Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Clash with UPSC Prelims; Will Exam Dates be Revised?
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2026 ( Karnataka PGCET )
Last Date for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Fee Payment
6 May '26
KEA has set the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam dates as May 23 and 24. With UPSC prelims also scheduled on May 24, several candidates have been demanding the postponement of the MBA exam. KEA is yet to make any decision on the revised exam date.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Date Clash; Will KEA Revise Exam Date?
The Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam is clashing with UPSC CSE Prelims. KEA has scheduled the Karnataka PGCET exam for May 23 and May 24. As per the Karnataka PGCET exam date 2026, KEA will conduct the ME/MTech exam on May 23 and the MBA/MCA exam on May 24. Candidates have been concerned about whether the KEA PGCET exam date will change. Several candidates had applied for the UPSC exam and are also considering MBA admissions in Karnataka. Such candidates are left with one choice. On the other hand, those who are only considering PGCET 2026 are unable to plan their preparation strategy. Karnataka PGCET preparation strategy will vary based on the number of days left for the exam.
Commonly asked questions
Karnataka PGCET syllabus has five sections as mentioned below:
- Computer Awareness
- Proficiency in English Language
- General Knowledge
- Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Quantitative Analysis
Yes, the syllabus is extensive as it covers a vast range of graduation-level topics across five sections. However, a daily structured study plan helps candidates cover the syllabus easily.
Karnataka PGCET exam has a total of 100 questions to be answered within a time duration of 120 minutes. In case a candidates leaves any question unanswered, no marks will be added or deducted. Also, no marks are awarded or deducted for any question, where the candidate has selected multiple answer choices. Infact, there is no negative marking in the exam. For each correct response marked by the candidate in the OMR sheet, KEA will award one mark in Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam while for the wrong answers, no marks will be deducted.
Karnataka PGCET exam is conducted once every year for admission to PG professional courses. Each course exam for admission via PGCET is conducted in a separate shift.
KEA on Karnataka PGCET Exam Date Clash with UPSC Prelims
With the ongoing concerns over the Karnataka PGCET exam date clash, KEA has not confirmed any change in the PGCET exam date. KEA may not change the date for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam. Therefore, candidates must not wait for a change of exam date and focus on their preparation as planned. In case the Karnataka PGCET exam date is revised, KEA will update the same on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Form Correction
KEA may start the Karnataka PGCET application form correction facility for all applicants soon. Candidates will be able to make changes to the details filled in the Karnataka PGCET application form using the online window. KEA may skip the form correction process before the admit card release and can choose to provide the edit window facility before the results are declared. Although the PGCET information brochure does not indicate anything on the form correction process, past trends indicate KEA will provide an edit window to all applicants.
Candidates who have completed the registration process can expect the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket before May 15.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The ISBR Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2025 was released for the MBA/PGDM course for all categories. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 28913 for enrollment in the Master of Business Administration course. Hence, candidates
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Answered a month ago
Presidency College Bangalore accepts the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam scores. The exam is conducted in mid-May. Registration for this state-level test usually opens in April, and it serves as a gateway for many top colleges in the region. The entrance test includes entrance exam scores followed by GD/P
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
No, Karnataka PGCET is not a mandatory entrance exam to be qualified for Jain College, Jayanagar MA courses. The institute decides the selection of candidates based on merit of last qualifying exam score of a candidate.
Thus, candidates who have appeared for the aforementioned entrance exam will not
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates must upload their passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression strictly in JPEG or JPG format. The file size must remain between 5 KB and 40 KB.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases and manages the Karnataka PGCET application process on its official web portal.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
No, Karnataka PGCET application fee is non-refundable. Refunds are only initiated by KEA if an online transaction fails but the amount is successfully deducted from your bank account.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the application form of KEA PGCET is available in an online mode. The conducting authority does not provide printed forms or entertain any physical applications sent by post.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible to apply and sit for the Karnataka PGCET exam. However, they must fulfill the minimum percentage criteria during the document verification stage.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates with a 3-year bachelor's degree are eligible for PGCET exam. However, candidates must have obtained at least 50 per cent aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).
For Part-time MBA candidates must additionally have three years of work experience.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates can apply for PGCET exam by following the process below
- Vist the official KEA website
- Click 'New User' to register
- Generate login credentials
- Log in to fill details
- Upload the required scanned documents
- Pay the fee
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What is the Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2025?