Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application process for MBA, MCA, ME and MTech admissions has closed at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) closed the registration window on April 20, 2026, while the last date for Karnataka PGCET 2026 application fee payment is today, April 22, 2026. Candidates who completed registration must pay the fee before the deadline to remain eligible for the exam.
As per the latest update, candidates who fail to complete the application fee payment will not be issued the Karnataka PGCET admit card. KEA will conduct the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for ME/MTech courses on May 23 and for MBA/MCA courses on May 24, 2026.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Important Dates
KEA earlier extended the last date from April 8 to April 20 to help more candidates complete registration.
Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 Official Website
Candidates can complete all Karnataka PGCET 2026 activities only through the official portal.
Official Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026
Candidates should keep the application printout and payment confirmation safely for later counselling and document verification stages.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Fee
The final fee depends on category and the number of courses selected while filling the application form.
How to Complete Karnataka PGCET Fee Payment 2026?
Candidates who already submitted the application form should follow these steps:
- Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026
- Login using registered credentials
- Open the fee payment section
- Verify application details
- Pay the application fee online
- Download payment receipt
- Print the final application form copy
Without fee payment, the registration will remain incomplete.
Documents Required for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration
Candidates were required to keep the following documents ready:
- Valid mobile number and email ID
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 5 KB to 50 KB)
- Educational details from Class 1 to Degree
- Caste and income certificates (if applicable)
- Study certificates signed by BEO/DDPI where required
- Valid ID proof
Candidates also had to carefully choose the correct eligibility clause during registration.
Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Pattern 2026
The Karnataka PGCET MBA exam includes sections such as English Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Computer Awareness and Quantitative Analysis.
Previous Year Trend of Karnataka PGCET Registration
This year, KEA extended the registration deadline, showing increased demand for MBA and MCA admissions through Karnataka PGCET. Around 52,020 candidates applied for MBA and MCA combined in the previous session.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Trending Search Queries
Candidates are actively searching for:
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 application last date
- KEA PGCET registration 2026 fee payment
- Karnataka PGCET MBA exam date 2026
- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in PGCET login
- Karnataka PGCET admit card 2026
- Karnataka MBA entrance exam 2026
The highest search trend right now is around the April 22 fee payment deadline and May exam schedule.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 FAQs
What is the last date for Karnataka PGCET 2026 application?
The last date to submit the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application form was April 20, 2026.
What is the last date for Karnataka PGCET 2026 fee payment?
Candidates can complete the application fee payment until April 22, 2026.
When will the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 exam be held?
Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA exams will be conducted on May 24, 2026.
What is the Karnataka PGCET 2026 application fee?
The fee for a single course is INR 700, while applying for multiple courses can cost up to INR 1950.
Will admit card be issued without fee payment?
No, candidates who do not complete fee payment will not receive the Karnataka PGCET 2026 admit card.
