Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key (Official OUT): Download PGCET Answer Key PDF MBA & MCA

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2025 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Updated on Jul 3, 2025 11:38 IST

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Keys: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the revised PGCET answer key for MBA and MCA. Candidates can download the official PGCET answer key PDF from the website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea or kea.kar.nic.in 2025. KEA provides links to check the Karnataka PGCET answer key pdf for all courses. With the release of revised answer keys of Karnataka PGCET 2025, KEA has notified a change of 14 answers in MBA key, and changes in a total of 10 answers from the MCA answer key.

The final answer key of Karnataka PGCET 2025 aids the calculation of scores. KEA will declare the Karnataka PGCET results soon after the final answer keys are published. Scroll down for more insights on Karnataka PGCET answer key 2025, including how to download, steps to raise objections, direct PDF download links, and more.

Karnataka PGCET 2025 answer key helps in calculating marks. However, admissions are based on Karnataka PGCET ranks.

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Direct Link for Karnataka PGCET Answer Keys

Q:   When will the official Karnataka PGCET answer key release?
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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?
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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 is the qualifying marks for Karnataka PGCET exam?
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There is no qualifying marks in PGCET. However, note that, candidates must get at least 50% marks in qualifying exam (45% marks in QE in case of SC/ST and Category I of Karnataka candidates) to be eligible for admission. Candidates must refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned in the admission brochure issued by desired college for MBA admissions. The eligibility will be checked during the counselling and admission process.

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

Table of content
  • How to Download Karnataka PGCET Answer Key 2025?
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Karnataka PGCET Answer Key 2025: Calculation of Score
  • Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key Challenge
  • Previous Year's Karnataka PGCET Answer Key & Question Paper PDF
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How to Download Karnataka PGCET Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can download the Karnataka PGCET 2025 answer key by following the steps below:

1st Step: Visit the official exam website of Karnataka PGCET, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2025

2nd Step: Click on the tab 'Admission' from the main menu, followed by clicking 'PGCET 2025' from the drop-down

3rd Step: Click on the link reading 'PGCET 2025 Answer Key PDF'

4th Step: Access the PDF files from the course-wise PGCET answer key PDF links

5th Step: The Karnataka PGCET answer key will open on the screen

6th Step: Download Karnataka PGCET answer key 2025 and take its printout for future references

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

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 25

Release of Karnataka PGCET Result

TENTATIVE
Aug ' 25 - Oct ' 25

Karnataka PGCET 2025 counselling process

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
02 Jul ' 25

Release of Karnataka PGCET Revised Answer Key

23 Jun ' 25

Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key

23 Jun ' 25 - 25 Jun ' 25

Karnataka PGCET Answer Key Objection Facility

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Karnataka PGCET Answer Key 2025: Calculation of Score

Candidates are able to calculate the probable score using the Karnataka PGCET 2025 answer keys. The process to calculate the score using the answer key is as follows:

  1. Count the number of correct answers marked in the exam as per the Karnataka PGCET answer key 2025
  2. As each correct response carries one mark, allot one mark for the number of correct answers as per the PGCET answer key
  3. No marks are deducted for incorrect answers as there is no negative marking in the exam
  4. The number of correct responses is the probable score of the candidate in the exam

Formula to Calculate Karnataka PGCET 2025 Score

Karnataka PGCET Probable Score = Number of Correct Responses X 1

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Marks vs Rank

The table below mentions the Karnataka PGCET ranks in correlation with the Karnataka PGCET ranks.

Karnataka PGCET Marks

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Ranks (Indicative)

95-100

Between 1 and 100

90-94

Between 101 and 500

80-89

Between 501 and 1000

70-79

Between 1001 and 1400

60-69

Between 1401 and 2000

50-59

Between 2001 and 7000

40-49

Between 7001 and 15000

30-39

15000+

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Q:   How is Karnataka PGCET score calculated?
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To calculate the Karnataka PGCET score using the answer key, you can follow these steps:

  1. Count the number of correct answers marked in the exam as per the Karnataka PGCET answer key 2023.
  2. As each correct response carries one mark, allot one mark for the number of correct answers as per the PGCET answer key.
  3. No marks are deducted for incorrect answers as there is no negative marking in the exam.
  4. The number of correct responses is the probable score of the candidate in the exam.

So, the Karnataka PGCET score is calculated by adding up the number of correct answers marked in the exam, as per the answer key provided by KEA.

For example, if you have answered 20 questions correctly out of 50, your score would be 20 marks (20 x 1 mark for each correct answer).

Q:   Will KEA normalize the Karnataka PGCET scores?
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No, KEA does not normalise the scores for Karnataka PGCET exam as the exam is conducted in a single shift. Score normalisatikon is required while evaluating performance of the candidate in competitive exams to equalise performance of candidates on a relative scale. Owing to multiple shifts, difficulty levels across different shifts of the exam typically varies.

Since Karnataka PGCET exam does not have multiple exam shifts for a single course, candidates will have a similar difficulty standard across the exam for a single programme.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of the Karnataka PGCET exam?
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For every right answer, candidates will be awarded one mark in Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam while for the wrong answers, no marks will be deducted. The total marks of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam are 100. Candidates get 120 minutes to answer all the multiple-choice questions. It is compulsory to answer all the questions in the Karnataka PGCET exam. Candidates will not get the option to select questions in the question paper. To score maximum marks, it is important to answer questions with accuracy. No marks are awarded in case of selection of multiple answers.

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Answer Key Challenge

In the last exam session, KEA initially facilitated a login portal to raise objections against the PGCET answer key. However, later candidates were notified to file challenges against the answer key of Karnataka PGCET exam via email. The process to raise objections against the Karnataka PGCET 2025 answer key via email requires the candidates to attach relevant justifying documents in the email body. The objection email must be sent to ugcet2025documents(at)gmail(dot)com.

Steps to Raise Objections against Karnataka PGCET Answer Key

Candidates need to follow the steps below to file objections against the answer key:

  1. Draft an email for the objection mentioning the subject name, version code of the question paper, question number to raise an objection and the correct answer according to you
  2. Subject line of the objection email should be in the following format: ‘PGCET-2025 - Objection - Subject Name, Version with attachment’
  3. Attach the relevant snapshot or textual part of the book justifying the claim in the objection email
  4. Send the objection email before the specified date

Objections filed by candidates without justification are considered invalid. All the challenges submitted are placed before an expert committee for review. After reviewing the challenges, Karnataka PGCET final answer key is released. The final answer key is released along with the Karnataka PGCET 2025 results.

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

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Previous Year's Karnataka PGCET Answer Key & Question Paper PDF

The table below mentions the course wise provisional answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key PDF  Download Karnataka PGCET 2024 Question Paper PDF
MBA Answer Key PDF  Question Paper PDF (B2 Set)
MCA Answer Key PDF to be updated soon

The table below mentions the course-wise final answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET 2024 Final Answer Key PDF 
MBA Download PDF
MCA Download PDF

The table below mentions the course-wise answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET 2023 Answer Key PDF 
MBA Download Here
MCA Download Here
MTech Download Here

The table below mentions the course wise final answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2022 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET Answer Key PDF 
MBA Download Here
MCA Download Here
MTech Download Here

Candidates can access the Karnataka PGCET 2020 answer key and question paper from the direct links mentioned in the table below:

Karnataka PGCET Courses Karnataka PGCET 2020 Answer Key PDF Karnataka PGCET 2020 Question Papers 
MBA Karnataka PGCET MBA Answer Key Download Question Paper
MCA Karnataka PGCET MCA Answer Key Download Question Paper
M.Tech/ M.Arch Karnataka PGCET MTech Answer Key Download Question Paper

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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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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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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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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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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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