Karnataka PGCET Counselling Schedule 2024: Check Allotment Dates for First and Final Round

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2024 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 11:08 IST

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Dates: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will close the fee payment window under final round counselling tomorrow, December 18. The PGCET 2024 seat allotment result under the final round counselling was released as per the PGCET counselling dates. Candidates are allowed to pay the admission fee and download the admission order from the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

Candidates were able to check the Karnataka PGCET results and download the scorecard for future reference. The results for Karnataka PGCET 2024 are available for MBA, MCA, and MTech courses via a separate login link. KEA conducted the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam for PG professional courses such as MBA, MCA, and MTech.

Scroll down for more details on Karnataka PGCET dates 2024, including application dates, exam dates, hall ticket schedule, and more.

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Also Check: Karnataka PGCET Seat Matrix 2024

Q:   Where can I find the Karnataka PGCET exam dates?

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Candidates can check the Karnataka PGCET 2023 dates on the official website of Karnataka Examination Authority.  KEA releases the schedule for Karnataka PGCET 2023, including the application schedule, admit card dates, exam dates, answer key release schedule, and result declaration dates.

The exam date for Karnataka PGCET was mentioned on the admit card issued to the candidate after completying the registrstion process.

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Q:   What is the frequency of the Karnataka PGCET exam?

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Karnataka PGCET exam is conducted once every year. The exam score is valid for one exam session only. Karnataka PGCET is an offline exam with as many as 100 MCQs to be answered within 150 minutes.  Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test is administered annually by Karnataka Examination Authority. Karnataka PGCET acts as the gateway exam for admission into PG courses, including MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech. and M.Arch in the state of Karnataka. 

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Q:   Is the schedule for Karnataka PGCET exam out?

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Yes, KEA has released the Karnataka PGCET exam schedule on its official website. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) releases the Karnataka PGCET exam dates along with the event schedule. KEA conducted the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam for admission to MBA/MCA, MTech, and March courses offered by colleges in Karnataka. The exam was conducted on September 23 for Engineering courses and on September 24 for MBA and MCA courses. Candidates could download the answer key soon after the exam was conducted.

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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Event Overview

KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET with the following chronology of events:

  1. Karnataka PGCET registration
  2. Karnataka PGCET application form correction
  3. Issuance of Karnataka PGCET hall ticket
  4. Conduct of Karnataka PGCET exam
  5. Publication of Karnataka PGCET answer key
  6. Karnataka PGCET answer key objection window
  7. Karnataka PGCET result declaration date

Besides the above mentioned events, KEA also conducts the centralised counselling process for MBA admission. 

Q:   Who releases Karnataka PGCET exam dates?

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Karnataka PGCET exam dates and event schedule is released by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).  KEA conducts the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam for admission to MBA/MCA, MTech, and M.Arch courses offered by colleges in Karnataka. KEA releases the schedule for Karnataka PGCET 2023, including the application schedule, admit card dates, exam dates, answer key release schedule, and result declaration dates. Besides these events, KEA also conducts the centralised counselling process for MBA admission and the schedule for the same is released seperately.

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Q:   What are some important events to note for Karnataka PGCET exam?

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KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET with the following chronology of events that are important to note:

  • Karnataka PGCET registration
  • Karnataka PGCET application form correction
  • Issuance of Karnataka PGCET hall ticket
  • Conduct of Karnataka PGCET exam
  • Publication of Karnataka PGCET answer key
  • Karnataka PGCET answer key objection window
  • Karnataka PGCET result declaration date

Besides the above mentioned events, KEA may include some additional exam related events in between occuring due to unforeseen reasons.

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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

19 Dec '24

Karnataka PGCET Counselling: Last Date to Report at Allotted College (Final Round)

16 Dec '24

Karnataka PGCET Final Allotment Results (Final Round)

16 Dec '24 -

18 Dec '24

Karnataka PGCET Fee Payment and Admission Order Download - Final Round

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Important Dates

KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET 2024 for MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech and M.Arch admissions in Karnataka. The Karnataka PGCET admission process involves multiple events, including the application process, application form correction, the release of hall ticket, Karnataka PGCET exam, the publication of the PGCET answer key, declaration of result and more. The space below mentions the key highlights of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam along with the schedule.

Filling Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form

Karnataka PGCET registrations commenced online. Candidates were allowed to apply for the exam within a stipulated timeline. KEA has the authority to extend the Karnataka PGCET registration window. Candidates are allowed to visit the official website of KEA (kea.kar.nic.in) to complete the PGCET registrations as per the schedule. KEA may also reopen to the Karnataka PGCET registration window. The deadline for completing the Karnataka PGCET application fee payment may differ from the registration deadline.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form Correction

Besides the registration, KEA facilitates the Karnataka PGCET application form correction window. The window is available for a span of three days. Candidates are allowed to edit the incorrect information (if any) filled during the registration process. Karnataka PGCET important dates will mention the dates for application form correction.

Release of Karnataka PGCET Hall Ticket 2024

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket online for all the candidates who fill the application form before the last date. As per the Karnataka PGCET information brochure, the hall ticket is released 10 days prior to the exam date.

The hall ticket of Karnataka PGCET 2024 hosts details related to the exam, including the test centre details, Karnataka PGCET exam date, personal details related to the applicant and some exam day guidelines. Candidates can download the Karnataka PGCET admit card until the examination day.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Dates

KEA has conducted the Karnataka PGCET exam for MBA and MCA courses in the first week of August. The exam for MBA and MCA courses was conducted on the same day. KEA is yet to notify the PGCET exam dates for MTech and ME courses. Candidates will have to mark the correction answer options in the allotted system. Irrespective of the course, Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam has a total of 100 multiple-choice questions.

Also Read: Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2024

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key Release Date

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET answer key in two phases. The provisional answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam comprises answers to all the questions that appeared in the exam. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against these answers. Subject matter experts will review the challenges and further release a final answer key. The Karnataka PGCET 2024 final answer key will be released along with the result.

Karnataka PGCET Result Release Date 2024

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET results along with the final answer key. With the exam to be held in May, candidates can predict the release date of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 result in the month of June. The results date for the Karnataka PGCET exam will be released on the official website, i.e. kea.kar.nic.in.

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Q:   When will KEA declare Karnataka PGCET results?

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Karnataka PGCET 2023 results were declared on November 22, 2023, for the exam that was conducted in the last week of September. Similarly, in the PGCET 2022 sessions, the result was released on December 29 for the exam that was conducted on November 22.

Therefore, it can be interpreted that candidates could download the Karnataka PGCET results within 30 to 45 days of the exam date. Hard copy of the Karnataka PGCET result or mark sheet is not sent to the candidates. They had to take printouts of the mark sheet and preserve it till the counselling and admission process is over.

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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:   What is the exam date for Karnataka PGCET MBA exam?

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KEA conducted the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam in the month of September for different courses. The exam for MBA and MCA courses was conducted on the same day. While the exam for admission to M.E., M.Tech and M.Arch courses was conducted on a separate day. The exam for all the courses was conducted in an offline mode at test cities situated across Karnataka. Candidates had to mark the answers in an OMR sheet. Irrespective of the course, Karnataka PGCET exam had as many as 100 multiple-choice questions.

The exam for Engineering courses was conducted on September 23. While the Karnataka PGCET exam for MBA and MCA courses was conducted on September 24.

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Q:   What is the counselling schedule for admissions based on Karnataka PGCET?

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Soon after the declaration of the Karnataka PGCET merit list, candidates qualifying the exam can participate in the Karnataka PGCET counselling for MBA admission across the state. The schedule for counselling is announced after the result announcement. Karnataka PGCET counselling date 2023 will be announced soon. In the counselling round, the allotment of seats is done based on merit and priority options. The counselling process includes candidates' registration, document verification, option entry, and seat allotment. Selected candidates have to pay the admission fee to secure final admission in the allotted college.

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Q:   What is the timeline for Karnataka PGCET application process?

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Karnataka PGCET application form submission is typically facilitated for a period of 20+ days. However, the deadline can be extended as per the number of registeations received and other factors.

Considering the past exam sessions, the Karnataka PGCET 2023 application process was held entirely online. Candidates were allowed to visit the official website of KEA (kea.kar.nic.in) to complete the PGCET registrations as per the schedule. Also, the form correction window opened for the registered candidates to edit the form if there are any errors in it.

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Q:   When will KEA release Karnataka PGCET hall ticket?

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Usually the Karnataka PGCET admit card is released 10 days before the exam, as per the past year trends. Similar trend has been seen for Karnataka PGCET 2023 hall ticket download. Candidates have been allowed to download the hall ticket of PGCET 2023 from September 13. The exam was held on September 23 and 24.

To download the Karntaka PGCET 2023 admit card candidates had to use Karnataka PGCET registration number and their four initial letters of the name. Candidates were able to check details like their name, Karnatka PGCET 2023 roll number, father’s name, photograph, signature, exam date and time, exam venue with complete address, and the Karnataka PGCET exam day instructions.

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