Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA result is now available. Candidates who took the PGCET 2026 exam can now check and download their scorecards from the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. The Karnataka PGCET MBA exam was held in the first shift of the day. KEA conducted the MCA exam in the second shift in an offline mode. Candidates can expect Karnataka PGCET 2026 results to be declared in the month of July. Candidates find all updates related to all exam events on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Also find updates on Karnataka PGCET 2026 dates below.
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- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration Dates
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Hall Ticket Download Date
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Date
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Answer Key Release Date
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result Dates
- FAQs on Karnataka PGCET 2026 Dates
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 19 Aug ' 26 | Karnataka PGCET 2026 Results |
| 15 Jun ' 26 | Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key |
| 15 Jun ' 26 - 17 Jun ' 26 | Karnataka PGCET Answer Key Objection Window |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration Dates
KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET 2026 for MBA, MCA, ME, MTech and MArch admissions in Karnataka. The Karnataka PGCET admission process involves multiple events, like application process, application form correction, release of hall ticket, Karnataka PGCET exam, publication of PGCET answer key, declaration of result and more. Check highlights of Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam with the schedule below:
Filling Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Form
Karnataka PGCET registrations is released online. Candidates are allowed to apply for the exam within a stipulated timeline. KEA has the authority to extend the Karnataka PGCET registration window. Candidates are allowed to visit the official website of KEA (kea.kar.nic.in) to complete the PGCET registrations as per the schedule. KEA may also reopen to the Karnataka PGCET registration window. The deadline for completing the Karnataka PGCET application fee payment may differ from the registration deadline.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Form Correction
Besides the registration process, KEA facilitates the Karnataka PGCET application form correction window. The window is available for a span of three to four days. Candidates are allowed to edit the incorrect information (if any) filled during the registration process. Karnataka PGCET important dates will mention the dates for application form correction.
Commonly asked questions
The Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration last date was April 20. KEA may or may not open the PGCET registration window again.
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 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.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Hall Ticket Download Date
KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket online for all the candidates who fill the application form before the last date. As per the Karnataka PGCET information brochure, the hall ticket is released 10 days prior to the exam date. The hall ticket of Karnataka PGCET 2026 hosts details related to the exam, including the test centre details, Karnataka PGCET exam date, personal details related to the applicant and some exam day guidelines. Candidates can download the Karnataka PGCET admit card until the examination day.
Commonly asked questions
The admit card is typically released 10 days before the exam date. For the 2026 session, candidates can download it tentatively from the first week of May.
Usually the Karnataka PGCET admit card is released 10 days before the exam, as per the past year trends. However, in the current session, candidates have been issued the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket around 6 days before the exam. Candidates aree allowed to download the Karnataka PGCET admit card until the exam date.
To download the Karntaka PGCET admit card candidates have to use Karnataka PGCET registration number and password. Candidates were able to check details like their name, Karnatka PGCET roll number, father’s name, photograph, signature, exam date and time, exam venue with complete address, and the Karnataka PGCET exam day instructions.
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.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Date
KEA will conduct Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses. KEA has two PGCET exam shifts on a single day, one each for MBA and MCA exam. Karnataka PGCET ME/MTech exam will be held on a separate day. On the exam day, candidates have to mark the correct option in OMR sheet. Irrespective of the course, Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam has a total of 100 multiple-choice questions.
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Commonly asked questions
KEA has only one shift each for different courses for admission via Karnataka PGCET scores. PGCET MBA exam will have one shift. KEA will also conduct single shift for MCA exam.
KEA has successfully conducted Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses.
The Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses have been conducted successfully.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Answer Key Release Date
KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET answer key in two phases. The provisional answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam comprises answers to all questions that appeared in the exam. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against these answers. Subject matter experts will review challenges and further release a final answer key. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 final answer key will be released along with the result.
Commonly asked questions
The provisional answer key is released within three to four days after the exam. Candidates can check it online and raise objections before the final key is published.
Karnataka PGCET provisional answer key is published on the official website. Candidates must navigate to PGCET admissions tab to get the PGCET answer key link.
The final Karnataka PGCET answer key will be published along with the results. Based on the answers in he final key the scores will be calculated for final result. No objections are entertained against the final key. Candidates will have to visit the official website to access the Karnataka PGCET final answer key PDF.
Candidates do not require any login credentials to check the Karnataka PGCET answer key PDF.
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As per the official Karnataka PGCET brochure, the answer key is available within three days after the completion of the entrance test on the KEA website. Karnataka PGCET official answer keys are released on the official website for all courses, including MBA and MCA.
The candidates / parents / lecturers, are allowed to file their objections, if any, within three days in respect of any of the published answer key. Candidates are also required to submit all the supporting documents & justification for the objection filed. Objections filed by the candidates without justification shall not be considered. Objections received after the last date fixed shall not be considered. Objections received by the KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final in this regard.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result Dates
KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET results along with final answer key. Candidates can find Karnataka PGCET 2026 result to release within a month of the exam date. The results date for Karnataka PGCET exam will be released on the official website, that is kea.kar.nic.in.
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Commonly asked questions
As per the official Karnataka PGCET brochure, the answer key is available within three days after the completion of the entrance test on the KEA website. Karnataka PGCET official answer keys are released on the official website for all courses, including MBA and MCA.
The candidates / parents / lecturers, are allowed to file their objections, if any, within three days in respect of any of the published answer key. Candidates are also required to submit all the supporting documents & justification for the objection filed. Objections filed by the candidates without justification shall not be considered. Objections received after the last date fixed shall not be considered. Objections received by the KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final in this regard.
KEA conducts the Karnataka PGCET exam every year for admission to MBA and MCA courses. Besides the MBA, MCA admissions, Karnataka PGCET exam also aids the MTech admission for candidates who do not have a valid GATE score. There is no fixed timeline for Karnataka PGCET exam. The exam dates for MBA and MCA exam remains the same. Whereas, the PGCET exam date for ME/MTech courses is different. Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam is generally conducted in the month of June for MBA and MCA courses.
KEA has declared Karnataka PGCET 2026 results.
FAQs on Karnataka PGCET 2026 Dates
Check frequently asked questions related to Karnataka PGCET dates below:
KEA starts Karnataka PGCET counselling 30 to 40 days after the result date. The official website hosts the Karnataka PGCET counselling schedule.
KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET with the following chronology of events that are important to note:
- Karnataka PGCET registration
- Karnataka PGCET application form correction
- Issuance of Karnataka PGCET hall ticket
- Conduct of Karnataka PGCET exam
- Publication of Karnataka PGCET answer key
- Karnataka PGCET answer key objection window
- Karnataka PGCET result declaration date
Besides the above mentioned events, KEA may include some additional exam related events in between occuring due to unforeseen reasons.
KEA PGCET results are typically declared within a month of the exam date.
The Karnataka PGCET exam is conducted only once a year. The exam score remains valid for one academic session for admission into PG courses in Karnataka.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration is already active. Candidates can fill PGCET application form on the official website, until the last date.
Karnataka PGCET exam duration is exactly 120 minutes. KEA conducts the exam in a single shift for each course. Candidates must answer all 100 questions within allocated time frame.
Candidates should start their preparation at least three to six months in advance. Covering the vast graduation-level syllabus and taking regular mock tests requires consistent, early, and dedicated effort.
Karnataka PGCET exam is conducted once every year. The exam score is valid for one exam session only. Karnataka PGCET is an offline exam with as many as 100 MCQs to be answered within 150 minutes. Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test is administered annually by Karnataka Examination Authority. Karnataka PGCET acts as the gateway exam for admission into PG courses, including MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech. and M.Arch in the state of Karnataka.
Karnataka PGCET application form submission is typically facilitated for a period of 20+ days. However, KEA may extend the deadline based on different internal and external factors.
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.
KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET exam for admission to MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, and MArch courses. Candidates aspiring for MArch are only required to fill the PGCET form to participate in the centralised counselling process.
The Karnataka PGCET exam is usually conducted in the month of May or June. KEA has successfully conducted the PGCET 2026 exam.
Karnataka PGCET exam dates and event schedule is released by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). KEA conducts the Karnataka PGCET exam for admission to MBA/MCA, and MTech courses offered by colleges in Karnataka. Besides these courses, candidates aspiring for MArch courses are also required to fill the PGCET form to be considered for the centralised counselling process. Karnataka MArch admissions are based on CoA's PGETA.
KEA releases the schedule for Karnataka PGCET exam, including the application schedule, admit card dates, exam dates, answer key release schedule, and result declaration dates. Besides these events, KEA also conducts the centralised counselling process for MBA admission and the schedule for the same is released seperately.
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