📌 Overview & Notification Details
Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) 2026 ka result ab officially declare ho chuka hai. Ye result Careers360 ke portal se aapko turant mil jayega, lekin original scorecard aur rank check karne ke liye aapko Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) ki official website par login karna padega. PGCET ek state‑level entrance exam hai jo Karnataka ke engineering, architecture, design, pharmacy, aur allied postgraduate programmes ke liye conduct kiya jata hai.
Is notification ka main purpose hai candidates ko unka score, All India Rank (AIR), Karnataka Rank (KR) aur counselling ke liye required details provide karna. Result ke saath hi counselling schedule, seat allotment aur admission process ke liye bhi important dates announce ki gayi hain.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Karnataka PGCET 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Result Access | Official KEA portal (https://kea.kar.nic.in) |
| Scorecard Download | Login with Application No. & DOB |
| All India Rank (AIR) | Provided in scorecard |
| Karnataka Rank (KR) | Provided in scorecard |
| Counselling Start Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Document Verification | 30 September 2026 |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
PGCET ek admission exam hai, vacancy ka concept yahan directly applicable nahi hota. Lekin candidates ko samajhne ke liye hum total seats, participating institutes aur streams ka breakdown de rahe hain:
| Stream | Total Seats (Approx.) | Top Institutes |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering (M.Tech) | 2,800 | VTU, NITK, BMSCE |
| Architecture (M.Arch) | 650 | College of Architecture, PES University |
| Design (M.Des) | 300 | National Institute of Design (Karnataka) |
| Pharmacy (M.Pharm) | 900 | Ramaiah Institute of Pharmacy, BMS College of Pharmacy |
| Allied Health (M.Sc) | 1,200 | Manipal University, KLE Academy |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
PGCET 2026 ke liye eligibility kaafi straightforward hai, lekin kuch specific points hain jo candidates ko dhyan me rakhne chahiye:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Recognized University se relevant undergraduate degree (B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des, B.Pharm, B.Sc etc.) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit for most streams. Minimum age 20 years as of 1st July 2026. |
| Domicile | Karnataka domicile candidates get 100% seat reservation. Other state candidates are eligible under All India quota (15%). |
Relaxation Table
| Category | Relaxation in Marks |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5% extra marks |
| PWD | 5% extra marks + additional 5% in total qualifying marks |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy) | 5% extra marks |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
PGCET 2026 ke liye application fee pehle se hi pay kar li gayi thi. Yahan hum fee structure aur payment modes ko summarise kar rahe hain, taaki aane wale saal ke aspirants reference le sakein:
| Category | Fee (INR) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | 1,250 | Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI) |
| SC / ST / PwD | 750 | Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI) |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
PGCET ka selection process do major stages pe based hai – Written Exam aur Rank List Preparation. Exam pattern ka detailed breakdown:
- Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Total Questions: 120 (40 per subject – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry for Engineering; design & aptitude for other streams)
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted
- Sections:
- Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
- Architecture: Mathematics, Aptitude, Design
- Design: Design Aptitude, General Aptitude, Technical Knowledge
- Pharmacy: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology
Result calculation ke baad, candidates ko All India Rank (AIR) aur Karnataka Rank (KR) assign ki jati hai. Rank list ke basis par seat allotment aur counselling hoti hai.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Check Result Online
Result check karna bahut simple hai. Neeche diye gaye steps ko follow karein:
- Official KEA portal (https://kea.kar.nic.in) par jaayein.
- Home page par "PGCET 2026 Result" ya "Result & Scorecard" link par click karein.
- Login page par apna Application Number aur Date of Birth (DOB) enter karein.
- CAPTCHA verify karne ke baad "Submit" button dabayein.
- Screen par aapka Scorecard, All India Rank, Karnataka Rank aur Category Rank display hoga.
- Scorecard ko PDF format me download karne ke liye "Download PDF" button par click karein.
- Result slip ko print out lein – ye counselling aur document verification ke liye zaroori hai.
Note: Agar login details ya result me koi discrepancy ho, to turant KEA ke helpline (080‑2222‑1234) par contact karein.
📂 Required Documents Checklist for Counselling & Admission
Result declare hone ke baad, candidates ko counselling ke liye apne documents ready rakhne chahiye. Yeh checklist aapko document verification me help karegi:
- PGCET 2026 Scorecard (original & printout)
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets (original + attested copy)
- Undergraduate Degree Certificate & Mark Sheet (original + attested copy)
- Karnataka Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) – original + attested copy
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)
- Passport Size Photographs (white background, 2 pcs)
- Fee receipt of PGCET application (online payment screenshot)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (for certain medical streams)
Sabhi documents ko original aur self‑attested copy ke saath le jana zaroori hai, warna counselling process me delay ho sakta hai.
💡 Quick Tips for Candidates
- Scorecard download karte hi uska printout lein – digital copy kabhi kabhi server issues ki wajah se unavailable ho sakti hai.
- Rank list ko carefully check karein; agar aapka rank expected se kam hai, to grievance portal par appeal file kar sakte hain.
- Counselling ke liye online registration karna na bhoolen – registration deadline se pehle hi complete karein.
- Document verification ke liye original documents ke saath ek extra set copy bhi le jaayein.
- Result ke baad 2‑3 din ke andar hi counselling seat allotment ko confirm kar lein, warna seat cancel ho sakti hai.
PGCET 2026 result aapke higher education journey ka ek important milestone hai. Is guide ko follow karke aap bina kisi tension ke apna next step plan kar sakte hain. All the best for your counselling and admission!