The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (KPGCET), the state level examination held by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for the purpose of admission for MBA, MCA, ME, MTech and other PG courses in Karnataka universities and colleges is one the most sought after exams in the state of Karnataka. The PGCET scores are utilized by colleges and universities in Karnataka for admission to different few master degree level professional courses based on the ability of the candidates to pass the exam.
The Karnataka PGCET 2023 is expected to take place in the month of June 2023, under the aegis of which students would be admitted for joining the session 2023-24. In the course of its registration generally starts two to three month before the entrance exam. Admission process get commence after the KEA administers the PGCET in the month of June which in turn releases the Karnataka PGCET result on its website in July. The candidate can see the score he obtained, the margin of cutoff marks, and his ranking, among others. The seats are allotted to students according to their marks in PGCET and their preferences; counseling sessions for seat allotment are conducted.
Karnataka PGCET 2024: Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Starting of application form |
3rd week of May 2024 |
| Online application close |
1st week of June 2024 |
| Correction facility |
31st October to 2nd November 2024 |
| Submission of Special category certificate Ex-defence at KEA, Bangalore |
29th October 2024 |
| Hall Ticket |
7th November 2024 |
| Karnataka PGCET Exam Date |
19th & 20th November 2024 |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Fees
| Category |
Application fee |
| SC/ST/Category I |
INR 500 |
| General, OBC |
INR 650 |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Syllabus
| Subject |
Topics |
| General Aptitude |
Analytical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
| Mathematics |
Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods |
| Physics |
Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks per Question |
Total Marks |
Duration |
| General Aptitude |
30 |
2 |
60 |
1 hour |
| Mathematics |
45 |
2 |
90 |
1 hour 30 minutes |
| Physics |
30 |
2 |
60 |
1 hour 30 minutes |
| Chemistry |
35 |
2 |
70 |
1 hour 30 minutes |
Karnataka PGCET 2024: Books for Preparation
| Subject |
Book |
Author |
Publisher |
| General Aptitude |
Objective General English |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Arihant Publications |
| Reasoning |
Advance Problems in Logical Reasoning |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Arihant Publications |
| Mathematics |
Higher Algebra |
S.L. Loney |
S. Chand & Company |
| Calculus |
Introductory Calculus |
G.N. Berman |
Pearson Education India |
| Physics |
Concepts of Physics |
H.C. Verma |
S. Chand & Company |
| Chemistry |
Foundations of Chemistry |
O.P. Tandon |
Pearson Education India |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Cut off
| Category |
Cut off |
| General |
60% |
| OBC |
55% |
| SC |
50% |
| ST |
45% |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Course Wise Fee
| Course |
Fee (INR) |
| MBA |
1,25,000 |
| MCA |
1,00,000 |
| M.Tech. |
1,50,000 |
| M.Arch. |
1,75,000 |
| M.Plan. |
1,50,000 |