Content Writer | Updated On - May 14, 2026

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has postponed the PGCET MBA and MCA exam from May 24 to June 14, 2026, due to a clash with UPSC CSE Prelims. The MTech exam remains scheduled for May 23, 2026, with no changes.

Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA/MCA Exam Postponed to June 14; MTech Unchanged

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has revised the PGCET 2026 exam schedule. The MBA and MCA exam, originally scheduled for May 24, will now be conducted on June 14, 2026. KEA announced this change on its official X handle on May 14, 2026.

The postponement addresses a direct clash with UPSC CSE Prelims scheduled for May 24, 2026. Multiple candidates had requested KEA to reschedule the exam as they had applied for both competitive exams. This additional preparation time will benefit candidates appearing for both examinations.

#PGCET-2026: ಮೇ 24ರಂದು ನಡೆಯಬೇಕಿದ್ದ #MBA, #MCA ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯನ್ನು ಜೂನ್ 14ಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಂದೂಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಮೇ‌ 24 ರಂದು #UPSC ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಇರುವ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಈ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಈ ಹಿಂದೆ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದಂತೆ ಮೇ 23ರಂದು #M.Tech/ME ಹಾಗೂ‌ #DCET-26 ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳು ನಡೆಯಲಿವೆ.

- ಹೆಚ್.ಪ್ರಸನ್ನ ಐಎಎಸ್
ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಾಹಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರು…
— ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ KEA (@KEA_karnataka) May 14, 2026

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Important Dates

Events	Dates
MTech/ME Exam	May 23, 2026
DCET Exam	May 23, 2026
MBA/MCA Exam	June 14, 2026
MTech Hall Ticket Release	Soon (7-10 days before exam)
MBA/MCA Hall Ticket Release	Later (7-10 days before June 14)

How to Download Karnataka PGCET 2026 Admit Card Once Out?

Candidates can download their admit cards from the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026.
KEA releases hall tickets 7-10 days before the scheduled exam date.
Candidates must enter their application number and date of birth to access their admit cards.

Before appearing for the exam, candidates should carefully verify all details on their hall ticket. Check your name, application number, exam center location, exam date, and time slot. Report any discrepancies to KEA immediately through the official website or contact center.

Candidates must carry their original admit card and valid photo ID to the exam center. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time. Bring black and blue ballpoint pens for the pen-and-paper format examination. Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.

Official Notification

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Format Overview

Karnataka PGCET 2026 is a 100-mark multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination conducted in pen-and-paper format. The exam duration is 120 minutes with no negative marking for incorrect answers. MBA and MCA papers contain five sections: Computer Awareness, English Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability.

KEA will announce the PGCET 2026 results within 2-3 weeks after the exam concludes. Candidates can download their score cards from the official website using their application number and date of birth. Participating universities will conduct counselling based on PGCET scores and merit lists.

What’s Next for Students

The postponement provides candidates with an additional 3-week preparation window. Focus on practicing previous years' question papers and mock tests. Strengthen weak areas in reasoning and quantitative ability sections. Time management during practice tests is crucial for success in the 120-minute examination.

KEA's decision to postpone the MBA/MCA exam to June 14 resolves the conflict with UPSC CSE Prelims, benefiting dual-exam aspirants. Candidates appearing for MTech should prepare for the May 23 exam as scheduled. Download your admit card from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026 when released and verify all details carefully before exam day.

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