Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration last date is April 8, 2026 . The online window opened on March 24, 2026 on the KEA portal.
You can apply for MTech, ME, MBA and MCA programmes through the PGCET this year. The official portal for registration is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration last date and key dates
Fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee before the deadline. Missing the April 8, 2026 cut-off will make you ineligible to sit for PGCET 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration starts | March 24, 2026 |
| Registration last date | April 8, 2026 |
How to meet the Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration last date
The application has five main steps: register, login, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit. After submission, print the filled form for your records.
Register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and create your login first. Then enter personal, educational and contact details as requested.
You must upload a recent passport photo, signature and left thumb impression. Make sure you complete uploads before making the payment.
Fees, eligibility and key requirements
The application fee is INR 700 for General and OBC candidates and INR 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Pay the fee online on the portal and ensure the transaction completes before submission.
The registration is for candidates applying to MTech, ME, MBA and MCA courses. The form asks for personal, educational and communication details; keep certificates ready for reference.
What the official notification does not yet specify
The official registration notice does not publish full details on qualifying degrees, percentage cut-offs, reservation rules, exam date, syllabus or correction windows. Check the KEA portal for updates and the final notification.
Important application tips
Keep scanned copies in the required formats and sizes ready before you start. After you submit and print the form, retain the printed copy and payment receipt for counselling and admission stages.
FAQs
Q: When does PGCET 2026 registration close? A: Registration closes on April 8, 2026 .
Q: Where do I apply for PGCET 2026? A: Apply at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Q: What is the PGCET 2026 application fee? A: INR 700 for General/OBC; INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD.
Q: Which courses can I apply for through PGCET 2026? A: MTech, ME, MBA and MCA.
Q: What documents must I upload? A: You need a passport photo, signature and left thumb impression; also keep academic details ready.
Q: Is the PGCET 2026 exam date announced? A: The exam date, syllabus and counselling timelines are not specified in the registration notice. Monitor the official KEA portal for updates.