Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration deadline has been extended. Candidates can now apply online until April 20, through the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, for admission to MBA, MCA, and ME/MTech programmes. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 exams will be conducted on May 23 for ME/MTech and May 24 for MBA and MCA courses.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card has been released for exams scheduled on April 5, 6, 7, and 8. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
MAT May 2026 session registration is open now. The last date to apply for the MAT 2026 is May 24, 2026 (PBT) and June 8, 2026 (CBT). Interested candidates can fill out the application form online on the official website mat.aima.in for MBA and PGDM admissions. The MAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 31, 2026 (PBT) and June 14, 2026 (CBT).
NIE Mysore admission 2025 is primarily based on entrance examinations for all programs. Candidates seeking admission at the National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore, can apply for undergraduate (B.E.), postgraduate (M.Tech, MCA), and doctoral (Ph.D.) courses offered across engineering and IT disciplines. The admission process involves registration for entrance exams, appearing for the relevant exam, and participating in the counseling process. Based on entrance exam scores and cutoffs, candidates will be offered admission to their desired course. Details like eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and dates for NIE Mysore admission 2025 are discussed below:
| Particulars | NIE Mysore Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate |
| Popular Courses | B.E., M.Tech, MCA, Ph.D. |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance Exam |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, GATE, Karnataka PGCET, VTU-ETR |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.nie.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| B.E. Application Start Date (KCET) | February 10, 2025* |
| B.E. Application Last Date (KCET) | March 20, 2025* |
| KCET Exam Date | April 16–17, 2025 |
| B.E. Application Start Date (COMEDK) | March 1, 2025* |
| B.E. Application Last Date (COMEDK) | April 20, 2025* |
| COMEDK UGET Exam Date | May 10, 2025 |
| B.E. Merit List Release | To be announced |
| B.E. Counseling/Seat Allotment | June–July 2025* |
| M.Tech/MCA Application Start Date (PGCET) | April 24, 2025 |
| M.Tech/MCA Application Last Date (PGCET) | June 17, 2025 |
| Karnataka PGCET Exam Date (M.Tech) | May 31, 2025 |
| Karnataka PGCET Exam Date (MCA) | June 22, 2025 |
| M.Tech/MCA Merit List Release | To be announced |
| M.Tech/MCA Counseling | To be announced |
| Ph.D. Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Ph.D. Application Last Date | To be announced |
| VTU-ETR Exam Date | To be announced |
| Ph.D. Merit List Release | To be announced |
NIE offers a full-time B.E. for 4 years in specializations including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Admission is based on KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main scores, followed by counseling. Approximately 25% of seats are reserved for management quota, and one seat is allocated under the sports quota for candidates who have represented Karnataka or India at state/national/international levels. The eligibility criteria is a pass in 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (45% for reserved categories). The B.E. fees range from INR 1.18–2.83 Lakhs per annum, depending on the quota (government, COMEDK, or management). More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.E. |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Specializations | Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (45% for reserved categories) |
| Selection Criteria | KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main score followed by counseling |
| Counseling | KCET Counseling (KEA) or COMEDK Counseling |
| Total Fees | INR 1.18–2.83 Lakhs per annum (varies by quota) |
| Seats | 720 (approx.) |
| Application Fees | INR 650 (KCET, General), INR 2,000 (COMEDK) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in (KCET) or www.comedk.org (COMEDK), select NIE as preferred college |
NIE offers a full-time M.Tech for 2 years at its South Campus in specializations including Structural Engineering, Power Systems, Production Engineering System, Computer Networking and Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, Machine Design, and Nanotechnology. Admission is based on GATE or Karnataka PGCET scores, followed by counseling. The eligibility criteria is a B.E./B.Tech degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). The M.Tech fees range from INR 99,500–1.99 Lakhs for the entire duration. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.Tech |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Specializations | Structural Engineering, Power Systems, Production Engineering System, Computer Networking and Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, Machine Design, Nanotechnology |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech in relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
| Selection Criteria | GATE or Karnataka PGCET score followed by counseling |
| Counseling | GATE CCMT or Karnataka PGCET Counseling (KEA) |
| Total Fees | INR 99,500–1.99 Lakhs |
| Seats | - |
| Application Fees | INR 650 (PGCET, General) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.ccmt.admissions.nic.in (GATE) or www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in (PGCET) |
NIE offers a full-time MCA for 2 years at its North Campus. Admission is based on Karnataka PGCET scores, followed by counseling. The eligibility criteria is a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories), with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science as a subject at 10+2 or degree level. The MCA fees are approximately INR 1.18 Lakhs for the entire duration. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MCA |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Specializations | None |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories), with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science at 10+2 or degree level |
| Selection Criteria | Karnataka PGCET score followed by counseling |
| Counseling | Karnataka PGCET Counseling (KEA) |
| Total Fees | INR 1.18 Lakhs |
| Seats | - |
| Application Fees | INR 650 (PGCET, General) |
| How to apply | Apply through www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
NIE offers a full-time Ph.D. for 3–6 years in specializations including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics. Admission is based on the Visvesvaraya Technological University Eligibility Test (VTU-ETR), followed by an interview. The eligibility criteria is a master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks. The Ph.D. fees are not specified in the available information. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Ph.D. |
| Duration | 3–6 years |
| Specializations | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemistry, Physics |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree in relevant field with at least 55% marks |
| Selection Criteria | VTU-ETR score followed by interview |
| Counseling | Not applicable |
| Total Fees | - |
| Seats | - |
| Application Fees | - |
| How to apply | Apply through www.vtu.ac.in |
Option-1: A candidate with valid GATE score.
Option-2: For full time M.Tech : A candidate who has passed prescribed qualifying examination or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in B.E. taken together in all the subjects for all the years in eligible for admission to M.Tech Programme. 45% of marks in case of SC,ST and Category-I candidates.
Admission to M.Tech Programme is through Karnataka PGCET conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority(KEA) only.
Management Quota seats are also available in some disciplines.
Provided further that the minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be forty percent (40%) of aggregate in optional subjects in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and other Backward Classes specified in the relevant Government order for the purpose of reservation in respect of Engineering and Technology courses.
A candidate who has passed any Under graduate examination of minimum of 3 years or equivalent examination with Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science or Computer Applications or Business Mathematics or Business Statistics as one of the optional subjects and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects for all the years is eligible for admission to MCA programme. 45% marks in qualifying examinations in case of SC,ST and Category-I candidates.
Provided that in respect of candidate who has studied and passed one of the subjects specified above in Pre-Univesity Programmes with fifty percent of marks in that subject shall also be considered for admission.
Admission to MCA Programme is through Karnataka PGCET conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority(KEA) only.
| Degree/Course Name | Event Name | Date |
| B.Tech | Choice Locking Deadline | Late June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Partial Admission Fee (PAF) | Late July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | CSAB Special Rounds (Optional) | Early August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Orientation & Commencement of Classes | Late August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JoSAA Registration Starts | Early June 2026 (Tentative: June 10) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Final Results & AIR | Late April 2026 (Around Apr 20) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Choice Filling Window | Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Physical Reporting at NIT Surathkal | Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Result & All India Rank | Late April 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Choice Filling & Locking | Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment | Late July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Physical Reporting at NIT Trichy | Mid-August 2026 (Approx. Aug 10-14) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Orientation & Classes Begin | Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Degree/Course Name | Event Name | Date |
| General | Exam Date of CMAT | 2026-01-25 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates | Apr 02, 2026 – Apr 09, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Session 2 Exams | Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Application Correction | Feb 27 – Feb 28, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Admit Card Release | Late March 2026 (Confirmed) |
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