Latest Update: Karnataka PGCET 2021 Exam Date is postponed to November 2021. The revised PGCET 2021 exam date will be announced shortly by KEA. Earlier the exam was scheduled on Saturday October 23, 2021 from 2.30 to 4.30 PM for admission to MBA 2021.
Karnataka PGCET 2021 exam offers admission opportunity in top MBA colleges of Bangalore and rest of Karnataka. Karnataka Examination Authority has revised the complete PGCET 2021 exam schedule in its notification. The Registration & Application process for Karnataka PGCET exam 2021 closed on October 3. In case the PGCET 2021 is further postponed, it is likely that the registration process may re-open.
Citing the key reason for postponement of PGCET 2021 exam and Confirming the revised dates, KEA has notified, ‘As the final year/semester exams of B.A., B.com, B.sc, B.E. are not yet completed in few Universities, the PGCET-2021 scheduled to held on 22-10-2021 and 23-10-21 for admission to MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech courses is postponed to November 2021. Revised schedule will be published on the KEA Website for the information of the candidates.’
Karnataka PGCET is the popular MBA entrance exam for admission to MBA colleges in Karnataka. The Karnataka state and All India candidates can appear in PGCET 2021 Karnataka entrance exam. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will conduct the MBA PGCET 2021 exam for admission 2021 in MBA and other post graduate courses in Karnataka Government colleges as well as private institutes. Karnataka MBA entrance exam is a moderate difficulty level test.
Apart from MBA PGCET Entrance Exam 2021, KEA will also conduct the PGCET for MCA admission on the same date from 10.30AM to 12.30PM.
MBA PGCET Entrance Exam 2021: Key Highlights
Following are the salient features of Karnataka PGCET Entrance Exam 2021:
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PGCET Full Form
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Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2021
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Karnataka PGCET 2021 Exam date
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November 3rd week, 2021
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Karnataka PGCET 2021 MBA Exam sessions
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For MBA-2.30PM to 4.30PM;
For MCA-10.30AM to 12.30PM
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Karnataka PGCET 2021 MBA entrance exam Conducting Authority
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Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts PGCET on yearly basis for MBA/MCA Admission on same day
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Mode of exam
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Offline Paper Based Test of 2 hours duration
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Exam Application Fee & Process
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Rs.650/- for General & OBC Category
Rs.500/- for SC/ST & Karnataka category-1 candidates
PGCET application process is online only
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Exam Eligibility
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50% Marks in Graduation
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Maximum Age Limit to apply for the PGCET
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No Age Limit, Graduates with 50% marks can apply
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Number of Questions in the Exam
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100 questions divided in 4 sections with 25 questions in each section
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Marking System
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+1 Mark for Each correct answer; No marks for unattempted question
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Negative Marking in Karnataka MBA Entrance Exam 2021
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No negative marking for wrong answer
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Time duration of the exam
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2 hours
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Difficulty level in Karnataka MBA Entrance Exam
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Moderate
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PGCET Exam Centres
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Spread Over Bangalore & other parts of Karnataka
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Reservation of Seats in Govt Colleges in Karnataka
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Reservation is only for Karnataka Domicile candidates
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MBA Colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score
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All the Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided MBA colleges in Karnataka
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Merit List in Karnataka MBA Entrance Exam
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Separate Merit lists for MBA/MCA admission will be declared
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Karnataka PGCET Exam Date & Schedule
The likely Karnataka PGCET Exam Date is November 21, 2021. The revised PGCET Notification dated September 21, 2021 contains the PGCET important dates regarding the revised PGCET exam registration date, likely exam date, eligibility criteria, test pattern among others.
The entire schedule for Karnataka PGCET date and other activities is given below. The candidates from Karnataka state and outside Karnataka state are eligible to apply and appear in the Karnataka PGCET entrance exam. PGCET is a paper based test of 2 hours duration.
Below are shared the Karnataka PGCET Important Dates: (All dates are Tentative)
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Karnataka PGCET 2021 Entrance Exam Activity
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Karnataka PGCET Dates
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Revised Exam Notification Date
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September 21, 2021
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Exam Registration Re-open date
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September 27, 2021
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Last date to Apply for PGCET 2021
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October 3, 2021 upto 6.30PM
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Karnataka PGCET Application fee
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Rs.650/-
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Last date to pay PGCET fees in the Bank
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October 5, 2021 in Banking hours
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Karnataka PGCET Admit Card (Hall ticket) down load start date
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November, 2021 first week, 4 PM onwards
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Last Date for Karnataka PGCET Admit Card Download
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November 21, 2021
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Karnataka PGCET 2021 Exam Date
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November 21, 2021 (2.30PM to 4.30PM)
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Declaration of PGCET Answer Key 2021
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November 26, 2021
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Declaration of PGCET 2021 Results
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December 10, 2021
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Karnataka PGCET MBA 2021 Counselling starts
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December 15, 2021
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Last date for PGCET counselling
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December 30, 2021
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Last Date for Reporting to allotted MBA College
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January 5, 2022
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MBA admission through Karnataka PGCET 2021 exam conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Government of Karnataka is available to Government seats as well as for management quota seats.
How to Apply for PGCET 2021
Karnataka PGCET 2021 application process is only “Online”. Online submission of Application Form may be made by login at KEA PGCET Website. There is no offline facility to fill the application form for PGCET now.
General category candidates have to pay an amount of Rs. 650/- towards PGCET registration and application fee.
3 Key Points to Note before Applying For Karnataka PGCET Entrance Exam 2021
- Scanned images of latest Photograph, Signature and Left Hand Thumb Impression in JPG format only are required for uploading as part of submission of online application to be eligible to appear on Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Date
- Before entering the MBA PGCET 2021 application form online, the candidates should download the blank application form and take two or three photocopies of the same and practice on them to avoid mistakes
- After submitting the duly completed PGCET 2021 Karnataka registration and application form with requisite fee payment, you should retain the following documents with you as reference for future correspondence. (i) 3 printouts of the finally submitted online Application. (ii) Proof of fee paid (iii) 2-3 copies of identical Photograph that was scanned and uploaded on the Karnataka PGCET Online Application. Read More
Karnataka PGCET 2021 Exam Pattern
Karnataka PGCET exam for MBA admission 2021 will have 100 questions in MCQ format divided in 4 sections as under:
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PGCET 2021 Section Name
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Proficiency in English Language
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25
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25
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General Knowledge
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25
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25
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Reasoning and General Intelligence
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25
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25
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Quantitative Analysis
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25
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25
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Important Points to Note about MBA PGCET 2021 Exam
Although Karnataka PGCET 2021 for MBA admission is of two hours duration from 2.30PM to 4.30PM, the PGCET 2021 test takers have to remain seated for two and half hours.
- All the candidates should report at the PGCET 2021 Test Venue latest by 1.30PM
- All the candidates should occupy their designated seats by 2 PM to complete the details on PGCET 2021 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
- The PGCET 2021 question paper is in different versions. Read More
MBA colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET 2021 Score
Karnataka PGCET 2021 MBA exam is the Karnataka State MBA entrance test for admission to top MBA colleges and universities of Bangalore and rest of Karnataka. On the basis of PGCET 2021, MBA admission for the 2021-23 batch will be offered by numerous MBA colleges affiliated to Bangalore University and VTU University.
- AIMS Bangalore: AIMS School of Business
- Indus Business Academy - IBA Bangalore
- Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- Adarsh Institute of Management And Information Technology - AIMIT Bangalore
- ISB&M Bangalore: International School of Business & Media
- IIBS Bangalore: International Institute of Business Studies
Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2021
MBA PGCET exam syllabus is divided into four sections namely Proficiency in English Language; General Knowledge; Reasoning and General Intelligence; Quantitative Analysis. The Karnataka MBA PGCET 2021 exam covers all the important topics related to each section. The PGCET exam difficulty level is moderate and there is no negative marking for any wrong answer
Key Sectional Highlights of Syllabus for PGCET Exam 2021 are:
Section-1: Proficiency in English Language& Type of questions
- Number of Questions: 25
- Sectional Weightage in PGCET Syllabus: 25%
- Type of Questions: All of MCQ type with No penalty for wrong answer
Section-2: General Knowledge
- Number of Questions: 25
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Sectional weightage in PGCET Syllabus: 25%
- Sectional Weightage in Percentile Calculation: 25%
- Past trend of topics in Syllabus reveal that the Questions are formed on Film Awards, taxation & duties, Indian constitution, Who’s who, States of India, Sports, Recent events
Section-3: Reasoning
Questions in Reasoning section can be individual or can be in the set of 3-4 questions.
- Weightage of Reasoning Syllabus questions in PGCET exam: 25%
- Weightage of Reasoning Section in Percentile calculation: 25%
- Total Reasoning questions in PGCET syllabus for exam: 25
- Type of Questions: MCQs
Section-4: Quantitative Analysis
- Number of Questions: 25.
- Sectional weightage in MBA PGCET exam: 25%
- Sectional Weightage in Percentile calculation: 25%
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Past trend in PGCET exam shows that there is More emphasis on Arithmetic
- Questions were based on Interest, Percentages, Time and Work, Profit, Loss, Partnership. Read More
Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria
A candidate who has passed Recognised Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 years duration examination or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in all the years of the Degree Examination is eligible for PGCET 2021 exam.
The Karnataka state candidates as well All India candidates can appear on the KEA PGCET 2021 exam date to explore admission opportunity to various MBA colleges in Karnataka with PGCET 2021 scores. Read More
The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2021 will be conducted for the purpose of determining the eligibility/merit, for admission of Karnataka and non-Karnataka candidates to 1st year / 1st semester full time / part time MBA as well as MCA / M.E. / M. Tech. / M. Arch courses and for admission to 2nd year Lateral Entry to MCA Course in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided professional educational institutions in the state of Karnataka.
Admissions to the MBA programme beginning 2021 for Government seats shall be made in accordance with the Karnataka Selection of Candidates for Admission to Master of Business Administration and Master of Computer Application Courses Rules, 2005.
As per the letter from VTU, Belgaum dated 11-08-2016, the qualifying examination (degree) obtained through distance mode would be considered for admission to MBA/MCA courses, provided the awarding University has approval from Distance Education Council (IGNOU), New Delhi.
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