
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) released the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern for all courses, including MBA, MCA, and MTech, along with tgeh information brochure. Karnataka PGCET test structure is designed separately for admission to MBA, MCA, MTech and ME programmes. As per the Karnataka PGCET MBA paper pattern, the total marks of the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam are 100. Candidates get 120 minutes to answer all the multiple-choice questions. For every right answer, candidates get one mark; for the wrong answers, no marks are awarded.
KEA is rumoured to conduct the Karnataka PGCET exam as a computer based test. Karnataka PGCET syllabus PDF mentions the exam will be held in online mode, whereas, the information brochure states that the Karnataka PGCET exam is held as a pen and paper based test. Scroll down to know more details about the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam pattern.
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Sectional Weightage
- Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Takeaways
- FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Pattern 2026
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern
The table below mentions the details of the test pattern for the Karnataka PGCET exam:
Karnataka PGCET Pattern Elements |
Karnataka PGCET Exam Details |
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Medium of the exam |
English |
Duration of the exam |
120 minutes |
Mode of the exam |
Pen and Paper Based Test (PBT) |
Types of questions |
MCQ |
Marking scheme |
(+) 1 mark for every correct answer; no negative mark for incorrect responses |
Number of sections in the question paper |
Five |
Number of answer options per question |
Four |
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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Sectional Weightage
Check the sectional weightage of the Karnataka PGCET 2026 question paper in the table below:
Sections |
Total Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
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Computer Awareness |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
|
General Knowledge |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
|
20 |
20 |
|
Total |
100 | 100 |
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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Takeaways
- 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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FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Pattern 2026
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Student Forum
Answered 4 weeks ago
The Harsha Institutions MBA cutoff in the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2024 entrance exam was 36,291. When compared with the cutoff ranks in Karnataka PGCET entrance exams of the previous year, we notice a dramatic increase in competition. The Harsha Institutions MBA cutoff in the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2023 wa
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
The registrations for the Karnataka PGCET entrance exams will open on 25th April 2025. Candidates can register themselves for the Karnataka PGCET entrance exam till 19th May 2025. Candidates who are ble to register within this period will be able to receive the admit card for the Karnataka PGCET ent
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
With a PGCET MBA rank of around 5000 under the OBC-NCL category, plus having the NCC quota, you stand a good chance of getting admission into reputed colleges. Based on previous year cutoffs, colleges like Acharya Institute of Technology, Dayananda Sagar University, RNS Institute of Technology, NMAM
Answered a month ago
Before the first round of counselling starts, KEA conducts a mock allotment round to familiarise candidates with the Karnataka PGCET counselling process, including the release of mock allotment results, and mock round cutoffs.
Candidates will not get admission into Karnataka PGCET participating colle
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Karnataka PGCET draft seat matrix is released soon after the result declaration. The draft seat matrix indicates the total seats available at Karnataka PGCET participating colleges. These seats are submitted by the PGCET participating institutes to KEA to provide an idea before the counselling proce
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Karnataka PGCET verification slip is downloadable from the official exam website. Candidates have to login to download the PGCET verification slip. PGCET verification slip is required during the counselling process. Candidates who have the Karnataka PGCET verification slip will be allowed to partici
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Dayananda Sagar University accepts admission for the MBA programme based on KMAT, CAT, MAT, and PGCET. If you have taken the above mentioned entrance exam and received an above average score, then you have a good chance of getting a seat. They also consider the merit of the qualifying exams, so if y
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The results for the Karnataka PGCET exam 2025 are scheduled to be released in the month of July. After that, the counseling process for PGCET is scheduled between August and October. Candidates who have appeared for the Karnataka PGCET exam are advised to check the official website during July to re
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The syllabus for the Karnataka PGCET exam is comprised of 4 subjects including, Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis, English Language and General Knowledge. Candidates are advised to get the latest study material for the General Knowledge part of the syl
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
According to the available cutoff data for MBA courses at JSS Science and Technology University, the MBA in Retail Management course has the lowest cutoff for admissions. However, there is a drastic increase in the cutoff for the MBA in Retail Management between 2023 and 2024. The increase in cutof
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Karnataka PGCET Notifications
383 Institutes accepting Karnataka PGCET
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Manipal • Private
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