KEA discontinues PG Architecture entrance exam, MArch admission now via PGETA score: Check important details here – The Times of India

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially discontinued its PG Architecture entrance examination for MArch admissions. Going forward, admissions to the Master of Architecture (MArch) programme across Karnataka colleges will be based on the Postgraduate Entrance Test in Architecture (PGETA) conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA).
The announcement was made by KEA via an official update on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“The #PGArchitecture exam will no longer be conducted for admission to #KEA. Instead, it has been decided to grant admission to the Master of Architecture degree based on the marks obtained in the national level #PGETA conducted by the Council of Architecture.”

PGETA to replace state-level entrance for MArch admission

The Council of Architecture (CoA), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is responsible for organizing the PGETA 2025 — a national-level computer-based entrance test. With this change, the PGETA score will now be the sole basis of admission to MArch programmes offered by architecture colleges in Karnataka.
The CoA conducts this exam for admission to over 400 architecture institutions across the country, ensuring a standardised and transparent selection process.

PGETA 2025: Key highlights

The Postgraduate Entrance Test in Architecture (PGETA) 2025 is expected to take place in July and August, with exams scheduled on Sundays at designated centres across the country.
This computer-based test (CBT) will be conducted once a year, offering candidates the opportunity to appear twice. The exam will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), carrying a total of 100 marks.
Candidates are allowed a maximum of two attempts, and for admission purposes, only the best score out of the two will be considered. This approach gives applicants a fair chance to improve their performance and secure a better score for the final selection process.

What this means for aspirants

With this move, Karnataka aligns itself with the national framework for architectural education admissions. This change not only reduces the exam burden for students but also allows a more unified and merit-based admission process across states.
Interested students should stay updated by regularly visiting the official websites of the Council of Architecture and KEA to access registration details, exam dates, syllabus, and guidelines for PGETA 2025.