Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to select candidates for MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, MArch as well as lateral entry MCA courses offered by various government/university/private aided and private un-aided institutions of Karnataka.

As per the eligibility Criteria for the Government seats-

Candidates must have studied and passed in one or more Government/ Government recognized educational institution located in Karnataka for at least 7 years either in broken period or continuously from Class 1 to qualifying exam.

Candidates having studied and passed the qualifying exam within Karnataka from institute/ university recognized/ run by the state government.        

Either parent of candidates must have studied in Government recognized institutions in Karnataka for at least 7 years.

Candidate or a parent of the candidate has resided in Karnataka for a period of 7 years or more.

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