Karnataka PGCET Mock Test by Shiksha
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2026 ( Karnataka PGCET )
Karnataka PGCET exam date (MBA/MCA)
14 Jun '26
Shiksha.com is conducting a free Karnataka PGCET mock test to help aspirants assess their strengths and weaknesses. Karnataka PGCET mock test by Shiksha is designed by subject experts to provide a real test environment with a similar marking scheme.
👉 Shiksha Karnataka PGCET 2026 Mock Test
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Mock Test Date: June 8, 2026
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Mock Test Time: 11 am
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Total questions: 50 MCQs
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Duration: 1 hour
Karnataka PGCET MBA mock test helps candidates prepare for the exam. Online mock tests for the Karnataka PGCET exam will help candidates analyse the marking scheme, test structure, difficulty level, and more. Candidates can also plan their exam day strategy using the Karnataka PGCET mock test by Shiksha.
Karnataka PGCET Mock Test by Shiksha
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- How to Attempt Shiksha KEA PGCET 2026 Mock Test?
- Shiksha Karnataka PGCET Mock Test 2026 Pattern
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam: Sectional Weightage
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Syllabus
How to Attempt Shiksha KEA PGCET 2026 Mock Test?
Find the process to attempt the Karnataka PGCET mock test below:
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Click on the Karnataka PGCET mock test link provided on this page
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Enter your mobile number to register
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Click on ‘Proceed Securely’ followed by OTP verification.
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Read instructions carefully
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Click on the ‘Next’ button to view Karnataka PGCET mock test pattern
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Click the button for ‘Attempt Test’
💡 Things to Keep in Mind while taking Karnataka PGCET Mock Test by Shiksha
Ensure a smooth testing experience by keeping these key operational steps in mind before you begin:
- The clock starts immediately: The countdown timer begins the exact moment you click the Attempt Test button.
- Lock in your answers: Choose your option and always click the Save and Next button to move forward securely.
- Analyze your score: After attempting the questions, click Submit Test to instantly generate your performance analysis report.
Commonly asked questions
No there is no negative marking in Karnataka PGCET exam. Each correct answer will fetch 1 marks. Candidates must answer all question in PGCET exam as guess work may also help increase PGCET score.
Preparing for Karnataka PGCET using mock tests provides candidates a familiarity with the type of questions and exam pattern. Candidates indirectly lead to improving their speed and accuracy.
Karnataka PGCET exam has a total of 100 questions to be answered within a time duration of 120 minutes. In case a candidates leaves any question unanswered, no marks will be added or deducted. Also, no marks are awarded or deducted for any question, where the candidate has selected multiple answer choices. Infact, there is no negative marking in the exam. For each correct response marked by the candidate in the OMR sheet, KEA will award one mark in Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam while for the wrong answers, no marks will be deducted.
For every right answer, candidates will be awarded one mark in Karnataka PGCET exam while for the wrong answers, no marks will be deducted. Total marks of the Karnataka PGCET exam are 100. Candidates get 120 minutes to answer all the multiple-choice questions.
Shiksha Karnataka PGCET Mock Test 2026 Pattern
The Shiksha mock test for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam is a one-hour test with a total of 50 questions. These 50 questions in the Karnataka PGCET mock test are divided equally across all five sections.
| KEA PGCET Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Awareness |
10 |
10 |
| Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning |
10 |
10 |
| Quantitative Analysis |
10 |
10 |
| English Language |
10 |
10 |
| General Knowledge |
10 |
10 |
| Total |
50 |
50 |
Karnataka PGCET Mock Test Marking Scheme
Find the Karnataka PGCET mock test marking scheme below:
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+1 mark for each correct response
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No negative marking for incorrect responses
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No negative marking for unattempted questions
Since there is no negative marking in the Karnataka PGCET exam, candidates can plan a guesswork strategy while attempting PGCET mocks to get a good score in the exam.
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam: Sectional Weightage
The actual Karnataka PGCET exam is a 120-minute test with 100 MCQs. As per the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern, candidates need to attempt the questions in an OMR sheet. Check the sectional weightage for questions in the Karnataka PGCET exam.
| Karnataka PGCET Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Awareness |
20 |
20 |
| Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| Quantitative Analysis |
20 |
20 |
| English Language |
20 |
20 |
| General Knowledge |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Syllabus
The table below indicates the Karnataka PGCET MBA syllabus:
| Section Title |
Key Topics and Concepts |
|---|---|
| Computer Awareness |
Computer Basics: Organisation of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input /output devices, Computer Memory, Programming Languages, Types of Operating Systems, General awareness about the Internet. Web Applications, Database Applications and Information Systems. Data Representation: Representation of Characters, Integers and Fractions, Binary, ASCII and Hexadecimal representations. Binary Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, Multiplication, Division, two’s complement arithmetic, Floating-point representation of numbers, normalised Floating-point representation. Operating systems: Evolution of operating systems, types of operating systems, functions of an operating system, and modern operating systems. |
| English Language |
Basic English grammar, synonyms, antonyms, sentence correction, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases, pairs expressing relationships, and famous books in English Literature. |
| General Knowledge |
Indian Business Environment, Global Environment, Social Events, Cultural Events, Economics, Management, Political Events, Historical Events, Current Affairs, Sports, Awards, Personalities and Achievements, Science and Technology, Humanities, Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship, Business Communication. |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning |
Puzzles, Diagrams, Analogy, Verbal Ability, Analytical Ability, Logical Reasoning, Number Series, Relations |
| Quantitative Analysis |
Arithmetic, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Problem Types, Geometry, Interest, Probability |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates need to devote a minimum of two hours to practice the Karnataka PGCET exam paper daily without a any miss. This will help them in increasing the accuracy level to answer questions in less time with proficiency. The actual exam duration of the Karnataka PGCET exam is 150 minutes. However, candidates will have to answer all questions within 120 minutes. The remaining 30 minutes are required for frisking and mentioning the details on the answer booklet.
No. KEA has not defined any of the sections in Karnataka PGCET based on the time duration. Candidates do not need to follow any sectional time limit to solve questions from different sections of the Karnataka PGCET question paper. The total time to complete the exam is 120 minutes. Candidates need to answer all the 100 objective type questions within the time duration of 2 hours.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Qualifying Karnataka PGCET is compulsory for Karnataka domicile students to get admission in M.Arch in BMS School of Architecture. For others, it is not compulsory and they can get admission based on GATE score or through Management Quota.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The ISBR Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2025 was released for the MBA/PGDM course for all categories. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 28913 for enrollment in the Master of Business Administration course. Hence, candidates
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Presidency College Bangalore accepts the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam scores. The exam is conducted in mid-May. Registration for this state-level test usually opens in April, and it serves as a gateway for many top colleges in the region. The entrance test includes entrance exam scores followed by GD/P
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
No, Karnataka PGCET is not a mandatory entrance exam to be qualified for Jain College, Jayanagar MA courses. The institute decides the selection of candidates based on merit of last qualifying exam score of a candidate.
Thus, candidates who have appeared for the aforementioned entrance exam will not
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