Karnataka PGCET 2023 (Postponed) - Admit Card, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Latest Updates

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is the conducting authority of Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance (Karnataka PGCET). It is an autonomous body that provides admission to eligible aspirants into various postgraduate courses in the field of Engineering Technology, M.Tech, and MBA, etc. in the state of Karnataka. PGCET 2023 Main Exam details will be updated soon.

Check the important dates of Karnataka PGCET 2023 in the table below - 

Some of the major highlights of Karnataka PGCET 2023 are as follows - 

Before filling out the Karnataka PGCET 2023 application form, candidates are recommended to check the eligibility criteria provided by the organising authorities. The eligibility criteria of Karnataka PGCET 2023 will be released along with the information brochure. Applicants should be aware that eligibility criteria include age restriction, educational qualification, nationality, caste certification (if applicable), and so on.

The Karnataka PGCET exam comprises of the following stages:

1. Online application process

2. Availability of Karnataka PGCET admit card

3. Conduct of Karnataka PGCET exam (for M.E and M.Tech)

4. Conduct of Karnataka PGCET exam (for MBA and MCA)

5. Release of Answer Key

6. Result declaration

7. Counselling process phase

8. Allotment of seats and admission

Applicants who want to study M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch and MCA in the state of Karnataka can register and apply for the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam. Before enrolling for the Karnataka PGCET test 2023, students must check the exam's full course-by-course qualifying criteria. Candidates can enrol for various courses using KEA's single-window application. To properly complete the Karnataka PGCET application process, applicants must submit their SSLC registration number, name as it appears on their SSLC certificates, date of birth, gender, year of graduation, and other details. 

Karnataka Examination Authority will release the Karnataka PGCET 2023 admit card tentatively on September 14, 2023. Registered candidates can download the Karnataka PGCET admit card 2023 in the online mode at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Candidates must enter their login credentials such as Application number and Date of Birth to access their Karnataka PGCET 2023 admit card. It should be noted that only students who successfully register for the Karnataka PGCET 2023 test will be issued an admit card. Those who fail to complete the form or submit it with incorrect information will not be able to get their Karnataka PGCET 2023 admit card. Candidates must keep in mind to carry the admit card in the printed form (preferably a coloured printout) on the day of the exam.

The list of the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam centres have been provided below -

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) publishes the Karnataka PGCET syllabus 2023 along with the information brochure. The very first step in developing a Karnataka PGCET 2023 preparation strategy is to have a thorough comprehension of the mandated syllabus. Knowing the syllabus of Karnataka PGCET 2023 can aid candidates in their test preparation. Students studying for this state-level entrance test should cover all of the topics and areas of the Karnataka PGCET 2023 syllabus. Since the PGCET exam is conducted for various courses such as ME/Mtech/MArch and Mplan, the syllabus varies according to the course.

Along with the syllabus, it is important to know the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam pattern as it contains important information that can help the students in scoring better marks. The exam pattern contains information regarding mode of exam, medium, total number of questions and more. 

The Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam will be conducted as a pen and paper based test. The question paper will contain multiple choice questions for a total mark of 100. Candidates will have to complete the paper within 150 minutes. 

As part of the marking scheme, there are 1 and 2 marks questions and no negative marking scheme. 

Aspirants going to take the test may use the Karnataka PGCET 2023 Preparation Tips & Tricks to help them perform well. The experts' advice is provided below for reference

• Prepare in accordance with your course syllabus
• Organize your time
• Applicants must select the suitable study resources, such as Karnataka PGCET best books
• Mock exams, previous year papers, and Karnataka PGCET sample tests
• Constant Revision
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent distractions

Once the exam is conducted, the result of Karnataka PGCET 2023 will be released. The candidates will have to enter the PGCET Roll Number to check the results. The Karnataka PGCET 2023 result will contain details like total marks, marks per subject and percentage. A separate merit list will be released after the declaration of result. The result will be released in the form of a scorecard which is an important document that is required during the counselling process. 

To confirm their admission, candidates would have to take part in counselling procedure. The Karnataka PGCET counselling 2023 will take place entirely online. Throughout the counselling process, candidates must choose their preferred branch and college. The seats will be assigned based on the exam results and the choices made during the counselling process. Applicants will also be required to present certain documents for verification.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officials will release the Karnataka PGCET 2023 course-wise fee structure for the current academic year. The detailed fee structure is available in the table below according to previous years data