Karnataka PGCET 2021: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

PGCET (Post-Graduate Common Entrance Test) is an entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) every year. This exam acts as a gateway exam to gain admission into flagship post-graduate courses such as MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech. and M.Arch in the state. 

This is an offline exam with as many as 100 MCQs, that have to be answered within 150 minutes.

Keep reading to know more about the relevant details concerning Karnataka PGCET 2023, including its application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and important dates that you should bear in mind.

Karnataka PGCET 2023 Highlights

Exam name	Karnataka PGCET
Karnataka PGCET full form	Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test
Exam level	State-level
Courses on offer	MBA/ MCA/ME/MTech/MArch
Exam purpose	Admission into PG courses offered by over 178 institutes in Karnataka
Mode of exam	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Duration of test	150 minutes
Language of the test	English
Official website	http://kea.kar.nic.in

PGCET Important Dates

PGCET 2023 EVENTS	DATES
Karnataka PGCET Registration	October 2023 [Tentative]
Objection Facility against Karnataka PGCET answer key	November 2023 [Tentative]
Karnataka PGCET 2023 admit card download	November 2023 [Tentative]
Karnataka PGCET exam date for MBA and MCA	November 2023 [Tentative]
Karnataka PGCET exam date for M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch.	November 2023 [Tentative]
Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key	November-December 2023 [Tentative]
Release of Karnataka PGCET Result	December 2023 [Tentative]
Release of Karnataka PGCET final answer key	December 2023 [Tentative]

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria

This exam is held for full-time and part-time programmes. Students are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for this exam.  The eligibility criteria for master’s program admission in Karnataka PGCET 2023 are as follows.

Eligibility criteria for an MBA

• You should hold a three-year bachelor’s degree from any recognised institute.
• The cut-off marks for the results in the bachelor’s degree examination are specified below.
  Unreserved Candidates: 50% aggregate marks.
  SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka Candidates: 45% aggregate marks.
• For a Part-time MBA, you are required to have a minimum of three years of work experience.

Eligibility criteria for an MCA

• You should have a bachelor’s from a recognised university in any stream preferably computer science.
• The cut-off marks for the results in the bachelor’s degree examination are specified below.
  Unreserved Candidates: 50% aggregate marks.
  SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka Candidates: 45% aggregate marks.
• For Lateral entry, you should have a bachelor’s degree with maths as a subject. You are also required to have a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Eligibility criteria for M.Tech/M.E./M. Arch

• You are required to have a valid GATE score or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50%.
• For Part-time you are required to have relevant work experience of at least three years.

Eligibility criteria for government seats

You should have studied for a minimum period of 7 years and passed the 10th and 12th standards from an educational institution that is located in Karnataka and recognised by the state government.

OR

You should have passed the qualifying examination from Karnataka. Additionally, either parent must have studied for a period of 7 years in Karnataka.

OR

Children of ex-servicemen, who had declared a location in Karnataka as their home town at the time of joining the defence services, are also eligible. Moreover, such candidates should pass the qualifying exam from a university or board that is located in India.

Note: You should note that you are not permitted to round off the aggregate score.

Karnataka PGCET Registration

The first stage of the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam requires you to fill out the application form. You can download the exam hall ticket to appear for the exam. Your exam score will enable the counselling process for your admission. You can learn more about the PGCET registration process in the following two steps.

Step 1

You have to fill out the application form by entering some important details which include personal, academic and communication-related details. After filling out the form, you will be required to pay the application fee to further the admission process. 

You may pay the application fee through a Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking. Here are the details for the PGCET application fee for different categories:

1. Unreserved category: Rs 650
2. Reserved category: Rs 500

In case you need to make a correction on your application form, you will have access to a window for the same.

Step 2

You can gain access to your admit card online at kea.kar.nic.in as KEA releases the admit cards a week before the exam day. You can download the PDF file of the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket, and print the same before the exam day.

It is important to note that you would not be allowed entry if you don't carry a hard copy of the admit card.

Documents required for PGCET

Here are the documents you need for the PGCET application form:

• Coloured photograph in digital form.
• Valid email Id and contact number.
• Scanned signature.
• Scanned left thumb impression.
• Qualifying degree.
• Income certificate.
• Caste certificate or any other certificate that might be required.

Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern

Mode of exam	Pen and paper
Medium of exam	English
Duration	150 minutes
Number of questions	100
Total marks	100
Type of questions	MCQ
Marking scheme	+1 for every correct answer No negative mark for incorrect answers
No. of sections	4
No. of answer options per question	4

PGCET Syllabus

The PGCET 2023 exam has four sections. So, the syllabus will consist of topics in these sections:

SECTIONS	QUESTIONS AND MARKS
Proficiency in English	25
Reasoning and Logic	25
General Knowledge	25
Quantitative Analysis	25
Total	100

PGCET Admit Card

You can gain access to your admit card online at kea.kar.nic.in as KEA releases the admit cards a week before the exam day. You can download the PDF file of the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket, and print the same before the exam day.

It is important to note that you would not be allowed entry if you don't carry a hard copy of the admit card.

Karnataka PGCET Preparation

As you have read above, this exam has four sections. You must prepare for the exam keeping in mind the pattern and syllabus of the exam. In case you are wondering where to start from, here are a few preparation tips for the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam:

1. You must divide time equally for all four sections of the exam as all four sections hold equal weightage in the exam.
2. Study the books recommended by toppers from previous years and subject experts to prepare for all four sections.
3. Practice is the key to success. Get hold of mock tests and previous year’s question papers to get an idea of the standard of difficulty. This will also help in improving your speed and accuracy.
4. Prepare notes for last-minute preparation.
5. Bookish knowledge is not the only way to prepare for this exam. You must take care of your health by providing yourself with proper nutrition, a stress-free environment and abundant sleep to gear up for the exam.

PGCET Result

The dates for the PGCET 2023 Exam result are yet to be announced. You can download the PGCET exam results from the official website.

How to check PGCET Results?

If you wish to learn how to download your results, you can follow these easy steps:

• Go to the official website
• Click on “Karnataka PGCET result 2023”
• Enter your registration number
• Click on the "Submit" button
• Your results will be displayed on the screen
• Download the PDF file of the results

PGCET 2023 Test Centers

You can choose your preferred exam centers while filling the application form. Here is a list of cities where you can opt for your test center:

• Bagalkot
• Bangalore
• Belgaum
• Bellary
• Bidar
• Bijapur
• Chamarajnagar
• Chikkaballapur
• Chikmagalur
• Chitradurga
• Davangere
• Dharwad
• Gadag
• Gulbarga
• Hassan
• Haveri
• Kodagu
• Kolar
• Koppal
• Mandya
• Mangalore
• Mysore
• Shimoga
• Raichur
• Ramanagara
• Tumkur
• Udupi
• Uttara Kannada
• Yadgir

FAQs About PGCET 2023

When can I apply for PGCET 2023?

You can apply for the exam online by logging into the official website of KEA. There is no offline facility to fill out the application form for PGCET 2023.

Is PGCET easy or difficult?

The level of the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam is easier in comparison to other MBA entrance tests. However, preparation is the key to success. A smart study method is sure to fetch you a good score.

How many attempts for the PGCET exam are allowed?

There is no limit to the number of attempts for the PGCET exam.