What is Karnataka PGCET?
Every year, the Karnataka Examination Authority conducts the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test, also known as Karnataka PGCET. This entrance test serves as a pathway for individuals seeking admission into various postgraduate courses such as MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech., and M.Arch in the state of Karnataka. The Karnataka PGCET is a pen-and-paper examination that consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, and test-takers are given 150 minutes to complete it. To learn more about the Karnataka PGCET, including details about the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other relevant information, continue reading.
Karnataka PGCET 2023: Highlights
Exam Full Name |
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
Exam Short Name |
Karnataka PGCET |
Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examinations Authority |
Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
Exam Level |
State Level Exam |
Languages |
English |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Application Fee (General) |
650 Rs [Offline] +1 More |
Mode of Exam |
Offline |
Mode of Counselling |
Online / Offline |
Participating Colleges |
293 |
Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
Karnataka PGCET 2023: Important Dates
The following are the tentative dates for the Karnataka PGCET 2023. The article will be updated as soon as the confirmed dates are available.
Events |
Dates |
Release of the KPGCET 2023 Application Form |
June 2023 |
Deadline to submit the application form |
June 2023 |
Deadline to pay the application fees |
June,2023 |
Release of Admit Card |
July 2023 |
Deadline for verification of details and correction in admit card |
July 2023 |
Karnataka PGCET 2023 Exam Date |
July 2023 |
Release date of the provisional answer key |
August 2023 |
Objection against the answer key |
August,2023 |
Announcement of Result |
August 2023 |
Verification of document |
August 2023 |
Karnataka PGCET 2023: Eligibility Criteria
Prior to applying, candidates must review the eligibility guidelines to ensure they meet the requirements. The following are the eligibility requirements for the Karnataka PGCET 2023:
- Only Karnataka residents are eligible for OBC, SC/ST, and Category I status.
- All applicants from the Karnataka State must be Karnataka residents.
- Candidates for MCA/MBA can apply from both Karnataka and outside of Karnataka.
Karnataka PGCET: Application Process 2023
Candidates must complete and submit the Karnataka PGCET application form 2023 before the registration window closes. Candidates must provide some critical information, such as personal, academic, and communication information, when filling out the Karnataka PGCET 2023 application form. After completing the form, all candidates who pay the Karnataka PGCET application fee will be considered for the next round of admissions.
The Karnataka PGCET application fee is payable via credit/debit card or net banking. Details for the PGCET application fee for different categories are as follows.
- General Category - INR 650
- Reserved category (ST / SC / OBC) - INR 500
[NOTE]: EA also provides a correction window for Karnataka PGCET application forms.
How to fill Karnataka PGCET 2023 Application Form?
- Candidates are encouraged to visit the official website of the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam.
- Register by providing information such as your name, email address, date of birth, contact number, parent information, academic information such as grades, and so on.
- Following registration, an application number will be generated, and the candidate will be able to login using the User ID and password. The same will be communicated via email or SMS to the registered contact details
- Candidates must fill out all of the information requested on the application form and complete the process by uploading a scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb imprint.
- Finally, candidates must obtain an E-challan and pay the application fees.
- Download the application form, attach the photograph, and save it for future use.
Karnataka PGCET 2023: Exam Pattern
Candidates must be familiar with the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern in order to know what to expect in the exam
Mode of Exam |
Offline |
Duration of Exam |
150 mins (M.Tech/ M.E/ MCA), 120 minutes (MBA) |
Total Marks |
100 |
Type of Questions |
MCQs |
Negative Marking |
No |
Karnataka PGCET 2023: Admit Card
According to the schedule, all applicants will be able to download their Karnataka PGCET admit card. The Karnataka PGCET admit card will be available online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. According to previous years' trends, the admit card should be available 10 days before the exam date. Candidates will be able to download the Karnataka PGCET hall ticket in PDF format and print it prior to the exam date. If candidates show up for the exam without a hard copy of their admit card, KEA officials will deny them entry.
How to Download the Karnataka PGCET Admit Card?
- Visit the official Karnataka PGCET 2023 website.
- PGCET admit card 2023 can be accessed by clicking on the link.
- Enter your application number and birth date.
- Click the 'Submit' button.
- The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Examine the admit card for any discrepancies.
- After that, download and print a copy of the admit card.
Karnataka PGCET 2023: Result
Karnataka PGCET 2023 results are expected to be released in August 2023.To view the results, candidates must login with their registration ID and password, navigate to the "results" tab, and then enter the required information such as application number/date of birth, etc.The candidate will be directed to the results page, and it is recommended that they print the page for future reference.
How to check Karnataka PGCET 2023 result?
- Visit the official Karnataka PG website.
- Select the Karnataka PGCET result link.
- Log in with the PGCET 2023 application number.
- The results and merit list will be available in PDF format.
- Check the score and rank after downloading.
Karnataka PGCET 2023: Counselling
Candidates who pass the Karnataka PGCET will be able to participate in the Karnataka PGCET counselling 2023 for MBA admission shortly after the merit list is released. Seats are allocated during the counselling round based on merit and priority options. Registration, document verification, option entry, and seat allocation are all part of the counselling process.