Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration begins for ME, MTech, MCA, MBA; apply by April 8

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has opened the application window for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (Karnataka PGCET 2026). Eligible candidates can fill out the Karnataka PGCET application form 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

As per the schedule, the last date to fill the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form is April 8 at 11:59 pm, and the fee payment window will close on April 10.

To complete the Karnataka PGCET application form, general and Other Backward Classes (OBC) category candidates will have to pay an application fee of Rs 700, while Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category candidates will be required to pay Rs 500.

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Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for Karnataka SC/ST candidates) can apply for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam.

The Karnataka PGCET exam 2026 for ME and MTech will be held on May 23 in a single shift, while the MBA and MCA exams will take place on May 24 in two shifts. The exam will be conducted offline using OMR sheets, with timings from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Karnataka PGCET Application 2026: How to apply?

Follow the instructions below to fill out the application form for the Karnataka PGCET exam 2026.

• Go to the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Click on the “Karnataka PGCET Registration 2026” link.
• Fill in your basic details to create login credentials.
• Log in to the dashboard and fill out the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form.
• Upload the essential documents in a prescribed format and size.
• Pay the Karnataka PGCET application fee online.
• Submit the form, download and save it for your future use.