Latest Update: Karnataka PGCET 2020 Exam Date is postponed till further notice, this has been confirmed by Karnataka Dy. Chief Minister, Dr. C.N Ashwath Narayan. It is expected that the exam will now be held some time after September. Earlier KEA announced the PGCET 2020 exam date as August 9, 2020. Kartanaka PGCET 2020 is the entrance exam for admission to MBA/MCA programmes in top MBA colleges of Bangalore and rest of Karnataka.
Confirming that the Karnataka PGCET 2020 has been postponed, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Dr. C.N Ashwath Narayan said in a tweet, "In view of the final examinations being delayed, the PG-CET examinations scheduled on August 8 & 9, and the Diploma-CET examinations scheduled on August 9 have been postponed until further notice. "
Karnataka Examination Authority had earlier announced the complete PGCET 2020 exam schedule with key dates, in its notification. Last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET exam got over on July 7, 2020
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 2020 Karnataka entrance exam. Karnataka PGCET MBA 2020 exam will be held from 2.30PM to 4.30 PM. On Sunday August 9, 2020, Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will conduct the MBAPGCET 2020 exam for admission 2020 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 2020 exam, KEA will also conduct the Karnataka PGCET Exam 2020 for MCA admission on August 9, from 10.30AM to 12.30PM.
Karnataka PGCET 2020 MBA Exam: Key Highlights
Following are the salient features of Karnataka PGCET 2020 MBA exam:
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PGCET 2020 Karnataka Full Form
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Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2020
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Karnataka PGCET 2020 Exam date
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Postponed from August 9, 2020
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Karnataka PGCET 2020 MBAExam 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 2020 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 MBA PGCET 2020 exam
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Offline Paper Based Test of 2 hours duration
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Karnataka PGCET 2020 MBA 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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Karnataka PGCET MBA 2020 exam Eligibility
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50% Marks in Graduation
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Maximum Age Limit to apply for MBA PGCET 2020 Exam
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No Age Limit, Graduates with 50% marks can apply
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Number of Questions in MBA PGCET 2020 Exam
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100 questions divided in 4 sections with 25 questions in each section
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Marking System in Karnataka PGCET MBA 2020 exam
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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 2020
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No negative marking for wrong answer
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Time duration of MBA PGCET 2020 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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Karnataka PGCET MBA 2020 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 PGCET Exam 2020
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Reservation is only for Karnataka Domicile candidates
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Colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET 2020 MBA Exam 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 Important Dates & Schedule
The Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Date is now postponed from August 9, 2020. The PGCET Notification dated June 11, 2020 contains the PGCET important dates regarding the exam dates, eligibility, test pattern among others.
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 2020 exam. Karnataka PGCET 2020 MBA exam is a paper based test of 2 hours duration.
Below are shared the Karnataka PGCET Important Dates:
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Karnataka PGCET 2020 Exam related Activity
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Karnataka PGCET Important Dates
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MBA PGCET 2020 Exam Notification Date
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June 11, 2020
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Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Date for Start of Online Application Process
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June 15, 2020 from 4 P.M.
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Last date to Apply for PGCET 2020 Karnataka
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July 7, 2020 upto 5.30PM
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Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam 2020 Application fee
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Rs.650/-
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Last date to pay Karnataka PGCET fees in the Bank
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July 8, 2020 in Banking hours
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Karnataka PGCET Admit Card (Hall ticket) download start date
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Postponed
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Last Date for Karnataka PGCET 2020 Admit Card Download
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Postponed from August 9, 2020
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Karnataka PGCET 2020 Exam Date
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Postponed from Sunday August 9, 2020 (2.30PM to 4.30PM)
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Declaration of PGCET Answer Key 2020
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Postponed
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Declaration of PGCET 2020 Results
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Postponed
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Karnataka PGCET MBA 2020 Counselling starts
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Postponed
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Last date for Karnataka PGCET counselling
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Postponed
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Last Date for Reporting to allotted MBA College
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Postponed
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MBA admission through Karnataka PGCET 2020 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 2020
Karnataka PGCET 2020 application process is only “Online”. Online submission of Karnataka PGCET 2020 MBAApplication 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 2020 MBA
- 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Exam Pattern
Karnataka PGCET MBA 2020 exam for MBA admission 2019 will have 100 questions in MCQ format divided in 4 sections as under:
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Proficiency in English Language |
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25 |
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General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
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Reasoning and General Intelligence |
25 |
25 |
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Quantitative Analysis |
25 |
25 |
Important Points to Note about MBA PGCET 2020 Exam
Although Karnataka PGCET 2020 for MBA admission is of two hours duration from 2.30PM to 4.30PM, the PGCET 2020 test takers have to remain seated for two and half hours.
- All the candidates should report at the PGCET 2020 Test Venue latest by 1.30PM
- All the candidates should occupy their designated seats by 2 PM to complete the details on PGCET 2020 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
- The PGCET 2020 question paper is in different versions. Read More
Will PGCET 2020 be Postponed?
Given the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the postponement in PGCET 2020 exam date cannot be ruled out. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) which conducts PGCET has also clarified, “IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN THE EXAMINATION TIME SCHEDULE / PROCESS, DOCUMENTS VERFICATION PROCEDURE, ONLINE SEAT ALLOTMENT ETC., THE SAME WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE KEA WEBSITE, CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO VISIT KEA WEBSITE REGULARLY. NO INDIVIDUAL INTIMATION WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES. “
MBA colleges under Karnataka PGCET 2020
Karnataka PGCET 2020 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 2020, MBA admission for the 2020-22 batch will be offered by numerous MBA colleges affiliated to Bangalore University and VTU University.
Some of the top MBA colleges accepting PGCET 2020 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
Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2020
MBA PGCET 2020 exam syllabus is divided into four sections namely Proficiency in English Language; General Knowledge; Reasoning and General Intelligence; Quantitative Analysis. The Karnataka MBA PGCET 2020 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 2020 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 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 2020 exam.
The Karnataka state candidates as well All India candidates can appear on the KEA PGCET 2020 exam date to explore admission opportunity to various MBA colleges in Karnataka with PGCET 2020 scores. Read More
The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2020 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 2020 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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