Scorecards for KEA PGCET 2026 Expected Following Announcement of UG Results; No Information Available on Result Release Date

The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 results have been eagerly anticipated for over 40 days, yet the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has not announced a specific date for their release. Candidates who took the exam are growing increasingly anxious, as the results have been pending since the test was conducted more than a month ago. Despite the prolonged wait, KEA has not provided any updates regarding when the results will be made available.

According to various regional news outlets, the delay in announcing the PGCET results is linked to the pending release of undergraduate (UG) degree results from universities across Karnataka. While some reports suggest that the PGCET results could be declared in the first week of August, KEA has yet to confirm this timeline. Candidates are advised to check the official exam website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2026, for the latest updates on the results.

It is important to note that the ranking for the Karnataka PGCET is based solely on candidates' performance in the entrance test, rather than their UG degree scores. This clarification has been emphasized by candidates who are concerned about the implications of the delayed results on their future academic pursuits. As the situation stands, the KEA is expected to initiate the counselling process for PGCET shortly after the results are announced.

In preparation for the upcoming counselling, KEA has already completed the medical test and document verification for candidates in the Physically Handicapped (PH) and Defence quota categories. Additionally, document verification for candidates applying for ME, MTech, and MArch programs took place on July 10. However, it remains uncertain whether KEA will conduct physical document verification for unreserved category candidates seeking admission to MBA and MCA courses.

Historically, KEA has issued claim slips for all candidates who complete the verification process prior to the commencement of the option entry phase. Last year, the document verification was conducted after the PGCET results were released, and candidates are hopeful for a similar approach this year. As the situation develops, candidates are encouraged to stay informed about the latest news regarding exam results, counselling schedules, and other related educational updates.