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Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2026 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Karnataka PGCET exam date (MBA/MCA)

14 Jun '26

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on May 24, 2026 23:48 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

Karnataka PGCET Question Papers: Shiksha has sourced the official Karnataka PGCET question paper PDFs for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and more. Candidates preparing for KEA PGCET exam can download and practice previous year question papers. Candidates using Karnataka PGCET question papers and sample papers while preparation tend to have a better understanding of the test structure, important topics, and difficulty standards of PGCET 2026 exam. Besides previous year papers, candidates will find Karnataka PGCET 2026 question paper here soon after the exam. Download Karnataka PGCET question papers for MBA and MCA courses from this page below.

Table of contents
  • Karnataka PGCET 2024 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2023 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2022 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2021 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2020 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2019 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2018 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2017 Question Paper PDF
  • Karnataka PGCET 2016 Question Paper PDF
  • Advantages of Solving Karnataka PGCET Question Papers
  • FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Question Papers
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Download previous year Karnataka PGCET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download Karnataka PGCET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Question Paper PDF — MBA

Karnataka PGCET 2023 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2023 Question Paper PDF — MBA

Karnataka PGCET 2022 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2022 Question Paper PDF — MBA

Karnataka PGCET 2021 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2021 Question Paper PDF — MCA
Karnataka PGCET 2021 Question Paper PDF — MBA

Karnataka PGCET 2020 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2020 Question Paper PDF — MBA
Karnataka PGCET 2020 Question Paper PDF — MCA

Karnataka PGCET 2019 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2019 Question Paper PDF — MBA

Karnataka PGCET 2018 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2018 Question Paper PDF — MBA
Karnataka PGCET 2018 Question Paper PDF — MCA

Karnataka PGCET 2017 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2017 Question Paper PDF — MBA
Karnataka PGCET 2017 Question Paper PDF — MCA

Karnataka PGCET 2016 Question Paper PDF

Karnataka PGCET 2016 Question Paper PDF — MCA
Karnataka PGCET 2016 Question Paper PDF — MBA
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Advantages of Solving Karnataka PGCET Question Papers

Some of the benefits of solving KEA PGCET question papers are as follows:

  • Karnataka PGCET previous year papers allow candidates to get an idea of what to expect in the actual examination, types of questions etc.

  • Solving Karnataka PGCET question papers will help candidates to gauge the weightage of topics that will be asked in the exam

  • Candidates can improve their time management and speed by solving the question papers

  • Solving question papers candidates will get confidence

 

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FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Question Papers

Check important FAQs related to Karnataka PGCET question papers:

Q:   Are 6 months enough to cover the Karnataka PGCET syllabus?
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Yes, dedicating six months is ample time. It allows candidates to completely cover all topics, extensively practice mock tests, and thoroughly revise formulas without any exam-day stress.

Q:   What are the maximum marks in Karnataka PGCET exam?
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The maximum score achievable in the Karnataka PGCET exam is 100 marks. The paper holds exactly 100 questions, and each right answer contributes one mark.

Q:   What is the Karnataka PGCET syllabus?
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Karnataka PGCET syllabus has five sections as mentioned below:

  • Computer Awareness
  • Proficiency in English Language
  • General Knowledge
  • Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence
  • Quantitative Analysis
Q:   Will marks be deducted for any question which is not attempted in Karnataka PGCET?
A: 

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.

Q:   How much time should I devote to practice Karnmataka PGCET question papers?
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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.

Q:   Where can I find the Karnataka PGCET syllabus?
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Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for MBA, MCA and Engineering courses. Candidates can find the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for all the courses on the official website. Candidates must check the PGCET Karnataka syllabus before starting the exam preparation. Alternatively, Karnataka PGCET syllabus article from Shiksha can provide a detailed section wise syllabus of Karnataka PGCET exam. The questions in the Karnataka PGCET exam are framed from the pre defined syllabus of the exam. 

Q:   How can one prepare for General Knowledge section of Karnataka PGCET exam?
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To prepare for General Knowledge section of Karnataka PGCET exam, candidates must follow news, read bulletins, and refer Manorama Year Book to know about the current affairs.

Q:   How may questions are there in total in Karnataka PGCET?
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Karnataka PGCET has a total of 100 questions. these questions are divided equally in each section of Karnataka PGCET exam. Candidates will find 25 question in each exam section.

Q:   How to prepare for Karnataka PGCET English Proficiency section?
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While preparing for English section of PGCET exam, candidates must focus on improving their vocabulary grammar, idioms, and phrases. Candidates must also practice sentence correction.

Q:   Is there a sectional time to solve the Karnataka PGCET question paper?
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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.

Q:   What are the books that cover the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for Reasoning and General Intelligence section?
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Candidates preparing for the Karnataka PGCET Reasoning and General Intelligence section must refer to the following bools while preparation:

  • Logical Reasoning by Arihant
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
  • Verbal & Non Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
  • Reasoning by Mukesh Khanna

In addition to preparation using the above mentioned books, candidates must solve practice question papers to improve their resoning skills. Solving more and more questions will help candidates develop a logical apoproach towards answering questions.

Q:   What books can I refer to prepare for General Knowledge section of Karnataka PGCET exam?
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Candidates preparing for the General Knowledge section of the Karnataka PGCET exam must abide by the syllabus while preparing. Here are some of the best books that covers Karnataka PGCET syllabus for General Knowledge section:

  • Lucent's General Knowledge for Competitive Exams
  • General Knowledge by Arihant
  • General Knowledge by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Manorama Year Book
  • The Hindu Year Book
  • The Indian Express Year Book

Besides the above mentioned books, candidates who are well aware of the news, and reads newspapers regularly may not require to invest numerous weeks preparing for the section. The difficulty standards of the Karnataka PGCET General Knowledge section will vary for each candidates based on his/her preparation.

Q:   What books can I refer to prepare for Proficiency in English Language in Karnataka PGCET?
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Basic English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin, Objective English by M.G.Kulkarni, The Practice of English Usage by E.B. White, and The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, are some books that help in KEA PGCET preparation.

Q:   Which are the important topics for Karnataka PGCET Quantitative Analysis section?
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Some of the important topics for the Quantitative Analysis section include

  • Arithmetic
  • Basic Statistics
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation

Besides above topics, various other related mathematical concepts that were taught at the graduation level are important for PGCET exam.

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