Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is Inviting Applications for Post Graduate Courses in M.Sc.-Allied Health Sciences and M.Sc Nursing, Master of Physiotherapy, M. Pharm and Pharm-D (Post Baccalaureate) in Government colleges and Government seats in Private Aided / un-aided Minority & nonminority Colleges in Karnataka for the academic year 2026-27. Admission to M.Sc Nursing, Master of Physiotherapy, M. Pharm and Pharm-D (Post Baccalaureate) Courses will be taken based on Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2026 (Karnataka PGCET 2026). Interested and Eligible candidates may Apply Online through the official Website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Karnataka PGCET will be Conducted by KEA for the Admissions to PG/Diploma Courses in Medical/Dental Subjects in government medical and Dental colleges, Government Quota seats in Private and Minority Medical and Dental Colleges and Private seats in Private Medical and Dental colleges (KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK & Private Universities) located in the State of Karnataka for the academic year 2026-27. Online Applications are accepted from March 23 to April 8, 2026.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Courses Offered | MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Karnataka PGCET Notification 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru is the designated agency of Government of Karnataka conducting Online / Offline Counseling for allotment of seats for admission to Post Graduate Degree / Diploma Courses in Medical / Dental subjects in Government Medical and Dental colleges, Government Quota seats in Private and Minority Medical and Dental Colleges and Private seats in Private Medical and Dental colleges (KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK & Private Universities) located in the State of Karnataka for the academic year 2026-27.
These admissions in the State of Karnataka are as per the provisions of Karnataka Conduct of Entrance Test for Selection and Admission to Post Graduate Medical and Dental Degree and Diploma Courses Rules 2006 as amended from time to time and as per the guidelines of MCI / DCI / Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI / Government of India / Director Medical Education, Karnataka / PG Entrance Test Committee and orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on the conduct of Centralized Counseling for the seats to be notified by the Karnataka State Government, in Government, KPCF, KRLMPCA, AMPCK and private university institutions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start Date for Online Registration | March 23, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | April 8, 2026 (by 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | April 10, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date (M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch) | May 23, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Exam Date (MCA) | May 24, 2026 (Sunday, Morning Shift) |
| Exam Date (MBA) | May 24, 2026 (Sunday, Afternoon Shift) |
Karnataka PGCET Registration Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category. It must be paid using the prescribed methods detailed on the application portal.
General and OBC Candidates: Rs. 650/-
SC / ST / Category-I Candidates (Karnataka origin only): Rs. 500/-
Karnataka PGCET 2026: Eligibility
To participate in the Karnataka PGCET 2026, applicants must fulfill specific educational criteria based on their desired course.
For MBA/MCA: Candidates must possess a recognized Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%. For candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/Category-I of Karnataka origin), the minimum requirement is 45%.
For M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch: A valid B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch degree or equivalent is required with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).
Part-Time Courses: Applicants pursuing part-time postgraduate programs must have a minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience.
MSc-Allied Health Science courses
| SL NO | Courses offered in Allied Health Sciences | Eligibility criteria for admission |
| 1 | M Sc Clinical Psychology | a. Candidates must have passed full time, regular B.A./B.Sc./B.Psy. Degree, with Psychology as one of the optional subjects. b. A minimum of 60% marks in Psychology c Aggregate of minimum of 60% is required to apply for the course. |
| 2 | M Sc Echocardiography | a. Health science non-medical graduates: a pass in B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology from a recognized institute by RGUHS or from any other university established under the law considered equivalent thereto by RGUHS. b. A minimum of 50% marks for all category. |
| 3 | M Sc Clinical Research | a) Candidates who have passed and secured a Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Science Subjects, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Unani and Ayurveda or a degree in life sciences with Chemistry or Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry being one of the main subjects along with other two subjects from the following options viz: Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Food Technology and Environmental Biology. Or from other universities considered equivalent by RGUHS. b) Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from other universities recognized by RGUHS. |
| 4 | M Sc Radiation Physics | a. Candidates must have passed B.Sc., Science Stream examination with Physics as major subject. b. A minimum of 60% marks for all category. |
| 5 | M Sc Medical Laboratory Technology | a. Candidates must have passed B.Sc. MLT Course from Institutions affiliated to RGUHS. b. Candidates must have passed B.Sc. MLT course from other Universities considered equivalent by RGUHS. c. Candidates passing B.Sc. MLT through Correspondence course shall not be eligible. |
| 6 | M Sc Perfusion Technology | a. Candidates must have passed B.Sc. Perfusion Technology. b. Candidates passing B.Sc. in Perfusion Technology through correspondence course shall not be eligible. |
| 7 | Master of Hospital Administration | a) Full time Regular Bachelor degree in MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. Nursing (Basic or Post basic), B. Pharm, B.Sc. in Allied Health Sciences, or from any other university established under law considered equivalent thereto by RGUHS. b) Full time Regular Bachelor degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Law, Engineering or Management of a University established under law and recognized by the University Grants Commission. c) Shall have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate of marks in all the years of university examination of degree course. d) In case of SC/ST candidates the minimum marks shall be 45%. |
| 8 | Master of Public Health | a. Candidates must have passed a degree in MBBS or BDS or BAMS or BHMS or BUMS or BNYS or B.Sc. Nursing or BPT or B.Pharm. or B.Sc. in Allied Health Sciences. b. Minimum 50% marks for all category. |
| 9 | M Phil Clinical Psychology | a) 2 years Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology/ Counselling Psychology Counselling / Psychology (completed as full time under UGC recognized Universities) b) The candidates should have secured not less than 55% marks aggregate in their PG. For SC/ ST candidates minimum marks required is 50% in aggregate. |
| 10 | M Phil Psychiatric Social Work | a) MA Social Work/ MSW (completed as full time under UGC recognized Universities). b) The candidates should have secured not less than 55% marks in aggregate in their PG. For SC/ ST candidates minimum mark required is 50%in aggregate. |
| 11 | M Sc Imaging Technology | a. Candidates must have passed final year B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology. b. A minimum of 60% marks for general category. c. A minimum of 55% marks for reserved category. |
| 12 | Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics | a. Candidates who have passed minimum 3 ½ years/4 ½ years duration Bachelor degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BPO) or B.Sc. in Prosthetics and Orthotics with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate from RGUHS university or any other universities in India or abroad as equivalent is eligible for admission to Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) Course. b. Candidates who have passed Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BPO) or B.Sc in Prosthetics and Orthotics through Bridge course/Condensed Course or through Lateral Entry after completing their Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics from any institutions/ Universities in India recognised by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate is eligible for admission to Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) Course. |
| 13 | M.Sc. Renal Dialysis Technology | Students who have passed following course from institutions affiliated to RGUHS are eligible for this course a. B.Sc. dialysis technology or equivalent as recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences. b. Candidates with B.Sc. in physics or chemistry or Biology or equivalent as recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences along with diploma in Dialysis Technology and minimum 2 years of working experience. c. M.B.B.S / B.D.S / BSc. Nursing as recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences. |
| 14 | M.Sc. Optometry | a. A pass in BSc. Optometry course from institutions affiliated to RGUHS or from other Universities considered equivalent by RGUHS. b. Candidates passing BSc. Optometry through correspondence course shall not be eligible. |
M.Sc Nursing, Master of Physiotherapy, M. Pharm and Pharm-D (Post Baccalaureate) Courses
| M. Sc. Nursing | B.Sc Nursing (Basic) or B.Sc. Hons. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing degree or Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks |
| Master of Physiotherapy | Candidate who has passed or appearing the examination/internship B.Sc. (PT) or BPT degree from this University or any other University located in Karnataka state recognized as equivalent by RGUHS with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate are eligible. |
| M,Pharm | Candidate should have passed B.Pharm Degree examination of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, or B.Pharm examination of any other recognized Indian University established by law located in Karnataka state or any other degree courses in Pharmacy in an institutions located in Karnataka state |
| Pharm –D (Post Baccalaureate): | Candidate should have passed B.Pharm Degree examination from affiliated Colleges of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, or any other approved Board or University established by law located in Karnataka or any other degree courses in Pharmacy in an institutions located in Karnataka recognized as equivalent by RGUHS, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or All India Council of Technical Education (A.I.C.T.E.) for this purpose and who has secured not less than 55% of the maximum marks (aggregate of four years) prescribed for the qualification examination shall be eligible for the admission to the Pharma-D (Post Baccalaureate) course. |
How to Apply
Candidates must carefully follow a step-by-step process to successfully register for the examination.
- Navigate to the official KEA website at
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. - Locate and select the “PGCET 2026 Online Registration” link.
- Register as a new user by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in using the generated credentials and accurately complete the detailed application form with personal and academic information.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including a passport-size photograph, signature, and left-thumb impression, strictly adhering to the specified file dimensions.
- Proceed to submit the application fee as per the applicable category.
- Review all entered information thoroughly before the final submission, as corrections may not be permitted later.
- Download and print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Certificates to be produced at the time of Document Verification:
- S.S.L.C. Marks Card (For age proof and parent’s name).
- Birth Certificate/Cumulative Record/any other certificate for proof of place of birth.
- B.Sc (Nursing)/PC B.Sc (Nursing)/BPT Marks Card / B.Pharm Marks Card of all Phases/Years
- Degree Certificate issued by the University
- Attempt Certificate issued by the Principal of concerned college
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship/Industrial Training Completion Certificate or Certificate indicating the likely date of completion, issued by the Principal of the College.
- Council/Board Registration Certificate. B.Sc (Nursing), PC B.Sc Nursing/ BPT / B.Pharm.
- Professional Experience Certificate in case of Nursing
- Domicile Certificate issued by the Tahashildar of Karnataka or Study Certificate from 1st to 10th Standard.
- Valid Income & Category Certificate obtained from the concerned Tahashildar of Karnataka, if reservation is claimed.
- Certificate under article 371-J for claiming HK region reservation issued by the competent authority. Certificate under article 371-J for claiming HK region reservation issued by the competent authority.
- As per G.O No. DPAR 20 SBC 82, dated 28th December,1983 in case of Married women category certificate in the name of candidate name along with Husband’s name.
- Any other Certificates required.
General Instructions
- Candidates shall apply “Online” only for Karnataka State NEET-PG 2026 / NEET MDS 2026.
- Information Bulletin can be downloaded from Below Important Links Sction.
- Online submission of Application Form shall be made on http://kea.kar.nic.in
Important Links
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Home Page | Click Here |
| KEA Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern
| Exam Category | Mode | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Question Type |
| M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch | Offline (OMR) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | MCQs |
| MCA | Offline (OMR) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | MCQs |
| MBA | Offline (OMR) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | MCQs |
Note: The Karnataka PGCET evaluates candidates on core subjects, logical reasoning, and general knowledge without penalizing them with negative marking for incorrect attempts.
