KEA will start Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration at 11 AM, today, March 23. Along with the registration, KEA will release the PGCET information brochure. Catch live updates on Karnataka PGCET application form here.
Live Updates on Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Form; Direct Link at kea.kar.nic.in
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Form LIVE: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will start PGCET 2026 registration online at 11 AM today, March 23. As per the Karnataka PGCET application last date, KEA will conclude the online registration process on April 8. Candidates will be allowed to pay the Karnataka PGCET application fee until April 10. Online application form for Karnataka PGCET 2026 is made available on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Candidates must provide their personal details, academic information, and communication details to submit the KEA PGCET application form 2026.
KEA releases Karnataka PGCET information brochure along with the start of the registration process. Earlier, candidates found the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for MBA, MCA and ME/MTech courses on the official website. Catch live updates on the Karnataka PGCET application form 2026 here.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates
KEA is set to conduct the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam on May 23 and 24. KEA PGCET exam is administered for MBA, MCA and ME/MTech courses. Check Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam shift timings below:
| Karnataka PGCET Course |
PGCET 2026 Exam Date |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| ME/MTech |
23-May-2026 |
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| MCA |
24-May-2026 |
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| MBA |
24-May-2026 |
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
Candidates have to answer a total of 100 questions in the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam. KEA will conduct PGCET 2026 offline with OMR marking sheets.
LIVE UPDATE
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration Live Updates
- 10:35 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA Exam
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam. Candidates must have obtained an aggregate score of 50 per cent (45 per cent for unreserved categories) in the UG degree programme.
- 10:24 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET application form to release in next 30 min
KEA has set the PGCET 2026 registration start time as 11 AM. Candidates will find the direct link to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam at 11 AM.
- 10:15 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Last Date to Apply
Last date to fill Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form is set as April 8.
- 10:02 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Details Required for Karnataka PGCET Registration 2026
Candidates will need the following details to submit Karnataka PGCET application form:
- 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
- 9:53 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
How to Submit Karnataka PGCET 2026 Offline?
KEA does not facilitate Karnataka PGCET 2026 application process in an offline mode. Candidates will be allowed to submit the PGCET 2026 exam form in an online mode only.
- 9:41 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Direct Link for Karnataka PGCET Application Form
KEA will release the Karnataka PGCET application link on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
- 9:30 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Information Bulletin to Release with Application
KEA is yet to issue Karnataka PGCET information bulletin. Candidates will find KEA PGCET information brochure with the release of the online application process.
- 9:17 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Fee
KEA is expected to keep Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration fee at INR 700. The Karnataka PGCET application fee details will be mentioned in the information brochure.
- 9:05 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Starts at 11 AM Today
KEA will start Karnataka PGCET 2026 application process at 11 AM today. Candidates aspiring for PGCET 2026 exam mustr complete the online registration before the last date.
- 8:52 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA Exam on May 24
KEA will conduct Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses on May 24.
- 8:44 AM IST• 23 Mar 2026
KEA to Start Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration Today
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will start PGCET 2026 registration process today at 11 AM. Candidates will find Karnataka PGCET registration link on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026
Commonly asked questions
Karnataka PGCET registration process requires candidates to create a user account, log in to fill personal and academic information, upload scanned images, including photo, signature, and thumb impression. To submit the form, candidates need to pay PGCET application fee.
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.
JPEG or JPG formats are allowed for uploading photograph, signature, and left thumb impression in Karnataka PGCET application form.
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