Karnataka PGCET

Karnataka PGCET syllabus has five sections as mentioned below:

• Computer Awareness
• Proficiency in English Language
• General Knowledge
• Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence
• Quantitative Analysis

Candidates should start their preparation at least three to six months in advance. Covering the vast graduation-level syllabus and taking regular mock tests requires consistent, early, and dedicated effort.

Karnataka PGCET exam duration is exactly 120 minutes. KEA conducts the exam in a single shift for each course. Candidates must answer all 100 questions within allocated time frame.

The Karnataka PGCET exam is conducted only once a year. The exam score remains valid for one academic session for admission into PG courses in Karnataka.

The Karnataka PGCET exam is usually conducted in the month of May. KEA is conducted Karnataka PGCET 2026 exams on May 14 and May 23.

KEA is expected to declare the Karnataka PGCET results within a month of the exam date. Tentatively, the results and scorecards will be released by August 2026.

The provisional answer key is released within three to four days after the exam. Candidates can check it online and raise objections before the final key is published.

The admit card is typically released 10 days before the exam date. For the 2026 session, candidates can download it tentatively from the first week of May.

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses is scheduled for May 14, 2026. The exam for ME and M.Tech courses will be conducted on May 23, 2026.

The last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET exam is expected to lie in the third week of April. The exact deadline will be notified in the official information bulletin.