The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) notification for the year 2024. This entrance test is crucial for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate courses such as MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch in Karnataka.
The KEA has provided a detailed schedule for the application process, exam dates, and other essential details. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply online. The online application process and fee payment for the PGCET 2024 commenced on May 27, 2024. Candidates must complete their applications and fee payments by June 17, 2024
Below, you will find complete details of the exam, including educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, and the admission process.
KEA PGCET Application Form 2024
| Exam Name | Karnataka PGCET 2024 |
| Organizing Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Courses Offered | MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 27-05-2024 |
| Closing Date | 17-06-2024 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
- MBA: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institute or university.
- MCA: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Business Mathematics, or Business Statistics as one of the optional subjects or electives at the degree level.
- MTech: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field of Engineering/Technology from a recognized university.
- MArch: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
There are no specific age limits mentioned for applying to Karnataka PGCET 2024.
The application fee for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 varies based on the candidate’s category. For candidates belonging to the General category, the application fee is ₹650. Those who fall under the SC, ST, or Cat-I categories are required to pay a reduced fee of ₹500.
Application Dates
- Starting Date for Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 27-05-2024 (11.00 AM)
- Last Date for Apply Online: 17-06-2024 (11.59 PM)
- Last Date for Payment of Fee: 18-06-2024 (6.00 PM)
Karnataka PGCET Application and Counselling Process
The Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam is conducted on the scheduled date, and candidates take the test to qualify for postgraduate programs. Once the results are announced on the KEA website, shortlisted candidates proceed to the document verification stage at designated centres, where they present their original documents and photocopies for verification.
Following document verification, candidates participate in the option entry process by selecting their preferred courses and colleges based on their ranks and the availability of seats. The KEA then conducts the seat allotment process, and the results are published on the official website.
Candidates who are allotted seats must confirm their admission by paying the required admission fee and downloading the admission order. Finally, they report to the allotted college with the admission order and necessary documents within the specified time frame to complete the admission process.
How to Apply Online for Karnataka PGCET 2024?
- Go to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website.
- Go to the admissions tab and click on PGCET 2024.
- There, click on the “Karnataka PGCET 2024” Application Link.
- If you are a new user, register yourself. If not, log in directly.
- After registering, log in with your registration ID and password.
- Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph.
- Pay the application fee and review all the details.
- Submit the application form and print a copy for your records.
Important Links
| Official Website | Visit here |
| Notification | Read Here |
| Application Form | Apply Here |