byVinay Kumar
Updated on - 1 Apr, 2024
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.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | First week of August 2024 (expected) |
| Exam mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam pattern | Two parts: Part A (general aptitude and quantitative aptitude) and Part B (specific subject) |
| Exam duration | 150 minutes |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Marking scheme | One mark for each question, no negative marking |
| Eligibility criteria | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized university, minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST candidates) |
| How to apply | Online through the KEA website |
| Admit card release date | Few weeks before the exam |
| Result release date | Few weeks after the exam |
| Counselling | Conducted by the KEA |
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration start date | Second week of June 2024 (tentative) |
| Registration end date | Third week of July 2024 (tentative) |
The Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2024 is expected to be released in the second week of July 2024. Candidates can download their admit card from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website. The admit card will contain important information such as the candidate's name, date of birth, application number, exam date, exam time, and exam center. Candidates must carry their admit card to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Release Date | Second week of July 2024 (expected) |
| Exam Date | First week of August 2024 (expected) |
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | First week of August 2024 (tentative) |
| Admit Card Release Date | Second week of July 2024 (tentative) |
| Result Release Date | Third week of August 2024 (tentative) |
| Counselling | September 2024 (tentative) |
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Counselling Start Date | September 2024 (expected) |
| Counselling End Date | October 2024 (expected) |
| Session | Exam Timings |
|---|---|
| Morning Session | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Afternoon Session | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |