Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2026: Release Date, Registration Fees, Process

Karnatka PGCET application process starts around 45 days before the exam date. Candidates are able to fill the online application form for PGCET on the official website only. Offline application forms are not released. Candidates with bachelor's degrees are eligible for MBA admission in Karnataka based on PGCET scores. Karnataka PGCET registration requires the candidates to provide personal, academic, and communication details. Additionally, candidates have to upload documents and pay the application fee. The last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET is released along with the Karnataka PGCET information bulletin.

Karnataka PGCET registration starts around 30 to 45 days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates are informed about the last date for PGCET registration along with the publication of information bulletin.

Yes, other state-domiciled students can also apply for the Karnataka PGCET. There are no restrictions on those from other states pursuing a postgraduate degree in Karnataka through the PGCET. Other state students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements, which are graduation with a score of 50%. It is just that Karnataka students have several advantages, such as: 1. Karnataka Category I students can apply with only 45% of their graduation. 2. Around 90 percent of seats in colleges are available for Karnataka state applicants. 3. SC, ST of other state are treated as General category unlike state categories.

No, candidates cannot apply for the part-time MBA course through Karnataka PGCET if they do not have work experience. The eligibility criteria clearly mention that a minimum of three years of work experience is required. This experience should be in a relevant field after completing the qualifying degree. Candidates must also provide proof of employment. Without fulfilling this requirement, the application for the part-time MBA programme will not be accepted.

JPEG or JPG formats are allowed for uploading photograph, signature, and left thumb impression in Karnataka PGCET application form.

The photograph to be uploaded Karnataka PGCET application form must be in JPEG or JPG format with a file size between 5 KB and 40 KB.

While hitting the submit button, candidates must ensure they are connected to stable internet. In case of internet connectivitry issue, there are chances that the application form submission didn't go through. However, the application confirmation message can take up to 24 hours after submission of the Karnataka PGCET application form. In case of a longer delay, candidates must contact the KEA help desk or send an email seeking an update on the Karnataka PGCET application status.

KEA will provide the status of the PGCET application form. In case the form is not submitted but the application fee was deducted, candidates can seek refund for the incomplete application fee within 7-14 days.

Candidates need to keep the following details/ things handy before they proceed to fill Karnataka PGCET application form for a hassle-free registration process

• Class 10 mark sheet

• Class 12 mark sheet

• Scanned copy of passport-sized photograph

• Scanned copy of signature

• Scanned copy of left thumb impression

• Government-approved ID proof

• Active email ID

• Active mobile number

• Bank details to pay Karnataka PGCET application fee

• Category certificates

• Graduation degree details

• Choice of examination city

• A printer connected with the system to print the application confirmation page

• Good quality internet connection

• The online application form for Karnataka PGCET is best viewed in Internet Explorer 9 or above and the latest versions of Google Chrome & Mozilla Firefox.

Karnataka PGCET registration fee may change with every exam session. In the previous exam session, candidates had to pay INR 700 as the Karnataka PGCET application fee.

Note that the challan copy is a proof of the candidate’s candidature in Karnataka PGCET, hence it is an important document to retain. Candidates must reach out to the concerned bank or KEA for a resolution.

Once the Karnataka PGCET form correction window opens, candidates will be able to access the form and check for the fields available for correction. If by anychance the facility to correct the name is not available then the candidates must contact the authorities for the same. Most of the fields in the online application form will be available for correction.

The application form correction dates for Karnataka PGCET registered candidates will open and candidates will be able to edit the form, if needed. Candidates can make corrections in their application form once the correction window for PGCET opens. The schedule for the application form correction shall be notified on the official website. The form correction window opens for a limited period of time. Hence if any mistakes are made in the online form it must be updated within the time period of the window and submitted again.

KEA releases Karnataka PGCET admit card on the official website. No other mode is available for admit card download. Candidates can find the direct link for the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket here.

Candidates need the application number and date of birth to download PGCET admit card. Candidates can find the application number on the email received from KEA after form submission.