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Economically Weaker Sections (General Merit only) are allocated a 10% reservation in KCET.

Yes, if their parents declared Karnataka as their hometown when joining the service.

Yes, one seat is usually reserved in every engineering college for migrants from Jammu and Kashmir.

Seats are reserved for students who won medals or represented India/Karnataka in recognised national or international events.

Candidates with NCC 'B' certificates obtained during their 5-year study period in Karnataka are eligible.

Yes, they must pass a Kannada Language test conducted by KEA to qualify for seats under this quota.

It applies to Kannada-speaking students residing in specific disputed areas outside Karnataka or other states.

Candidates must upload their passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression strictly in JPEG or JPG format. The file size must remain between 5 KB and 40 KB.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) releases and manages the Karnataka PGCET application process on its official web portal.

Yes, candidate need to attempt the Language 1 section of the CTET exam in Paper 1. It is mandatory. Language 1 and 2 are compulsory to attempt. 

No, Karnataka PGCET application fee is non-refundable. Refunds are only initiated by KEA if an online transaction fails but the amount is successfully deducted from your bank account.

Yes, the application form of KEA PGCET is available in an online mode. The conducting authority does not provide printed forms or entertain any physical applications sent by post.

Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible to apply and sit for the Karnataka PGCET exam. However, they must fulfill the minimum percentage criteria during the document verification stage.

As per the CTET 2026 analysis and as per the experts, the most difficult section of the CTET exam is generally Paper 2 Maths and Science or Social Science section. Because of its vast syllabus and the difficulty level was Moderate. Also, some of the questions asked in the application-based Child Development and Pedagogy was also seen a bit difficult.

Candidates with a 3-year bachelor's degree are eligible for PGCET exam. However, candidates must have obtained at least 50 per cent aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).

For Part-time MBA candidates must additionally have three years of work experience.

Candidates can apply for PGCET exam by following the process below

• Vist the official KEA website
• Click 'New User' to register
• Generate login credentials
• Log in to fill details
• Upload the required scanned documents
• Pay the fee

No, offline submissions of Karnataka PGCET application form is not allowed. The Karnataka Examinations Authority accepts applications submitted through their official online portal.

Candidates will need your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, degree details, category certificates, a valid ID proof, and scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.

The application fee is INR 650 for candidates belonging to unreserved categories. Candidates from reserved categories are required to pay a discounted fee of INR 500.

Karnataka PGCET registration process requires candidates to create a user account, log in to fill personal and academic information, upload scanned images, including photo, signature, and thumb impression. To submit the form, candidates need to pay PGCET application fee.