Candidates who appeared for the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test are watching closely for their Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result which the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has not yet declared as of 22 July 2026. While earlier estimates pointed to a July release, the latest indications suggest the result may now be pushed to August 2026, in line with the tentative schedule shared by KEA. Candidates are advised to keep their application number and date of birth ready so they can check their Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result the moment it goes live on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Exam Snapshot: Dates and Streams Covered
The Karnataka PGCET 2026 was held on two separate dates depending on the course. The exam for M.Tech, M.E., and M.Arch candidates was conducted on 23 May 2026, while the MBA and MCA papers were held later on 14 June 2026, after being rescheduled from the original May date to avoid a clash with the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Both papers followed the same offline, OMR-based format with 100 questions for 100 marks and no negative marking.
Answer Key Status Ahead of the Result
Before the result can be declared, KEA finalises the answer key for each stream. The provisional answer key for M.Tech was released in late May, followed by the final M.Tech answer key on 2 June 2026 after review of candidate objections. For MBA and MCA, the provisional key was published on 15 June 2026, and the final key is expected shortly before the result itself. Since KEA does not normalise scores across a single-shift exam, raw marks from the final answer key will directly determine each candidate’s rank.
How to Check the Karnataka PGCET Result (Once Declared)
Once the link is activated, candidates can follow these steps to view their scorecard:
- Visit the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 or kea.kar.nic.in.
- Click on the “Result” link for your respective course.
- Enter your application number and date of birth in the required fields.
- Submit the details to view your PGCET scorecard on screen.
- Download the PDF and keep multiple printouts for the counselling process.
The Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result will display the candidate’s marks, overall rank, category-wise rank, and qualifying status for their respective stream — MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.E., or M.Arch. There is no separate qualifying cutoff for the exam itself, though candidates must hold at least 50% marks in their qualifying degree (45% for SC, ST, and Category-1 Karnataka candidates) to be eligible for counselling.
