.
  4. Shortlisting: As per rank/ score and availability of seat.


Academia Rounds

  1. B.Tech: JET interview/presentation/essay
  2. For MBA: Essay presentation PI
  3. Final Merit: Test scores + evaluation rounds weighted composite.
  4. Seat Allotment & Payment: Signify acceptance, pay fee.


Cutoff Affecting Issues

  • No. of applicants: The more number of candidates, higher is the cut-off.
  • Exam difficulty: Tougher exam→lower percentile cut-off.
  • Seat intake: Fixed capacity so that the cut-off shifts to fill seats.
  • Category reservation: Certain relaxations are given to reserved categories.
  • Last year trends: Benchmarks are influenced by stable, increasing or declining trends.


Authoritative Cutoff Sources

  • JET category cut-offs (2018−25): GEN/EWS-50%, SC/ST/OBC/PwD-45%.
  • MBA National Exam Cut-Offs: CAT/CMAT/XAT/GMAT-50%, MAT-~71%, NMAT-160+ 
  • COMEDK pattern: Huge difference in CSE cut-offs (e.g. 29k 75k 98k).


Strategy and Counseling Tips

  • Target beyond cut-offs to build an ample buffer. 
  • Backup options: If JET percentile is not good, then go for JEE-Main/COMEDK. 
  • Specializations in programs: There exist niche MBA streams that sometimes invite higher MAT cut-offs (~71). 
  • PI/essay prep: Can turn the selection in favor. 
  • Round-wise Tracking: Cuts-offs might be slightly lower in the latter rounds. 
  • Please note the current status from the 2025 intake. 
  • JET Phase 4 was held on June 5, 2025; results were announced on June 6, 2025, and counseling.


Summary Table – Cutoffs at a Glance

Course Type

Entry Exam(s)

GEN Cut‑Off (approx.)

Reserved Cutoff

B.Tech

JET

≥ 50th percentile

≥ 45th percentile

B.Tech

JEE-Main / COMEDK / KCET, etc.

Rank-dependent; varies

Varies

MBA

CAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT

≥ 50th percentile

Slight relaxation

MBA

NMAT

≥ 160 score

MBA

MAT

~ > 70th percentile


What Should You Do Next?

B.Tech Aspirants:

  • Take a decision based upon whether to go JET + PI track or external exam.
  • Prepare accordingly for it and take mock tests for percentile setting.

MBA candidates:

  • Do ensure strong test scores (CAT/GMAT, etc.).
  • Practice your essay writing, presentation, and interviews. 

Track

  • JET counselling schedules would be available on the official portal.
  • Watch for cut-off ranks for COMEDK and KCET via Board.


Considering Alternatives

If cut-offs for Jain are not within your reach, there is always RVCE, BMSCE, PES as strong options.


Final Thoughts

Hence, Jain University has multiple entry routes while remaining competitive. The major yardsticks are:

  • B.Tech (JET): GEN ≥ 50%, others ≥ 45%
  • MBA: CAT/CMAT/XAT/GMAT ≥ 50%, MAT ~71%, NMAT ≥ 160

These cut-offs have remained constant for years. Still, each academic round is ever so dynamic- the cut-offs depend on competition, intake, and test design. Prepare well, aim above minimums, and shine in personal rounds.