Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - May 30, 2024

Karnataka PGCET exam pattern 2024 was released by KEA on the official web portal. Candidates can make use of the available resources and prepare well for the exam to secure a good rank and get admission into the best colleges in the state. Applicants must know the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam pattern and syllabus to plan and prepare well for the examination. Applicants participating in the entrance test must look at the Karnataka PGCET paper pattern well before appearing in the same. 

Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2024

Applicants appearing for the PGCET 2024 exam should go through the exam pattern in detail before appearing for the exam. Check the highlights of the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern given below. 

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights
Mode of Examination Offline
Number of Papers 1
Number of Sections

There is a total of four sections divided into two parts:

Part A: For programs offered by UVCE, VTU, and UBDTCE University

Part B: For programs offered by Mysore University and Kuvempa.

Question Paper Type Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
Total marks 100 
Exam Duration 120 Minutes
Exam Language English

Note: According to the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern 2024, there is no negative marking. Therefore, candidates should take full advantage of it by attempting all questions.

Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2024 for MBA  

Each section will contains 25 questions, and 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer. There will be no negative marking for the wrong answer. Candidates can attempt all the questions because there is no negative marking in the exam.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 MBA Exam Pattern 
Particulars Sections Total Questions PGCET Marks Distribution
Part A Section A (Proficiency in English Language ) 50 Each question will fetch 1 mark (50)
Section B (General Knowledge)
Part B Section A (Reasoning and General Intelligence) 50 Each question will fetch 1 mark (50)
Section B (Quantitative Analysis)
Total 100 100

Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern 2024 for MCA 

Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete both the parts carrying a total of 80 questions. There will be no negative marks for the wrong answer. Karnataka PGCET exam pattern for MCA is stated in the tabular format below.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 MCA Exam Pattern 
Particulars Sections Total Questions PGCET Marks Distribution
Part A Section A (Proficiency in English Language ) 60 Each question will fetch 1 mark. (60)
  Section B (General Knowledge)
Part B Section A (Reasoning and General Intelligence) 20 Each question will fetch 2 marks. (40)
  Section B (Quantitative Analysis)
Total 80 100

Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern for M.Tech/ME/M.Arch Courses 2024

Aspirants must attempt all the questions in 2:30 hours. There will be no negative marks for the wrong answer. Karnataka PGCET exam pattern for MTech/ME/M.Arch courses are stated in the tabular format below.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 M.Tech/ME/M.Arch Exam Pattern 
Particulars Sections Total Questions PGCET Marks Distribution
Part A Section A (Proficiency in English Language ) 50 Each question will fetch 1 mark. (50)
  Section B (General Knowledge)
Part B Section A (Reasoning and General Intelligence) 25 Each question will fetch 2 marks. (50)
  Section B (Quantitative Analysis)
Total 75 100

Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern for Electronics and Computer Engineering 2024

Aspirants must attempt all the questions in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates will not be given any extra time to attempt the PGCET question paper. Karnataka PGCET question paper pattern for ECE is mentioned in the tabular format below.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 ECE Exam Pattern 
Particulars Sections Total Questions PGCET Marks Distribution
Part A Section A (Proficiency in English Language ) 30 Each question will fetch 1 mark. (30)
  Section B (General Knowledge) 15 Each question will fetch 2 marks. (30)
Part B Section A (Reasoning and General Intelligence) 20 Each question will fetch 1 mark. (20)
  Section B (Quantitative Analysis) 10 Each question will fetch 2 marks. (20)
Total 75 100

Note: Candidates must note that the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam pattern mentioned above is the same for courses under Mechanical and Electrical Sciences.

Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern for Computer Science and Engineering 2024

Aspirants must attempt all the questions in 2:30 hours. Candidates will not get be given extra time to attempt the PGCET question paper. Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern for CSE is mentioned in the tabular format below.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 CSE Exam Pattern 
Particulars Sections Total Questions PGCET Marks Distribution
Part A Section A (Proficiency in English Language) 50 Each question will fetch 1 mark. (50)
  Section B (General Knowledge) 25 Each question will fetch 2 marks. (50)
Total 75 100

Note-: Aspirants must note that the Karnataka PGCET 2024 mentioned above exam pattern is the same for courses such as Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Biotechnology, and Textile Technology.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern Important Instructions

Candidates for all the latest information must keep a regular check on the Karnataka PGCET official web portal. Applicants who appear for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 must keep in mind several instructions while attempting the question paper.

  • Candidates are required to attempt all the Karnatak PGCET 2024 entrance questions.
  • Aspirants can gain higher scores if they answer accurately.
  • There is no such option of selecting the questions in the PGCET 2024 entrance exam.
  • Candidates who select more than one option for a particular answer will not get any marking for that particular question.

FAQs on Karnataka PGCET Exam Pattern

Q: Is there a negative marking in the Karnataka PGCET exam 2022?

A: No, in Karnataka PGCET, negative marking is not there

Q: Can I appear for the Karnataka PGCET entrance test in online mode?

A: No, candidates have to appear for Karnataka PGCET in offline mode only

Q: What type of questions will be there in the Karnatak PGCET entrance exam?

A: Candidates will be asked MCQ-based questions in the Karnatak PGCET entrance exam.

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