The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Hall Ticket for MBA and MCA candidates today, June 8, 2026, through the official portal @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026. Candidates who registered for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test for MBA and MCA programmes can now download their admit cards using their Application Number/Enrollment Number and Name. The MBA and MCA exam is scheduled for June 14, 2026.
KEA rescheduled the MBA and MCA exam from its original May 24 date to June 14. The MTech and MEng exam was held earlier on May 23, 2026, with its admit card released on May 15.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA and MCA Exam Schedule
| Programme | Exam Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| MCA | June 14, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| MBA | June 14, 2026 | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Admit Card Released | June 8, 2026 | At cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
How to Download the Karnataka PGCET 2026 Hall Ticket
- Visit @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026
- Click on the PGCET 2026 Admit Card link on the homepage
- Enter your Registration ID and Password
- Your hall ticket will appear on the screen
- Download the PDF and print a hard copy immediately
Important: If there is any discrepancy in your name, photo, registration number, or exam centre details, contact the KEA helpdesk immediately at 080-23460460. Exam centre allotments are final and cannot be changed.
Exam Day Documents Required
- Printed hard copy of Karnataka PGCET 2026 Hall Ticket (mandatory)
- One valid original government-issued photo ID: Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN card, or Driving Licence
- Watches are not permitted inside the exam hall
- Caution bells will be rung at regular intervals during the exam
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Detail | MBA | MCA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test | Computer-Based Test |
| Negative Marking | None | None |
Karnataka PGCET results and counselling for MBA and MCA are expected in July and August 2026 respectively. The PGCET score is used for admission to over 200 MBA and MCA colleges across Karnataka.
