Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA/MCA Exam Likely Postponed to June 13-14; States KEA

Content Writer | Updated On - May 12, 2026

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has hinted at postponing the PGCET 2026 MBA and MCA exams from May 24 to June 13/14 following candidate requests due to a clash with UPSC CSE Prelims. The ME and M.Tech exams remain scheduled for May 23, 2026.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA/MCA Exam Likely Postponed to June 13-14

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is likely to postpone the Karnataka PGCET 2026 for MBA and MCA courses. According to official responses on social media platform X, the tentative new exam date is June 13 or June 14, 2026. The original exam date of May 24 clashed with UPSC CSE Prelims, prompting candidates to request a postponement.

Multiple candidates approached KEA regarding the exam date conflict with UPSC Prelims. Students applying for both exams faced the difficult choice of appearing in one exam over the other. The postponement provides relief to aspirants preparing for both competitive examinations simultaneously.

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Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA/MCA Exam Likely Postponed to June 13-14; States KEA

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Important Dates

Events	Dates
ME/M.Tech Exam	May 23, 2026
MBA/MCA Exam (Original Date)	May 24, 2026
MBA/MCA Exam (Tentative New Date)	June 13-14, 2026
Official Notification Expected	May 2026

KEA confirmed on May 7 that M.Tech exams will proceed as scheduled on May 23, 2026. The authority stated that the MBA and MCA exam schedule will be announced shortly on the official website. Candidates should monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 for official updates.

May 23 PGCET exams for M Tech candidates will happen . The schedule is between 2:30 - 4:30 PM Saturday. MBA and MCA schedule will be announced shortly in our official website
— ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ KEA (@KEA_karnataka) May 7, 2026

How to Download Karnataka PGCET 2026 Admit Card Once Out?

Candidates can download their admit card from the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Log in using your application number and date of birth.
The admit card will contain essential exam day information and venue details.
Verify all information on the admit card before exam day.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for all courses. The exam duration is 120 minutes with no negative marking. MBA exam includes five sections: Computer Awareness, English Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. MCA exam covers Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Logical Ability, General Awareness, and English.

Required Documents for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Day

Bring your admit card, valid government-issued ID, and passport-sized photograph to the exam center. Candidates must arrive 30 minutes before the exam start time. Verify your exam center location and reporting time on the admit card. No electronic devices are permitted inside the examination hall.

Candidates with a bachelor's degree from a recognized university are eligible for PGCET. General category candidates require 50% aggregate marks in their qualifying degree. SC/ST and Category-I candidates need 45% aggregate marks. Domicile of Karnataka is mandatory for admission through PGCET.

KEA will release the answer key within a week of the exam. Candidates can download their score card from the official website using their application number and date of birth. The merit list will be prepared by participating universities based on PGCET scores. Counselling and seat allotment will follow the merit list release.

What’s Next for Students

Continue your regular preparation while awaiting the official notification from KEA. Focus on high-weightage topics in your respective course syllabus. Practice previous year question papers and mock tests to improve accuracy. Stay updated with the official KEA website for any further announcements.

KEA has not yet released an official notification confirming the postponement on its website. Candidates are advised to wait for the formal update before making any changes to their preparation schedule.

The postponement, if confirmed, will provide additional preparation time for candidates appearing in both PGCET and UPSC Prelims. Monitor the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 for the final announcement.

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