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Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern will be released at the official website - kea.kar.nic.in along with the official notification. Karnataka PGCET exam pattern is going to help the candidates for a better understanding of the exam. According to the exam pattern, there will be MCQs with 100 marks on each paper. A total of 150 minutes will be allotted for M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch and MCA question papers whereas the MBA question paper is going to have 120 minutes only.
- KEA will also release Karnataka PGCET Syllabus with the exam pattern. Candidates need to check the syllabus for better preparation.
- Karnataka PGCET Exam Dates will be released in first week of August 2024.The exam is going to be conducted in third week of September 2024, for M.E/M.Tech courses and MBA/MCA courses. The admit card for Karnataka PGCET is going to be released in Second week of September 2024. Check Karnataka PGCET Admit Card
Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2024
Although the basic Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern remains the same for each subject, the section below covers the exam pattern for each program in detail.
PGCET Exam Pattern for M.E/M.Tech./ M.Arch. Courses
| Course Name | Branches Name | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | - | Duration: 150 minutes Total Number of Questions: 75 Total Marks: 100 50 Questions - 1 mark each 25 Questions - 2 mark each |
| Computer Science & Engineering | - | |
| Chemical Engineering | - | |
| Environmental Engineering | - | |
| Textile Technology | - | |
| Mechanical Sciences | Mechanical Engineering |
Part A – All Branches Total number of questions: 45 Total marks: 60 30 Questions - 1 mark 15 questions - 2 marks Total number of questions: 30 Total marks: 40 20 questions - 1 mark 10 questions - 2 marks Grand Total: 75 questions and 100 marks. |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | ||
| Automobile Engineering | ||
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering | ||
| Allied Branches of Mechanical Science | ||
| Electrical Science | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ||
| Telecommunication Engineering | ||
| Instrumentation Technology | ||
| Biomedical Engineering | ||
| Medical Electronics | ||
| Allied Branches of Electrical Science | ||
| Polymer Engineering | - | Duration: 150 minutes Total Number of Questions: 75 Total Marks: 100 50 Questions - 1 mark each 25 Questions -2 mark each |
| Architecture | - | |
| Biotechnology | - |
Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern - Part B
| Course Code | Course Name | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mathematics and Computer Science | Duration of Exam: 120 minutes Total Number of Questions: 75 Total Marks: 100 50 Questions - 1 mark each 25 Questions - 2 mark each |
PGCET Exam Pattern for MBA
Karnataka PGCET exam pattern for MBA is quite simple.
- Total Marks: 100 Marks
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of Sets: 4 i.e. each paper will be in four different versions
- Number of Options: 4 i.e. each question will have four different options
- Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: +1 Incorrect/ Unattempted: 0
| Sections | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in the English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Test of General knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Analysis | 25 | 25 |
| Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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PGCET Exam Pattern for MCA
- MCA PGCET Paper is divided into 2 parts- Part-A and Part-B
- Each part is further divided into different sections.
- Part A: Section- A- Proficiency in English Language Section-B- General Knowledge
- Part-B: Section-A- Reasoning and General Intelligence Section-B- Quantitative Analysis
Section-wise question distribution is given below:
| Section/ Part | Maximum Questions + Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 60 X 1 mark each | 60 |
| Part B | 20 X 2 marks each | 40 |
| Total | 80 questions | 100 marks |
- Duration of Exam- 150 Minutes
- Type of Questions- MCQs
- Medium of Questions- English only
- Marking Scheme- Correct Answer: +1 and Incorrect/ Wrong Answer: no negative marking
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Karnataka PGCET Marking Scheme
The question paper for Karnataka PGCET consists of a total of 100 questions. The weightage for every part and section of the question paper differs from course to course. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions in Karnataka PGCET . The general marking scheme applicable for different courses is tabulated below.
| Course | Parts | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.E/ M.tech/ M.Arch | Part-A | 50 Questions | 50 marks |
| Part-B | 25 questions | 50 marks | |
| MBA | Part-A | 50 Questions | 50 marks |
| Part-B | 50 Questions | 50 marks | |
| MCA | Part-A | 60 Questions | 60 marks |
| Part-B | 20 Questions | 40 marks |
Karnataka PGCET Syllabus
Since Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2024 is based on the graduate curriculum of various subject disciplines, candidates need to thoroughly prepare all the major topics they have at the undergraduate level. Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for different subject disciplines is mentioned below for the reference of candidates.
| PGCET Course | Topics |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Element of Civil Engineering and Strength Material, Building Engineering Science, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Structures, Irrigation |
| Chemical Engineering | Process Calculation, Process Industries, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Operations, Pollution Control Engineering, Process Control, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Reaction Kinetics, Mass Transfer |
| Computer Science Engineering | Engineering Mathematics, Web Technologies, Data Structures and Algorithm, Database, Computer Network, Logic Design and Computer Organization, Formal Languages and Automata Theory, Operating Systems, System Software |
| Environmental Engineering | Environmental Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Transport Processes and Water Quality Assessment, Ecology, Atmospheric Pollution and Control, Water Supply and Treatment, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
| Textile Technology | Yarn Manufacture- Ginning and Baling, Chemical Processing of Textiles, Modern Yarn Production Method, Fabric Manufacture, Textile Fibre, Fashion Design and Garment Technology |
| Electrical Science | Electric Circuits and Fields, Analog and Digital Electronics, Control Systems, Microprocessors |
| Mechanical Science | Engineering Mechanical, Production Engineering, Engineering Materials, Design of Machine Element, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Thermodynamics |
| Architecture | City Planning, Techniques of Planning, Housing, Planning Theory, Visual and Urban Design, Development of Contemporary Architect, History of Architect |
| Polymer Science and Technology | Chemical Process Calculation, Processing Technology, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Polymerization Kinetics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Polymer Science, Polymer Manufacturing |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Probability, ‘C’ Computer Language, Statistics, Computer Science, Combination Analysis, Algebraic Structures, Linear and Nonlinear Equations, , Logic, Set Theory, Number System, Relations |
| Biotechnology | Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Agriculture Biotechnology, Process Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemical/Bioprocess Engineering, Recombinant DNA Technology, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Immunology, Characteristics of Animal Cell |
| Proficiency in English Language | Antonyms and Synonyms, Idioms and Phrase, Sentence Correction, Grammar and One-word Substitution, Pairs Expressing Relationship |
Karnataka PGCET MBA Syllabus
| MBA Sections | Subjects | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | Proficiency in English Language section of Karnataka PGCET MBA |
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| Section B | Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam: General Knowledge |
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| Section C | Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence |
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| Section D | Quantitative Analysis of Karnataka PGCET MBA |
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Karnataka PGCET Previous Years Question Paper
Candidates who are appearing for Karnataka PGCET can solve the previous years’ question paper from the below table:| Year | Question Paper |
|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET 2020 | Check Here |
| Karnataka PGCET 2019 | Check Here |
| Karnataka PGCET 2018 | Check Here |
| Karnataka PGCET 2017 | Check Here |
| Karnataka PGCET 2016 | Check Here |
What is Type A and Type B in PGCET?
Type A is the courses offered by VTU, UVCE and UBDTCE Universities. Whereas, Type B are the courses offered by the Department of PG studies and research in Mathematics and Computer Science, Kuvempu University and Department of Studies in Computer Science, Mysore University.
Karnataka PGCET Type A
- Candidates appearing for these courses must select the course code that they have opted for in PGCET as per the Course codes are given below:
| Course Code with Name | Course Code with Name |
|---|---|
| 01 – Civil Engineering | 06 – Mechanical Science |
| 02 – Computer Science Engineering | 07 – Electrical Science |
| 03 – Chemical Engineering | 08 – Polymer Science |
| 04 – Environmental Engineering | 09 – Architecture |
| 05 – Textile Technology | 10 – Bio-Technology |
- Make note, it is the responsibility of the candidate to select the correct course code. KEA will not take the responsibility of changing the course code at a later date.
- There will be a separate question paper for each course.
- If a candidate enters the wrong course code then they will be provided with the question paper for that course only.
Further, for Type-A course Mechanical Science (Course code 06) includes the following branches. Students must select the course code as Mechanical Sciences.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Production Engineering
- Industrial and Engineering Management
- Automobile Engineering
- Manufacturing Science and Engineering
- Allied Branches of Mechanical Science.
For Electrical Science (Course Code 07), the following branches are included:
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Instrumentation Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Electronics
- Allied Branches of Electrical Science
Karnataka PGCET Type B
There is only one course under this section. And the code and name is ‘11 – Mathematics and Computer Science’.
Instructions to Fill Karnataka PGCET OMR Sheet
Candidates should adhere to some important instructions while filling Karnataka PGCET OMR Sheet to avoid any discrepancy
- Candidates should use blue or black ballpoint pen only to avoid spillage while marking their answers on the OMR sheet.
- Fill the circles completely to mark your responses as instructed on the OMR Sheet.
- Rough work or any stray marks on the OMR Sheet are strictly prohibited. The response is liable to be rejected in case of any smudges or stray marks.
- Use the separate space at the back of the question paper for rough calculations, etc.
- After completing their entrance test, candidates have to affix their left-hand thumb mark in the space provided. This has to be done before submitting the answer sheet
- Once the exam is complete, candidates can carry the replica of the answer sheet with them. Later when the answer key is announced, candidates can cross-check the accuracy of their answers.
Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern & Syllabus FAQs
Ques. Does Karnataka PGCET have any provisions for vernacular languages?
Ans. No. Karnataka PGCET is conducted only in English.
Ques. Are there any subjective questions in the given PGCET exam pattern?
Ans. No. Karnataka PGCET exam pattern consists only of 100 MCQ questions.
Ques. What is the marks distribution in PGCET exam pattern for MCA?
Ans. PGCET exam pattern for MCA with respect to marks distribution is as follows.
| Section/ Part | Maximum Questions + Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 60 X 1 mark each | 60 |
| Part B | 20 X 2 marks each | 40 |
| Total | 80 questions | 100 marks |
Ques. What is the difference between Type A and Type B courses in Karnataka PGCET?
Ans, In Karnataka PGCET Type A are the courses offered by VTU, UVCE and UBDTCE Universities. Whereas, Type B are the courses offered by the Department of PG studies and research in Mathematics and Computer Science, Kuvempu University and Department of Studies in Computer Science, Mysore University.
Ques. What is the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for architecture?
Ans. Karnataka PGCET Architecture syllabus consists of the following major subjects
| City Planning | Techniques of Planning |
|---|---|
| Housing | Planning Theory |
| Visual and Urban Design | Development of Contemporary Architect |
| History of Architecture | |
Ques. What is the Karnataka PGCET syllabus for Computer Science Engineering?
Ans. Karnataka PGCET Computer Science Engineering syllabus consists of the following major subjects
| Engineering Mathematics | Web Technologies |
|---|---|
| Data Structures and Algorithm | Computer Network |
| Logic Design and Computer Organization | Database |
| Formal Languages and Automata Theory | Operating Systems |
| System Software | |
Ques. What are the type A courses under Karnataka PGCET ?
Ans. Karnataka PGCET type A courses and their corresponding course codes are as mentioned below
- 01 – Civil Engineering
- 02 – Computer Science Engineering
- 03 – Chemical Engineering
- 04 – Environmental Engineering
- 05 – Textile Technology
- 06 – Mechanical Science
- 07 – Electrical Science
- 08 – Polymer Science
- 09 – Architecture
- 10 – Bio-Technology
Ques. What are the type B courses under Karnataka PGCET ?
Ans. ‘Mathematics and Computer Science’ is the only type B course under PGCET.
Ques. Can we use pencils to fill our Karnataka PGCET OMR sheet?
Ans. No. Only the use of a blue or black ballpoint pen is permitted for filling your PGCET OMR sheet.
Ques. Can we carry blank paper for rough calculation in Karnataka PGCET?
Ans. No. It is not permitted to carry any paper other than the prescribed documents to the PGCET exam hall. All rough work must be done in the space provided.
*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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KEA has not released the official notification for the Karnataka PGCET 2022. The board will release the examination date for the respective courses along with other information shortly.