Karnataka PGCET Seat Matrix 2026: Check Total Seats for MBA, MCA, & MTech
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2026 ( Karnataka PGCET )
Last Date for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Fee Payment
6 May '26
The Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the PGCET 2026 seat matrix to be filled during the centralised counselling. Candidates will find teh draft seat matrix for MBA, MCA, MTech, and MArch admissions in Karnataka. Check more details on Karnataka PGCET seat matrix here.
Karnataka PGCET Seat Matrix 2026 for MBA, MCA, ME, and MTech
Karnataka PGCET Seat Matrix 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases PGCET seat matrix for admission to MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, and MArch courses. Candidates can check the previous year's cutoff, seat matrix, and their ranks before participating in the option entry process. Choosing college preferences based on PGCET ranks requires candidates to consider the college-wise seats available. Candidates who took the exam can check the Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat matrix from the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. As per the previous year's seat matrix, more than 57,000 seats were to be filled by the Karnataka PGCET participating colleges.
More than 280 colleges offer MBA admissions through Karnataka PGCET 2026. The MCA course has more than 16,000 seats to be filled using Karnataka PGCET 2026 results. Meanwhile, the ME, MTech, and MArch courses will collectively fill around 5,000 seats through Karnataka PGCET 2026. Scroll down for more details on Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat matrix, including the course-wise seats, and direct link to check the college-wise seats available for admissions. Candidates will also find PDF files for Karnataka PGCET seat matrix here.
- Karnataka PGCET Seat Matrix 2026: Courses Offered
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seat Matrix: Course-Wise Participating Colleges
- Karnataka PGCET MBA Seat Matrix 2026
- Karnataka PGCET MCA Seat Matrix 2026
- Karnataka PGCET ME/MTech/MArch Seat Matrix 2026
Karnataka PGCET Seat Matrix 2026: Courses Offered
KEA conducts the Karnataka PGCET exam for admissions to the following courses:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Masters of Engineering (ME)
- Masters of Technology (MTech)
- Masters of Architecture (MArch)
NOTE: KEA will not conduct the Karnataka PGCET exam for MArch courses, however, the MArch admissions in Karnataka will be based on the centralised counselling to be administered by KEA.
Total seats available on this page are based on the previous year's draft seat matrix issued by KEA in the previous exam session. KEA might change the total seats for admissions during the Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling process.
Commonly asked questions
Karnataka Examinations Authority does not release the PGCET cutoff scores/ranks along with the declaration of the results. Candidates find the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks during the counselling process. KEA releases separate PDF files for Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA cutoff along with the seat allotment details. The cutoff PDF mentions the last ranks at which the Karnataka PGCET participating college closed the allotment round.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks or Karnataka PGCET last ranks along with the seat allotment results. Candidates can find the PDF file for Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks available on the official website. The cutoff score depicts the last ranks at which the allotment process has been closed. Whereas the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment mentions allotment status of each candidate individually inside the login dashboard.
Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts the PGCET exam every year across multiple cities in the state. While filling the application form, candidates have to choose the test centre preference. KEA will try allocatring a test centre in the prefered exam city. KEA mighty allocate multiple exam centres in one city. In the past exam session candidates had to choose a test city preference among 29 test cities.
Unreserved category candidate is not eligible to apply for the Karnataka PGCET MBA course if they have less than 50 per cent marks in their bachelor's degree. Minimum percentage is 45 per cent for reserved categories.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seat Matrix: Course-Wise Participating Colleges
More than 250 colleges accept the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for admissions to PG professional courses. Few colleges may offer all courses at the campus. While some Karnataka PGCET colleges may offer only one course for admission through PGCET scores.
Also Check: MBA Colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET Scores in India
The table below mentions the number of colleges under different courses for admissions through Karnataka PGCET 2026:
| Name of Course |
Number of PGCET Participating Institutes |
|---|---|
| MBA | 289 |
| MCA | 190 |
| ME/MTech/MArch |
129 |
Karnataka PGCET MBA Seat Matrix 2026
MBA admissions through Karnataka PGCET 2026 is done in colleges with the following three categories:
- Govt Engineering Colleges, Public Universities, and VTU constituent colleges
- Private unaided colleges, and unaided courses at aided colleges
- Unaided courses at private universities and deemed universities
The table below has segregated the total number of Karnataka PGCET seats offered by colleges under these three categories:
| PGCET College Type |
Number of PGCET Colleges |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Engineering Colleges |
29 |
3,028 |
| Public Universities |
||
| VTU constituent colleges |
||
| Private Unaided Colleges |
235 |
29628 |
| Unaided Courses at Aided Colleges |
||
| Unaided courses at Deemed Universities |
25 |
2572 |
| Unaided courses at Private Universities |
||
| Total |
289 |
35228 |
Commonly asked questions
KEA does not release the Karnataka PGCET rank lists for MBA, MCA or other courses. However, candidates find the Karnataka PGCET ranks mentioned inside the login dashboard. The KEA official website hosts the link to check the Karnataka PGCET ranks along with the results. Candidates can access their individual rank and score for their chosen course after logging in with their credentials. The PGCET rank list will be part of the overall PGCET result, which will include scores, ranks, and other relevant information.
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Karnataka PGCET MCA Seat Matrix 2026
MCA colleges accepting Karnataka PGCET 2026 scores for admissions are divided into three categories mentioned below:
- Govt Engineering Colleges, Public Universities, and VTU constituent colleges
- Private unaided colleges, and unaided courses at aided colleges
- Unaided courses at private universities and deemed universities
The table below has segregated the total number of Karnataka MCA PGCET seats offered by colleges under these three categories:
| PGCET College Type |
Number of PGCET Colleges |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Engineering Colleges |
24 | 1745 |
| Public Universities |
||
| VTU constituent colleges |
||
| Private Unaided Colleges |
146 | 13945 |
| Unaided Courses at Aided Colleges |
||
| Unaided courses at Deemed Universities |
20 | 1255 |
| Unaided courses at Private Universities |
||
| Total |
190 | 16945 |
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Karnataka PGCET ME/MTech/MArch Seat Matrix 2026
Unlike MBA and MCA admissions, Engineering course admissions through PGCET counselling will fill seats across five different categories. These categories are mentioned below:
- Govt Engineering Colleges, Public Universities, and VTU Constituent Colleges
- Aided courses in Aided Engineering Colleges
- Private unaided colleges, and unaided courses at aided colleges
- Unaided courses at private universities and deemed universities
- Government Engineering Colleges with Higher Fees
Engineering seats offered across these five categories are tabulated below.
| PGCET College Type |
Number of PGCET Colleges |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Engineering Colleges |
10 | 915 |
| Public Universities |
||
| VTU constituent colleges |
||
| Aided courses of Aided Engineering Colleges |
3 | 188 |
| Private Unaided Colleges |
92 | 4109 |
| Unaided Courses at Aided Colleges |
||
| Unaided courses at Deemed Universities |
23 | 731 |
| Unaided courses at Private Universities |
||
| Government Engineering Colleges with Higher Fees |
1 | 59 |
| Total |
129 | 5271 |
Admissions to engineering courses through Karnataka PGCET counselling will also consider scores of the candidates in GATE exam.
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| Category | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank | Round 3 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM (General Merit) | 2336 | 3866 | 30271 |
| GMH | 3152 | 6970 | – |
| 3AG | 2681 | 4424 | – |
| 3BG | 3145 | 5063 | – |
| 2AG | 3922 | 6492 | – |
| 2BG | 8129 | 12943 | – |
| 1G | 6904 | 8181 | – |
| SCG | 12345 | 4335 | – |
| SCH | 17544 | 17544 | – |
| STG | 19530 | 19777 | – |
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Answered 2 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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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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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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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.
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