The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the official information bulletin for the Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) 2025, which governs admission to M.Sc Allied Health Sciences programs in government and government-quota seats in private/minority colleges across Karnataka for the academic year 2025-26.
Overview and Introduction
As per directives from the Department of Medical Education, eligible candidates seeking entry to M.Sc Allied Health Sciences courses must apply online between September 3, 2025 (11:00 am) and September 14, 2025 (11:59 pm). The entrance exam will be held at later dates, with final scheduling and the document verification process announced on the official KEA website. The admission process is strictly governed by Karnataka’s prevailing selection rules, with any future amendments being applicable automatically.
Eligibility Criteria
Only citizens of India, with domicile in Karnataka and who have passed their qualifying degrees from colleges within Karnataka, may apply. The eligibility varies according to the specialization:
- M.Sc Clinical Psychology: Full-time regular BA/BSc/BPsy with Psychology and 60% aggregate.
- M.Sc Echocardiography & Perfusion Technology: Must hold B.Sc in respective fields from RGUHS or an equivalent university, with at least 50%; correspondence graduates are ineligible.
- M.Sc Clinical Research: Bachelor’s in Allied Health Sciences, Life Sciences with specific combinations, Veterinary, or other approved degrees.
- Master of Hospital Administration: Full-time degree in medical or allied health disciplines, or a regular recognized bachelor’s degree; minimum 50%, 45% for SC/ST.
- Master of Public Health: Requires a degree in health sciences or recognized allied fields with 50% marks.
- Additional details are stipulated for Radiation Physics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Imaging Technology, Optometry, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Renal Dialysis Technology, usually requiring a relevant bachelor’s degree and specific marks threshold.
Physically disabled candidates with disabilities over 40% may apply under the PH quota, subject to medical board verification and valid certification.
Application Procedure
Candidates must complete their applications online, where uploading scanned passport-size photographs (taken after July 1, 2025, with name and date) is mandatory. No physical certificates or application printouts are required at submission; instead, originals must be produced at later document verification. The two-phase application process allows candidates to edit entries before submitting the final declaration. Once declared, further editing is not permitted. Applicants must also pay the non-refundable application fee by downloading bank challans or using net-banking facilities—₹1,500 for General/OBC and ₹800 for SC/ST/Category-I/PH candidates.
Reservation and Documentation
Government orders on reservation for SC, ST, Category-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, and Hyderabad Karnataka region (Article 371J) are strictly enforced. Failure to submit income and category certificates at verification results in automatic transfer to the General category. Required documents include SSLC marks card, birth certificate, degree marksheets, attempt certificate, experience certificate (if applicable), domicile, income/category certificates, and any special reservation documents.
Counselling and Seat Allotment
Counselling—the process of seat selection—is conducted online and based on the candidate’s merit and preference entries. Details regarding available seats and categories will be posted on the KEA website. No personal intimation is provided, emphasizing the need for candidates to closely follow official notifications.
The bulletin sternly warns against engaging brokers or middlemen claiming to secure seats through illicit means. The process is strictly merit and option-based, and any suspicious activity should be reported to KEA.
In summary, Karnataka PGET 2025 for Allied Health Sciences offers a transparent and rigorous pathway to prestigious postgraduate programs, requiring careful attention to eligibility, documentation, and deadlines by all aspirants, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
