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Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2025 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Syllabus: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) releases the Karnataka PGCET syllabus. Karnataka PGCET syllabus for all courses, including MBA, MCA, and MTech are released in a separate PDF file. Candidates who prepare in sync with syllabus and exam pattern tend to score better. The syllabus of Karnataka PGCET 2026 is based on five sections, namely Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis, English Language and General Knowledge.

Karnataka PGCET MBA syllabus lists all the topics and sub-topics important for exam preparation. Candidates preparing for the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam must structure their study plan as per the latest syllabus. 

Candidates can refer this article on Karnataka PGCET 2026 syllabus for section-wise topics and recommended books to prepare for the exam.

Table of contents
  • Karnataka PGCET 2026 Syllabus Overview
  • Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for English Language
  • Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for General Knowledge
  • Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
  • Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for Quantitative Analysis
  • Recommended Books for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Syllabus
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Karnataka PGCET 2026 Syllabus Overview

Check important details related to Karnataka PGCET 2026 syllabus:

  • KEA publishes the Karnataka PGCET syllabus along with the information brochure
  • Karnataka PGCET exam has five sections, namely,
    • Computer Awareness
    • Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
    • Quantitative Analysis
    • English Language
    • General Awareness
  • Each section of the Karnataka PGCET exam has  20 questions

Also Check: Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern

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Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for English Language

Karnataka PGCET English syllabus is in line with the VARC syllabus for other MBA entrance exams. The space below mentions the important topics under Karnataka PGCET 2026 English syllabus:

  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Errors in Tenses
  • One word Substitution
  • Idioms and phrases
  • Famous Books in English Literature
  • Sentence Correction
  • Pairs expressing relationships

Also Check: VARC Preparation Tips for MBA Exams

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for English Proficiency section?
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Some important topics from Karnataka PGCET English proficiency section include:

  • Synonyms
  • Sentence Correction
  • One word Substitution
  • Idioms and phrases
  • Antonyms
  • Grammar
  • Famous Books in English Literature
  • Pairs expressing relationships
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:   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.

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Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for General Knowledge

Check Karnataka PGCET GK topics here

  • 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
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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 is the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for General Knowledge section?
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Some topics in GK include:

  • Indian Business
  • Global Environment
  • Cultural Events
  • Economics
  • Social Events
  • Management
  • Political Events
  • Current Affairs
  • Sports
  • Historical Events
  • Awards
  • Personalities and Achievements
  • Humanities
  • Science, Technology
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Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

Find all the vital topics included in the Karnataka PGCET Reasoning and General Intelligence syllabus:

  • Puzzles
  • Diagrams
  • Analogy
  • Logic
  • Verbal Ability
  • Analytical Ability
  • Related Aspects
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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 is the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for Resoning and General Intelligence section?
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The topics under the Reasoning and General Intelligence section of Karnataka PGCET include:

  • Puzzles
  • Diagrams
  • Analogy
  • Logic
  • Verbal Ability
  • Analytical Ability
  • Related Aspects

The sectional overview of the Reasoning and General Intelligence section is similar to other sections. A total of 25 questions are asked from the topics mentioned above. Candidates have to choose one correct option out of the four answer options. Each correct answer in Karnataka PGCET exam will fetch +1 mark. While there will be no negative marking in the exam.

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Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for Quantitative Analysis

Check the topics included in the Karnataka PGCET Quantitative Analysis syllabus:

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Recommended Books for Karnataka PGCET 2026 Syllabus

Candidates must get the right study material required for prep before they start the preparation. Karnataka PGCET books must include all topics under the PGCET syllabus. A good PGCET preparation book will also include previous year's question papers and additional problems from each topic. Some of the books for Karnataka PGCET 2026 preparation are as follows: 

Books

Authors/Publishers

Logical Reasoning

Arihant

Non-Verbal Reasoning

R.S. Aggarwal

Mathematics for MBA

R.S. Aggarwal

Vedic Mathematics

Dr. Aditi Sighal

Mathematics Papers

Kiran Publications

General Knowledge

Arihant

The Mega Year Book

Disha Experts

Objective General Knowledge

Lucent

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary

Norman Lewis

Objective General English

S.P.Bakshi

Better English

Norman Lewis

Grammar Error Spot

A.Upadhyay

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