Karnataka PGCET MCA Application Form 2025, Registration: Know How to Apply

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2025 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Oct 21, 2025 19:28 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has facilitated an application form edit link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025. Candidates who took the Karnataka PGCET exam were able to edit the details using the edit option.

Candidates who haqve a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for Karnataka PGCET exam 2025. Candidates have to provide personal, educational, and communication details, to fill the Karnataka PGCET application form. After filling the details, candidates have to pay the PGCET application fees. Scroll down for complete insights on Karnataka PGCET application form 2025, including eligibility to apply, registration process, application fees, and more.

Table of content
  • Direct Link to Fill Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2025
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Prerequisites of Filling Karnataka PGCET Application Form
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • How to Fill Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2025?
  • Karnataka PGCET Application Fee 2025
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form: Document Required
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form Correction
  • Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2025
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Direct Link to Fill Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2025

KEA releases the link to fill Karnataka PGCET 2025 application form and correction facility online. Candidates can access the Karnataka PGCET registration from the link mentioned below:

Direct Link for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form Correction: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/pgcet2025_edit/forms/loginpage.aspx

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Q:   When will Karnataka PGCET application form release?
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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 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
24 Jul ' 25 - 27 Jul ' 25

Karnataka PGCET Form Correction

22 Jun ' 25

Karnataka PGCET exam date (MBA/MCA)

16 Jun ' 25 - 22 Jun ' 25

Karnataka PGCET admit card download (MBA/MCA)

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Prerequisites of Filling Karnataka PGCET Application Form

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 10th mark sheet
  • Class 12th 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 2025 is best viewed in Internet Explorer 9 or above and the latest versions of Google Chrome & Mozilla Firefox
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the official website to apply for Karnataka PGCET?
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The official website to register for the Karnataka PGCET exam is available via the KEA website landing page. Candidates need to visit this website to start the registration process. On the homepage, candidates can find the PGCET exam fore MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch section. This section contains all updates related to the exam. It also provides the registration link. KEA conducts the PGCET exam, therefore, all forms and notices are posted there. Applicants should regularly check this website for deadlines and updates.

Q:   Are other state students eligible for the Karnataka PGCET?
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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.
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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the Karnataka PGCET eligibility conditions before they fill the application form for the same. Karnataka PGCET is conducted for MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch. The table below mentions the eligibility criteria to fill Karnataka PGCET application form.

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria for MBA

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50 per cent (45 per cent for unreserved categories). In addition to the qualifying degree, candidates aspiring for a part-time MBA must have a minimum of three-year of work experience to be eligible for Karnataka PGCET 2025.

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria for MCA

Candidates aspiring for MCA course must have passed from any of the following courses with 50 per cent aggregate for UR category and 45 per cent aggregate for reserved categories

  • BCA
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree
  • B.Sc. with Mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level
  • B.A. with Mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level
  • B.Com with Mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level

Also Read: Karnataka PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

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How to Fill Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2025?

Check steps below to fill Karnataka PGCET application form 2026:

Step 1 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Creating User Account

  1. Visit the official site of KEA, that is kea.kar.nic.in or follow the URL - https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
  2. Click the link reading ‘PGCET 2025 online application’ in the ‘Flash News’ tile
  3. Click the 'New User' tab to create a user account
  4. Enter basic details including mobile number, email ID, name, gender, and other key details to complete the Karnataka PGCET registration

NOTE: Candidates receive a system-generated email and SMS containing PGCET login credentials, preserve the Karnataka PGCET login credentials for future correspondence

Step 2 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Fill Details

  1. Log in using the User ID and Password received after the Karnataka PGCET registration process
  2. Enter personal, academic, contact and other details in the PGCET application form
  3. Click on the 'Save and Next' button

Step 3 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Uploading Documents

  1. Upload the following documents
    1. Recent passport size coloured photograph
    2. Signature
    3. Left thumb impression
    4. Parent's signature
  2. Click on the 'Save and Next' button
  3. Read through the form of declaration carefully and click the checkbox against the ‘I Agree’ button.

Step 4 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Verification and Confirmation

  1. Review all the details entered in the form
  2. Click on the ‘Edit’ button in case of any error
  3. Click on the 'Submit' button to proceed with the next step of the registration process

Step 5 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Application Fee Payment

Candidates can select the mode of payment and pay the Karnataka PGCET registration fee based on their category selected while filling the form

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Q:   I had submitted the Karnataka PGCET form but did not receive a confirmation message. What should I do?
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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.

Q:   What documents are needed to fill the Karnataka PGCET application form?
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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.

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Karnataka PGCET Application Fee 2025

After filling out the Karnataka PGCET application form, candidates must pay the registration fee before the deadline. Category wise amount for the Karnataka PGCET application fee is as follows.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Fee (Indicative)

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

PGCET Registration Fee 2025

700
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Q:   What is the Karnataka PGCET registration fee for all candidates?
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The Karnataka PGCET registration fee is INR 700. This amount is to be paid by the candidates after they fill out the application form. The fee must be paid to complete the registration process. Without payment, the application will not be considered valid. It is important to check the official website for any changes in the fee. As per the information shared, INR 700 is the current indicative amount for the application fee.

Q:   I have lost my challan copy of having paid for PGCET MBA Karnataka. Is it necessary for verification?
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Note that the challan copy is a proof of the candidate’s candidature in Karnataka PGCET, hence it is an important document to retain. If the challan copy is lost, candidates must ensure that they have the challan number with them or anything that would be helpful in proving the candidature. Candidates can login to their candidate portal of Karnataka PGCET and check if the challan copy is a available for download.

The last resort is to contact the administration to inform them about the same. KEA will be able to provide the required resolution for the issue.

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form: Document Required

Candidates need to upload the documents while filling the Karnataka PGCET application form. The documents are to be uploaded in a prescribed format only. Documents required while filling the Karnataka PGCET application form are as follows

  1. Photograph
  2. Signature
  3. Left thumb impression

Candidates need to upload documents as per the following specifications.

Image Specifications for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form

List of Documents

Specified Size

Specified Format

Photograph

5 KB to 40 KB

JPEG/JPG

Signature

5 KB to 40 KB

JPEG/JPG

Impression (Left Thumb)

5 KB to 40 KB

JPEG/JPG

Karnataka PGCET Application Portal

This is how the application login portal of Karnataka PGCET 2025 will look like.

Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2025
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the official website to apply for Karnataka PGCET?
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The official website to register for the Karnataka PGCET exam is available via the KEA website landing page. Candidates need to visit this website to start the registration process. On the homepage, candidates can find the PGCET exam fore MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch section. This section contains all updates related to the exam. It also provides the registration link. KEA conducts the PGCET exam, therefore, all forms and notices are posted there. Applicants should regularly check this website for deadlines and updates.

Q:   What is the allowed file size and format for uploading my photograph in the Karnataka PGCET application form?
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The candidate must upload a photograph while filling the Karnataka PGCET application form. The image should be in JPEG or JPG format only. Any other file format like PNG or PDF is not accepted. The file size of the photograph must be between 5 KB and 40 KB. If the file is too large or too small, the system may reject the upload. Candidates should check the file size before uploading it to avoid issues.

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form Correction

After the KEA closes the Karnataka PGCET registration window, candidates can rectify/modify details in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application form. In an instance of any error in the Karnataka PGCET application form, candidates can use the form correction window facilitated by Karnataka Examination Authority.

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Q:   What is the date for Karnataka PGCET form correction facility?
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The application form correction dates for Karnataka PGCET 2023 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.

Q:   Is it possible to do name correction in PGCET application form of Karnataka?
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Once the Karnataka PGCET 2023 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. If a mistake has been made in the spelling of the name, candidates must check the correction window and ensure if the name can be edited. If the name cannot be corrected, then contact the authority via email or call as per the contact details available on the official website.

Q:   What format should I use to upload the documents for the Karnataka PGCET application form?
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No, candidates should not use PNG or PDF formats to upload their documents for the Karnataka PGCET application. Only JPEG or JPG formats are allowed for the photograph, signature, and left thumb impression. Using any other format will result in an error during the upload process. Candidates should check the format before uploading to make sure it meets the required specifications. Following the given format helps complete the form without any technical problems.

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Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2025

All the candidates completing the Karnataka PGCET registration before the last date will be issued the Karnataka PGCET admit card. Candidates need to carry a hard copy of the PGCET admit card on the examination day. If the candidates cannot show the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket on the examination day, the officials will not allow them to enter the hall. The hall ticket of Karnataka PGCET 2025 will comprise details such as course name, hall ticket number, exam centre-related details, and exam day instructions.

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