Karnataka Examinations Authority postpones the Karnataka PGCET 2026 examination from May 24 to June 14 due to a scheduling clash with the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The revised examination date aims to help candidates appearing for both competitive examinations avoid conflicts.
The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) is conducted for admissions into MBA, MCA, MTech, ME, and other postgraduate professional programmes across Karnataka. The authority announces the revised schedule to ensure better convenience and equal opportunity for aspirants preparing for multiple national and state-level examinations.
Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official KEA portal for updated examination schedules, admit card release dates, and revised instructions related to the entrance test. The postponement is expected to benefit a large number of candidates who also plan to appear for the UPSC prelims examination.
KEA continues to manage entrance examination schedules carefully to minimize overlaps with other major competitive examinations. Students are encouraged to use the additional preparation time effectively before the revised examination date.
Key highlights
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 rescheduled to June 14
- Earlier examination date was May 24
- KEA postpones exam due to UPSC prelims clash
- Revised schedule benefits candidates appearing for both exams
- Updated admit card and exam details expected soon
Candidates can visit the official KEA portal for revised schedules, admit card updates, and examination-related notifications.