Karnataka PGCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Know Qualification Here

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria can be checked by the candidates from information bulletin online. Authority (KEA) conducts entrance test of PGCET to offer admission into various Postgraduate programmes.

Only eligible candidates can apply for Karnataka PGCET 2026. Check complete norms below >>

Candidates must qualify for this entrance test to get admission into MBA, MCA, M.Tech courses in various institutions located in Karnataka State. 

In this article, we have provided complete details related to Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria 2026. This includes programme-wise qualification, minimum marks, age criteria, etc.

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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Form, candidates must go through the complete eligibility criteria given below. This is required to get admission in various PG courses.

General Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a domicile of Karnataka State to be eligible for Karnataka PGCET.
• Non- Karnataka candidates can apply, but they can select only the seats surrendered by the management, if any, for admission into MBA/ MCA.
• Candidates appearing (last year)/ result awaited are also eligible to apply.

MBA Programme (Full Time):

• Qualifying Exam: Applying candidates must have passed his/her Bachelor’s Degree of a minimum of 3 years duration or equivalent from a recognised Board or University.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidate must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% marks taken together in all subjects in all years of degree exam. In case of ST/SC and Category – I of Karnataka, qualifying marks will be 45%.

MBA Programme (Part Time):

• Qualifying Exam: Applying candidates must have passed his/her Bachelor’s Degree of a minimum of 3 years duration or equivalent from a recognised Board or University.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% marks taken together in all subjects in all years of degree exam. In case of ST/ SC and Category – I of Karnataka, qualifying marks will be 45%.
• Work Experience: Candidate applying for Part Time MBA Programme must have worked in an establishment and must be working in an organisation situated within a radial distance of 40 km from the applying institution after obtaining the degree. Candidates must have worked for not less than three years as on 31st July 2026.

MCA Programme:

• Qualifying Exam: Applying candidates must have passed his/ her Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognised Board or University.
• Qualifying Subjects: Candidate must have passed his/her Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics or Computer Science or Statistics or Computer Programming or Computer Applications or Business Statistics or Business Mathematics as one of the optional subjects.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% marks taken together in all subjects in all years of degree exam. In case of ST/ SC and Category – I of Karnataka, qualifying marks are 45%.

M.Tech/ M.E/ M.Arch Programme (Full Time):

• Qualifying Exam: Applying candidates must have passed his/her qualifying examination or equivalent prescribed by the Competent Authority.
• Distance Mode Candidates: Students who have a B.E. degree through Distance Education mode will not be eligible for admission into M.Tech.
• Candidates who have passed the qualifying exam from Aeronautical Society of India and Associate Membership Examination of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication (AMIET) will not be eligible for admission into M.Tech.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% marks taken together in all subjects in all years of degree exam. In case of ST/SC and Category – I of Karnataka, qualifying marks are 45%.
• GATE Scores: Candidates can apply for admission into M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Arch through valid GATE Scores. Such candidates have to compulsorily enter application online but need not to appear for the PGCET exam.

For M.Tech/ M.E/ M.Arch Programme (Part Time):

• Qualifying Exam: Applying candidates must have passed his/her qualifying examination or equivalent prescribed by the Competent Authority.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidate must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% marks taken together in all subjects in all years of degree exam. In case of ST/SC and Category – I of Karnataka, qualifying marks are 45%.
• Work Experience: Applying candidate must have worked in an establishment and must be working in an organisation situated within a radial distance of 40 km from the applying institution after obtaining the complete degree. Candidate must have worked for not less than three years as on 31st July 2026.

Also Check: Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria for various PG Programmes must be checked on the website before filling out the application form. Candidates are advised to produce the relevant documents to satisfy their eligibility at the time of document verification.

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