Karnataka PGCET 2019: Result, Counselling​, Merit List
Updated on August 24, 2019

After declaration of Karnataka PGCET 2019 exam result on August 22, 2019, the first part of PGCET counselling process-document verification dates from August 23 to August 30, 2019 for MBA, MCA admission 2019 have been announced by KEA. After completion of the rank wise document verification on August 30, 2019, the centralized PGCET counselling will begin on August 30 with the publication of seat matrix and the opportunity to exercise option entry as per available seats.

The PGCET Exam 2019 was held on July 21, 2019 as paper based test for MBA/MCA admission in the University affiliated colleges of Bangalore and rest of Karnataka. The exam was reported of moderate difficulty level with expected cut off to remain as that of last year. The PGCET Result 2019 is declared by Karnataka Examination Authority after release of PGCET answer keys and after considering the objections raised by the test takers. 

Karnataka PGCET 2019 Exam Admit Card was released on July 11, 2019 in evening hours. Read More  

The PGCET 2019 exam was postponed by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) by one week. Karnataka PGCET 2019 date was shifted to July 21, 2019 from earlier July 14 for admission to MBA/MCA programmes in top MBA colleges of Bangalore and rest of Karnataka. The complete PGCET 2019 exam schedule was changed. PGCET Admit Card 2019 release date was also postponed to July 11, 2019.  Last date to apply online for Karnataka PGCET exam was also extended to June 29 till 5.30 PM.

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 2019 Karnataka entrance exam. Karnataka PGCET MBA 2019 exam will be held from 2.30PM to 4.30 PM. On Sunday July 2, Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will conduct the MBA PGCET 2019 exam for admission 2019 in MBA/MCA 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 2019 exam, KEA will also conduct the Karnataka PGCET Exam 2019 for MCA admission on July 21, from 10.30AM to 12.30PM.

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) opened the Karnataka PGCET 2019 MBA  exam Registration & application process on May 30, 2019. There will be centralized counselling process for admission for the qualified candidates in PGCET 2019.

Karnataka PGCET 2019 MBA Exam: Key Highlights
Following are the salient features of Karnataka PGCET 2019 MBA exam:

Karnataka​ PGCET Important Dates & Schedule
The Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Date is July 14, 2019. The PGCET Notification dated May 29, 2019 contains the PGCET important dates regarding the start of registration process, admit card download date and finally the Karnataka PGCET 2019 Exam Date.

The entire schedule for Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam dates and other activities is available here with the release of  Karnataka MBA Entrance Exam notification. The candidates from Karnataka state and outside Karnataka state are eligible to apply and appear in the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2019 exam.  Karnataka PGCET 2019 MBA exam is a paper based test of 2 hours duration.

Below are shared the Karnataka PGCET Important Dates:

MBA admission through Karnataka PGCET 2019 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 2019
Karnataka PGCET 2019 application process is only “Online”. Online submission of Karnataka PGCET 2019 MBA 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 2019 MBA

1. 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
2. Before entering the MBA PGCET 2019 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
3. After submitting the duly completed PGCET 2019 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.

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Karnataka PGCET 2019 Exam Pattern
Karnataka PGCET MBA 2019 exam for MBA admission 2019 will have 100 questions in MCQ format divided in 4 sections as under:

Important Points to Note about MBA PGCET 2019 Exam
Although Karnataka PGCET 2019 for MBA admission is of two hours duration from 2.30PM to 4.30PM, the PGCET 2019 test takers have to remain seated for two and half hours.

• All the candidates should report at the PGCET 2019 Test Venue latest by 1.30PM
• All the candidates should occupy their designated seats by 2 PM to complete the details on PGCET 2019 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
• The PGCET 2019 question paper is in different versions.

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MBA colleges under Karnataka PGCET 2019
Karnataka PGCET 2019 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 2019, MBA admission for the 2019-21 batch will be offered by numerous MBA colleges affiliated to Bangalore University and VTU University.

Some of the top MBA colleges accepting PGCET 2019 Karnataka exam are:

• 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

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Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2019
MBA PGCET 2019 exam syllabus is divided into four sections namely Proficiency in English Language; General Knowledge; Reasoning and General Intelligence; Quantitative Analysis. The Karnataka MBA PGCET 2019 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 2019 Karnataka Exam 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 2019 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.

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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 2019 exam.

The Karnataka state candidates as well All India candidates can appear on the KEA PGCET 2019 exam date to explore admission opportunity to various MBA colleges in Karnataka with PGCET 2019 scores. Read More

The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2019 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 2019 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.