Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission into MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch, and other postgraduate professional courses in Karnataka. The exam facilitates admission to government, university, and private aided/unaided institutions in the state. For MBA and MCA admissions, the exam is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. Candidates who qualify are allotted seats through a centralized online counselling process conducted by KEA based on rank, category, and preference of colleges.