KEA has released a notification with an update on Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam date and registration schedule. KEA PGCET MBA exam date has been revised to May 24 for MBA and MCA courses. Check more details here.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has revised PGCET 2026 exam date for MBA and MCA courses. Earlier, KEA notified the Karnataka PGCET MBA exam date as May 14. However, with an update on the official website, KEA has revised the Karnataka PGCET exam date for MBA and MCA courses to May 24. KEA PGCET 2026 exam date for ME/MTech courses remain unchanged. Karnataka PG Engineering exam dates is set for May 23.
Along with the change in the Karnataka PGCET exam date, KEA has notified the Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration schedule. Karnataka PGCET 2026 registrations will open at 11 AM on March 23. Candidates will be allowed to fill the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form until 11:59 PM on April 8. The last date to pay Karnataka PGCET 2026 application fee is set as April 10.
Karnataka PGCET Exam Date and Shift Timings
KEA will conduct PGCET 2026 ME/MTech exam on May 23. Karnataka PGCET for MBA and MCA courses will be held on May 24. Each course under Karnataka PGCET 2026 has a distinct exam shift. The exam shift for Karnataka PGCET 2026 is mentioned 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 |
KEA will conduct Karnataka PGCET 2026 offline through OMR sheet system. Candidates will have to answer a total of 100 multiple choice questions. 100 questions in PGCET exam will award 100 marks.
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