PGCET 2026 Exam
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the Karnataka PGCET 2026 for MBA/MCA on May 14, 2026, and ME/MTech on May 23, 2026. Registration is expected to start in April 2026, requiring a bachelor's degree with a 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). The exam covers MBA, MCA, and M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch courses in Karnataka.
Key Details for PGCET 2026:
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-and-paper based).
- Exam Date (MBA/MCA): May 14, 2026.
- Exam Date (ME/M.Tech/M.Arch): May 23, 2026.
- Application Fees: ₹650 (General), ₹500 (Reserved)
- Website: {Link:cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/}.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualification: A recognized 3-year bachelor's degree.
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/Cat-1 of Karnataka candidates).
- MCA Requirement: Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science at 10+2 or graduation level.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus:
- Total Questions: 100 Objective Type Questions (MCQs).
- Duration: 150 minutes.
- MBA Subjects: English Language, Quantitative Analysis, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- MCA Subjects: Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability, and English.
Important Dates (Tentative/Announced):
- Registration Begins: April 2026.
- Admit Card Release: First week of May 2026.
- Provisional Answer Key: July 2026.
- Results: July 2026.
- Counseling: August 2026.
To Apply : https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
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KMAT 2026 Exam
The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2026 is a state-level entrance exam organized by the KPPGCA for admission to MBA, PGDM, and MCA programs in Karnataka. Expected to be held in two sessions (starting May/June and ending September/October 2026), it is a 2-hour, home-based remote proctored online test. The exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions across three sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, and Basic Aptitude.
Key Details for KMAT 2026:
- Conducting Body: Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges' Association (KPPGCA).
- Exam Mode: Remote Proctored Online Test (Home-based).
- Sessions: Usually held in two sessions (Session 1: May-August; Session 2: September-October).
- Application Date: Registration for Session 1 is expected to start in May 2026, with some sources indicating early, mid-year, and late 2026 windows.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (min. 3 years) with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST).
- Exam Pattern: 120 MCQs (40 Questions each in Language, Math, Aptitude).
- Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer; no negative marking.
- Accepting Colleges: Over 170+ AICTE-approved institutions in Karnataka.
Important Notes:
- The exam covers topics such as Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry), and Logical Reasoning.
- Candidates must register on the official website, kmatindia.com, and prepare for remote proctoring.
- Results are typically followed by individual college counseling, Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interviews (PI).
To Apply : https://www.kmatindia.com/
