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Karnataka PGCET

Karnataka PGCET is the state-level PG entrance test conducted by the KEA- Karnataka Examinations Authority for admission to MBA, MCA and M.E./M.Tech programs in government, aided and private colleges across Karnataka states. The PGCET MBA paper carries 100 multiple-choice questions with 120 minutes(2 hours), the exam conducts in section like English Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning & General Intelligence, Quantitative Analysis and Computer Awareness. There is no negative marking system. Note that PGCET having a different different papers- the MCA and M.E./M.Tech papers follow different patterns from the MBA paper modelled here.

KARPGCETConducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)Official website

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Karnataka PGCET 30 Minute Quick Practice Test — 25 Questions

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Karnataka PGCET 20 Minute Quick Practice Test — 17 Questions

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Karnataka PGCET 15 Minute Quick Practice Test — 13 Questions

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Karnataka PGCET 10 Minute Quick Practice Test — 8 Questions

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Karnataka PGCET Short Mock Test 3 2026 — 50 Question Practice Paper

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Karnataka PGCET Short Mock Test 2 2026 — 50 Question Practice Paper

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Karnataka PGCET Short Mock Test 1 2026 — 50 Question Practice Paper

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Karnataka PGCET Computer Awareness Sectional Test — Free Practice Paper

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Karnataka PGCET Quantitative Analysis Sectional Test — Free Practice Paper

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Karnataka PGCET Reasoning & General Intelligence Sectional Test — Free Practice Paper

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Karnataka PGCET General Knowledge Sectional Test — Free Practice Paper

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Karnataka PGCET Proficiency in the English Language Sectional Test — Free Practice Paper

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Know the exam: KARPGCET

Pattern, eligibility and requirements — the essentials before you start.

Exam Pattern

Karnataka PGCET (MBA paper)- 100 multiple-choice questions in a single 120-minute window, five 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 PGCET Marking system: +1 for each correct answer with no negative marking, for a total of 100 marks. There is no sectional time. 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 Notes: PGCET runs separate exam for MCA and M.E./M.Tech papers with different patterns. Confirm against the brochure for the program you are applying to.

Eligibility

To apply for KMAT exam, A bachelor's degree of minimum three years' duration from a recognised university with minimum 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 can also apply provisionally basis.

Requirements

  • Languages: English

Karnataka PGCET at a glance

Karnataka PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (MBA)) is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) in the karnataka pgcet category. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website.

Karnataka PGCET exam facts
Full nameKarnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (MBA)
Short nameKARPGCET
Conducted byKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Exam duration120 minutes
Number of questions100
Maximum marks100
LanguagesEnglish
CategoryKarnataka PGCET
Mock tests on Crackto18 published
Page last updated14 October 2026
Official websitecetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

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Questions about KARPGCET

Everything you need to know about preparing for Karnataka PGCET.

Crackto offers 18 mock tests for Karnataka PGCET, of which 18 are free to attempt.

These span full-length mocks, sectional tests and previous-year papers, so you can drill a single weak section or rehearse the whole paper under time pressure.

Yes! Crackto offers both free and premium mock tests for Karnataka PGCET, with 18 free papers available right now.

Free tests are not a stripped-down preview — they carry the same instant results, detailed solutions, analytics and peer comparison as premium papers. Premium adds volume and exclusive series.

Karnataka PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (MBA)) follows this pattern:

  • Questions: 100
  • Total marks: 100
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Difficulty: Medium

Crackto mock tests mirror this exactly, so your practice reflects real timing pressure rather than an approximation.

Crackto provides comprehensive analytics for every Karnataka PGCET attempt:

  • Score trend across attempts, so improvement is visible rather than assumed
  • Section-wise breakdown pinpointing which areas cost you marks
  • Accuracy versus speed, separating knowledge gaps from time-management gaps
  • Percentile and rank against every other Karnataka PGCET aspirant on the same paper
  • Question-level time tracking to expose the questions that quietly drain your clock

Yes, absolutely. Retake any Karnataka PGCET mock test as often as you like — retakes are not limited or charged separately.

Each attempt is stored on its own, so your analytics show the trend across attempts instead of overwriting your earlier score. Retaking a paper after reviewing its solutions is one of the most reliable ways to convert a weak section into a strong one.

Karnataka PGCET, formally Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (MBA), is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

Official notifications, application dates and results are published on the conducting body's own website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Always confirm dates and eligibility there — Crackto is a preparation platform, not the conducting authority.

The eligibility requirements recorded for Karnataka PGCET are:

  • Qualification: To apply for KMAT exam, A bachelor's degree of minimum three years' duration from a recognised university with minimum 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 can also apply provisionally basis.

Age relaxations commonly apply to reserved categories. Check the official notification for the exact relaxation that applies to you before applying.

Karnataka PGCET is available in English.

Where a Crackto mock test is offered in more than one language, you can pick your language before starting the paper — practising in the language you will actually sit the exam in matters more than most candidates expect.

Crackto mirrors the official marking scheme of Karnataka PGCET rather than applying a single blanket rule, so if the real paper penalises wrong answers, the mock does too.

The exact scheme for any given paper — marks per correct answer and the penalty for a wrong one — is displayed on that test's page before you begin, and again in your results breakdown afterwards.

The Karnataka PGCET syllabus is defined by the conducting body and published with each notification.

Crackto mock tests are mapped to it section by section, so after a few attempts your analytics show which areas you have genuinely covered and which need work.

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