Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern and Syllabus

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test [Karnataka PGCET]

KARNATAKA PGCET - Post Graduate Common Entrance Test

Every year, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) administers the Karnataka PGCET. It is also known as the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. KPGCET Entrance Exam serves as the gateway exam for admission to PG degrees such as MBA, MCA, ME, M. Tech. The Karnataka PGCET is an offline exam. It has up to 100 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 150 minutes. The Karnataka PGCET 2024 takes place in the first week of August 2024 . In the first week of June 2024, KEA will release the Karnataka PGCET 2024 application form. It is available on the PGCET official website kea.kar.nic.in. Eligible applicants must complete the KPGCET 2024 Registration before the second week of July 2024.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Date

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech in the colleges situated in Karnataka State must appear for KPGCET 2024. The table shows the schedule of KPGCET 2024 .

Particulars

Dates

Karnataka PGCET application form starts

First week of June 2024 

Karnataka PGCET application form ends

Second week of July 2024 

Karnataka PGCET admit card

Third week of July 2024 

Karnataka PGCET exam

1st week of August 2024 

Karnataka PGCET Answer key releases

The second week of August 2024 

Karnataka PGCET result

Third week of August 2024 

Karnataka PGCET counselling

1st week of September 2024 

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility criteria

Check the KPGCET 2024 qualifying requirements for MBA and M. Arch admission.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: General Criteria

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • For a reservation, candidates from their home state must be residents of Karnataka.
  • Students from other states may apply for the Karnataka PGCET. However, they are not eligible for any reservations.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: MBA

Full-time

  • Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree of at least three years.
  • Students must score at least 50% in all disciplines, including languages.
  • For SC, ST, and Category-I applicants in Karnataka, 45% of marks are necessary.

Part-time

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree of three years.
  • Students must get a minimum of 50% in all disciplines, including languages.
  • For SC, ST, and Category-I applicants in Karnataka, 45% are necessary.
  • Students must have worked for at least 3 years after completing their degree.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: M. Tech

Full-time

  • B. Tech/M. Sc from a recognized board or university.
  • Students must get a minimum of 50% in all semesters.
  • Students who wish to apply using national level scores must have a valid GATE scorecard.
  • Qualifying marks of 45% are necessary for ST or SC, or OBC. The reservation only applies to Karnataka residents.

Part-time

  • B. Tech./M. Sc from a recognized college or institution.
  • Students from the state of Karnataka must get a minimum of 50% in all semesters.
  • For ST or SC, or OBC, 45% of qualifying marks are necessary. Only Karnataka state students are eligible for reservation.
  • After completing the degree, students must have three years of work experience.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form & fees

Karnataka PGCET 2024 registration will begin in the first week of June 2024.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form: How to Fill

The KPGCET online application form is available at kea.kar.nic.in. The registration window will be open for around a month. The entire process is divided into two stages.:

  • Fill out all of the necessary information in Phase 1. The information supplied here can be edited or deleted.
  • Review and confirm the submitted information in Phase 2. After confirming, candidates cannot make any changes to their application form.

1. Registration

  • Visit the Karnataka PGCET official website.
  • Navigate to the 'New User?' section. 'Register Here' button.
  • Fill up the blanks with your name, gender, contact information, etc.
  • You will then be sent a User ID and Password to the email address and cellphone number you supplied.

2. Completing the form

  • Log in to your account with the credentials you created when you registered.
  • Fill out the 'Student Information Page' form with your personal information, academic information, and contact information.
  • Save, and Next are the next two options.

3. Scan and Upload Documents

  • Students must have scanned copies of their most recent coloured photograph, parent signature, and left thumb impression on file.
  • Upload the documents mentioned above in JPG/JPEG format.
  • Click the "save and continue" button.
  • Next, press the next button. The screen will display a declaration page of the KPGCET 2024 Application Form.

KEA has specified the size, format, and dimensions for each document. Failure to do so will result in the application being cancelled.

Image

File Size

File Dimension

File Format

Photo

5kb – 40 kb

3.5 cm X 4.5 cm

JPG or JPEG only

Signature

5kb – 40 kb

3.5 cm X 1.5 cm

JPG or JPEG only

Thumb Impression

5kb – 40 kb

3.5 cm X 1.5 cm

JPG or JPEG only

 

4. Accepting the Declaration and Submitting the Form

  • Students must examine the whole online form after filling out and submitting the form's contents.
  • Following that, a declaration box will appear.
  • Read over all the facts and click 'Agree' if you agree with the terms.
  • Please keep in mind that no changes or omissions may be made once the form has been submitted.

5. Pay the KPGCET Application Fee

  • Students must pick the bank challan and print it out to finish the payment.
  • As an application fee, general category candidates must pay Rs. 650. While reserved category candidates must pay Rs. 500.
  • The payment can be made at any of the mentioned bank's branches.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form Correction

After the KEA closes the KPGCET registration window, applicants can correct/modify information in their KPGCET application form 2024. Applicants can use the correction window if an error is found in the Karnataka PGCET application form.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form: Prerequisites

Students should maintain the following documents on hand to ensure a proper registration procedure before filling out the KPGCET application form.

Class 10th mark sheet

Class 12th mark sheet

Scanned copy of a passport-sized photograph

Scanned copy of the signature

Scanned copy of left thumb impression

Government-approved ID proof

Active email ID

Active mobile number

Bank details to pay Karnataka PGCET application fee

Category certificates

Graduation degree details

Choice of examination city

A printer connected with the system to print the application confirmation page

Good quality internet connection

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The KEA will announce the Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2024 . For KPGCET 2024, the basic exam format for all programs stays the same. The exam is a pen-paper mode exam for 2 hours. There are 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in English only.

The table below features the  KPGCET 2024 exam pattern.

Particulars

Details

Exam medium

English

Exam mode

Pen and paper-based

Exam duration

120 minutes

Type of questions in the exam

MCQ

Number of sections

4

Number of answers

4

Marking scheme in exam

  • Correct answer gets 1 mark
  • There is no negative marking

 

KPGCET 2024 Exam Pattern: Sectional-wise

Check the sectional weightage of the  KPGCET 2024 question paper in the table below.:

Sections

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Quantitative Analysis

25

25

Proficiency in English Language

25

25

Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence

25

25

General Knowledge

25

25

KPGCET 2024 Syllabus

The KEA sets the KPGCET syllabus. The Karnataka PGCET syllabus 2024 covers all of the topics necessary for test preparation. Students must be familiar with the Karnataka PGCET 2024 syllabus and be able to highlight relevant subjects. Aim for conceptual clarity when preparing by employing a thorough preparation method. Begin with the most vital issues and work your way down to the less crucial ones.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 : How to Fill OMR Sheet

To minimize discrepancies, students should follow certain key directions before filling out the Karnataka PGCET 2024 OMR Sheet.:

  • Students should only use blue or black ballpoint pen to record their answers on the OMR page to minimize spillage.
  • Fill up the circles entirely to indicate your replies according to the instructions on the OMR Sheet.
  • Rough work and stray markings on the OMR Sheet are absolutely forbidden. If there are any smudges or stray markings, the response may be rejected.
  • For preliminary computations, etc., use the dedicated area at the back of the question paper.
  • After passing the admission exam, students must place their left-hand thumb mark in the area given.
  • Students can take a copy of the answer sheet with them. When the answer key is released, candidates can cross-check their answers.

KPGCET 2024 MBA Syllabus

General Knowledge

 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

 

Quantitative Analysis

Arithmetic

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Statistics

Related Quantitative Aspects

 

Proficiency in English Language

Synonyms

Antonyms

One word substitution

Idioms and phrases

Pairs expressing relationships

Grammar

Famous books in English literature

Sentence correction

 

Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence

Puzzles

Diagrams

Analogy

Logic

Verbal Ability

Analytical Ability

Related Aspects

 

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Admit Card

The Karnataka PGCET admit card 2024 will be available on the KEA's official website in the 3rd week of July, 2024. Students can access their KPGCET admit cards at kea.kar.nic.in.

KPGCET 2024 Admit Card: How to Download

Students can download their KPGCET 2024 Admit Card by following the instructions below:

  • Go to the KEA's official website, kea.kar.nic.in.
  • Navigate to the 'Hall Ticket Download Link' page.
  • Input your application number and birth date.
  • To download the admission card, click the "Submit" button.
  • After entering the application number and date of birth, the KPGCET admit card will show on the screen.
  • Before downloading the admission card, aspirants should double-check the document for any errors.
  • Applicants must download and print their KPGCET 2024 admit card

KPGCET 2024 Admit Card: Details on It
The table below shows the details on admit card of KPGCET.

Student's Name

Passport size photograph of the candidate

Signature of the candidate

Date of Exam

Time of Exam

Venue of the exam centre

Important instructions regarding the examination

 

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Results & Score Card

KEA will announce the Karnataka PGCET result in 2024. Students can see the results by entering their registration numbers. The PGCET 2024 results are available on the KEA's official website, kea.kar.nic.in. They present the result as a scorecard. Students must download and print the KPGCET 2024 scorecard. Qualified applicants must attend the Karnataka PGCET participating colleges' counselling sessions.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Result: How to Download

Here are the processes for downloading the Karnataka PGCET result.

  1. Go to the KEA's official website.
  2. Students will find a link to the 'PGCET 2024 result' on the home page.
  3. The login screen will appear on the new page.
  4. On the login screen, type in your PGCET number.
  5. The outcome is presented on the screen.
  6. Take a printout of the result and download it.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Result: Details on It

The details on the scorecard are as follows.:

Student's Name

Registration number

Roll Number

Gender

Category

Section-wise marks

Total marks

 

KPGCET 2024 Answer Key

Students can estimate an approximate score by cross-checking their answers using this KPGCET 2024 answer key. The key will let them know if they are eligible for the next admissions round.

Students can download the answer key by following the processes outlined below.:

  1. Go to the KEA official website.
  2. Look for the 'Answer Key' option under the Karnataka PGCET 2021 tab.
  3. Select the set of answer keys based on the course.
  4. Download it and cross-check the answers to get an approximate score.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Counselling & Admission

Karnataka PGCET counselling process has many parts. For the document verification rounds, KEA deployed 10 centres across Karnataka.

KPGCET 2024 Counselling: How to Check Seat Allotment

Students may see the KPGCET seat allotment results by following the instructions below.:

  1. Visit the KEA's official website at kea.kar.nic.in.
  2. Select the link representing the Karnataka PGCET seat allotment results.
  3. Enter the KPGCET number.
  4. Press the 'Submit' button.

KPGCET 2024 Counselling: Payment of Fee

  1. Visit the link showing the download of the Seat Allotment Order and payment of the fee.
  2. Enter your KPGCET number and the captcha code
  3. Click the Submit button.

KPGCET 2024 Counselling: Documents Required

Students must bring the following documents.:

SSLC marks card

2nd PUC marks card

Study certificate

Qualifying exam mark sheet

Degree certificate or Provisional degree certificate

Caste or caste income certificate

KPGCET 2024 Counselling Process

  1. To begin, rank holders must report to the hotline centres for registration.
  2. Students will be informed about the KPGCET option entry throughout the registration process.
  3. Students must have their documents validated in the second round.
  4. Students must enter their options online. In other words, they must select a course.
  5. The seat allotment procedure begins after the options have been input.

Ask & Answers

Q1. What is the exam date of Karnataka PGCET 2024 ?

The KPGCET 2024 exam is scheduled for the first week of July 2024 . The test will be conducted in an offline format.

Q2. Will applicants from outside Karnataka take the KPGCET exam?

Yes, applicants who are not from Karnataka but have a Bachelor's degree are eligible for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 . However, they will not be given any reservations.

Q3. When will the KPGCET 2024 application form be made available?

The application form for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 will be released in June 2024 .

Q4. Is any question in the KPGCET 2024 subject to negative marking?

No, in the KPGCET 2024 , there will be no negative marking for any question.

Q5. What are the general category qualifying marks for the KPGCET 2024 ?

For the general category in KPGCET 2024 , 50% of qualifying marks are necessary.

Q6. What is the release date of the KPGCET 2024 admit card?

The admit card for the KPGCET 2024 exam will be provided 10 days before the exam date.

Q7. What is the Karnataka PGCET counselling mock allotment for 2024 ?

The mock allotment is a method of familiarizing applicants with the course and college that has been assigned to them, depending on their rank.