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Management EntrancePGCET (Karnataka)
Karnataka Examination Authority
- Domain
- Management Entrance
- Level
- State
- Type
- Entrance
- Application closes
- To be announced
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Overview
Conducting body
Karnataka Examination Authority
What you get
Admission to MBA, MCA, M.Tech in Karnataka
Latest content cycle
2026
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Eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and official resources in one structured view.
EligibilityPending verification
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Meeting the PGCET score requirement does not cure a failure to satisfy the degree, marks, work-experience or Karnataka eligibility rules.
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Karnataka PGCET MBA
Required - 2
Provisional answer key and objections
RequiredProvisional Answer Key Date: 2026-06-15
- 3
Separate MBA merit/rank list
RequiredEx Defence Eligibility List Date: 2026-07-16
- 4
Document verification and online seat allotment
Required
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Karnataka PGCET MBA
Objective examination using OMR answer sheetQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
2026 section structure
| Question type | Per subject | Full marks | Negative marks | Partial marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Awareness | + | None | No | |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning | + | None | No | |
| Quantitative Analysis | + | None | No | |
| English Language | + | None | No | |
| General Knowledge | + | None | No |
Provisional answer key and objections
Online KEA objection processQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Separate MBA merit/rank list
KEA result publicationQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Document verification and online seat allotment
KEA counsellingQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
SyllabusPending verification
Showing all 55 topics, across all 5 subjects and 8 chapters.
Computer Awareness
computer Basics
- organization of a computer
- central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Input/output devices
- Computer Memory
- Programming Languages
- Types of Operating Systems
- General awareness about Internet
- Web Applications
- Database Applications and Information systems
Data Representation
- Representation of Characters, Integers and Fractions
- Binary, ASCII and Hexadecimal representations
Binary Arithmetic
- Addition
- subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Two’s complement arithmetic
- Floating-point representation of numbers
- normalized Floating-point representation
Operating systems
- Evolution of operating systems
- types of operating systems
- functions of an operating system
- modern operating systems
Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning
Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Diagrams
- Analogy
- verbal ability
- analytical ability and related aspects
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
- Arithmetic
- data analysis and interpretation
- statistical analysis and related quantitative aspects
English language
English language
- Basic English grammar
- synonyms
- antonyms
- sentence correction
- one word Substitution
- idioms and phrases
- pairs expressing relationships
- famous books in English Literature
General Knowledge
General Knowledge
- Indian Business Environment
- Global Environment
- Social Events Cultural
- Events
- Economics
- Management
- Political Events
- Historical Events
- Current Affairs
- Sports
- Awards
- Personalities and Achievements
- Science and Technology
- Humanities
- Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship
- Business Communication
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Ex Defence Eligibility List Date: 2026-07-16
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Next examination date has not yet been published in StudyBddy's verified official record.
Full published timeline13 completed · 1 awaiting dates⌄
Ex Defence Eligibility List Date
Completed2026-07-16
Latest Official Update
CompletedThe latest visible MBA/MCA-specific item is the ex-defence eligibility list dated 16 July 2026.
Pwd Eligibility List Date
Completed2026-07-08
Provisional Answer Key Date
Completed2026-06-15
Exam Date
Completed2026-06-14
Admit Card Date
Completed2026-06-07
Final Extended Fee Deadline
Completed2026-05-05
Final Extended Application Deadline
Completed2026-04-30
Initial Fee Deadline
Completed2026-04-10
Initial Application Deadline
Completed2026-04-08
Bulletin Hosting Date
Completed2026-03-23
Application Start Date
Completed2026-03-23
Notification Publication Date
Completed2026-03-20
Next Exam Date
Awaiting official dateTo be announced by Karnataka Examinations Authority.
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Seat Status
A final consolidated 2026 MBA seat matrix was not available in the accessible portal state and no total is inferred.
| Course | Programme Duration | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Normally two academic years | Admission to Government seats and other seats placed under KEA counselling in participating Karnataka institutions. |
| Part-time MBA | Not stated | Admission where offered, subject to the additional three-year post-degree employment and 40-km workplace requirement. |
CutoffsPending verification
No 2026 MBA result/rank or counselling closing-rank table was visible on the official portal as of the research date.
Previous-year papersPending verification
Books & study sourcesNot loaded
Official & trusted free resourcesPending verification
| Name | Purpose | Url |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET 2026 portal | Current notices, answer keys, hall-ticket and verification updates | Open ↗ |
| PGCET 2026 Information Bulletin | Eligibility, pattern, merit and counselling rules | Open ↗ |
| Revised MBA/MCA schedule | Official 14 June examination schedule and clock windows | Open ↗ |
| MBA syllabus | Official subject and topic coverage linked by the 2026 portal | Open ↗ |
| KEA home | Official admissions portal | Open ↗ |
How to applyPending verification
- 1Register on the PGCET portal using the candidate's own mobile number and OTP.
- 2Ensure the name on Aadhaar, SSLC record and caste/caste-income certificates matches.
- 3Complete the application-cum-verification form and allow SATS/RD-number verification where applicable.
- 4Enter academic, Karnataka eligibility, reservation and communication details.
- 5Pay the official registration fee within the notified window.
- 6Download the admission ticket and appear for the MBA OMR examination.
- 7Check the provisional/revised key and submit objections with evidence during the official window.
- 8After rank publication, complete document verification, option entry and online allotment.
FAQsPending verification
Is there negative marking in Karnataka PGCET MBA?
No. Multiple marked answers receive no mark.
Can final-year degree candidates apply?
Yes, but they must pass all subjects and establish the required aggregate before seat selection.
How is MBA merit determined?
Only from PGCET marks, with qualifying-degree aggregate and then age used for ties.
Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.