Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2026: Download Section wise Syllabus PDF

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 the 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 based on 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 content
  • 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

Here are the key highlights of the Karnataka PGCET syllabus:

  • KEA prescribes the Karnataka PGCET syllabus along with the information brochure
  • Karnataka PGCET exam comprises five different sections, namely,
    • Computer Awareness
    • Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
    • Quantitative Analysis
    • English Language
    • General Awareness
  • Each section of the Karnataka PGCET exam comprises 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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Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for General Knowledge

Check all the important topic included in the Karnataka PGCET GK syllabus:

  • 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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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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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

Before starting exam preparation, students need to collect references and textbooks to complete the Karnataka PGCET 2026 syllabus for MBA. These books include extensive materials on all the topics included in the syllabus. They also contain previous year's question papers and additional problems from each topic. By solving these problems, students can assess their individual preparation levels:

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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