Karnataka PGCET Exam Day Guidelines 2026 - Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam day guidelines on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can check the Karnataka PGCET exam timings on this page. It will include the dress code for male and female candidates. Examinees must strictly follow the Karnataka PGCET exam day guidelines while appearing for the test. Moreover, these guidelines will also be mentioned on the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket. The authority will conduct the Karnataka PGCET exam for ME/M.Tech/M.Arch on May 23, 2026 in offline mode.
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The exam day guidelines and dress code will ensure fair conduct of the Karnataka PGCET exam. All candidates must follow the exam day guidelines of Karnataka PGCET 2026 to avoid any confusion and chaos on the day of the exam. Check the complete Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam day guidelines and dress code below.
Candidates must present their Karnataka PGCET admit card and a valid ID proof to enter the examination hall.
Arrive at least 60 minutes before the reporting time indicated on the admit card. For CBT, the reporting time is 2 hours before the exam time.
Carefully check the list of items prohibited inside the exam hall and ensure not carry all such items to the exam venue.
Visit the PGCET exam centre in advance to check the location and routes. This will ensure that candidates do not waste any time commuting on the exam day.
Candidates should carefully review the bell timings for the offline exam, as each bell signifies an important event such as entry into the exam hall, distribution of question papers, and reminders about the remaining time to complete the test. The official Karnataka PGCET 2026 bell timings PDF will be released online for reference. Until it is available, candidates can refer to the previous year’s bell timings provided below.
| Bell Timing | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Entering the exam hall, document verification etc |
| 2:15 PM | Distribution of sealed Karnataka PGCET question paper 2026 |
| 2:30 PM | Exam starts |
| 3:30 PM | 1st Caution bell- one hour of the test is over |
| 4:00 PM | 2nd Caution bell-half an hour left |
| 4:25 PM | 3rd Caution bell- five minutes remaining |
| 4:30 PM | Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam over |
Only Non-Programmable Calculators are allowed for “M.E. / M.Tech.” examination only.
Direct Link- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Bell Timings
Wear half-sleeved shirts as full-sleeved shirts are not allowed on the day of examination.
Prefer to wear collarless shirts.
Plain trousers (without pockets) are the preferred dress code for male candidates.
Clothing should be appropriate i.e. no zip pockets, pockets, large buttons and elaborate embroidery.
Heavy-soled shoes are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
Candidates should wear sandals or thin-soled sandals.
Candidates are prohibited from wearing any metal ornaments around the neck or wearing earrings, rings and bracelets.
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Women candidates are prohibited from wearing clothes with elaborate embroidery, flowers, brooches or buttons.
Full-sleeved clothes should not be worn on the day of examination.
High-heeled shoes/sandals and shoes/sandals with thick soles should not be worn. Wearing thin-soled sandals is mandatory.
Women candidates are prohibited from wearing any kind of metal ornaments. (Except Mangalsutra and Kalungura).
Besides following the dress code, candidates should ensure that they do not bring any prohibited items to the examination centres. Candidates can check the complete list of prohibited items for the Karnataka PGCET exam as specified by the authority below.
Electronic devices, mobile phones, pen drives, ear phones, microphones, bluetooth devices and wrist watches are not allowed inside the examination room.
Bringing and eating edibles inside the exam room is prohibited, even drinking water bottles is not allowed. Provision of drinking water will be made in the examination centre itself.
Pencils, paper and erasers, cannot be brought inside the examination centre. A hat should not be worn on the head. Do not wear any type of mask.
Only the following items are allowed to be brought on the day of examination:
The Karnataka PGCET hall ticket 2026
A valid photo ID proof
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates must carry the Karnataka PGCET 2026 hall ticket along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID, Driving Licence) while appearing for the exam
Candidates can carry their Karnataka PGCET hall ticket 2026 and a photo ID proof only inside the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam hall.
The list of prohibited items inside the PGCET exam hall includes:
Electronics
Water bottles or eatables
Any stationery item
The authority will conduct the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for 2 hours.
The authority will release the Karnataka PGCET 2026 bell timings on the official website.
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