Updated on July 22, 2019
Karnataka PGCET 2019 exam was conducted on July 21, 2019 as paper based test. The PGCET questions paper had 100 questions with equal number of questions in all the four sections. The exam was of moderate difficulty level, therefore the PGCET cut off 2019 may not be very high or very low.
Below are shared the key highlights of PGCET 2019 Analysis:
- PGCET 2019 was of moderate difficulty level
- The exam was paper based test
- Duration of PGCET was 2 hours each for MBA and MCA.
- For MBA and MCA the exam was conducted separately without clubbing it to any other course test.
- Cut off is not expected to go very high
- Qualifying score is 25% of the maximum marks
- PGCET exam answer keys are released 3 days after the exam.
- Merit list is prepared on the basis of scores obtained in the PGCET.
PGCET Exam Analysis 2019 & Scoring Pattern
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PGCET MBA Exam Component
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Details
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Remarks
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PGCET 2019 Exam Date
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July 21, 2019
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(Both MCA & MBA PGCET on the same date)
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PGCET Maximum time to Attempt Test Paper
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2 Hours
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2.30 PM to 4.30 PM
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PGCET Total Exam Duration
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2½ Hours
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Occupy the seat by 2PM to complete the test booklet and OMR Sheet details
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PGCET 2019 Reporting Time
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1.30PM
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Reach the PGCET Test centre by 1.30 PM for verification & Security check
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PGCET Exam Format
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Paper Based Test
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No Need to have computer testing skills
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Total PGCET Questions
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100
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Equally Divided in 4 sections
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Total Maximum Marks
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100
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Equally divided in 4 sections
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Type of Questions
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MCQs
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Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
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PGCET 2019 Exam Difficulty Level
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Moderate
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Easier than many national level exams
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Total Time Duration
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2 Hours
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2.30PM to 4.30PM
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Number of Test Sections
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4
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All sections with MCQs
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Sectional Time Division
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None
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Free to move between the sections
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Marking Scheme
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+1 Mark
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Each Correct Answer awarded +1 mark
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Negative marking
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No Negative Marking
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Candidates did more guess work
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Answer Options for each question
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4
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Easy to pick out the correct answer with elimination method
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Sectional Scoring
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25 Marks per section
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All the 4 sections have 25 questions each with maximum score of 25 marks
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Merit Calculation
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Based on scores of 4 sections
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Minimum Sectional Qualifying marks are required to get place in Admission Merit List
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PGCET 2019: Sectional Analysis
Karnataka PGCET 2019 had following four sections. The corresponding difficulty level for each section is also shared in the table below
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PGCET 2019 Section Name
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Number of Questions
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Difficulty level
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Proficiency in English Language
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25
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Moderate
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General Knowledge
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25
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Moderate to difficult
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Reasoning and General Intelligence
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25
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Moderate
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Quantitative Analysis
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25
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Easy to moderate
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Important Points to Note about PGCET 2019
Although Karnataka PGCET 2019 for MBA admission was of two hours duration from 2.30PM to 4.30PM, the PGCET test takers had to remain seated for two and half hours.
- All the candidates had to report at the PGCET 2019 Test Venue latest by 1.30PM
- All the candidates had to occupy their designated seats by 2 PM on Sunday July 21, 2019 to complete the details on PGCET 2019 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
- The PGCET-2019 (MBA) exam was held in paper pen mode in one session exclusively for MBA admission.
- The PGCET question paper had different versions.
- The candidates had to mark the correct answers on the OMR answer sheet using BLUE OR BLACK INK BALL POINT PEN ONLY.
- After completion of the test, the candidates had to affix their LEFT HAND THUMB IMPRESSION in the space provided on the bottom portion of OMR answer sheet before handing over the same to the room invigilator.
- After completion of the test, the candidates were allowed to carry replica of the filled OMR answer sheet. Such replicas should be preserved for a period of one year.
KEA PGCET 2018 Analysis
Karnataka PGCET 2018 MBA/MCA entrance exam was held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in different time slots.
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PGCET 2018 for the Course
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PGCET 2018 Exam Date
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PGCET 2018 Exam Time
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MCA Entrance Exam
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Sunday July 15, 2018
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10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
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MBA Entrance Exam
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Sunday July 15, 2018
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2.30 PM to 4.30 PM
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PGCET 2018 Analysis: Overall Exam Analysis
As per the PGCET exam trends, the test had 100 questions. There was No negative marking. Each correct answer carried 1 mark and the total score is 100 marks.
Those who appeared in PGCET (MBA) 2018 exam did a lot of guess work as there was no negative marking. But a little carelessness in marking the answer on the OMR sheet turns the table and all the correct answers get into wrong ones due to incorrect marking.
PGCET 2018 was of moderate difficulty level. The exam was conducted in 2 hours duration and was conducted separately without clubbing it to any other course test.
Exam answer keys are released 3 days after conduct of the exam. Merit list is prepared on the basis of scores obtained in the PGCET.
PGCET Exam Analysis & Scoring Pattern
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PGCET MBA Exam Component
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Details
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Remarks
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PGCET 2018 Exam Date
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July 15, 2018
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(Both MCA & MBA PGCET on the same date)
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PGCET Maximum time to Attempt Test Paper
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2 Hours
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2.30 PM to 4.30 PM
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PGCET Total Exam Duration
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2½ Hours
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Occupy the seat by 2PM to complete the test booklet and OMR Sheet details
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PGCET 2018 Reporting Time
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1.30PM
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Reach the PGCET Test centre by 1.30 PM for verification & Security check
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PGCET Exam Format
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Paper Based Test
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No Need to have computer testing skills
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Total PGCET Questions
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100
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Equally Divided in 4 sections
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Total Maximum Marks
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100
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Equally divided in 4 sections
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Type of Questions
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MCQs
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Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
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PGCET Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Easier than many national level exams
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Total Time Duration
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2 Hours
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2.30PM to 4.30PM
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Number of Test Sections
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4
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All sections with MCQs
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Sectional Time Division
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None
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Free to move between the sections
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Marking Scheme
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+1 Mark
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Each Correct Answer awarded +1 mark
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Negative marking
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No Negative Marking
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Candidates do more guess work
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|
Answer Options for each question
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4
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Easy to pick out the correct answer with elimination method
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Sectional Scoring
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25 Marks per section
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All the 4 sections have 25 questions each with maximum score of 25 marks
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Merit Calculation
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Based on scores of 4 sections
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Minimum Sectional Qualifying marks are required to get place in Admission Merit List
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PGCET 2018: Sectional Analysis
Karnataka PGCET 2018 had following four sections. The corresponding difficulty level for each section is also shared in the table below
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PGCET 2018 Section Name
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Number of Questions
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Difficulty level
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Proficiency in English Language
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25
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Easy
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General Knowledge
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25
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Moderate
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Reasoning and General Intelligence
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25
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Moderate
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Quantitative Analysis
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25
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Easy to moderate
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Important Points to Note about PGCET 2018
Although Karnataka PGCET 2018 for MBA admission was of two hours duration from 2.30PM to 4.30PM, the PGCET test takers had to remain seated for two and half hours.
- All the candidates had to report at the PGCET 2018 Test Venue latest by 1.30PM
- All the candidates had to occupy their designated seats by 2 PM on Sunday July 15, 2018 to complete the details on PGCET 2018 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
- The PGCET-2018 (MBA) exam was held in paper pen mode in one session exclusively for MBA admission.
- The PGCET question paper had different versions.
- The candidates had to mark the correct answers on the OMR answer sheet using BLUE OR BLACK INK BALL POINT PEN ONLY.
- After completion of the test, the candidates had to affix their LEFT HAND THUMB IMPRESSION in the space provided on the bottom portion of OMR answer sheet before handing over the same to the room invigilator.
- After completion of the test, the candidates were allowed to carry replica of the filled OMR answer sheet. Such replicas should be preserved for a period of one year.
