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November 18, 2024: KEA has released a schedule for MBA, MCA, M.E., M. Tech, and M. Arch courses after 1st Round of Allotment under PGCET 2024 counseling. Candidates who have been allotted seats can enter their choices till November 19, 2024, 11:59 PM. Read Full News
November 16, 2024: KEA released the PGCET 2024 First Round Final Seat Allotment Result on the official website on 15 November 2024. Students can log on to the official KEA website to check the allotment list. Read Full News
November 14, 2024: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional cutoff for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 Mock Allotment for MTech, MCA, and MBA programs. Additionally, the eligibility list for physically disabled candidates has been published to aid in admissions for the upcoming academic year. Read Full News
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the schedule and instructions for candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round of PGCET 2024 counseling for admission to MBA, MCA, M.E., M. Tech, and M. Arch courses. Choice 1 candidates must report to their respective colleges by November 21, 2024, 5:30 PM.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) had extended the deadline for option entry for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2024. Candidates had until 12 noon on November 11 to make their selections for courses and colleges. Following this, KEA had released the mock seat allotment results after 6 PM on November 11, 2024.
Karnataka Examinations Authority has also released the Karnataka PGCET 2024 revised answer key for ME, MTech, MArch Exam on September 24, 2024. You can download the answer key PDF on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The revised Karnataka PGCET 2024 answer key has been released for Electrical Science and Computer Science. Candidates must note that no revisions will be made to the Karnataka PGCET answer keys for the Mechanical Stream subjects.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) had released the PGCET 2024 MBA results in October 2024. The Karnataka PGCET 2024 Revised Answer Key has been released by KEA on its official website on August 16, 2024. The exam was taken by over 40,000 candidates on August 4. While the M.E. and M.Tech exam dates were postponed due to a clash with the university exams, the MBA and MCA exams were held in offline pen-paper mode. You can check and download the answer key using your login credentials.
As per the candidates who took the test, the difficulty level of the question paper was moderate to tough. Keep scrolling to learn more about the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2024 including answer key, result, merit list, cut-off, top colleges, and counselling.
- Karnataka PGCET Exam 2024 Highlights
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Keys
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Results
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Merit List
- Karnataka PGCET Marks Vs Ranks
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- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Counselling
- Top Colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Syllabus
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Preparation Tips
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Fees
Karnataka PGCET Exam 2024 Highlights
Exam Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
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Exam Level | State |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Medium | Pen-Paper |
Courses Offered | MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch, ME |
Exam Duration | 150 Minutes |
No of Applicants | 40,000 |
No of Questions | 100 |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Sections | English Language |
General Knowledge | |
Reasoning and General Intelligence | |
Quantitative analysis | |
Language | English |
Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
Exam Shifts | 2 shifts:10.30 am - 12.30 pm2.30 pm - 4.30 pm |
Marking Scheme | +1 mark for MBA questions and section A of MCA |
+2 marks for section B of MCA | |
No negative marking for wrong and unattempted questions |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Dates
The exam schedule for 2024 is provided below:
Events | Dates |
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Exam Dates | August 4, 2024 |
Final Answer Key Release Date | August 16, 2024 |
Result Declaration | September 28, 2024 (Out) |
Beginning of Centralised Counseling Process | TBA |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Results
Results for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2024 entrance exam will be released shortly on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates must log in with the required credentials to check results.
How to Check Karnataka PGCET 2024 Results?
To check the result:
- Visit kea.kar.nic.in and Search and click on Karnataka PGCET 2024 results.
- Enter your respective login ID and click on the submit button.
- Now click on the download button and save the PDF file of the result.
- You can make a printout of the same for later usage.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Merit List
The merit list is based on the candidate’s overall performance. The merit list gets published a few days after the announcement of the results.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Merit Tie-Breaker
Tie-breaker method is used for candidates obtaining equal high scores in the exam.
- Candidates with higher qualifying marks based on the total aggregate marks of the qualifying examination will be considered with higher merit.
- If the scores get similar again, the age of the candidate will be taken into consideration. In this case, the elder age candidate will be given priority.
- If again the marks are tied, the process of lottery will be implemented for merit calculation.
Karnataka PGCET Merit for Full-Time ME/ M. Tech / M. Arch.
Merit for different categories of full-time students for ME/M. Tech/M. Arch. courses are:
Category | Details |
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GATE Students | Merit will be calculated based on the valid GATE score of candidates. |
Non-GATE Students | Merit will be calculated based on marks obtained in the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. |
Sponsored Examination | Students must get employed in either state, public, or private institutions, organizations, and sectors. |
Karnataka PGCET Merit for Part-Time ME/ M. Tech / M. Arch.
Merit for different categories of students for ME/M. Tech/M. Arch. courses for part-time status are based on:
Category | Details |
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GATE Students | Merit calculation based on valid GATE score. |
Non-GATE Students | Merit calculation based on marks of Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. |
Karnataka PGCET Merit List Calculation
The merit list is calculated taking into concern the following criteria:
Percentage of Marks (Aggregate) | The total sum of marks obtained in all the subjects of all the examinations or semesters * 100 | |
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The total sum of maximum marks of all the subjects of all the years or semesters |
Karnataka PGCET Marks Vs Ranks
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test marks vs ranks is determined based on previous year obtained scores. Detailed analysis of the marks vs ranks is given below:
Marks | Expected Rank 2023 |
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95-100 | Between 1 and 100 |
90-94 | Between 101 and 500 |
80-89 | Between 501 and 1000 |
70-79 | Between 1001 and 1400 |
60-69 | Between 1401 and 2000 |
50-59 | Between 2001 and 7000 |
40-49 | Between 7001 and 15000 |
30-39 | 15000+ |
Karnataka PGCET Score Comparison Table
Score-wise comparison table of the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test is provided below:
Scores | Considered |
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90-100 | Outstanding |
80-89 | Very Good Score |
70-79 | Good Score |
50-60 | Average Score |
Less than 40 | Low Score |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff
Cutoff scores for the 2024 edition of this entrance examination have not been released. You can check the below-mentioned expected cutoff of top participating colleges accepting the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test score:
Colleges | Expected Cutoff for 2024 |
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CMR Center For Business Studies | 6200-7200 |
BNM Institute of Technology | 3000-5500 |
Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology | 2700-4000 |
KLE Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research | 2700-4000 |
SDM College of Engineering and Technology | 6000-6500 |
Reva University | 2900-4900 |
JSS Science and Technology University | 1900-2500 |
New Horizon College of Engineering | 2900-4300 |
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering | 4900-5500 |
Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies | 2300-3200 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges
Check the below-mentioned cutoff for the top MBA colleges accepting Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test scores:
Colleges | 2022 Cutoff |
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Acharya Institute Of Management and Sciences Peenya | 2714 |
Acharya Institute of Technology Soldevanahalli | 4285 |
KLE Technological University | 2087 |
BNM Institute of Technology | 2309 |
Acharyas Bangalore Business School | 2684 |
CMR Institute of Technology | 3326 |
Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology | 3693 |
SDM College of Engineering and Technology | 4672 |
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 3012 |
JSS Science and Technology University | 2168 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Top MCA Colleges
Cutoff for Karnataka PGCET of top MCA colleges are tabulated below:
Colleges | 2022 Cutoff |
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Angadi Institute of Technology and Management | 4625 |
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions | 3815 |
Presidency College | 2172 |
East West College of Management | 3697 |
R S College of Management and Science | 5819 |
Rajarajeswari College of Engineering | 2514 |
Community Institute of Management Studies | 4788 |
St. Agnes College | 5165 |
SEA College of Science, Commerce, and Arts | 5551 |
SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology | 9403 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Top M.Tech. Colleges
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test previous year cutoff ranks of top M.Tech colleges according to different courses are detailed below:
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering
Top Colleges | 2021 Cutoff | 2020 Cutoff |
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Reva University, Bangalore | 7098 | 9328 |
AMC Engineering College, Bangalore | 6601 | 8126 |
Atria Institute of Technology | 6936 | 7480 |
Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 7125 | 7246 |
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore | 3386 | 2987 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Digital Electronics and Communication
Top Colleges | 2021 Cutoff | 2020 Cutoff |
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AMC Engineering College, Bangalore | - | 9956 |
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 7012 | 4279 |
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 6762 | 7977 |
Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | - | 10763 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for Machine Design
Top Colleges | 2021 Cutoff | 2020 Cutoff |
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BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore | 5213 | 2073 |
Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 7833 | 3951 |
BVV Sanghas Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot | 7055 | 9336 |
AMC Engineering College, Bangalore | 6818 | 10385 |
Karnataka PGCET Cutoff for VLSI Design and Embedded
Top Colleges | 2021 Cutoff | 2020 Cutoff |
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BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore | 3107 | 268 |
AMC Engineering College, Bangalore | 7795 | 10296 |
Reva University, Bangalore | 5965 | 10923 |
BNM Institute of Technology | 6975 | 10874 |
Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 6123 | 2980 |
Karnataka PGCET Previous Years’ Cutoff Ranks
Candidates can check the below-mentioned table of previous years’ cutoff ranks for popular courses like MBA, MCA, and MTech.:
Courses | 2022 Cutoff | 2021 Cutoff | 2020 Cutoff |
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MBA | Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
MCA | Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
MTech | Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Counselling
The counselling process expected to begin in the third week of October 2024 will be conducted based on the rank secured. The counselling process involves:
- Verification of documents at helpline centers (in-person)
- Obtaining secret key
- Allotment of seats
- Institute reporting
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Center Documents Required for Counselling
Documents verification process for candidates eligible for counselling will be conducted at the helpline centres. You need to bring the original copy along with 2 photocopies of the following documents:
- Final print out of Karnataka PGCET 2024 application form
- Fee receipt
- Karnataka PGCET 2024 Admit Card
- Class 10/SSLC mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Qualifying degree scorecard for all semesters
- Degree certificate (provisional degree certificate for candidates yet to receive the degree certificate)
- Study certificate attested by BEO as per the format (Only for Karnataka candidates)
- Work experience certificate (for working candidates)
- Sponsored certificate (If case applicable)
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
After document verification, candidates are considered for option entry. Your physical presence is mandatory for the verification of documents.
Top Colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam
Here is the list of top participating Engineering and Management institutes accepting the score:
Top Engineering Colleges | Top Management Colleges |
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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | ISBR Business School |
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | Acharya Bangalore Business School - ABBS |
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology | PES University |
ACS College of Engineering | AIMS Institutes |
AMC Engineering College | Krupanidhi College of Management - [KCM], Bangalore |
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology | Indus Business Academy - [IBA], Bangalore |
JSS Academy Of Technical Education | NSB Bangalore |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Final Answer Keys
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test final answer keys 2024 for MBA and MCA are out now. The answer keys are declared in two stages- Provisional and Final. Candidates can access the final answer keys on the official website and also in this article. Karnataka Examination Authority passes the final answer key based on challenged answers, on the official website.
Course | Provisional Answer key |
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MBA | Answer key for MBA PDF |
MCA | Answer Key for MCA PDF |
M.Tech | Answer key for M.Tech PDF |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Day Rules and Regulations
Make sure to follow these rules and regulations for the exam day:
- Attach passport-size photographs to your admit card
- Reach the examination venue before the time
- Do not carry any calculator or log table inside exam centers
- Non-programmable calculators are allowed for ME, M.Tech & M.Arch.
- Do not wear a watch.
- Do not carry more than 2-3 black or blue ballpoint pens
- Books, notes, and any electrical equipment are strictly prohibited inside the examination center
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Syllabus
The below-mentioned broad outlines the syllabus for MBA, MCA, and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. papers:
M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch. Syllabus
Courses | Syllabus | Total Marks |
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Civil Engineering | Download Here | 100 |
Chemical Engineering | Download Here | |
Computer Science Engineering | Download Here | |
Environmental Engineering | Download Here | |
Textile Technology | Download Here | |
Polymer Science and Technology | Download Here | |
Architecture | Download Here | |
Biotechnology | Download Here | |
Electrical Science | Part A: Download HerePart B: Download Here | |
Mechanical Science | Part A: Download HerePart B: Download Here |
MBA Syllabus
A section-wise detailed breakdown of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 MBA syllabus is as follow:
Sections | Syllabus | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
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Proficiency in English Language (Section A) | Synonyms, Antonyms, One word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Pairs Expressing Relationships, Grammar, Famous Books in English Literature, Sentence Correction | 25 Questions | 100 |
General Knowledge (Section B) | 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 | 25 Questions | |
Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence (Section C) | Puzzles, Diagrams, Analogy, Logic, Verbal Ability, Analytical Ability, Related Aspects | 25 Questions | |
Quantitative Analysis (Section D) | Arithmetic, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Statistics, Related Quantitative Aspects | 25 Questions |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Preparation Tips
This is a state-level exam conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Compared to GATE or other entrance examinations, the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test is on the easier side when it comes to the difficulty level. Old question papers, building the fundamentals of important topics, and taking mock tests can help find yourself on the top shelves of the PGCET merit list.
Karnataka PGCET Previous Year Question Papers
Previous year question papers are considered best for developing a firm idea of the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern. Question papers for 2021-2023 are only available for MBA and MCA. Candidates can also check the 2020 question papers of M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch.
MBA/MCA Previous Year Question Papers
Courses | 2021 | 2022 |
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MBA | Click Here | Click Here |
MCA | Click Here | Click Here |
M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch. Previous Year Question Types
Courses | 2020 |
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Civil Engineering | Click Here |
Chemical Engineering | Click Here |
Computer Science Engineering | Click Here |
Environmental Engineering | Click Here |
Textile Technology | Click Here |
Polymer Science and Technology | Click Here |
Architecture | Click Here |
Biotechnology | Click Here |
Electrical Science | Click Here |
Mechanical Science | Click Here |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Best Books for Preparation
Books you can refer to ace the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2024 are as follows:
Books | Author |
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Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) Book 2023 (English Edition) - 15 Practice Tests (1500 Solved MCQs) with Free Access to Online Test | EduGorilla Prep Experts |
PGCET MCA Entrance Exam 2023 | Geetha Srinivasan and Manjunath |
PGCET M.E/M.Tech Computer Science Engineering | Team of Experts |
PGCET M Tech Mechanical Engineering | Team of Experts |
PGCET M.E/M Tech Electronics and Communication | Team of Experts |
PGCET MBA Entrance Exam 2023 | Geetha Srinivasan and Manjunath |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility for the MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch. are as follows:
Course Type | Details |
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MBA | Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of recognized Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks are required, and 45% marks for SC, ST, and Category-I of Karnataka candidates). Those opting for Part-time MBA are also required to have prior 3 years of work experience as of July 31, 2023. |
MCA | Candidates passing out with a BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree are applicable for MCA. Passing with B.Sc. / B.Com / B.A. with Mathematics at 10 + 2 or Graduation level, having 50% aggregate marks are also considered. Reserved category candidates, like SC, ST, and Category-I require 45% marks. |
M.E, M.Tech, M.Arch | Students require a valid GATE score or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 50% aggregate marks. Minimum 45% aggregate marks required by SC, ST, and Category-I candidates.Students applying for Part time courses must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience as of July 31, 2023. |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form
The registration forms having false information will be considered invalid. Students must fill out the form with proper care and attentively as per the course chosen. To fill out the application form, visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and register by entering the necessary credentials including your name, gender, date of birth, academic details, exam center preferences, scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
You will receive an application number after the completion of the registration process. To log in to the exam portal, use the application ID/User ID and the password.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Fees
Application fees for different categories of students for the exam are given below:
Categories | Application Fees |
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General and OBC | INR 650 |
SC/ST/Category I | INR 500 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted in the second week of September 2024. The online application form will be made available by first week of August 2024 and must be submitted by the third week of August 2024. An OMR sheet is used to administer the exam offline.
Candidates must meet the minimum aggregate mark requirement of 50% in order to be eligible for the Karnataka PGCET exam. Students in the reserved group must have a minimum of 45% overall. Aspirants who wish to enrol part-time must be employed for at least three years.
Candidates who meet the requirements will be accepted into government and private colleges to pursue programmes including M.Tech, ME, MBA, MCA, and M.Arch.
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The Karnataka PGCET 2024 is tentatively scheduled as follows:
The online application form will be available from the first week of August 2024.
The application form must be submitted by the third week of August 2024.
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To download the repsective question papers for the year 2022, you can visit Karnataka PGCET 2022 Question Papers. You will be asked to sign in to your Collegedunia profile to complete the download.
You can download the question papers for M.Tech programs from Collegedunia. To download the previous years’ M.Tech question papers, please visit to Karnataka PGCET Question Papers.
The application process for Karnataka PGCET 2023 has already been closed. The last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2023 was September 1, 2023.
You cannot register to take the Karnataka PGCET 2023 now. The registration deadline for Karnataka PGCET 2023 was September 1, 2023.
KEA has revised the exam dates for Karnataka PGCET 2023. The said examination has now been scheduled to be conducted on the 23rd and 24th of September 2023.
Karnataka PGCET is conducted for admission in various postgraduate programs. You can downnload the question papers for the respective papers from Karnataka PGCET Question Papers. To download the question papers, you will be asked to sign in to your Collegeduni profile first.
Yes, you can apply for M.Tech in Computer Science after completing a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. To get admission in the said program through Karnataka PGCET you must take the exam for Compute Science and Engineering paper.
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If you have studied Statistics and Business Mathematics at the undegraduate level and have a score of 50% and above, you are eligible to register and take Karnataka PGCET for MCA.
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