Entrance test for MBA, MCA courses to be held on Sunday
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) said the test will be held at a total of 68 centres in Bengaluru, Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Davangere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Mangalore, Mysuru, Shivamogga and Tumakuru.
The exam is scheduled in the morning for MCA and in the afternoon for MBA. According to the KEA, a total of 18,738 candidates are expected to appear for MCA and 33,282 for MBA.
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