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.
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.
| Exam Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
| No | Name | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| 1 | Proficiency in English Language | 20 | 20 |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| 3 | Analytical Ability and logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| 4 | Quantitative Analysis | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 MBA Exam Component | Details | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET 2023 Exam Date | September 24, 2023 | (Both MCA & MBA PGCET on the same date) |
| MBA PGCET Maximum time to Attempt Test Paper | 2 Hours | 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM |
| PGCET Total MBA Exam Duration | 2½ Hours | Occupy the seat half an hour before by 2PM to complete the test booklet and OMR Sheet details |
| PGCET 2023 Reporting Time | 1.30PM | Reach the PGCET Test centre by 1.30 PM for verification & Security check |
| PGCET Exam Format | Paper Based Test | No Need to have computer testing skills |
| Total PGCET Questions | 100 | Equally Divided in 4 sections |
| Total Maximum Marks | 100 | Equally divided in 4 sections |
| Type of Questions | MCQs | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| PGCET 2023 Exam Difficulty Level | Moderate | Easier than many national level exams |
| Total Time Duration | 2 Hours | 2.30PM to 4.30PM |
| Number of Test Sections | 4 | All sections with MCQs |
| Sectional Time Division | None | Free to move between the sections |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Mark | Each Correct Answer awarded +1 mark |
| Negative marking | No Negative Marking | Candidates can do more guess work |
| Answer Options for each question | 4 | Easy to pick out the correct answer with elimination method |
| Sectional Scoring | 25 Marks per section | All the 4 sections have 25 questions each with maximum score of 25 marks |
| Merit Calculation | Based on scores of 4 sections | Minimum Sectional Qualifying marks are required to get place in Admission Merit List |
Karnataka PGCET 2023 had following four sections. The corresponding difficulty level for each section is also shared in the table below:
| PGCET 2022 Section Name | Number of Questions | Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in English Language | 25 | Easy to Moderate |
| General Knowledge | 25 | Moderate to difficult |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 25 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Analysis | 25 | Moderate |
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.
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.
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.
| PGCET 2022 Section Name | Number of Questions | Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in English Language | 25 | Moderate |
| General Knowledge | 25 | Moderate to difficult |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 25 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Analysis | 25 | Easy to moderate |
