KEA will close Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration. Last date to pay Karnataka PGCET registration fee is April 22. Catch live updates on KEA PGCET 2026 application last date here.
KEA PGCET 2026 Application Last Date LIVE: Karnataka Examinations Authority will close PGCET 2026 registration window today, April 20. Candidates who are yet to fill Karnataka PGCET application form can fill the same until 11:59 PM, today. All applicants are allowed to pay Karnataka PGCET application fee until April 22. Candidates applying for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam before the last date will be issued the admit card to appear for exam on May 23 and 24. KEA will conduct Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MTech courses on May 23 and for MBA/MCA courses on May 24.
Earlier, KEA had extended the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application last date from April 8 to April 20. With the notification on last date extension, KEA informed candidates that the last date to apply for PGCET 2026 exam will not be extended further. Catch live updates on Karnataka PGCET last date to apply 2026.
Direct Link to Apply for Karnataka PGCET 2026: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/PGCET_2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Fee
Candidates applying for a single course have to pay INR 700 as the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application fee. Applying for multiple courses via the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam can cost up to a total fee of INR 1950. Candidates filling the KEA PGCET application form will find the total fee calculated based on the category and number of courses chosen while filling the form.
LIVE UPDATE
Live Updates on Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2026
- 1:30 AM IST• 20 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates - MBA/MCA
Karnataka Examinations Authority has scheduled the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses on May 24, 2026. Candidates preparing for the entrance test should note that the MCA exam will be in the morning session, while the MBA exam will be in the afternoon session
- 1:11 AM IST• 20 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Process
The application process for Karnataka PGCET 2026 involves creating a new user account, filling in personal and academic details, completing the mandatory live photo capture, uploading scanned documents, and making the online fee payment.
- 12:48 AM IST• 20 Apr 2026
Documents Required to Fill Karnataka PGCET Application Form
As per the official KEA PGCET registration portal, candidates need to keep the following documents handy while filling the application form:
- SSLC / 10th MARKS CARD to Enter Register Number and Date of Birth.
- 12th / 2nd PUC MARKS CARD (In case of Previous year students).
- All the Reservation Certificates to enter RD Number /Caste (Category, Income, Hyderabad-Karnataka(HK) Certificates), whichever you want to claim.
- Details of the study in Karnataka.
- Degree Marks Card
- Degree Completion Certificate
- Candidate Latest Passport size photograph in .jpg format (Max 50 KB Size)
- Candidate Signature in .jpg format (Max 50 KB Size).
- Candidate Left hand thumb in .jpg format (Max 50 KB Size).
- 12:29 AM IST• 20 Apr 2026
KEA PGCET Application Last Date 2026 Live Updates: Official Website
Karnataka PGCET registration is available on the official KEA website. Candidates can apply online by visiting the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
- 12:13 AM IST• 20 Apr 2026
Last date to pay Karnataka PGCET Application Fee 2026
KEA allows candidates to pay Karnataka PGCET application fee until April 22. Candidates have to visit the official website to complete the fee payment before the deadline.
- 12:02 AM IST• 20 Apr 2026
KEA to Close Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration Window Today
Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration was started on March 24. Candidates can fill the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form until today.
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.
Candidates will need your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, degree details, category certificates, a valid ID proof, and scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
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