KEA PGCET Registration 2026 is now open — candidates can apply online from March 23, 2026, on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the online registration process for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026. This entrance exam is the gateway for admission to first-year ME, MTech, MArch, MBA, and MCA courses in government, aided, and private institutions across Karnataka.
Apply Online for KEA PGCET 2026: Visit the official portal and complete your registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Important Dates for KEA PGCET 2026
Here are the key scheduled dates (as per the latest official updates):
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Registration Start Date: March 23, 2026
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Last Date to Submit Application: April 8, 2026
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Last Date for Fee Payment: April 10, 2026
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Exam Dates: ME/MTech/MArch – May 23, 2026; MBA/MCA – May 24, 2026 (tentative, confirm on official site)
How to Apply for KEA PGCET 2026?
Follow these steps carefully to complete your Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form successfully:
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Visit the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
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Apply Online – Click the registration link for PGCET 2026.
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Click on “New User” or “Register” and enter basic details (name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, etc.) to create your login credentials. You will receive User ID and Password via SMS/email.
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Login using the credentials. Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, contact information, and course preferences.
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Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, and certificates).
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Preview the filled application form carefully. Make corrections if needed before final submission.
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Pay the application fee online as per your category.
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Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page / application PDF for future reference.
Direct Link to KEA PGCET Registration: Click Here
Documents Required for KEA PGCET Registration 2026
Keep these scanned documents ready before starting the application (in prescribed format and size):
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Recent passport-size colour photograph
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Candidate’s signature
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Left thumb impression
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10th standard marks card
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12th / PUC marks card
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Qualifying degree marks cards / provisional degree certificate
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Caste / Income / Category certificate (if claiming reservation)
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Domicile certificate (for Karnataka candidates, if required)
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Any other relevant certificates (e.g., for horizontal reservation)
Ensure images are clear and within the size limits specified on the portal.
Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka PGCET 2026
Eligibility varies slightly by course. General requirements include:
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For MBA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/Category-I candidates of Karnataka).
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For MCA: Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Computer Programming/Computer Engineering/Computer Technology as one of the subjects at 10+2 or degree level, with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
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For ME/MTech/MArch: Relevant bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). GATE-qualified candidates may get exemptions in some cases.
Both Karnataka and non-Karnataka candidates can apply. Non-Karnataka candidates are eligible only for management quota seats in most cases. Candidates must be Indian citizens. Detailed eligibility is available in the official Information Brochure.
