Karnataka PGCET MCA Application Form 2024, Registration: Know How to Apply

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2024 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 23:30 IST

Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2024: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) had facilitated the PGCET 2024 application form window on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Eligible candidates were able to fill and submit the application form online. The registration fee payment window is also closed.

Holding a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate score of 50 per cent makes a candidate eligible to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam. Karnataka PGCET registration requires candidates to provide personal, educational, and communication details. Additionally, candidates have to upload required documents and pay application fees of INR 700. Scroll down for complete insights on Karnataka PGCET application form 2024, including eligibility to apply, registration process, application fees, and more.

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Q:   When will Karnataka PGCET application form release?

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If the previous year's trends are to be followed, the Karnatka PGCET 2024 application process will commence in the month of August. Candidates are able to fill the online application form for PGCET 2024 on the official website only. Offline application forms are not released. Candidates with bachelor's degrees are eligible for MBA admission in Karnataka based on PGCET 2024. Karnataka PGCET registration requires the candidates to provide personal, academic, and communication details. Additionally, candidates have to upload documents and pay the application fee. The last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2024 will be released along with the Karnataka PGCET information bulletin.

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Q:   Are other state students eligible for the Karnataka PGCET?

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Yes, other state-domiciled students can also apply for the Karnataka PGCET. There are no restrictions on those from other states pursuing a postgraduate degree in Karnataka through the PGCET. Other state students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements, which are graduation with a score of 50%. It is just that Karnataka students have several advantages, such as: 1. Karnataka Category I students can apply with only 45% of their graduation. 2. Around 90 percent of seats in colleges are available for Karnataka state applicants. 3. SC, ST of other state are treated as General category unlike state categories.
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Q:   What is the date to apply for Karnataka PGCET?

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If the past year trends are followed, Karnataka PGCET 2024 registration will commence in the month of August. Candidates will be informed about the last date for PGCET 2024 registration along with the publication of information bulletin. The application form for Karnataka PGCET 2024 is available online on the official website. Candidates will have to complete the entire application process online, including uploading of the documents and paying the application fee.

To apply for Karnatka PGCET, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50 per cent (45 per cent for unreserved categories). In addition to the qualifying degree, candidates aspiring for a part-time MBA must have a minimum of three-year of work experience to be eligible for Karnataka PGCET.

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Q:   Do GATE-qualified students need to appear for the Karnataka PGCET?

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No, if you have qualified for the GATE exam, you do not need to appear in the Karnataka PGCET to take admission in the M.Tech course. The GATE is a national-level exam, and admission to the majority of engineering colleges in India is based on its score. You can apply for admission to M.Tech programs at prestigious engineering colleges like Manipal Institute of Technology, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, and BMS College of Engineering with a valid GATE score. If you have a high GATE score, you can also be admitted to NITK Surathkal. In case you have not scored well, you can still appear in the Karnataka PGCET by choosing the "Non-GATE scorer" option in the PGCET application form.
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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

18 Sep '24

Karnataka PGCET exam date (ME/MTech/MArch)

04 Aug '24

Karnataka PGCET exam date (MBA/MCA)

25 Jul '24 -

04 Aug '24

Karnataka PGCET admit card download (MBA/MCA)

Prerequisites of Filling Karnataka PGCET Application Form

Candidates need to keep the following details/ things handy before they proceed to fill Karnataka PGCET application form for a hassle-free registration process.

  • Class 10th mark sheet
  • Class 12th mark sheet
  • Scanned copy of passport-sized photograph
  • Scanned copy of signature
  • Scanned copy of left thumb impression
  • Government-approved ID proof
  • Active email ID
  • Active mobile number
  • Bank details to pay Karnataka PGCET application fee
  • Category certificates
  • Graduation degree details
  • Choice of examination city
  • A printer connected with the system to print the application confirmation page
  • Good quality internet connection
  • The online application form for Karnataka PGCET 2024 is best viewed in Internet Explorer 9 or above and the latest versions of Google Chrome & Mozilla Firefox

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to meet the Karnataka PGCET eligibility conditions before they fill the application form for the same. Karnataka PGCET is conducted for MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Arch. The table below mentions the eligibility criteria to fill Karnataka PGCET application form.

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria for MBA

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50 per cent (45 per cent for unreserved categories). In addition to the qualifying degree, candidates aspiring for a part-time MBA must have a minimum of three-year of work experience to be eligible for Karnataka PGCET 2024.

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria for MCA

Candidates aspiring for MCA course must have passed from any of the following courses with 50 per cent aggregate for UR category and 45 per cent aggregate for reserved categories

  • BCA
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree
  • B.Sc. with Mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level
  • B.A. with Mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level
  • B.Com with Mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level

Also Read: Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

How to Fill Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2024?

Candidates can fill the Karnataka PGCET application form by following the steps mentioned below.

Step 1 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Creating User Account

  1. Visit the official site of KEA, that is kea.kar.nic.in or follow the URL - https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
  2. Click the link reading ‘PGCET 2024 online application’ in the ‘Flash News’ tile
  3. Click the 'New User' tab to create a user account
  4. Enter basic details including mobile number, email ID, name, gender, and other key details to complete the Karnataka PGCET registration

NOTE: Candidates receive a system-generated email and SMS containing PGCET login credentials, preserve the Karnataka PGCET login credentials for future correspondence

Step 2 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Fill Details

  1. Log in using the User ID and Password received after the Karnataka PGCET registration process
  2. Enter personal, academic, contact and other details in the PGCET application form
  3. Click on the 'Save and Next' button

Step 3 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Uploading Documents

  1. Upload scanned copies of the following documents
    1. Recent passport size coloured photograph
    2. Signature
    3. Left thumb impression
    4. Parent's signature
  2. Click on the 'Save and Next' button
  3. Read through the form of declaration carefully and click the checkbox against the ‘I Agree’ button.

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Step 4 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Verification and Confirmation

  1. Review all the details entered in the form
  2. Click on the ‘Edit’ button in case of any error
  3. Click on the 'Submit' button to proceed with the next step of the registration process

Step 5 of Karnataka PGCET Application Process: Application Fee Payment

Candidates can select the mode of payment and pay the Karnataka PGCET registration fee based on their category selected while filling the form

Q:   I am a PGCET applicant while applying for exam, I entered my marks in a wrong format. Will I get my admit card?

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It is difficult to determine whether you will receive your admit card or not without knowing more specific details about the format of the marks you entered and how it differs from the correct format. However, it is important to note that the eligibility criteria and application process for PGCET may vary depending on the state and the course you have applied for. In general, if you have made a mistake in your application, it is advisable to contact the exam conducting authority or the admission committee of the college you have applied to as soon as possible to rectify the mistake. They may be able to provide guidance on how to proceed and may also have provisions for correcting mistakes in the application. If you are unable to rectify the mistake or have not received your admit card, you should contact the exam conducting authority or the admission committee immediately to seek assistance. They may be able to provide further guidance on what to do next. Please upvote if it was helpful.
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Q:   I had submitted the Karnataka PGCET form but did not receive a confirmation message. What should I do?

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While hitting the submit button, candidates must ensure they are connected to stable internet. In case of internet connectivitry issue, there are chances that the application form submission didn't go through. However, the application confirmation message can take up to 24 hours after submission of the Karnataka PGCET application form. In case of a longer delay, candidates must contact the KEA help desk or send an email seeking an update on the Karnataka PGCET application status.

KEA will provide the status of the PGCET application form. In case the form is not submitted but the application fee was deducted, candidates can seek refund for the incomplete application fee within 7-14 days.

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Karnataka PGCET Application Fee 2024

After filling out the Karnataka PGCET application form, candidates must pay the registration fee before the deadline. Category wise amount for the Karnataka PGCET application fee is as follows.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Fee (Indicative)

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

General and OBC

650

SC/ ST/ Category - I Karnataka Candidates

500

Q:   I have lost my challan copy of having paid for PGCET MBA Karnataka. Is it necessary for verification?

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Note that the challan copy is a proof of the candidate’s candidature in Karnataka PGCET, hence it is an important document to retain. If the challan copy is lost, candidates must ensure that they have the challan number with them or anything that would be helpful in proving the candidature. Candidates can login to their candidate portal of Karnataka PGCET and check if the challan copy is a available for download.

The last resort is to contact the administration to inform them about the same. KEA will be able to provide the required resolution for the issue.

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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form: Document Required

Candidates need to upload the documents while filling the Karnataka PGCET application form. The documents are to be uploaded in a prescribed format only. Documents required while filling the Karnataka PGCET application form are as follows

  1. Photograph
  2. Signature
  3. Left thumb impression

Candidates need to upload documents as per the following specifications.

Image Specifications for Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form

List of Documents

Specified Size

Specified Format

Photograph

5 KB to 40 KB

JPEG/JPG

Signature

5 KB to 40 KB

JPEG/JPG

Impression (Left Thumb)

5 KB to 40 KB

JPEG/JPG

Karnataka PGCET Application Portal

This is how the application login portal of Karnataka PGCET 2024 will look like.

Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2024

Q:   What is the official website to apply for Karnataka PGCET?

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The official website to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2023 is cetonline [dot]karnataka [dot]gov [dot]in. The official website is the only online portal via which candidates can apply for the exam. The official link that will host the Karnatka PGCET application form 2023 will be available on the official website only.  Karnataka PGCET registration requires the candidates to provide personal, academic, and communication details. Additionally, candidates have to upload documents and pay the application fee. The last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2023 will be also announced with the Karnatka PGCET 2023 schedule.

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Q:   What documents are needed to fill the Karnataka PGCET application form?

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Candidates need to keep the following details/ things handy before they proceed to fill Karnataka PGCET application form for a hassle-free registration process

  • Class 10 mark sheet

  • Class 12 mark sheet

  • Scanned copy of passport-sized photograph

  • Scanned copy of signature

  • Scanned copy of left thumb impression

  • Government-approved ID proof

  • Active email ID

  • Active mobile number

  • Bank details to pay Karnataka PGCET application fee

  • Category certificates

  • Graduation degree details

  • Choice of examination city

  • A printer connected with the system to print the application confirmation page

  • Good quality internet connection

  • The online application form for Karnataka PGCET is best viewed in Internet Explorer 9 or above and the latest versions of Google Chrome & Mozilla Firefox.

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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form Correction

After the KEA closes the Karnataka PGCET registration window, candidates can rectify/modify details in the Karnataka PGCET 2024 application form. In an instance of any error in the Karnataka PGCET application form, candidates can use the form correction window facilitated by Karnataka Examination Authority.

Q:   Is it possible to do name correction in PGCET application form of Karnataka?

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Once the Karnataka PGCET 2023 form correction window opens, candidates will be able to access the form and check for the fields available for correction. If by anychance the facility to correct the name is not available then the candidates must contact the authorities for the same. Most of the fields in the online application form will be available for correction. If a mistake has been made in the spelling of the name, candidates must check the correction window and ensure if the name can be edited. If the name cannot be corrected, then contact the authority via email or call as per the contact details available on the official website.

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Q:   What is the date for Karnataka PGCET form correction facility?

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The application form correction dates for Karnataka PGCET 2023 registered candidates will open and candidates will be able to edit the form, if needed. Candidates can make corrections in their application form once the correction window for PGCET opens. The schedule for the application form correction shall be notified on the official website. The form correction window opens for a limited period of time. Hence if any mistakes are made in the online form it must be updated within the time period of the window and submitted again.

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Karnataka PGCET Admit Card

All the candidates completing the Karnataka PGCET registration before the last date will be issued the Karnataka PGCET admit card. Candidates need to carry a hard copy of the PGCET admit card on the examination day. If the candidates cannot show the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket on the examination day, the officials will not allow them to enter the hall. The hall ticket of Karnataka PGCET 2024 will comprise details such as course name, hall ticket number, exam centre-related details, and exam day instructions.

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