What After the declaration of Karnataka PGCET result?

Candidates who pass the Karnataka PGCET exam are eligble to appear for the centralised counselling process to be conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates are called for the document verification process based on their ranks in the Karnataka PGCET exam. Candidates are advised to attend the counselling only if they have the required percentage of marks in the qualifying exam (50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45% for reserved categories).

When will KEA declare Karnataka PGCET results?

KEA PGCET results are typically declared within a month of the exam date.

What happens if two candidates get the same score in Karnataka PGCET?

In cases where two or more candidates score the same marks in the Karnataka PGCET exam, KEA takes into account a tie-breaking method to assign ranks to the candidates. As per the Karnataka PGCET tie breaking criteria, the total aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying exam will be considered first. Candidate who has higher qualifying marks is given the higher rank in Karnataka PGCET merit list. If the qualifying exam marks are also the same, then the tie-breaking process moves to the candidate's age. Candidate who is older is considered first during the Karnataka PGCET merit rank allotment.

Can I apply for revaluation of Karnataka PGCET results?

No, there is no provision to re-evaluate/re-check Karnataka PGCET 2023 result. The exam conducting authority will not entertain any correspondence in this regard. Therefore candidates have to accept the scores of the exam as declared by the authority as the final ones. Karnataka PGCET rank list will be used for counselling for the allotment of seats. The scores of Karnatka PGCET are carefully determined by the authorities. There are no chances of errors in it. The exam conducting authorities will then calculate the aggregate marks/scores of the candidates in Karnataka PGCET on the basis of the total marks secured by candidates in each subject.

Why is the Karnataka PGCET rank important?

Karnataka PGCET rank indicates position of the candidate as per performance compared to other test takers. Karnataka PGCET rank helps during the centralised counselling process.

When will KEA declare Karnataka PGCET results?

KEA PGCET results are typically declared within a month of the exam date.

What are the details mentioned on the Karnataka PGCET results?

Candidates will come across several details after they login to check the Karnataka PGCET scorecard. The Karnataka PGCET scorecard displays the following details: Name PGCET number Candidate type Rank PGCET score Subjects Candidates must cross check all the details mentioned in the PGCET scorecard with the details they mentioned while filling the application form. In case of any miss match in the candidate profile details, candidates must report it to the official conducting body. Discrepancies in the PGCET scorecard may lead to denail of admission, irrespective of the PGCET scores.

Can candidates with only qualifying exam marks get a merit rank in Karnataka PGCET?

No, candidates cannot get a merit rank based only on qualifying exam marks. Karnataka Examinations Authority considers the Karnataka PGCET entrance test marks to prepare the merit list. The qualifying exam marks are critical for candidates to meet the eligibility conditions for admission through PGCET scores. Candidates will not get a Karnataka PGCET rank if they do not meet the qualifying score eligibility from their graduation level.

Will KEA consider qualifying exam marks for Karnataka PGCET merit list?

No, KEA will not consider marks obtained in the qualifying exam while preparing the Karnataka PGCET merit list, also known as the rank list. Only the marks scored by a candidate in the Karnataka PGCET exam are used to allot a merit position. However, candidates will have to meet the minimum percentage requirement in their qualifying exam to be eligible for admission and for the merit list preparation. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility conditions are not included in the PGCET rank list.

Will KEA release Karnataka PGCET cutoffs along with the results?

Karnataka Examinations Authority does not release the PGCET cutoff scores/ranks along with the declaration of the results. Candidates find the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks during the counselling process. KEA releases separate PDF files for Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA cutoff along with the seat allotment details. The cutoff PDF mentions the last ranks at which the Karnataka PGCET participating college closed the allotment round.

What are the details mentioned on Karnataka PGCET scorecard?

Karnataka PGCET scorecard will have name, PGCET number, category, overall score and rank. Candidates must check their personal details as soon as PGCET scorecard is released. In case of discrepancies, they must reach out to KEA for rectification.

How to access Karnataka PGCET result link?

Candidates can find Karnataka PGCET result login link on the official website. CET number helps candidates check the Karnataka PGCET scorecard from the website. No other mode is available for checking PGCET results.

What is Karnataka PGCET counselling process?

Karnataka PGCET counselling is conducted for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Tech courses in Karnataka. The space below mentions the Karnataka PGCET counselling process: Document verification Option entry Mock seat allotment Modification of options First round seat allotment Choice filling Payment of fees Reporting at allotted colinstitute KEA also conducts second round of Karnataka PGCET counselling to fill vacant seats.

Where can I find Karnataka PGCET results?

Candidates can find the Karnataka PGCET results on the official website. Link to check the Karnataka PGCET results will be available under on the PGCET admissions page. Karnataka PGCET results, also known as Karnataka PGCET ranks can be found after the candidate accesses the login portal. Login credentials to check the results include the registration number and date of birth. Candidates must keep the filled-in application form handy while checking the results. This reduces the chances of candidates entering incorrect login credentials while checking the PGCET Karnataka results.

What is the method to prepare the inter-se merit list for Karnataka PGCET?

Inter-se-merit is prepared based on the scores of the candidates in the Karnataka PGCET exam. When two or more candidates secure the same merit position, inter-se-merit is determined with reference to the total aggregate marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying exam, that is the graduation degree. If the marks still continue to be equal, then in such a case, inter-se-merit is created based on the age of the candidates. Here, the older candidates are given preference over the younger ones.

Karnataka PGCET Results 2026 (Released): Check KEA PGCET Scorecard Download Link

Updated on Sep 7, 2026 02:19 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

KEA PGCET final results 2026 are expected anytime soon. KEA had earlier released the PGCET provisional results on the exam website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Candidates may find slight changes in their ranks with the release of Karnataka PGCET final results 2026. KEA will also release Karnataka PGCET merit list for MTech admissions.

Candidates who took the Karnataka PGCET exam can access the results using the CET number and date of birth. Candidates will soon find the details related to the Karnataka PGCET counselling process. Around 40,000 seats for MBA, MCA, and MTech are to be filled through the Karnataka PGCET ranks. Find complete details on Karnataka PGCET 2026 results, including how to check inter-se merit preparation, date, and time.

LATEST: Karnataka PGCET 2026 Counselling Update: KEA Document Verification, Claim Slip and Next Steps

Table of contents

Karnataka PGCET Result Link 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Check Karnataka PGCET Results 2026?
What after Karnataka PGCET 2026 Results?
How is Karnataka PGCET Rank Calculated?
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2026
Karnataka PGCET Merit List 2026
FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Results

Karnataka PGCET Result Link 2026

KEA has released the Karnataka PGCET result 2026. Candidates can now access KEA PGCET result link by visiting the official website. Find KEA PGCET result direct link below.

Direct Link to Access Karnataka PGCET Results: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/keapplns/ResultPage/pgresult.aspx

KEA PGCET College Predictor

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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
19 Aug ' 26	Karnataka PGCET 2026 Results
15 Jun ' 26	Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key
15 Jun ' 26 - 17 Jun ' 26	Karnataka PGCET Answer Key Objection Window

How to Check Karnataka PGCET Results 2026?

Candidates will be able to check Karnataka PGCET results online. Know how to check Karnataka PGCET results below:

Visit the official exam website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026
Click on the relevant link for PGCET 2026 results
Enter the login credentials, including PGCET number and the date of birth
Click the submit button to check the results.

Details Mentioned on Karnataka PGCET Scorecard

Karnataka PGCET 2026 scorecard mentions the following details:

Candidate's name
PGCET number
Candidate type/category
PGCET 2026 rank
PGCET marks
Programme

What after Karnataka PGCET 2026 Results?

KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET counselling for all test takers in an online mode. Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling process has the following steps:

Display of the seat matrix
Issuance of Karnataka PGCET claim slip 2026 (to all candidates whose documents are verified)
Option entry
Karnataka PGCET mock allotment
Karnataka PGCET 2026 seat allotment
Payment of the admission fee and self-reporting

Only the candidates who have the requisite marks in the qualifying exam, i.e. 50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45 per cent for reserved categories, are eligible for the PGCET counselling process.

Documents Required During PGCET Counselling 2026

Final printout of Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form
Fee receipt
Karnataka PGCET 2026 hall ticket
SSLC / Class 10 mark sheet
Class 12 mark sheet
Qualifying degree marks cards of all semesters
Degree certificate / provisional degree certificate
Study certificate countersigned by BEO as per the format (Only for Karnataka candidates)
Work experience certificate (in case of working candidates)
Sponsored certificate (If applicable)
Caste certificate
Income certificate

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How is Karnataka PGCET Rank Calculated?

The PGCET result 2026 is compiled by KEA with both ranks and scores. Aspirants checking the Karnataka PGCET result can find both scores and ranks mentioned in the PGCET Karnataka scorecard. If any candidate doesn't find a rank in the PGCET exam result, they are not eligible to participate in the counselling process.

Difference b/w PGCET Score and PGCET Ranks

Karnataka PGCET score/marks refer to the scores of the candidate on the exam. Karnataka PGCET score or marks are evaluated after calculating the number of correct and incorrect responses.
Karnataka PGCET ranks reflect the candidate's position in the merit list along with other candidates. The PGCET ranks are based on the marks of all candidates. Rank in the Karnataka PGCET exam determines the candidate's performance in comparison to other test takers.

Also Read: Karnataka PGCET Marks vs Rank

Karnataka PGCET Tie Breaking Criteria

There are cases where the merit score of two test-takers are similar. To allot a rank, KEA has laid down the following tie-breaking process. Method for inter-se merit of Karnataka PGCET 2026 is mentioned below:

In the case where two or more candidates secure the same merit, then the Karnataka PGCET inter se merit is determined with reference to the total aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying exam.
In the case where marks obtained are equal, the inter-se-merit is determined based on the age of the candidates. Older candidates are preferred over younger ones.

There can be cases where the above-mentioned criteria cannot be fulfilled, as each condition above is identical; in such cases, inter se merit will be determined based on a draw of lots.

Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2026

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET cutoffs as part of the counselling process. Karnataka PGCET 2026 cutoff for MBA, MCA, and MTech will be released along with the seat allotment results. The table below mentions the PGCET closing ranks from the past session:

PGCET Cutoff for MBA Admissions

Top Karnataka PGCET Colleges	Karnataka PGCET 2021 Last Ranks	Karnataka PGCET 2022 Last Ranks (first round)	Karnataka PGCET 2023 Last Ranks (first round)
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	1725	1299	1172
RNS Institute of Technology	1680	1111	1554
Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science, and Commerce	1318	907	1458
Bangalore Institute of Technology	1094	651	1052
M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce	782	608	611
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering	773	472	503
M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology	358	370	370
BMS College of Engineering	464	344	422
PES University	213	255	309
R V Institute of Management	417	214	96

PGCET Cutoff for MCA Admissions

Karnataka PGCET Participating Colleges	Karnataka PGCET MCA Cutoff Ranks 2021	Karnataka PGCET MCA Cutoff Ranks 2022 (First Round)
Angadi Institute of Technology and Management	4320	4625
East West College of Management	4450	3697
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions	3922	3815
Presidency College	2349	2172
Rajarajeswari College of Engineering	2964	2514
R S College of Management and Science	-	5819
Community Institute of Management Studies	-	4788
SEA College of Science, Commerce, and Arts	-	5551
St. Agnes College	-	5165
SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology	-	9403

Karnataka PGCET Merit List 2026

KEA drafts Karnataka PGCET merit lists for MBA, MCA, and MTech courses. KEA considers marks of a candidate in the entrance test to allot a merit position in the Karnataka PGCET merit list. Candidates can find the Karnataka PGCET merit list separately for all courses. KEA will not consider the performance of the candidate in qualifying exam while preparing the PGCET merit list. However, candidates have to score the requisite percentage in the qualifying exam to be eligible for the Karnataka PGCET merit list preparation.

Karnataka PGCET Merit List for GATE Qualified Candidates

Candidates aspiring for Engineering course admission in Karnataka can apply based on the GATE exam. KEA prefers GATE qualified candidates for admissions. Candidates who do not have a valid GATE score must appear for PGCET exam for Engineering admission. Seats that remain vacant after GATE qualified candidates are allotted a seat, KEA will consider PGCET-qualified candidates for merit preparation.

FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Results

Refer ot the space below for FAQs on Karnataka PGCET results:

Q: When will PGCET Karnataka counselling start?

The dates for Karnataka PGCET will be announced after the result separately. Qualified candidates need to appear for Karnataka PGCET counselling. Candidates are called for the counselling process based on their ranks. Candidates are advised to attend the counselling only if they have the required percentage of marks in the qualifying exam (50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45% for reserved categories).

Q: What is the Karnataka PGCET marks vs rank?

The table below mentions the Karnataka PGCET ranks vs rank analysis based on the past exam sessions:

Karnataka PGCET Marks	Karnataka PGCET Ranks (Indicative)
95-100	Between 1 and 100
90-94	Between 101 and 500
80-89	Between 501 and 1000
70-79	Between 1001 and 1400
60-69	Between 1401 and 2000
50-59	Between 2001 and 7000
40-49	Between 7001 and 15000
30-39	15000+

Q: Will KEA release Karnataka PGCET rank lists?

KEA does not release the Karnataka PGCET rank lists for MBA, MCA or other courses. However, candidates find the Karnataka PGCET ranks mentioned inside the login dashboard. The KEA official website hosts the link to check the Karnataka PGCET ranks along with the results. Candidates can access their individual rank and score for their chosen course after logging in with their credentials. The PGCET rank list will be part of the overall PGCET result, which will include scores, ranks, and other relevant information.

Q: How is Karnataka PGCET rank list prepared?

PGCET rank is based on the performance in the entrance test. KEA provides one mark for each correct response. Candidates with higher score get a better rank.

Q: How many rounds are there in Karnataka PGCET counselling?

Karnataka PGCET participating institutes offer seats to qualified candidates based on their performance in the entrance exam. KEA allocates these seats in two allotment rounds. In case the seats remain vacant, candidates may find an additional round for counselling.

Q: Will KEA share Karnataka PGCET results via email?

No, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) does not send an email for the Karnataka PGCET results. Candidates have to check their results online through the official KEA website. The PGCET karnataka results are available inside the candidate's user account. Candidates are required to provide their login credentials to check the Karnataka PGCET results. Besides the online mode from the website, candidates will not find the Karnataka PGCET results via any other medium.

Q: Will KEA release Karnataka PGCET cutoff scores for admission?

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases the Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks or Karnataka PGCET last ranks along with the seat allotment results. Candidates can find the PDF file for Karnataka PGCET cutoff ranks available on the official website. The cutoff score depicts the last ranks at which the allotment process has been closed. Whereas the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment mentions allotment status of each candidate individually inside the login dashboard.