Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), has released the Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2026 for MBA & MCA Admission at its official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who have their exam on 14th June can download their admit card from the direct link shared in the article.
Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2026 has been released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on 8th June 2026 for all candidates whose written exam is scheduled for 14th June 2026. Those candidates who have applied for this exam can get their admit card from the official website, which is https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can download their admit cards using their application number and the first four letters of their name.
Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2026 Out
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programmes is scheduled for 14th June 2026 across various exam centres in Karnataka. The exam will be conducted in two sessions: Morning Session (MBA) from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Afternoon Session (MCA) from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
KEA PGCET Admit Card 2026 Download Link
The official portal to check and download the admit card for the Karnataka PGCET Exam has been activated at the official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can also download their e-admit card from the direct link provided here. Make sure to download the hall ticket in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2026 Download Link (Active)
KEA Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2026
The PGCET 2026 exam for both MBA and MCA courses will consist of 100 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative valuation.
| Exam Date | Course | Timings | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th June 2026 (Sunday) | MBA | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 100 | 100 |
| 14th June 2026 (Sunday) | MCA | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM | 100 | 100 |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Schedule of Bell Timings
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a strict schedule of bell timings that must be observed scrupulously without any variation. Candidates must be aware of the following schedule:
| Bell Number | Morning Session (MBA) | Afternoon Session (MCA) | Particulars |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST BELL | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | • Candidates allowed to enter and occupy seats upon showing Admission Ticket and Valid ID Card. • Invigilator verifies photograph with ID Card and Nominal Roll. • OMR Answer Sheets distributed. Candidates write their name on the OMR sheet. • Candidates carefully enter PGCET Number and shade respective circle on OMR sheet. • Candidates verify PGCET No. on OMR sheet with that printed on Admission Ticket. |
| SECOND BELL | 10:15 AM | 2:15 PM | • Deputy Chief Superintendent/Custodian distributes sealed question paper packet to invigilators at 10:20 AM / 2:20 PM. • Invigilator loudly announces seal is intact and obtains signatures of any TWO candidates on the packet. • Invigilator opens Question Paper packet and distributes booklets at 10:25 AM / 2:25 PM. • Candidates enter Version Code and question booklet serial on OMR sheet and affix signature. • NOTE: Only Invigilators authorized to open seal. Other staff (including Deputy Chief Superintendent/Custodian) are NOT authorized. • Until third bell, candidates not allowed to look inside booklet or start answering. |
| THIRD BELL | 10:30 AM | 2:30 PM | • Candidates allowed to open question booklet and start answering on OMR sheet. • After this bell, candidates not allowed to enter OR leave the examination hall till completion of session. |
| FOURTH BELL | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | • First CAUTION BELL – indicates ONE HOUR of examination completed. |
| FIFTH BELL | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | • Second CAUTION BELL – indicates THIRTY MINUTES remaining for examination to end. |
| SIXTH BELL | 12:25 PM | 4:25 PM | • Last CAUTION BELL – Invigilators inform candidates “ONLY FIVE MINUTES ARE REMAINING”. |
| SEVENTH & LAST BELL | 12:30 PM | 4:30 PM | • End of examination. • Invigilator ensures all candidates have stopped answering. • Invigilator collects OMR answer sheets from candidates. • IMPORTANT: Before allowing candidates to leave, invigilators must ensure OMR sheets collected from all candidates. • Invigilator separates TOP sheet (Office COPY) and retains it. • Invigilator returns bottom sheet replica (CANDIDATE COPY) to candidates along with question booklets. |
Prohibited Activities & Misdeeds in Examination Hall
Candidates should note that the following misdeeds will attract disciplinary actions and criminal prosecution:
(a) Breach of silence
(b) Use of books, notes, manuscripts, etc., pertaining to the subject in the examination hall
(c) Talking or signaling to other Candidates
(d) Copying from the answer books of other candidates or from other sources
(e) Sending of OMR Answer Sheet or question paper out of the examination hall
(f) Impersonation
(g) Tearing of OMR Answer Sheet or any other examination misconduct
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How to download Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2026?
- Candidates have to visit the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on “Admissions” >> Select “PGCET-2026” >> Click on Hall Ticket Download Link.
- Candidates are required to click on “Download Karnataka PGCET 2026 Admit Card”.
- Enter your application number and the first four letters of your name to download your exam admit card.
- The admit card appears on the system screen.
- Download and print the admit card for future reference.
