Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates OUT; MBA, MCA Exam on May 14, MTech Exam on May 23

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates OUT; MBA, MCA Exam on May 14, MTech Exam on May 23

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Abhishek Dhawan
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New Delhi, Updated on Jan 2, 2026 22:59 IST
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released PGCET 2026 exam dates on its official X handle. Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses will be held on May 14. Whereas, Karnataka PGCET for ME/MTech courses will be conducted on May 23. Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam in May is in line with the previous year's exam dates.

KEA has released the Karnataka PGCET exam dates for MBA/MCA, and ME/MTech courses. Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam will be held on May 14 and 23.

Karnataka PGCET Exam Dates 2026

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates OUT; MBA/MCA Exam on May 14

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released PGCET 2026 exam dates on its official X handle. Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses will be held on May 14. Whereas, Karnataka PGCET for ME/MTech courses will be conducted on May 23. Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam in May is in line with the previous year's exam dates. In the past exam session, KEA conducted by ME/MTech exam on May 31. MBA and MCA course exam were held on June 22.

For MBA and MCA courses, KEA will host two shifts on May 14, with one shift for MBA and one for MCA. KEA is yet to notify Karnataka PGCET registration schedule. KEA will host Karnataka PGCET registration dates, and other exam details on official exam website. Karnataka PGCET 2026 official website will launch soon.

About Karnataka PGCET 2026

KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET exam every year for admission to MBA, MCA, MTech, and ME admissions. Candidates holding a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for Karnataka PGCET exam. KEA also conducts MArch admissions in the state. Candidates with a valid NATA PGETA score are eligible to fill PGCET application form to participate in the centralised counselling process. KEA conducts the Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA exam offline as pen and paper based test. Candidates need to take the PGCET exam in an OMR sheet at the centre.   

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Q:   I have lost my challan copy of having paid for PGCET MBA Karnataka. Is it necessary for verification?
A:

Challan copy is a proof of the candidate’s candidature in Karnataka PGCET, hence it is an important document to retain. Candidates must reach out to the concerned bank or KEA for a resolution.

Q:   Who releases Karnataka PGCET exam dates?
A:

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.

Q:   How to access the Karnataka PGCET verification slip?
A:

Karnataka PGCET verification slip is downloadable from the official exam website. Candidates have to login to download the PGCET verification slip. PGCET verification slip is required during the counselling process. Candidates who have the Karnataka PGCET verification slip will be allowed to participate in the option entry process.

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