Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (Karnataka PGCET) is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). This exam acts as the gateway exam for admission into PG courses including MBA/ MCA/ME/MTech/March.
- Courses Offered: Karnataka PGCET 2021 is accepted by various colleges/universities across Karnataka that offer postgraduate courses like ME, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, and M.Arch.
- Level:The Karnataka PGCET is a state-level entrance examination.
- Frequency: Karnataka PGCET is conducted every academic year.
- GATE Aspirants:If the candidate is qualified in GATE 2021 and has a valid GATE Score, then aspirants can get direct admission through this score, but should keep in mind that they need to apply for the Karnataka PGCET 2021
- Accepting Colleges:178 participating institutes accept Karnataka PGCET scores for PG Admission.
Karnataka PGCET 2021 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Examination | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
| Acronym | Karnataka PGCET |
| Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Category | Post Graduate |
| Exam Type | State Level Exam |
| Marking Scheme | One mark for every correct answer
No negative mark for wrong answers. |
| Courses on offer | MBA/ MCA/ME/MTech/MArch |
| Examination Stream | Management, Computer Applications, Technology, and Architecture Courses |
| Number of sections in the question paper | Four |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Total MARKS | 100 marks |
| Type of Questions | Objective type MCQs |
| Language of the Test | English |
| Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Aspirants can download the Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2021 – Download Subject Wise Pdf from the official website.
Karnataka PGCET 2021 Exam Centres
Candidates can choose the preferred exam centre while filling the application form.
The table below mentions the exam cities available in the Karnataka state:
| Bagalkot | Mangalore | Belgaum |
| Dharwad | Bellary | Shimoga |
| Gulbarga | Davangere | Bijapur |
| Mysore | Bangalore | Tumkur |
Courses Offered
5 courses are offered through Karnataka PGCET 2021 and they are listed in the table below:
| S.No. | Courses Offered |
| 1 | MCA (For Normal and Lateral Entry; Only Full Time) |
| 2 | MBA (For admission into the 1st year; Both Part-time and Full Time) |
| 3 | M.Tech (Both Part-Time and Full Time) |
| 4 | ME (Both Part-Time and Full Time) |
| 5 | M.Arch (Both Part-Time and Full Time) |
Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2021
The question distribution of the courses is as mentioned below:
| Courses | Papers | Number Of Questions/ Marks |
| M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Arch | Part A | 50 Questions/ 50 Marks |
| Part B | 25 Questions/ 50 Marks | |
| MBA | Part A | 50 Questions/ 50 Marks |
| Part B | 50 Questions/ 50 Marks | |
| MCA | Part A | 60 Questions/ 60 Marks |
| Part B | 20 Questions/ 40 Marks |
NOTE:
Question Type and Test Duration-: All the questions will be of objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), and the time given to complete the test will be 2 hours 30 minutes.
Although the basic Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern remains the same for each subject, the section below covers the exam pattern for each program in detail.:
PGCET Exam Pattern 2021 for M.E/M.Tech./ M.Arch. Courses
- The exam will be held in two sessions separately for Type A and Type B.
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration of Exam: 150 minutes
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- The question paper will have four different versions.
- Each question will have four different options.
M.Tech. Type A consists of questions for courses offered by VTU, UVCE and UBDTCE University while Type B consists of courses offered Kuvempa and Mysore University.
| Total Questions + Marks/ Question | Maximum Marks |
| 50 questions + 1 mark | 50 marks |
| 25 questions + 2 marks | 50 marks |
| Total: 75 questions | 100 marks |
The examination is conducted for 9 disciplines viz. Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Textile Engineering, Polymer Science, Architecture and Bio-Technology.
PGCET Exam Pattern 2021 for MBA
Karnataka PGCET exam pattern for MBA is quite simple.
| Total Marks | 100 marks |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| No. of Sets | 4 i.e. each paper will be in four different versions |
| No. of Options | 4 i.e. each question will have four different options |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +1 Incorrect/ Unattempted: 0 |
PGCET Exam Pattern 2021 for MCA
- MCA PGCET Paper is divided into 2 parts- Part-A and Part-B
- Each part is further divided into different sections.
- Part A: Section- A- Proficiency in English Language Section-B- General Knowledge
- Part-B: Section-A- Reasoning and General Intelligence Section-B- Quantitative Analysis
Check out>> TANCET Syllabus 2021 – Download Section Wise Pdf
Section-wise question distribution is given below:
| Section/ Part | Maximum Questions + Marks | Total |
| Part A | 60 X 1 mark each | 60 |
| Part B | 20 X 2 marks each | 40 |
| Total | 80 questions | 100 marks |
- Duration of Exam- 150 Minutes
- Type of Questions- MCQs
- Medium of Questions- English only
- Marking Scheme- Correct Answer: +1 and Incorrect/ Wrong Answer: no negative marking
Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2021
Karnataka PGCET Syllabus for different subject disciplines is mentioned below for the reference of candidates.
Karnataka PGCET MCA Syllabus
- Mathematics
- Computer Awareness
- Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
- General Awareness
- General English
Karnataka PGCET MBA Syllabus
- Proficiency in the English Language
- General Knowledge
- Test of Reasoning and General
- Quantitative Analysis
Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Process Biotechnology
- Chemical/ Bioprocess Engineering
- Plant and Animal Biotechnology
- Characteristics of Animal Cells
- Immunology
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Bioinformatics
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Food Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
Mathematics & Computer Science
- Analytical Geometry of 2-d
- Analytical Geometry of 3-d
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Probability
- Statistics
- Combinational Analysis
- Linear and Non-Linear Equations
- Set Theory
- Relations
- Number System
- Logic
- Algebraic Structures
- Computer Science
- “C” Computer Language
Polymer Science & Technology
- Fluid Mechanics and Statics
- Chemical Process Calculations
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Polymer Science
- Polymerization Kinetics
- Processing Technology
- Polymer Manufacturing
Architecture
- City Planning
- Housing
- Visual and Urban Design
- History of Architecture
- Development of Contemporary Architecture
- Planning Theory
- Techniques of Planning
Mechanical Science
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Theory of Machines
- Design of Machine Elements
- Production Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
Civil Engineering
- Elements of Civil Engineering & Strength of Materials
- Building Engineering Science
- Surveying
- Fluid Mechanics
- Structures
- Geo-Technical Engineering
- Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Hydrology
- Irrigation
Chemical Engineering
- Process Calculations
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanical Operations
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Mass Transfer
- Reaction Kinetics
- Process Control
- Pollution Control Engineering
- Process Industries
Computer Science & Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Logic Design and Computer Organization
- Formal Languages and Automata Theory
- System Software
- Operating Systems
- Databases
- Computer Networks
- Web Technologies
Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Chemistry, Biology and Ecology
- Microbiology
- Ecology
- Water Supply and Treatment
- Wastewater and Treatment
- Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management
- Atmospheric Pollution and Control
- Transport Processes and Water Quality Assessment
- Environmental Impact Assessment
Textile Technology
- Textile Fibers
- Yarn Manufacturer: Ginning and Baling
- Modern Yarn Production Methods
- Fabric Manufacture
- Chemical Processing of Textiles
- Fashion Design and Garment Technology
Electrical Science
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electric Circuits and Fields
- Analog and Digital Electronics
- Control Systems
- Microprocessors
PGCET 2021 Result
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will announce the Karnataka PGCET 2021 Results on the official website. Candidates can check their Karnataka PGCET Results by visiting the official website.
Karnataka PGCET Counselling
Soon after the declaration of the Karnataka PGCET merit list, candidates qualifying the exam can participate in the counselling for MBA admission. In the counselling round, the allotment of seats is done based on merit and priority options.
The documents which will be needed during Karnataka PGCET 2021 counselling process are mentioned below:
- 10th class certificate
- 12th class certificate
- Qualifying exam marks card
- Degree certificate
- Category certificate (required only for resident of Karnataka)
- Income certificate
- Print out of online application form
- Transfer certificate
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Karnataka PGCET 2021 Important Books
Students can prepare best for their Karnataka PGCET 2021 by reading the books of these authors.
| Book | Author/Publisher |
| Logical reasoning | Arihant |
| Non verbal reasoning | R.S Aggarwal |
| Mathematics for MBA | R.S Aggarwal |
| Vedic Mathematics | Dr. Aditi Sighal |
| Mathematics papers | Kiran publications |
| General knowledge | Arihant |
| The mega yearbook | Disha experts |
| Objective general knowledge | Lucent |
| Word power made easy | Norman Lewis |
| 30 days to more powerful vocabulary | Norman Lewis |
| Objective general english | S.P Bakshi |
| Better english | Norman Lewis |
| Grammar error spot | A. Upadhyay |