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Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Analysis 2025: Section-Wise Difficulty, Expected Cutoff

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Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

Karnataka PGCET MBA 2025 exam will be held on June 22, 2025. Revised Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Pattern is divided into five sections: Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis, English language and General Knowledge. Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Analysis 2025 will be published soon after the exam. This analysis will include Section Wise Type of Questions, Difficulty Level and Expected Cutoff. Read complete details of Karnataka PGCET Exam Analysis 2025 in this article. 

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Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Highlight

Karnataka PGCET exam is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admissions into MBA, MCA and ME/MTech/MArch courses offered by government and private colleges. Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam date for MBA and MCA courses will be held on June 22, 2025. Check key exam highlights below. 

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Highlight

Exam HighlightDetails
What is Karnataka PGCET Full Form?Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test
Who conducts PGCET exam?Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts PGCET exam
What is Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam date?June August 4, 2024 (for MBA and MCA)
What is Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam timings?MBA Exam from 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM; MCA Exam from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
What is mode of PGCET exam?Online Computer Based Test
What is Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Fees?General category: Rs 650 Reserved category: Rs 500
What is Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria?Candidates should complete Graduation from a recognized university or college with 50% Marks
How many questions appear in Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam?100 questions divided in 5 sections with 20 questions in each section
What is total time duration of Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam?120 Mins (2 hours)
Where are Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Centers?Bangalore and 20+ Cities in Karnataka. Check list below.
Which are top MBA Colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score?Government and most Private MBA Colleges in Karnataka accept PGCET Scores. Check complete list below.
What is Karnataka PGCET 2025 official website?https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Pattern 2025

Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Pattern will have 100 questions in MCQ format divided in 5 sections as below. Karnataka PGCET MBA exam marking scheme awards + 1 marks for correct answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. 

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern

NoNameNumber of QuestionsMaximum Marks
1Computer Awareness2020
1Proficiency in English Language2020
2General Knowledge2020
3Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning2020
4Quantitative Analysis2020
 Total100100

Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Analysis 2025: Computer Awareness

Total number of questions are 20. Each carried 1 mark for correct answer. This section will be updated after the exam on June 22, 2025. 

Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Analysis 2025: Proficiency in English Language

Total number of questions are 20. Each carried 1 mark for correct answer. This section will be updated after the exam on June 22, 2025. 

Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Analysis 2025: General Knowledge

Total number of questions are 20. Each carried 1 mark for correct answer. This section will be updated after the exam on June 22, 2025. 

Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Analysis 2025: Reasoning and General Intelligence

Total number of questions are 20. Each carried 1 mark for correct answer. This section will be updated after the exam on June 22, 2025. 

Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam Analysis 2025: Quantitative Analysis

Total number of questions are 20. Each carried 1 mark for correct answer. This section will be updated after the exam on June 22, 2025.

Read Karnataka PGCET Exam Analysis for previous years below. 

PGCET Exam Analysis 2023 & Scoring Pattern

PGCET Exam Analysis 2023 & Scoring Pattern

PGCET MBA Exam ComponentDetailsRemarks
PGCET 2023 Exam DateSeptember 24, 2023(Both MCA & MBA PGCET on the same date)
MBA PGCET Maximum time to Attempt Test Paper2 Hours2.30 PM to 4.30 PM
PGCET Total MBA Exam Duration2½  HoursOccupy the seat half an hour before by 2PM to complete the test booklet and OMR Sheet details
PGCET 2023 Reporting Time1.30PMReach the PGCET Test centre by 1.30 PM for verification & Security check
PGCET Exam FormatPaper Based TestNo Need to have computer testing skills
Total PGCET Questions100Equally Divided in 4 sections
Total Maximum Marks100Equally divided in 4 sections
Type of QuestionsMCQsObjective Type Multiple Choice Questions
PGCET 2023 Exam Difficulty LevelModerateEasier than many national level exams
Total Time Duration2 Hours2.30PM to 4.30PM
Number of Test Sections4All sections with MCQs
Sectional Time DivisionNoneFree to move between the sections
Marking Scheme+1 MarkEach Correct Answer awarded +1 mark
Negative markingNo Negative MarkingCandidates can do more guess work
Answer Options for each question4Easy to pick out the correct answer with elimination method
Sectional Scoring25 Marks per sectionAll the 4 sections have 25 questions each with maximum score of 25 marks
Merit CalculationBased on scores of 4 sectionsMinimum Sectional Qualifying marks are required to get place in Admission Merit List

PGCET Analysis 2023: Exam Pattern

Karnataka PGCET 2023 had following four sections. The corresponding difficulty level for each section is also shared in the table below:

PGCET Analysis 2023: Exam Pattern

PGCET 2022 Section NameNumber of QuestionsDifficulty level
Proficiency in English Language25Easy to Moderate
General Knowledge 25Moderate to difficult
Reasoning and General Intelligence25Moderate
Quantitative Analysis25Moderate

Karnataka PGCET 2023 Analysis: Key Highlights

Although Karnataka PGCET 2023 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 occupy their designated seats by 2 PM to complete the details on PGCET 2023 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
  • Like previous years,  PGCET-2023 (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.

PGCET 2023 Difficulty Level

Karnataka MBA PGCET 2023 was of moderate difficulty level. The PGCET cut off 2023 in top Karnataka MBA colleges may remain 60 to 70% marks. The minimum PGCET cut off 2023 for counselling round is 25% marks.

PGCET Previous year Analysis

Below is the previous year PGCET exam analysis

PGCET Analysis for 2022 Exam
Karnataka PGCET 2022 had following four sections. The corresponding difficulty level for each section is also shared in the table below:

Important Points to Note about PGCET 2022
Although Karnataka PGCET 2022 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 2022 Test Venue latest by 1.30PM
  • All the candidates had to occupy their designated seats by 2 PM to complete the details on PGCET 2022 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
  • The PGCET-2022 (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.

PGCET Analysis for 2022 Exam

PGCET 2022 Section NameNumber of QuestionsDifficulty level
Proficiency in English Language25Moderate
General Knowledge25Moderate to difficult
Reasoning and General Intelligence25Moderate
Quantitative Analysis25Easy to moderate
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