The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 application form is LIVE and registration has begun today, March 23, 2026 (from 11:00 AM onwards). The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated the online registration portal for admissions to MBA, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, and M.Arch courses in Karnataka. The last date to submit the application form is April 8, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM), with fee payment deadline extended to April 10, 2026 in some schedules. No extensions are currently announced—apply promptly to avoid last-minute issues!
Key Highlights for Karnataka PGCET 2026:
Registration Status: Open and active as of today.
Official Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 (new dedicated website for PGCET 2026, also accessible via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea).
Exam Dates: May 24, 2026 (MBA & MCA), May 23, 2026 (M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch) – revised from earlier schedules.
Conducting Body: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
Purpose: Entrance for PG programs in Karnataka state universities and affiliated colleges.
Application Fees (2026):
General/OBC/Unreserved: INR 650 approximate.
SC/ST/Category-1 (Karnataka residents): INR 500.
Payment Mode: Online via net banking, credit/debit card, or other digital methods on the portal.
Fees are non-refundable, pay before the deadline to complete registration.
How to Apply for Karnataka PGCET 2026 (Step-by-Step):
Visit the official portal: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
Click on the "PGCET 2026 Online Application" or "New Registration" link.
Register by entering basic details (name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, etc.) to create a user account. You'll receive login credentials via SMS/email.
Log in and fill the application form with personal, academic, category, and contact information.
Upload scanned documents: Recent passport-size photo, signature, left thumb impression, 10th/12th marksheets, degree marksheets/certificates, caste/income certificate (if applicable), ID proof, etc.
Pay the application fee online.
Review all details, submit the form, and download/print the confirmation page/application number for future reference.
Tips for Applicants:
Ensure eligibility before applying.
Keep documents ready in prescribed format/size.
Use a stable internet connection, apply early as the portal may get busy near deadlines.
For corrections (if needed), a window is expected in May 2026.
Check the official site for the latest notification, syllabus (already released), and any real-time alerts.