Karnataka PGCET 2026 LIVE; Updates on Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Bell Timings
Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam is set to be conducted today, June 14. Catch live updates on Karnataka PGCET exam day guidelines, bell timings, dress code, and more.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Live Updates on Exam Day Guidelines, Exam Analysis, Answer Keys
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Live Updates: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is conducting PGCET 2026 exam today for MBA and MCA courses. Candidates appearing for the PGCET 2026 exam today must abide by certain rules and regulations, including exam day guidelines, dress code, bell timings, and more. The first shift of Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam, i.e. for MBA, is being conducted from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Karnataka PGCET MCA exam shift will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Check here live updates on Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam, including exam day guidelines, bell timings, and last minute tips. Soon after the exam, also find updates on Karnataka PGCET answer keys, exam analysis, and expected cutoff here.
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Check Karnataka PGCET shift timings for MBA and MCA courses below:
| Course |
Shift Timing |
|---|---|
| MBA |
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| MCA |
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
Karnataka PGCET Exam Day Guidelines
Here are some of the exam day guidelines for Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam:
- Reporting Time: Candidates appearing for MBA exam must be seated inside the exam hall by 10 AM. Therefore, they must plan to react test centre by 9 AM for security checks and frisking.
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Dress Code: Find the Karnataka PGCET dress code below for a hassle free exam experience:
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Do not wear long-sleeved dresses. Wear clothes that do not cover your head, ears, or face.
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Shoes are not allowed. Wear slippers or low-heeled sandals.
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Do not wear any jewelry or metal objects. The only exception is the Mangala Sutra.
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Religious Attire: Candidates wearing religious attire must arrive at the examination centre exactly two hours before the exam begins for a separate screening process.
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Specially-Abled Candidates: Candidates using hearing aids or cochlear implants must also report two hours early with a valid UDID card and medical certificate.
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Prohibited Items: You cannot bring mobile phones, digital or analog watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, written texts, geometry boxes, wallets, belts, caps, or goggles. There is no arrangement at the centre to store these items.
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Food and Drink: No food items or water bottles, open or packed, are allowed.
Candidates will find live updates on Karnataka PGCET exam analysis, answer keys, and expected cutoffs after the exam concludes
LIVE UPDATE
Karnataka PGCET Exam Analysis 2026 Live Updates
- 2:31 AM IST• 14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Starts at 10:30 AM
KEA will conduct Karnataka PGCET MBA exam from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Candidates must report on time to be able to start their test at 10:30 AM. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall if the test starts.
- 1:53 AM IST• 14 Jun 2026
Sectional layout
The test splits into five equal sections—Computer Awareness, English Language, General Knowledge, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Analysis—each holding 20 questions worth 20 marks. - 1:47 AM IST• 14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET Reporting Time 2026
KEA will commence the PGCET MBA exam at 10:30 AM. Candidates are required to be seated inside the exam hall by 10 AM. There will be security checks and frisking before the entry to the exam hall, therefore, candidates must aim to enter the test centre premises by 9 AM for the MBA exam. Similarly for MCA exam, candidates must enter the PGCET test centre premises by 1 PM for the exam starting at 2:30 PM.
- 1:28 AM IST• 14 Jun 2026
Marking scheme basics
Each correct answer fetches +1 mark; wrong or unattempted questions carry zero penalty. Total possible score is 100 marks across 100 MCQs in the paper. - 1:24 AM IST• 14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Today
Karnataka PGCET exam is being held today, June 14. Candidates can check exam day updates here.
Commonly asked questions
There is no good or bad score in Karnataka PGCET. Candidates must go through the Karnataka PGCET cutoff for their desired colleges to know what score can get them into their desired college.
There is no minimum criteria to pass Karnataka PGCET exam. Higher score will lead to increase in chances of converting college during the centralised counselling process.
As per the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern, each section of the exam for MBA course will have as many as 25 questions. All questions in the PGCET exam will carry one mark each. Since all sections of the PGCET exam will have a similar weightage in terms of marks and number of questions, all the sections hold equal importance.
Candidates have 120 minutes to answer all the multiple-choice questions of Karnataka PGCET exam. It is compulsory to answer all the questions. Candidates will not get the option to select questions in the question paper. The exam is held in offline mode.
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