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The Karnataka PGCET 2025 is a state-level entrance exam held by the Karnataka Examination Authority for those intending to enrol in postgraduate courses at academic institutions across the state of Karnataka. Students who qualify for the said exam are admitted to a multitude of PG courses, including M.E\/ MTech<\/strong>\/ <\/strong>MBA<\/strong>\/ MCA<\/strong>\/ M.Arch<\/strong>. Hence, qualifying for the said exam can open up an enormous window of lucrative opportunities for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka PGCET 2025 schedule, a state-level entrance exam for admissions into M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and M.Arch courses across Karnataka. The application process will commence on April 24, 2025, with the last date for submission on May 10, 2025. Admit cards will be available in the first week of July, and the provisional answer key will be released in the last week of July, followed by results in August 2025. The counseling schedule will be announced later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (Karnataka PGCET)<\/td><\/tr>
Organization Name<\/strong><\/td>Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>State Level Exam<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Type<\/strong><\/td>Post-Graduate<\/td><\/tr>
Mode Of Application<\/strong><\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td>120 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/strong><\/td>Offline (Pen-paper based) Mode<\/td><\/tr>
Category<\/strong><\/td>MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/strong><\/td>https:\/\/cetonline.karnataka.gov.in\/kea\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read the blog to get the crucial exam details- which will provide you with some clarity about the mentioned examination and how to proceed further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting acquainted with the notable dates of an exam can help candidates create a streamlined blueprint for their preparation. This not only gives applicants a head start on their preparation but also ensures that they do not overlook anything important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam will be held on May 31, 2025, for M.E.\/M.Tech\/M.Arch courses and on June 22, 2025, for MCA and MBA courses. Since the exam dates are subject to change, candidates should stay updated and prepare accordingly. One can keep tabs on the official website of the mentioned body, i.e. https:\/\/kea.kar.nic.in\/<\/strong><\/a> to acquire the necessary information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data given below will give you an idea about the important dates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Application Form Release<\/strong><\/td>April 24, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Submit Application<\/strong><\/td>May 10, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Admit Card Availability<\/strong><\/td>First week of July 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Examination Dates<\/strong><\/td>Course-wise Schedule:<\/td><\/tr>
M.E.\/M.Tech\/M.Arch \u2013 May 31, 2025 (2:30 PM \u2013 4:30 PM)<\/td><\/tr>
MCA \u2013 June 22, 2025 (10:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM)<\/td><\/tr>
MBA \u2013 June 22, 2025 (2:30 PM \u2013 4:30 PM)<\/td><\/tr>
Provisional Answer Key Release<\/strong><\/td>Last week of July 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Result Declaration<\/strong><\/td>August 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Counseling Process Commencement<\/strong><\/td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Best Post-Graduation Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates must go through the prescribed pattern for any given exam to streamline and strategize their preparation. Being acquainted with a set exam pattern can help applicants create a viable preparation blueprint. Applicants can adhere to such blueprints to schedule and allot their time according to subjects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Karnataka PGCET 2025 entrance examination will be conducted via offline mode. The total weightage of the paper is 100 mark. Check the table below for a complete overview of the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong> <\/td>Important<\/strong> Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mode of Examination<\/td>PBT (Pen Paper Based Test)<\/td><\/tr>
Language<\/td>English<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/td>120 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Type of Questions<\/td>Multiple Choices Questions (MCQs)<\/td><\/tr>
Total Questions<\/td>75 questions<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks<\/td>100 marks<\/td><\/tr>
Total Sections<\/td>4 Sections<\/td><\/tr>
Marking Scheme<\/td>+1 Marks for every correct answer<\/td><\/tr>
Negative Marking<\/td>No negative marking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Question Paper Weightage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have a look at the table given below to understand the question paper weightage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses<\/strong><\/td><\/td>Total Questions<\/strong> <\/td>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
ME\/ M.Tech<\/strong>\/ M. Arch<\/td><\/td>75<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
MBA<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/td>100<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
MCA<\/td><\/td>80<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To ace any given examination, applicants must get acquainted with the latest syllabus. Keeping abreast of the ins and outs of a syllabus can help candidates create a feasible blueprint to adhere and to prepare themselves for their examination. The Karnataka PGCET exam encompasses subjects and topics that are meant to gauge the Technical, English<\/a><\/strong>, and problem-solving capabilities of candidates. It must be kept in mind that the exam syllabus differs for different courses. Have a look at the syllabus for each course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Civil Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Element of Civil Engineering and Strength Material<\/td>Geo-Technical Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
Building Engineering Science<\/td>Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
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Chemical Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Process Calculation<\/td>Process Industries<\/td><\/tr>
Fluid Mechanics<\/td>Pollution Control Engineering<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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Computer Science Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Engineering Mathematics<\/td>Web Technologies<\/td><\/tr>
Data Structures and Algorithm<\/td>Computer Network<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mathematics and Computer Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Probability<\/strong><\/td>\u201cC\u201d Computer Language<\/td><\/tr>
Statistics<\/td>Computer Science<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates who wish to apply for the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam are required to submit their application forms within the instructed timeline via online mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n