karnataka PGCET Exam 2025: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Fees, Document Required

Karnataka PGCET 2025: Karnataka PGCET 2024 is annually conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission to Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Technology (M.Tech), Masters in Engineering (M.E.) and Masters in Architecture (M.Arch) courses for the academic year 2024-2025 in the colleges situated in Karnataka only. Recently, KEA came up with news for the last round of seat allotment and also the enhanced reporting dates for the candidates.

Candidates who could not get a seat can maybe start preparing for Karnataka PGCET 2025 or they can look for other entrance examinations. The exam is available for all candidates who have got a bachelor’s degree. Amply, such important things as an application procedure, subjects, requirements, and counsellors timetable are crucial for the candidates. Always read and be aware of the official notices to be always prepared and on right time for its application.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Overview

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Dates

Here are the official Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam dates:

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) sets the cutoff essentials for the Karnataka PGCET 2024. Any application with candidates who do not meet these criteria is likely to be turned down. Each course under the Karnataka PGCET is described under the KEA with specific provisions clinched to it. The following are the general qualification requirements which any candidate should meet at any given time.

Qualifications: Candidates interested in applying ought to have a first degree from any recognised Indian University or from a foreign University.

Marks: For general category candidates 50% marks are mandatory as for SC/ST/OBC candidates the minimum marks needed are 40%.

Work Experience: Applicants wishing to join part-time courses must have had at least three years’ working experience.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form

The KEA in their notification for PGCET 2024 reopened the application form on June 26, 2024, at 11 PM. The candidates were allowed to apply for CET up to July 9, 2024, on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

First it was noted that the application process ended on June 20, 2024. The applicants could only fill their forms online. Below are important facts that candidates should have know before applying and has to conform to before applying as outlined below.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Registration

Earlier, the authorities of Karnataka had announced that the registration process for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 was to close on July 9, 2024. The application form was made available for downloading at the official web site of the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

The following is all about Karnataka PGCET application form, documents required, and how to apply. The candidates can read this guide to comprehend the process of applying for Karnataka PGCET 2024.

Here’s a step guide for the 'New User Registration' process:

● Visit the official Karnataka PGCET website.
● Click on the 'New User' tab.
● Enter details like your name, gender, and contact information.
● A unique user ID and password will be sent to your registered email and mobile number.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Fee Payment

For the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam, the application fee was Rs 650 for candidates belonging to general category and Rs500 for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ CAT I categories. Candidates had to ensure that they stuck to the payment process very closely. The flow chart of fee paying procedure is as follows;

● Select the bank challan option and print it.
● Pay the fee at any designated bank branch.
● After payment, the bank keeps one copy of the challan and gives two copies to the candidate.
● Keep 2-3 photocopies or digital copies of the challan for future reference.

Karnataka PGCET Cutoff

Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam qualifying marks are yet to be announced. However, you can refer to the expected cutoff for top participating colleges accepting the Karnataka PGCET scores below:

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Counselling

The Karnataka PGCET 2024 examination offers counseling session for all the students who passed the exam via online medium. Within it, candidates are to choose their colleges and courses they want to attend. The whole counselling process is conducted online through the official site; therefore, all the participants will find it comfortable.

The Karnataka PGCET counselling process will be in stages, depending on the number of seats that will be filled after each stage. Distribution of seats depends on the candidate’s result in the entrance test scored during this stage. Applicants are required to present their copies of the documents as well as other photocopies during the exercise.

Documents Required for Counselling

● Class 10th marksheet/ certificate
● Class 12th marksheet/ certificate
● Admit Card
● Marksheet of qualifying exam
● Category certificate
● ID Proof, etc.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern

Candidates should review the following details about the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam pattern:

Documents Required for Karnataka PGCET 2024 Counselling

The uploaded documents will be considered as the student’s official credential, therefore the candidates must pay the fee and download the admission order. They will then need to report to the assigned institutes for further processes in admission. Consequent to this, the KEA provides online counselling under entry of options by the candidates.

The Karnataka PGCET 2024 counselling process consists of five stages: Web Options, Document screening, Submission of preference forms, Admission and Counselling, and Reporting to the assigned college.

        ● Printout of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form
        ● Original Copy of the Challan
        ● Karnataka PGCET 2024 Admit Card
        ● Class X or equivalent Marks Card
        ● Class XII or equivalent Marks Card
        ● Degree Marks Card of all semesters/ years
        ● Provisional Degree Certificate/ Degree Certificate/ Course Completion Certificate
        ● Study Certificate (If applicable)
        ● Two recent photographs (passport size)
        ● SSLC Marks Card
        ● 2nd PUC Marks Card
        ● Study Certificate
        ● Qualifying Exam Mark Sheet
        ● Degree Certificate/ Provisional Degree Certificate
        ● Caste/ Caste Income Certificate.