Karnataka PGCET Eligibility & Application Method

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility and Application Method

The Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) serves as a gateway for MBA aspirants seeking admission to prestigious colleges in Karnataka. Understanding the eligibility criteria and application process is crucial for candidates aiming for government and private MBA seats. This blog provides comprehensive insights into these requirements, ensuring clarity for prospective applicants.

PGCET Eligibility Criteria for Full-Time MBA Admission

To apply for a full-time MBA program through PGCET, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in any discipline.

   • Secure a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, and Category-I Karnataka candidates).

   • Final-year undergraduate students can apply provisionally.

2. Academic Background:

   • Candidates must have completed their 10th and 12th education from recognized boards.

   • Degrees obtained through distance education are eligible if approved by the Distance Education Council (IGNOU, New Delhi).

PGCET Eligibility Criteria for Part-Time MBA Admission

In addition to the full-time eligibility requirements, part-time MBA applicants must:

1. Have a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience in a professional organization as of July 31 of the application year.

2. Work within a 40-kilometer radius of the institution they seek admission to.

Eligibility for Government MBA Seats: Karnataka State Candidates

To qualify as a Karnataka state candidate, one of the following conditions must be met:

Condition 1

• The candidate must have studied and passed in government or government-recognized educational institutions in Karnataka for a minimum of 7 years starting from 1st standard to the qualifying examination.

• The candidate must have completed SSLC/10th and 2nd PUC/12th standard examinations in Karnataka.

Condition 2

• The candidate must have completed the qualifying examination in Karnataka.

• At least one parent must have studied in government-recognized institutions in Karnataka for a minimum of 7 years.

Condition 3

• The candidate is the child of an ex-serviceman who had declared Karnataka as their home state at the time of joining the defense services. A domicile certificate from the Deputy Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, is required.

Eligibility for Non-Karnataka State Candidates

Non-Karnataka candidates are eligible for government MBA seats only if vacancies remain after accommodating Karnataka candidates. All other eligibility criteria must be fulfilled.

PGCET Application Procedure

Candidates must apply for PGCET through an online process via the official KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) website. Here are the steps:

1. Visit the official KEA website to access the application form.

2. Pay the application fee online or through specified bank branches:

   • General and OBC candidates: Rs. 650

   • SC/ST candidates: Rs. 500

3. Retain the challan copy as proof of payment.

4. Submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.

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