The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started accepting applications for the Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) 2023 Exam. Interested candidates can submit their Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam on the official website - kea.kar.nic.in. The last date to submit registration cum application forms for the Karnataka PGCET 2023 is August 17, 2023, till 11:59 PM. However, registered candidates will be able to pay their PGCET 2023 Application Fee till August 19, 2023, till 06:00 PM. 


The Karnataka PGCET is an annual examination conducted to shortlist suitable and eligible candidates for admissions into various postgraduate programmes like M.E, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and M.Arch, offered by several higher education institutions across Karnataka. As per the official schedule released on the official website, the KEA will conduct the Karnataka PGCET 2023 Exam on September 9 and 10, 2023. The Karnataka PGCET 2023 Exam for M.E, M.Tech, and M.Arch programmes will be held on September 9 from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM. While the PGCET 2023 Exam for MCA programme will be held on September 10 from 10:30 to 12:30 PM, the exam for MBA programmes will be held from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM on September 10, 2023. 


Furthermore, GATE qualified candidates who have completed their bachelors programme in Engineering and Technology disciplines shall only be eligible for M.Tech admissions through the PGCET 2023. While GATE qualified candidates will be required to submit their applications online, they shall be exempted from appearing in the entrance exam. For further information and detailed eligibility criteria on the Karnataka PGCET 2023 Exam, candidates are advised to visit the official website. 


Also Read: IIT Madras To Organise JAM 2024; Application Window To Open In First Week Of Sep


Karnataka PGCET 2023: Steps To Apply



  • Visit the official website - kea.kar.nic.in

  • On the homepage, click on the ‘PGCET 2023’ link

  • Select the ‘New User’ button and register online by furnishing your basic details

  • Fill in the application form with all required details

  • Upload relevant documents and pay the application fee online

  • Submit the application form

  • Download the application confirmation page for future reference


Education Loan Information:

Calculate Education Loan EMI