Karnataka PGCET stands for Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test which offers candidates admission into postgraduate courses. It is commenced by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and provides admission into MBA/MCA/M.E/M.Tech. Candidates who have valid GATE scores will be exempt from Karnataka PGCET. In this article, we will discuss Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Date, Registration, Revised Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, etc.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Important Dates
| Application Form Availability Date | August 2024 |
| Last Date for Form Filling | September 2024 |
| Admit Card Releasing Date | September 2024 |
| Date of Exam | September 2024 |
| Result Declaration Date | October 2024 |
| Counselling Start Date | October 2024 |
Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria of Karnataka PGCET is as follows-
- The candidate must be a citizen of India and a domicile of Karnataka
- Candidate having a GATE score card will not require to participate in Karnataka PGCET
Education Qualification
| Course | Education Qualification |
| MBA | Candidate must have successfully cleared degree examination from some recognized institution with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject and 45% for those belonging to SC/ST category |
| MCA | Candidate must have successfully cleared a bachelor degree from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject and 45% for SC/ST category candidates with Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Application, Computer Programming, Business Mathematics, and Business Statistics as one of the optional subjects |
| ME/M.Tech/M.Arch | Candidate must have successfully cleared graduation degree examination from recognised institution with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject and there will be 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST category candidatesCandidate is required to have a valid GATE score card |
Karnataka PGCET Admission Process
The Application form of Karnataka PGCET can be filled online. The following are the steps by step application process-
- Visit the official website of the Karnataka PGCET- www.kea.kar.nic.in
- Click on the ‘New Candidate Registration’ and start filling in the required details like email ID password etc.
- Now, verify the email by clicking on the verification link send by Karnataka PGCET
- Now, Log in to your account and click on the apply button
- A form will appear, fill the form with correct information
- Now upload your scanned passport size photograph
- Now you have to upload the scanned copy of all the certificates and documents mentioned below
- Now a payment gateway will open where you have to pay the application fee using Credit/Debit, UPI, Net Banking, or challan
- Take a print out of the payment confirmation slip and the application for future uses
Documents required for Karnataka PGCET Admission
The following are the list of documents required for Karnataka PGCET Admission-
- Scanned Passport Size photograph under 1 MB
- Scanned copy of class 10th, passed certificate/ Mark Sheet showcasing all the marks obtained in the subjects
- Graduation Degree/ Marks Sheet
- Aadhar Card
Application Fee
The application fee for the Karnataka PGCET entrance examination is as follows-
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs.650/- |
| SC/ST/Women | Rs.500/- |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Examination
- Mode of examination: Karnataka PGCET exam is an offline mode pen paper-based exam
- Type of question: There will be only objective questions asked in the question paper which is MCQs (Multiple choice questions)
- Duration of examination: The total duration of the entrance exam will be 2 hours
- Total no. of questions: There will be a total of 100 questions asked in the exam paper
- Language of paper: The question paper will be in the English language
- Marking scheme: in MBA the candidates will be getting 1 mark for each correct answer. In MCA & ME / M. Tech / M. Arch part 1 the candidates will be receiving 1 mark and in part 2 the candidates will be awarded 2 marks for every correct answer
- Negative marking: There will not be any negative marking in the entrance exam
| Courses | Number of question | Total marks allotted |
| MBA | 100 | 100 |
| MCA | 80 | 100 |
| ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch | 75 | 100 |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Admit Card
The admit card is the most important document without which you will not be allowed to participate in the examination. You can download the admit card of Karnataka PGCET on the official website for Karnataka PGCET 2024.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Result
The examination result of the Karnataka PGCET will be released after 2-3 weeks of examination. You can find the exam result on the official website of the Karnataka PGCET.
Karnataka PGCET Counselling
The counseling session is organized for the candidates who have qualified for the entrance examination. You can choose the colleges based on your liking, fees, location, etc. when appearing for the counseling session of a particular college, the candidate must provide relevant documents in original as well as a printout. The following are the list of documents that are required during the counseling session-
- 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
- Category Certificate if applicable
- Character Certificate
- Karnataka PGCET Admit Card
- Karnataka PGCET Result Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Any other document as per the instructions
FAQ
The Karnataka PGCET 2024 application form be out in August 2024.
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