PGCET: Computer-Based Test (CBT) for computer science course admission this time, says KEA

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has decided to conduct the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET-2025) for ME and M Tech Computer Science courses through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format for the first time. The PGCET exam is scheduled for June 2.

Mock tests (trial) will be conducted on May 26 and 27 to allow students to practice, the authority’s Executive Director H Prasanna said in a press statement. To familiarise students with the exam format, mock tests will be conducted on May 26 and 27.

After downloading their hall tickets, candidates will be provided with a practice link to get accustomed to the exam format. For other ME and M Tech courses (excluding computer science), the written exam will be held on May 31. The KEA plans to extend the CBT format to other courses in the future, after assessing the infrastructure .