KARNATAKA PGCET
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test
Form Date: 15 Oct - 29 Oct 2026 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode
Form Date: 15 Oct - 29 Oct 2026
KARNATAKA PGCET Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 650
- Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
- Exam Conducting Body:Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Courses:M.Tech, MCA, MBA , M.ARCH
- Streams:Engineering, Management, Computer Application, Architecture
Karnataka PGCET 2027: Application, Answer Key & Counselling
Updated On - October 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
Karnataka PGCET 2027 will be held in the month of November. Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Examination 2022 was held on 19-20 November 2022 by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is a state level exam for the purpose of determining the eligibility/merit, for admission of Karnataka and non-Karnataka candidates to 1st year / 1st-semester full time / part-time MBA / MCA / M.E. / M. Tech. / M. Arch courses and for admission to 2nd-year Lateral Entry to MCA Course in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided professional educational institutions in the state of Karnataka which will be notified by the Government of Karnataka for the year 2023.
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KARNATAKA PGCET 2027 Latest Update as on 16 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited
Checked on 16 October 2026
KEA has not yet released the official Karnataka PGCET 2027 notification, so the next expected step is the announcement of the application schedule; the exam is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
As of 16 October 2026, KEA has not yet published the official Karnataka PGCET 2027 notification, so the cycle is still in the waiting stage. This means the application form, fee details, and exam schedule are not officially available yet. Based on the previous-year pattern, students can expect the notification and application process to begin in March 2027, with registration likely opening shortly after. The M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch and MBA/MCA tests are expected later in the season, but those dates remain tentative until KEA issues the notice. Aspirants should monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in regularly and keep documents ready so they can apply quickly once the notification is released.
✓ Official
- Official 2027 dates and notification for KARNATAKA PGCET have not yet been announced by the official body (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
- Latest available official information (2026 cycle), for reference: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has not yet released the official PGCET 2027 notification.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
- M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch exam is expected in May 2027, following the previous-cycle pattern.
Major Changes This Year
No official 2027 update has been announced yet; the cycle is still awaiting the notification, while the application window and exam timeline are only expected based on the previous cycle pattern.
No major change has been officially announced yet for Karnataka PGCET 2027. KEA has only confirmed that the 2027 notification is still awaited, so there is no official update on application dates, exam mode, syllabus, eligibility, or counselling changes. Any reference to March 2027 notification, March-April registration, or May-June exams is only an expected timeline based on the previous cycle and should not be treated as confirmed. Students should wait for the official notice before relying on any schedule or process detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest update on Karnataka PGCET 2027?
The official 2027 notification is still awaited from KEA, so the next confirmed step is the release of the application notice.
Has KEA released the Karnataka PGCET 2027 notification?
No. The official notification has not yet been published as of 16 October 2026.
When is Karnataka PGCET 2027 expected to start?
It is expected to begin around March 2027 with the notification and application form, but this is not officially confirmed.
Who conducts Karnataka PGCET 2027?
Karnataka PGCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
When will the Karnataka PGCET 2027 exam be held?
The exam is expected in May 2027 for M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch and in June 2027 for MBA/MCA, subject to the official schedule.
When will Karnataka PGCET 2027 results be declared?
Results are projected for August 2027, but KEA has not officially confirmed that timeline yet.
What courses does Karnataka PGCET 2027 cover?
It is expected to be for admission to first-year MBA, MCA, M.E., and M.Tech programs for the 2027-28 academic session.
Latest Updates
- Karnataka PGCET 2023 will be held in November 2023.
- Karnataka PGCET 2022 Provisionl Answer key for the exam was re-released on December 07, 2022.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check the Karnataka PGCET 2027 exam status from the below table:
| Particulars | Status |
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2027 Status | Result has announced |
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Dates
Candidates can find important dates related to Karnataka PGCET 2027 from the given table:
| Events | Dates |
| Commencement of Entry of Application Online | October2023 |
| Last Date of Entry of Application details Online | October 2023 |
| Last date to pay the fees in the specified Bank | October 2023 |
| Reopen of Application form | October 2023 |
| Fee Payment | October 2023 |
| Admit card | November 2023 |
| Date of Entrance Exam for M.E. / M. Tech / M. Arch | November 2023 |
| Date of Entrance Exam for MCA and MBA | November 2023 |
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Application Form
Students can fill Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2027 online mode from the official website. The application form will be available at www.kea.kar.nic.in. The process of applying for Karnataka PGCET includes the following steps:
Registration: Provide name, email id, phone number, DOB, gender for the Karnataka PGCET 2027 Registration:
- Filling Online Application Form: Fill in all the mandatory details such as Course applied for, Caste, Category, Details of Qualifying Examination, Program Type, Claim for Reservation and Communication details.
- Uploading of Documents: Upload Signature, Photograph and Left-hand thumb impression in JPEG format.
- Declaration and Submission of Application Form
- Payment of Application Fee: The fee has to be paid by generating challan.
- Printout of Filled Application Form: Take the printout for future correspondence.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Application Fee
The submission of the application form will be complete only after the successful submission of the application fee. The fees can be paid in offline mode by submitting the generated challan to the banks specified for the payment.
Category | Amount (Expected) |
General & OBC Candidate | Rs. 650/- |
SC/ST candidates | Rs. 500/- |
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The applicants can check below KEA PGCET 2023 Eligibility Requirements
For MBA Full-time & Part-time
- Full-time: Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates)
- Part-time: Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates) (+) must have worked for not less than 3 years as of 31 July 2023
- Reservation is applicable only for Karnataka candidates.
- Rounding off aggregate per cent is not permitted.
For MCA Full-time & Lateral Entry to 2 year MCA
- Full-time: Bachelor’s Degree with Math/ Stats/ Comp. Sci./ Comp. App./ Comp. Prog./ Business Math/ Business Stats (any one subject) (+) 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates).
- Lateral Entry: Bachelor’s Degree in BCA/ B.Sc(I.T./ Comp. Sci)\(+) Math in 10+2/ Graduate level(+)50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates)
For ME/ M.Tech./ M.Arch. Full-time & Part-time
- Full-time: Valid GATE Score (OR) Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years(+) 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates)
- Part-time: Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years (+) 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates) (+) must have worked for not less than 3 years as of J31 July 2023
- Reservation is applicable only for Karnataka candidates.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Admit Card
The admit card must be carefully preserved by the candidate as it will act as an entry ticket in the examination hall. Also, the admit card will be required at the time of the counselling and admission process. Candidates will be able to download the admit card online mode from the official website of the authority. Karnataka PGCET 2027 Admit Card would be made available in the third or fourth week of June 2023 tentatively.
- The admit card will be available for a candidate on the official website www.kea.kar.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Download Karnataka PGCET admit card
- Karnataka PGCET 2027 Admit Card will be displayed on the screen in PDF format.
- Download it and take a printout of admit card for future assistance.
- Candidates must preserve their admit card till the admission process not over.
Along with the Karnataka PGCET 2027 Admission Ticket/hall ticket candidate has to carry anyone valid Identity Card like College Identity Card, Bus Pass, Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Exam Pattern
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Exam Pattern is mentioned below which has all the details like; mode of examination, duration of the examination, a number of type of questions asked language in which the exam can be taken by the students etc.
Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
Duration of Examination | 150 minutes |
No. of Questions asked | 100 (For every course) MBA/MCA/ME/MTech/MArch |
Type of Questions | MCQ (Objective) |
Marking Scheme | No Negative Marking |
Medium of examination | English |
Total Marks | 100 – MBA 100 – MCA 100 – ME/MTech/MArch |
Sections | 3 – MBA 3 or 4 - MCA 2 – ME/MTech/March |
Section-wise division of marks and questions
Course | Total Questions | Total Marks |
MBA | 100 | 100 |
MCA | 80 | 100 |
ME/ M. Tech/ M. Arch | 75 | 100 |
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Syllabus
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Syllabus is mentioned below course wise which must be strictly followed by all the students to score well:
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Syllabus For MBA: The Syllabus of MBA will consist of questions from English grammar, vocabulary and literature section. There will also be a question from General Knowledge, Reasoning and General Intelligence and Quantitative analysis.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Syllabus For MCA: The MCA syllabus will consist of questions from General Awareness, General English, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness and Mathematics.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Syllabus For ME/ M. Tech/ M. Arch: The Syllabus for this course will vary as per the branches chosen by the candidates. 60 questions will be from the technical syllabus and the remaining will be from Arithmetic and Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and English.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Answer key
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Answer Key will be released within a few days after the completion of the entrance exam. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website of KEA.
Candidates can also file their objections regarding the answers within three days after publishing the answer key along with supporting documents and justification. The key will be renounced by officials after three days of the examination.
Karnataka PGCET 2023 Objection Answer Key will be released on 22 October 2023 tentatively. A merit list will be produced for different courses as per of marks of the students obtained in the PGCET exam.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Result
Check the result details below in the given points:
- Karnataka PGCET 2027 Result has announced.
- The candidate will be able to access the result using their registration number to login to the result page.
- The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks gained by the candidates in the exam.
- A different merit list will be prepared and published for the entire offered program courses along with separate lists for different courses.
- Candidates will be invited for the counselling process according to their ranks in the merit list.
Valid GATE score
GATE score of 2019, 2023 and 2023 will be valid for three years from the date of announcement of the result. If the GATE score is above the qualifying marks, the candidate shall be eligible to apply for M.E. /M. Tech. courses.
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Counselling
The notification of counselling will release on the official website. Counselling will be done online on the basis of the merit list. If a candidate does not appear in the Counselling Process, then his / her seat will be cancelled. Candidates are advised to bring the following documents on the day of the counselling/admission for verification & seat allotment purpose:
- PGCET 2023 admission ticket
- Printout of Application Form
- Copy of Challan for having paid the fees
- SSLC Mark sheet
- II PUC Marks sheet
- Study certificate (to show that student has studied a minimum period of seven years n Karnataka)
- Qualifying exam mark sheet
- Degree certificate/provisional degree certificate/course completion certificate
- Caste/Caste income certificate
- Two recent photograph
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Exam Centres
Given below are exam centres for Karnataka PGCET 2027:
Mysore |
Bagalkot |
Dharwad |
Gulbarga |
Tumkur |
Belgaum |
Shimoga |
Bijapur |
Bangalore |
Mangalore |
Bellary |
Davangere |
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Highlights
The aspirants can check below in the table Karnataka PGCET 2027 highlights:
Exam name | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
Conducting authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Exam level | State |
Courses offered | MBA/MCA/ME/MTech/MArch |
Exam purpose | Admission to Government / University/ Private Aided / Private Un-Aided professional educational institutions in Karnataka |
Application Link | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/pgcetapplication2023/(S(sbzbifjf5xqcng2u3kwxogd1))/Home.aspx |
KEA PGCET Official website |
About Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
The government of Karnataka established Common Entrance Test Cell in 1994 for conducting the entrance test and determining the eligibility/merit, for admission to the first year of full-time professional courses for Government share of seats in Medical, Dental, Indian systems of medicine and Homeopathy, Engineering/Architecture Courses, Farm Science i.e, B.sc. (Agriculture), B.sc. (Sericulture), B.sc (Horticulture), B.sc(Forestry), B.sc. Agri Bio Tech, BHSc.(Home Science), B.Tech (Agri.Engg), B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Tech (Dairy Tech), B.FSc.(Fisheries), B.Tech (Food Science & Tech)., B.Sc. (Agri.Marketing & Co-Op), B-Pharma, Pharma-D Courses.
KARNATAKA PGCET Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| KARNATAKA PGCET 2026 Form Date | 15 Oct - 29 Oct 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit card | 07 Nov 2023 (Tentative) |
| KARNATAKA PGCET 2027 Exam Date | 20 Nov 2026 (Tentative) |
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern
Paper 1
Exam Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Marks:
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Question Paper Type :
Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
No
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
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Instructions:Subjects are different for Different Courses chosen by candidates. The No. of Question is also different for different course. For MBA(100), MCA(80)and for M.Tech,M.E (75).
Paper 2
Exam Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Marks:
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Question Paper Type :
Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
No
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
15 Oct 2026
Form End Date:
29 Oct 2026
Number of days left to submit the form:
13
DAYS
Examination Date (Online):
20 Nov 2026
Application Fees:
₹ 650
Comments
3 comments
After completing b e in mechanical can we do mtech in cs without gate score in cs through Karnataka pgcet
I have applied for pgcet on 16september 2021 is it necessary to apply once again
when the registration starts for pgcet 2021 fo mca