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Karnataka PGCET

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (MBA)

Conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Karnataka PGCET is the state-level postgraduate entrance test conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority for admission to MBA, MCA and M.E./M.Tech programmes in government, aided and private colleges across Karnataka. The MBA paper carries 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 120 minutes, split evenly at 20 questions each across Proficiency in the English Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning & General Intelligence, Quantitative Analysis and Computer Awareness. There is no negative marking. Note that PGCET is a family of papers — the MCA and M.E./M.Tech papers follow different patterns from the MBA paper modelled here.

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Karnataka PGCET (MBA paper) — 100 multiple-choice questions in a single 120-minute window, five equally weighted sections of 20 questions each: 1. Proficiency in the English Language — 20 questions 2. General Knowledge — 20 questions 3. Reasoning & General Intelligence — 20 questions 4. Quantitative Analysis — 20 questions 5. Computer Awareness — 20 questions Marking: +1 for each correct answer and NO negative marking, for a total of 100 marks. There is no sectional time limit. Computer Awareness is the section that most distinguishes PGCET from other MBA entrances — it is not tested by CAT, MAT or KMAT, and it is 20% of the paper. IMPORTANT: PGCET runs separate MCA and M.E./M.Tech papers with different patterns. Confirm against the brochure for the programme you are applying to.

Eligibility

A bachelor's degree of minimum three years' duration from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC, ST and Category-I candidates of Karnataka). Candidates must satisfy the Karnataka eligibility clauses to claim a government-quota seat. Final-year students may apply provisionally.

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