Karnataka PGCET 2025 Revised Answer Key (OUT): Download Official PDF

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2025 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Updated on Jul 3, 2025 11:34 IST

KEA has released the revised answer key for Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam on the exam website. A total of four grace marks have been provided with the release of Karnataka PGCET revised answer key.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key and Question Paper Analysis

Karnataka PGCET Answer Key and Analysis: Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the revised answer keys for PGCET 2025 exam. As per the Karnataka PGCET 2025 revised answer key, a total of four grace marks have been awarded. Out of all the questions, answer for 10 questions have been changed in the Karnataka PGCET revised answer key. Candidates can find the Karnataka PGCET revised answer key PDF on this page below.

As per the Karnataka PGCET exam analysis, the PGCET MBA exam was tougher this time with GK and Computer Awareness being the toughest sections of all. PGCET exam 2025 had questions from five sections, namely Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English Language and General Knowledge.

Q:   When will the official Karnataka PGCET answer key release?
A:

As per the official Karnataka PGCET brochure, the answer key is available within three days after the completion of the entrance test on the KEA website. Karnataka PGCET official answer keys are released on the official website for all courses, including MBA and MCA.

The candidates / parents / lecturers, are allowed to file their objections, if any, within three days in respect of any of the published answer key. Candidates are also required to submit all the supporting documents & justification for the objection filed. Objections filed by the candidates without justification shall not be considered. Objections received after the last date fixed shall not be considered. Objections received by the KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final in this regard.

Q:   How do I find my Karnataka PGCET answer key?
A:

Karnataka PGCET provisional answer key is published on the official website. Candidates must navigate to PGCET admissions tab to get the PGCET answer key link.

The final Karnataka PGCET answer key will be published along with the results. Based on the answers in he final key the scores will be calculated for final result. No objections are entertained against the final key. Candidates will have to visit the official website to access the Karnataka PGCET final answer key PDF.

Candidates do not require any login credentials to check the Karnataka PGCET answer key PDF.

Stay tuned to Shiksha for real-time updates on Karnataka PGCET answer key.

Q:   What are the benefits of Karnataka PGCET answer key?
A:

The Karnataka PGCET answer key serves as a crucial response sheet for the candidates. This key enables them to compare their responses with the correct ones and determine the accuracy of their answers. Moreover, the answer key assists the candidates in computing their scores in the exam, providing them with a clear idea of their performance. By predicting their chances of admission to various colleges, candidates can use this information to make informed decisions about their future academic pursuits.

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Table of content
  • Karnataka PGCET Official Answer Key 2025 - OUT
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key Dates
  • Karnataka PGCET MBA Analysis 2025

Karnataka PGCET Official Answer Key 2025 - OUT

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET official answer keys soon after the exam is conducted. Candidates are also allowed to raise objections against the Karnataka PGCET preliminary answer key until a specified date. Karnataka PGCET answer key PDF 2025 hosts correct answers to all questions that appeared in the MBA exam across all four sets (A1, B1, C1, and D1).

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key Dates

KEA releases the Karnataka PGCET answer keys within 3 days of the exam date. The table below mentions the expected date for release of the Karnataka PGCET answer keys for MBA and MCA courses:

Karnataka PGCET Exam Events

Karnataka PGCET Answer Key Dates

PGCET 2025 MBA exam date

22-Jun-2025

Release of Karnataka PGCET unofficial answer key

22-Jun-2025

Release of Karnataka PGCET (official) answer key

23-Jun-2025

Last date to raise objections against PGCET answer keys

25-Jun-2025 (until 5 PM)

Release of revised answer key

02-Jul-2025

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Karnataka PGCET MBA Analysis 2025

The Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam used an OMR-based marking system. Candidates answered 100 questions across five sections in 120 minutes. The MBA paper had 20 questions per section. According to test takers, the exam followed the expected pattern with no unexpected changes. Each question awarded one mark for correct response.

The space below mentions the Karnataka PGCET exam analysis 2025:

Karnataka PGCET Question Paper Analysis

Karnataka PGCET Difficulty Standards

Difficulty level in Computer Awareness section

Tough

Difficulty level in Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning section

Easy to moderate

Difficulty level in Quantitative Reasoning section

Moderate

Difficulty level in English Language section

Easy

Difficulty level in General Knowledge section

Moderate (but lengthy)

Overall difficulty level of PGCET MBA exam

Moderate

Total questions in Karnataka PGCET MBA exam

100

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Q:   How to raise objections against Karnataka PGCET answer keys?
A:

Individuals file their objections in Karnataka PGCET 2023 answer key, if any, addressed to the “Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore” either in person, or through e-mail, or by speed post. Candidates have to attach supporting documents / justification with the objection sent. Objections received from the candidates without justification shall not be considered. The objections received by KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final for determination of the right answer key.

Q:   What are the steps to check Karnataka PGCET answer key?
A:

To find your Karnataka PGCET answer key, you can follow these steps:

  1. Go to the official website of Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
  2. Click on the "Karnataka PGCET Answer Key" link on the homepage.
  3. Select your course (MBA, MCA, MTech, etc.) and click on the download link for the answer key PDF.
  4. The answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen.
  5. Download the PDF and check the answers to the questions you attempted.
Q:   Do I need any login credentials to check Karnataka PGCET answer keys?
A:

No login credentials are required to check the Karnataka PGCET answer keys. Candidates will find the Karnataka PGCET answer key in a PDF format available on the official website. The admissions tab under the main menu will host a web page for PGCET admissions. Candidates can find the PDF of Karnataka PGCET answer key under PGCET admissions tab.

Anyone accessing the PGCET website can check the Karnataka PGCET answer keys.

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KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET exam for admission to MBA, MCA and M.Tech courses. The Karnataka PGCET rank is crucial as it helps determine a candidate's position among other test-takers. Karnataka PGCET rank leads to allotment of seats during the PGCET counselling process. Candidates with a higher ra

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The Karnataka PGCET score is calculated by evaluating the candidate's correct and incorrect responses in the entrance test as per the marking scheme set by KEA. Marks are awarded for every correct answer, with no negative marking in case of incorrect responses or unattempted questions. The final sco

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Rohini Bisht

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The Karnataka PGCET score refers to the actual marks a candidate secures in the PGCET exam. KEA calculates the Karnataka PGCET marks based on correct and incorrect answers marked by a candidate. On the other hand, Karnataka PGCET rank represents the candidate's relative position among all test-taker

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Vikram Tyagi

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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) considers the PGCET tie breaking criteria to allocate a rank to the candidate with an identical marks. In case all the criterion leads to a tie, KEA considers a 'Draw of lots' method to allot a rank to the candidates. "Draw of lots" in Karnataka PGCET is a

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Dhanya Shekhar

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KEA has three different methords to allocate a Karnataka rank to the candidates, which includes considering the PGCET scores, qualifying exam scores and the age of the candidate. In case PGCET scores are same, KEA considers qualifying exam scores, if the qualifying exam marks is also same, age of th

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Nikita Saxena

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In case of a tie, KEA considers the Karnataka PGCET tie breaking criteria to allocate a rank. If candidates have the same Karnataka PGCET score and the qualifying exam marks, the tie-breaking is done based on age of the candidate. The older candidate is given preference in the Karnataka PGCET merit

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Loveleen Sharma

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In cases where two or more candidates score the same marks in the Karnataka PGCET exam, KEA takes into account a tie-breaking method to assign ranks to the candidates. As per the Karnataka PGCET tie breaking criteria, the total aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying exam will be considered first

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Bhumika Sharma

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Karnataka PGCET exam aids admission process for MBA, MCA as well as M.Tech courses across the state. Candidates aspiring for M.Tech admissions in Karnataka with a valid GATE score are not required to appear for the PGCET exam. KEA prepares the merit list for GAT qualified candidates for M.Tech admis

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Abhishek Dhawan

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No, candidates cannot get a merit rank based only on qualifying exam marks. Karnataka Examinations Authority considers the Karnataka PGCET entrance test marks to prepare the merit list. The qualifying exam marks are critical for candidates to meet the eligibility conditions for admission through PGC

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Rupali Shukla

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Yes, KEA prepares separate merit lists for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech courses. Candidates can check their rank and position while checking the results using the login dashboard. KEA considers the Karnataka PGCET marks to prepare these individual merit lists. This separate listing helps candidates understa

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