Karnataka PGCET 2024 Option Entry (Round 1) is open until 19th November 2024. It is organised by KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority). Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted every year.
Candidates who want to take admission in Postgraduate courses can apply for exam. Qualified candidates get admission in M.Tech/ M.E/ MBA/ MCA/ M.Arch., etc. courses in various Government and Private Universities. Interested candidates can apply for exam through online mode. Here in this article, we have provided details about Karnataka PGCET 2024 such as application form, exam dates, eligibility, etc.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Notifications – Option / Choice Entry Open
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Option Entry (Round 1) is open until 19th November 2024. Check here for counselling details.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Mock Cut off (Round 1) has been released. Check here for cut off details.
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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Edit Link is open via online mode. Check here to edit form.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Overview
| Exam name | Karnataka PGCET |
| Full form | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
| Exam level | State level |
| Conducting authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Courses offered | MBA, MCA, M.Tech |
| Application mode | Online |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Dates
Here are official Karnataka PGCET Exam dates 2024 below:
| Events | Dates 2024 |
| Release of the Application Form | 27th May 2024 |
| The deadline to submit the application form | 20th June 2024 |
| Last date to pay application fee | 20th June 2024 |
| Release of Admit Card | 25th July 2024 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Date | 04 August 2024 (Revised) |
| Answer key | 6th August 2024 |
| Announcement of Result | 28th September 2024 |
| Counselling starts | Started |
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key
The answer key for Karnataka PGCET 2024 has been released on 6th August 2024. It is available through online mode. The answer key provides answers to all the questions asked in the entrance exam. The answer key is available in PDF Format.
The PGCET 2024 Answer Key has been released in two stages i.e., Provisional answer and final Karnataka PGCET answer key. The candidates are allowed to raise objections against the provisional Karnataka PGCET answer key via login.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Result
The Karnataka PGCET 2024 Result has been declared on 28th September 2024 through online mode. The result is prepared on the basis of candidate’s performance in the entrance exam. The separate merit list is also prepared for different courses.
The candidate can check the result by entering their application number and roll number. Candidates are invited to attend the counselling round on the basis of their names in the list. Candidates can also download the rank card from the website.
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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Counselling
The Karnataka PGCET 2024 counselling commences online. The counselling process is being organised for each qualified candidate of the examination through online mode. Candidates will also have to enter preference of college and branch at the time of counselling.
Authority will start the Karnataka PGCET counselling procedure including various rounds as per the availability of seats after each round of counselling. The seats provided are based on marks scored in entrance exam. Candidates will also have to bring their following mentioned original & photo stated document at the time of verification.
Documents Required for Counselling
- Class 10th marksheet/ certificate
- Class 12th marksheet/ certificate
- Admit Card
- Marksheet of qualifying exam
- Category certificate
- ID Proof, etc.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Admit Card
Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2024 has been made available through online mode. To check the admit card, candidates must enter application number and date of birth. It will be released on 25th July 2024. Candidates who will register successfully for the examination will get the admit card.
The applicants must not forget to carry the admit card on the day of the examination. No student will be allowed to sit in the exam hall without admit card. All the exam details such as exam venue, dates & time will be mentioned in admit card. Along with hall ticket candidates also carry valid ID proof.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern
Candidates must check the following details regarding Karnataka PGCET exam pattern 2024:
- Mode of exam: The exam will be conducted through offline mode.
- Duration: The duration of the exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes to solve the paper.
- Number of questions: The question paper will contain total 100 questions.
- Medium: The question paper will be available in English language.
- Type of Questions: The paper will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Marking scheme: For each correct answer 1 mark will be given. There will be no negative marking for exam.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Syllabus
Karnataka PGCET Syllabus 2024 is based on various topics such as general knowledge, quantitative analysis, solving skills of candidates. Here, we have provided some important topics of the syllabus for different courses below:
Chemical Engineering:
| Process calculations | Momentum Transfer |
| Mechanical Operations | Heat Transfer |
| Thermodynamics | Material Science |
| Process Control and instrumentation | Chemical reaction engineering |
| Industrial pollution control | Chemical Process industries |
| Mass transfer operations | Process modelling |
Civil Engineering:
| Elements of civil engineering and strength of materials | Building engineering science |
| Surveying | Fluid Mechanics |
| Structures | Geotechnical Engineering |
| Transportation engineering | Hydrology |
| Water supply and sanitary engineering | Irrigation |
Computer Science and Engineering Syllabus:
| Engineering Mathematics | Data Structure and Algorithms |
| System Software | Formal language and automata theory |
| Login design and computer organisation | Operating system |
| Computer Networks | Web Technologies |
Electrical Engineering Syllabus
| Engineering Mathematics | Electric circuits and fields |
| Analog and digital electronics | Control system |
| Electrical and electronics | Instrumentation Technology |
| 8051 microcontroller | Biomedical engineering and medical electronics |
Preparation Tips
Following are some preparation tips & tricks given for the candidates to prepare for Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam:
- Go through the complete exam pattern and syllabus.
- Make a balanced schedule for study and follow it strictly.
- Participate in the mocks tests.
- Make notes of important topics and review them from time to time.
- Mental and physical well-being can be fair by doing yoga.
- Don’t take the stress. Practice meditation to ease your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Participating Institutes of Karnataka PGCET
Check the following various participating institutes that accept scores of Karnataka PGCET:
- Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore
- RV College of Engineering, Bangalore
- Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore
- MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad
- PES College of Engineering, Mandya
- Reva Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form
Check the details about Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application Form with some instructions below:
- Karnataka PGCET Application Form 2024 has been released on 27th May 2024.
- Candidates must fill the application form with details such as candidate name, academic details, phone number, etc.
- The application form has been made available through online mode only.
- While filling the application form, candidates must upload the scanned passport size photograph and signature in specific format.
- The last date to submit the application form is till 20th June 2024.
- The authority provides the correction facility after registration but for some specific fields only.
- At last candidates must submit the form and take the printout of same for future usage.
Application Fee:
- The Karnataka PGCET 2024 Application fee can be paid through offline mode.
- Candidates can pay the fee using Challan of the specified bank.
- Application fee will not be refunded once paid.
The application fee for different categories will be as follow:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General category | Rs. 650/- |
| Reserved category | Rs. 500/- |
How to Apply for Karnataka PGCET 2024
- Step-1: Visit the website (Link is given above).
- Step-2: Select the New User and enter the registration details.
- Step-3: Candidates must login by entering User ID and Password.
- Step-4: Fill the application form with details i.e., personal details, education qualification, etc.
- Step-5: Upload the scanned photograph and signature to complete the application form.
- Step-6: Candidates must pay the fee through offline mode.
- Step-7: Take the printout of the filled-in application form for future references.
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Karnataka PGCET 2024 will be as mentioned below:
For ME/ M. Arch/ M.Tech course:
- Qualification: The candidate must be graduated in B. Tech/ M.Sc. courses from any recognized university/ institute.
- Marks: In qualifying exam, candidates must score at least 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates).
- Score: Candidates must have valid score card of GATE.
For MBA course:
- Qualification: Candidates must be graduated in relevant field or equivalent from any recognized university.
- Marks: The minimum marks candidates must obtain at least 50% (45% marks for reserved category candidates).
- Appearing: Those candidates appearing in final year in 2024 will also be eligible to apply.
For MCA course:
- Qualification: Candidates must have bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent from any recognized university.
- Marks: The candidates must score minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ Category-I of Karnataka candidates).
- Subject: In qualifying exam, candidates must pass with Mathematics as mandatory subject with any one from Statistics/ Computer Science subject.
If you have any other query related to Karnataka PGCET 2024, then you can leave your query in comment section below.
Hello sir
the PG-CET M-Tech Admit card Is relished when will be the exam
Karnataka PGCET Exam will be held on 4th August 2024.
I didn’t about the edit of application the time has over what should I do now
Karnataka PGCET 2024 Correction process is over now.