Karnataka PGCET 2025: Application Form, Exam Dates (May 31, June 22), Syllabus, Exam Pattern

Paras Attri
Paras Attri

Updated on - Apr 1, 2025

Karnataka PGCET 2025 will be held on June 22 for MBA and MCA courses. The PGCET exam for ME/MTech/MArch courses will be held on May 31.  Along with the Karnataka PGCET exam dates, KEA has announced the timeline for submitting the Karnataka PGCET application form 2025.  

The PGCET 2025 registration procedure will be facilitated by KEA from April 25 to May 10.  Candidates with a bachelor's degree are eligible for the Karnataka PGCET 2025. Scroll down for detailed information about the Karnataka PGCET 2025, including exam dates, notification, pattern, curriculum, application process, and more.

About Karnataka PGCET

The Karnataka PGCET full form is the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. Authorities released the detailed Karnataka PGCET notification 2025 on the web portal. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) offers Karnataka PGCET admission into various postgraduate courses in Karnataka. Candidates could get admission into government seats and management quota seats through the Karnataka PGCET.

The Karnataka PGCET is a state-level entrance examination to offer admission in universities/ colleges in Karnataka into various postgraduate-level courses. The Karnataka Examination Authority conducts the Karnataka PGCET every academic year.

If the candidate is qualified in GATE 2025 and has a valid GATE score, then aspirants could get admission through this score, but should remember that they must also apply for the Karnataka PGCET 2025. Karnataka PGCET is an offline exam with 100 MCQs to be answered within 150 minutes.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Highlights
Exam Name Karnataka PGCET
Full Form  Karnataka Post-Graduate Common Entrance Test
Exam Level  State Level
Conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Application Mode  Online 
Languages English 
Exam Mode  Offline 
Exam Duration 150 minutes 
Official Website 

kea.kar.nic.in

cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Helpdesk 080 - 23460460

Accepting Colleges: A total of 178 participating institutes accept Karnataka PGCET scores for postgraduate admission. Karnataka PGCET is a state-level entrance exam. Candidates could secure admission in MBA/ MCA/ ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch programs offered by government/ university/ private aided/ private unaided professional educational institutions in Karnataka.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Courses Offered

Five postgraduate courses are offered through Karnataka PGCET 2025 in different fields. The courses available for Karnataka PGCET 2025 candidates with their specifications are listed in the table below.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Courses Offered
Courses Offered Course Specification
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) For Normal and Lateral Entry
Only Full Time
Master of Business Administration (MBA) For Admission into the 1st Year
Both Part-time and Full Time
Master of Technology (M.Tech) Both Part-Time and Full-Time
Master of Engineering (ME) Both Part-Time and Full-Time
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) Both Part-Time and Full-Time

Karnataka PGCET Exam Date 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Dates
Important Events Dates
Upcoming Events
Karnataka PGCET Registration 2025 25 Apr ' 25 - 10 May ' 25
Karnataka PGCET exam date (ME/MTech/MArch) 31 May ' 25
Karnataka PGCET admit card download (MBA/MCA) Jun ' 25
Karnataka PGCET exam date (MBA/MCA) 22 Jun ' 25
Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key

Jun ' 25

Release of Karnataka PGCET Result

Jul ' 25

Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling process Aug ' 25 - Oct ' 25

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will set the Karnataka PGCET eligibility criteria 2025. If candidates did not satisfy the eligibility criteria, their application was rejected. The KEA had set specific eligibility criteria for different Karnataka PGCET courses. The general eligibility criteria which a candidate has to fulfill are mentioned below.

  • Qualifications: Candidates must have an undergraduate degree from any recognized college/ university in India or abroad.
  • Marks: To be eligible for Karnataka PGCET 2022, general candidates must have scored more than 50%. Candidates belonging to the SC/ ST/ OBC categories must score more than 40%.
  • Work Experience: If a candidate wanted to apply for a part-time course, they had to have a minimum work experience of 3 years.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Course Eligibility Criteria
Karnataka PGCET for MBA Any bachelor’s degree of 3 years with a minimum of 50% of marks
Karnataka PGCET for MCA A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Computer Programming/ Business Mathematics/ Business Statistics with a minimum of 50% marks.
Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech/ME/M.Arch A valid GATE score or a bachelor’s degree of 3 years with a minimum of 50% of marks.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form

Candidates must complete and submit the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application form before the KEA registration deadline. While filling out the form, you will need to provide personal, academic, and contact details. Only those who successfully submit the form and pay the Karnataka PGCET application fee will be considered for the next stage of the admission process. The application will be open from 25 Apr ' 25 - 10 May ' 25.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Registration

Karnataka PGCET 2025 registration will be commenced from 25 Apr ' 25 - 10 May ' 25. The Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the application form on the official website.

The Karnataka PGCET application form details, along with the application process and documents required, are given below. Candidates can read the step-by-step process below to get details about the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application process.

The step-by-step process involved in the 'New User Registration is below:

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the Karnataka PGCET official website.
  • Step 2: After clicking on the official website, click on the 'New User' tab.
  • Step 3: Fill in the details such as the candidate's name, gender, contact details, etc.
  • Step 4: A unique user ID and password were sent to the registered email ID and mobile number.

Filling the Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form

After the new user registration is completed, the next step in the application process is to fill out the application form. The procedure for the same is described below.

  • Step 1: Log in to the account using the credentials provided at the time of new user registration.
  • Step 2: Fill in personal details, academic details, and contact details in the given form stated as ‘Student Information Page.’
  • Step 3: Click on the 'Save and Next' button to go to the next step of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application process.

Documents Upload for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application

Certain documents must be uploaded during the application process. The applicants had to check the specifications of the documents in the application form section. The applicants had to upload the documents in JPG/ JPEG format. The scanned copies of the following documents were compulsory in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application process.

  • Latest Coloured Photograph of the Candidate
  • Candidate's Signature
  • Parent's Signature
  • Left Thumb Impression

After finishing the upload, candidates had to select the 'Save and Next' button. A declaration page appeared on the screen. The candidates had to read the declaration attentively and then submit it.

Accepting the Declaration and Submitting the Form

Candidates had to look through a few parameters before they submitted the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application form, and the parameters are mentioned below.

  • After furnishing details in the application form, candidates had to review the online form. Candidates should not have made any mistakes during the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application process to avoid discrepancies in the future.
  • After filling out the application form, a declaration box pops up. Applicants must read all the details and click on ‘Agree’ if candidates are satisfied with the conditions. Aspirants had to note that no edits or omits could be made after submitting the application form.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Fee Payment

The application fee for Karnataka PGCET 2025 for general category candidates was INR 650, while for the reserved category, it was INR 500. The candidates had to familiarise themselves with the procedure of paying the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application fee. Check the procedure for fee payment given below.

  • To complete the Karnataka PGCET 2025 fee payment, candidates had to select a bank challan and take a printout of the same.
  • Candidates could make the fee payment through any specified branch.
  • Candidates receive two copies of the challan after the payment, and the bank retains one copy.
  • Candidates had to take 2-3 photocopies or at least store digital copies of them for future reference.

Documents Specification for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form

Candidates must upload their documents in the specified dimensions, size, and format as specified by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. The document specification for the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam is given in the table below.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Document Specification
Document File Size Dimensions Format Additional Details
Photograph 5KB - 40KB 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm JPG/ JPEG It should be a recent passport-size color photograph.
Signature 5KB - 40KB 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm JPG/ JPEG The candidate should sign on white paper with blue or black ink and the signature should not be in capital letters.
Left Thumb Impression 5KB - 40KB 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm JPG/ JPEG Thumbprints should be clear and should be taken in blue or black ink.

Documents Required for Karnataka PGCET 2025 

Candidates must have the below-mentioned documents at the time of filling out the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application form.

  • Recent Passport size Color Photograph
  • Candidate's Signature
  • Left Thumb Impression
  • Class 10 Marks Card
  • Class 12 Marks Card
  • Undergraduate Degree Marks Card
  • Caste Certificate (If applicable)
  • IT Certificate (If applicable).

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates must be aware of the exam pattern of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 before starting the preparation. It can help candidates understand the type of questions asked in the exam, the time allotted for the entire exam, the total marks for the paper, and other details related to the Karnataka PGCET 2025 examination. 

The Karnataka PGCET 2025 is an offline exam i.e., a paper & pen-based test (PPT). The Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam question paper has two sections. Each test paper is designed to test the knowledge of candidates in their subject specialization.

Candidates must go through the Karnataka PGCET brochure for all the detailed information. Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern details are tabulated below:

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern
Particulars Details
Exam Mode Offline, i.e., Pen and Paper Based Test (PBT)
Exam Duration 150 Minutes
Maximum Time to Answer All Questions 120 Minutes
Language English
Types of Questions Objective - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme 1 Mark for Every Correct Answer
No Negative Mark for Wrong Answers
Sections 4
Number of Options per Question 4

Question Type and Test Duration: All the questions are of objective type, i.e., multiple choice questions (MCQ), and the time given to complete the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Marking Scheme: The question paper of Karnataka PGCET 2025 is for a total of 100 marks. Each correct answer will fetch 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses in the exam. Since there is no negative marking, candidates can make use of this advantage by attending all questions. The following table contains course-wise marks distribution in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 examination:

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Course-Wise Marks Distribution
Course Parts Number of Questions Marks
M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Arch Part A 50 Questions 50 Marks
Part B 25 Questions 50 Marks
MBA Part A, 50 Questions 50 Marks
Part B 50 Questions 50 Marks
MCA Part A 60 Questions 60 Marks
Part B 20 Questions 40 Marks

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Syllabus

The Karnataka Examinations Authority tests candidates' strengths in subjects which they opt for in their undergraduate course. Therefore, the Karnataka PGCET 2025 syllabus depended on the course selected by the candidates in their UG and PG through Karnataka PGCET 2025. Topics for each course differ from each other. Candidates must be clear on topics that they have studied in their UG. They should try to increase their grasp on these topics.

The detailed Karnataka PGCET syllabus 2025 is tabulated below.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Syllabus
Programs Syllabus
Karnataka PGCET MCA Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, General English
Karnataka PGCET MBA Proficiency in the English Language, General Knowledge, Test of Reasoning and General, Quantitative Analysis
Biotechnology Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Process Biotechnology, Chemical/ Bioprocess Engineering, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Characteristics of Animal Cells, Immunology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology
Mathematics & Computer Science Analytical Geometry of 2-D, Analytical Geometry of 3-D, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability, StatisticsCombinational Analysis, Linear and Non-Linear Equations, Set Theory, Relations, Number System, Logic, Algebraic Structures, Computer Science, C Computer Language
Polymer Science & Technology Fluid Mechanics and Statics, Chemical Process Calculations, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Polymer Science, Polymerization Kinetics, Processing Technology, Polymer Manufacturing
Architecture City Planning, Housing, Visual and Urban Design, History of Architecture, Development of Contemporary Architecture, Planning Theory, Techniques of Planning
Mechanical Science Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Theory of Machines, Design of Machine Elements, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management
Civil Engineering Elements of Civil Engineering & Strength of Materials, Building Engineering Science, Surveying, Fluid Mechanics, Structures, Geo-Technical Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Hydrology, Irrigation
Chemical Engineering Process Calculations, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Operations, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Reaction Kinetics, Process Control, Pollution Control Engineering, Process Industries
Computer Science & Engineering Engineering Mathematics, Data Structures and Algorithms, Logic Design and Computer Organization, Formal Languages and Automata Theory, System Software, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks, Web Technologies
Environmental Engineering Environmental Chemistry, Biology and Ecology, Microbiology, Ecology, Water Supply and Treatment, Wastewater and TreatmentSolid and Hazardous Wastes Management, Atmospheric Pollution and Control, Transport Processes and Water Quality AssessmentEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Textile Technology Textile Fibers, Yarn Manufacturers: Ginning and Baling, Modern Yarn Production Methods, Fabric Manufacture, Chemical Processing of Textiles, Fashion Design and Garment Technology
Electrical Science Engineering Mathematics, Electric Circuits and Fields, Analog and Digital Electronics, Control Systems, Microprocessors

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Reference Books

Candidates appearing for the Karnataka 2025 exam must prepare well for the exam, and to prepare well and crack the exam, they should study good reference books. Candidates must be well aware of the exam pattern, syllabus, and the best reference books available in the market.

Each course has its reference book since the Karnataka PGCET exam 2025 is conducted for candidates applying to different postgraduate courses. Candidates must buy the books according to their course and requirements. A few of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 reference books are listed below.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Reference Books
Book Title Author/ Publisher
Karnataka PGCET ME / M.Tech Entrance Test Chandresh Agrawal
MBA Entrance Examinations Guide 2022 Edition R.Gupta
GATE and PGECET for Computer Science and Information Technology Ramaiah K Dasaradh
How To Prepare For The Karnataka PGCET Entrance Test Study Package Chandresh Agrawal

How to Prepare for Karnataka PGCET Exam 2025?

Preparation for any exam is of two types. The candidates can prepare from coaching centres where they go to the centre that teaches concepts, and then there is self-preparation, where they try their best at beating the exam alone. People generally prefer coaching centres because those centres provide them with a fixed schedule and resources to prepare for the exam, and in turn, they have to pay them.

Self-determined students can motivate themselves to give the exam. Preparation tips for the exam are mentioned below.

  • Secure All Relevant Sources for the Karnataka PGCET Exam: Before starting the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam preparation, the candidates must ensure that they secured all of the relevant material. There are numerous study materials and reference books out there. Out of them, the applicants must select the right ones that they think would help them in the preparation for Karnataka PGCET. Gathering all of this will give them a clear picture of how much they have to complete over their allotted time.
  • Construct a Custom Preparation Schedule: Preparation for an exam is not fruitful if students do not follow a definite structure. Thus, create a proper schedule that is suitable for day-to-day life. It should incorporate the equal distribution of study sessions for each subject, some time for solving previous year papers, and most importantly, periodic revisions. But just constructing a good schedule for the sake of creating one is of no use. The applicants must commit to the schedule until the goal is reached.
  • Evaluate and Improve Yourself: If you are not periodically evaluating yourself, you would never know where you are lacking and where you are strong. So you need to attempt all sample question papers, mock tests you can get your hands on. There are so many of them available on the internet. By taking these tests, candidates can evaluate themselves and then try to improve accordingly.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Centres

Based on their preferences, candidates must choose their Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam centres, which is convenient for them while filling out the application form. There are 16 Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam centres across the state. Candidates must keep in mind that no changes were allowed once a Karnataka PGCET exam centre was selected.

The following table contains the list of Karnataka PGCET exam centres 2025.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Centres
Bellary Raichur Mandya Chikkamagaluru
Mysore Belgaum Bagalkot Tumkur
Hubli Bijapur Shimoga Mangalore
Bangalore Davanagere Gulbarga Dharwad

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Admit Card 

All applicants can download the Karnataka PGCET admit card from the official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea) once released by KEA. The admit card is available online 10 days before the exam date. Candidates must download the PDF file, print it, and carry a hard copy on exam day. Entry to the examination hall will be denied without a printed admit card.

How to Download Karnataka PGCET 2025 Admit Card?

Applicants must visit the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The steps for downloading the admit card from the official website are as follows.

  • Step 1: For Karnataka PGCET login, the applicant must enter the credentials such as the Karnataka PGCET 2025 application ID and password.
  • Step 2: Click on the 'Get Admit Card' link, and the applicant can access the Karnataka PGCET 2025 admit card.
  • Step 3: Download the Karnataka PGCET 2025 admit card and take the printout in an A4 size sheet.

Documents Required Along with Karnataka PGCET 2025 Admit Card

Candidates should also bring a valid government/ private ID proof along with the Karnataka PGCET 2025 admit card on the day of the exam. The candidates could carry any one of the following Valid ID cards.

  • College ID Card
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • Aadhar Card
  • Passport
  • Voter ID.

Details on Karnataka PGCET Admit Card

The admit card of the Karnataka PGCET will have the following details.

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Roll Number
  • Exam Venue
  • Examination Date
  • Time of Exam
  • Father’s Name
  • Allotted Examination Centre
  • Photograph of the Candidate
  • Scanned Signature

Note: Candidates must carry their Karnataka PGCET 2025 admit card to the exam centre without which, candidates will not be allowed to take part in the exam. In case of any discrepancy in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 admit card, candidates should inform the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET answer key soon after the exam. It contains the correct answers to all questions, helping candidates assess their performance. The answer key is accessible through the dedicated login portal on the official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea) and is also available in PDF format.

If candidates find discrepancies, they can file objections online via the same portal. Along with their objections, candidates must submit supporting documents via email to validate their claims.

How to Download the Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key?

Candidates must follow these steps to download the Karnataka PGCET answer key.

  • Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website of Karnataka PGCET.
  • Step 2: From the home page, navigate to the “Admissions” tab where candidates will find the “PGCET 2024” option.
  • Step 3: Candidates can then download the answer key of Karnataka PGCET as per the preferred programs.
  • Step 4: Applicants can click on the link and download the question paper along with the answer key.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Result

Karnataka PGCET results 2025 will be released in July 2025. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases the Karnataka PGCET 2025 result online. You can check your scorecard by entering your registration number on the official portal (kea.kar.nic.in). The scorecard includes your qualifying status and other important details. Candidates who pass the Karnataka PGCET 2025 will be eligible to participate in the counselling process.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 result Download Here (To Be Updated Soon)

Note: Candidates applying for the Karnataka PGCET 2025 through GATE score must check their GATE results.

How to Check the Karnataka PGCET 2025 Result?

Steps to check Karnataka PGCET 2025 results are given below.

  • Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
  • Step 2: On the homepage of the website, click on the 'Result' tab.
  • Step 3: Enter the application number and date of birth as credentials to log in. Click on the 'Submit' button.
  • Step 4: The Karnataka PGCET 2025 results will be displayed on the screen, and candidates can download the results for future reference.

Karnataka PGCET Scorecard Details

The scorecard of Karnataka PGCET contains the following details.

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Candidate Type
  • Karnataka PGCET Number
  • Rank
  • Karnataka PGCET Score
  • Subjects.

Karnataka PGCET Reservation of Seats

Candidates of Karnataka Origin are only eligible to claim the reservation in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam. The important points regarding the reservation of seats in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam are given below.

  • Only Category-1 candidates of Karnataka can claim the reservation.
  • Candidates can also claim reservations under the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, provided they can produce an eligibility certificate from that concerned Assistant Commissioner.
  • Candidates who are wards of ex-servicemen can avail of the reservation if they obtain a certificate of their parent’s home address issued by the Joint Director/ Deputy Director of the concerned district and is countersigned by the Director of the Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Bangalore.
  • Candidates who have 40% or higher disability have a reservation of 3% of the total seats in Government and Government Aided Colleges.

Karnataka PGCET Cut Off 2025

The KEA will release the Karnataka PGCET 2025 cut off ranks for all disciplines on the official website. Cut off can be referred by students to get an idea about which college they might get into. Candidates must give options in Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling purely based on their interests. After cut off ranks are released, the candidates are advised to make a list of colleges they want to join based on their cut off and interest.

Factors Affecting Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cut Off Marks

There are several factors on which the cut off marks of Karnataka PGCET depend. These include the following.

  • Number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
  • The difficulty level of the exam.
  • The total number of seats available.
  • Number of candidates qualifying for the exam.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cut Off Key Points

Candidates must remember the following points regarding Karnataka PGCET 2025 cut off.

  • The cut off will provide an idea about the last rank under each category to a particular college/ course during the previous year. 
  • The minimum rank that the candidate will secure for getting admission is the cutoff of Karnataka PGCET 2025.
  • The cut off marks of Karnataka PGCET 2025 will be available in PDF format.
  • The authority will release the Karnataka PGCET cut off 2025 only in online mode.
  • The cut off lists will be released separately for the candidates who qualified Karnataka PGCET and GATE.
  • The authority will release the cut off category, college, and course-wise for the candidates who have appeared for Karnataka PGCET 2025.
  • The name of the college, course, category, and the last rank in the particular college for a specific course will be present in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 cut off.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling

Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling will take place between Aug ' 25 - Oct ' 25. After the Karnataka PGCET merit list is released, qualified candidates can participate in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling for MBA admissions. Seat allotment is based on merit and priority options. The counselling process includes document verification, option entry, and seat allotment. KEA will conduct the online counselling in multiple rounds on the official website.

Documents Required for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling

The shortlisted candidates will have to pay the fee and download the admission order. Candidates will have to report to the allotted institutes or further admission. The KEA conducts the counselling through online mode via option entry by candidates.

The five stages in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling process are Online Registration, Verification of Documents, Filling of Preference Forms, Seat Allotment, and Reporting to the Allotted College.

Documents that candidates must submit during Karnataka PGCET counselling are mentioned below.

  • Printout of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form
  • Original Copy of the Challan
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Admit Card
  • Class X or equivalent Marks Card
  • Class XII or equivalent Marks Card
  • Degree Marks Card of all semesters/ years
  • Provisional Degree Certificate/ Degree Certificate/ Course Completion Certificate
  • Study Certificate (If applicable)
  • Two recent photographs (passport size)
  • SSLC Marks Card
  • 2nd PUC Marks Card
  • Study Certificate
  • Qualifying Exam Mark Sheet
  • Degree Certificate/ Provisional Degree Certificate
  • Caste/ Caste Income Certificate.

Allotment of Seats Through Karnataka PGCET 2025 Counselling

The verification of documents and allotment of seats includes the following stages.

  • Registration of a Candidate: Every candidate who secures rank in Karnataka PGCET 2025 should report to the nearest Helpline centre as per the schedule posted on the official website for registration of candidate and verification of documents.
  • Verification of Documents: Candidates must get their original documents verified at the Helpline centre to be eligible for option entry for allotment of course seats. All documents will be returned to the candidate along with an acknowledgment card and verification slip after the verification process.
  • The Entry of Options by Candidates: The college-wise, course-wise, and category-wise seat details available for allotment will be published on the official website as 'Karnataka PGCET 2025 Option Entry'. The candidate must enter the college and course of their choice from among the seats available. They can enter any number of options as candidates wish to pursue.
  • Process of Allotment of Seats and Admission: The seat allotment will be conducted in two rounds. The first round, second round, and each consisted of 3 phases.
  • Remittance of Fees and Reporting to College: Candidates must pay the fee after the allotment process, as prescribed on the official website. Candidates will be informed of the date and time of reporting to college after the admission procedure gets over.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Contact Details

In case of any discrepancies at any stage of the exam contact the exam conducting authorities. Their contact information is given below.

  • Address: 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram West, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560012.
  • Phone: 080 - 23460460
  • Fax: 080 - 23461576
  • Karnataka PGCET Helpline Number: 080-23460460

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