Karnataka PGCET 2024: Application Form Correction (Re-Open), ME/M.Tech Answer Key (Soon), Exam (Over), Result, Counselling

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 2024 Main Exam details will be updated soon.

The official authority has announced the schedule for Karnataka PGCET 2024. Moreover, the calendar for the exam can be found below:-

Some of the major highlights of Karnataka PGCET 2024 are as follows - 

The eligibility criteria of Karnataka PGCET 2024 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

The Karnataka PGCET application form correction window has been re-opened by the authority till September 23, 2024. Before enrolling for the Karnataka PGCET test 2024, students must check the exam's full course-by-course qualifying criteria. Candidates can enroll 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.

Follow the steps below to complete the Karnataka PGCET 2024 application form. 

Step 1 - Complete Registration

Visit the official website of Karnataka PGCET at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and click on the registration link. To complete the registration you must provide details like your name, valid mobile number, parents name, gender, date of birth, email address, course or subject you are applying for, etc. 

Candidates will receive a unique Karnataka PGCET 2024 application form number once all information has been provided and the registration procedure has been completed.

Step 2 - Filling out the application form

Candidate must log in with their unique application number and fill out the application form with details like

Personal information- Candidate must submit details like gender, category, PwD certificate, nationality, correspondence address, and contact number.

Academic Information - This section contains information such as the qualifying examination, marks received, the name of the institute, the year of graduation, and so on.

Exam Centre- This section includes a list of all the exam centers where the Karnataka PGCET 2024 will be held. Candidates must choose their preferred testing locations.

GATE Score - The authorities will also grant admission based on the GATE 2024 score. As a result, aspirants seeking admission through GATE must submit the score as well as upload the scorecard in the specified manner.

Step 3 - Uploading documents

In this step, the candidate should upload a color photograph, a scanned signature, and a thumb impression. It should be noted that all papers are submitted in accordance with the following specimen.

Step 4: Pay the application fee

Finally, applicants must pay for the Karnataka PGCET application form 2024 either online or offline. Candidates can pay online with a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Candidates must pay in cash at any State Bank of Mysore branch in order to pay offline. The Karnataka PGCET application fees 2024 will be as follows-

The PGCET Admit Card 2024 has been issued on September 11, 2024, for ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch courses on the official website of the authority. Registered candidates can download the Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2024 online mode at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Candidates must enter their login credentials such as their hall ticket number to access their Karnataka PGCET 2024 admit card. It should be noted that only students who successfully register for the Karnataka PGCET 2024 test can 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 2024 admit card. Candidates must keep in mind to carry the admit card in printed form (preferably a coloured printout) on the day of the exam.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Bell Timings for the ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch course has been announced by the authority on its official website. There will be 7 bells throughout the Karnataka PGECET examination. The first bell signifies that the candidates can enter the exam hall after showing the admit card. The second bell will mean that the invigilators will receive the sealed question paper packs. Moreover, further details about the Karnataka PGCET Bell Timings 2024 are mentioned below:-

The dress code for the ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch exam has been announced by KEA. Moreover, the candidates can find the same for male and female candidates below:-

Male Candidates

• Candidates have to wear half-sleeve collarless shirts.

• The Candidates must wear plain trousers with/ without pockets.

• The clothing should be light.

• Candidates have to wear sandals or thin-soled sandals.

• Nothing except for the things mentioned above can be worn including jewellery, metal ornaments, etc.

Female Candidates

• Candidates must wear half-sleeve clothes.

• The clothes must not have elaborate flowers, brogues, or buttons.

• Candidates must wear sandals or thin-soled sandals.

• Nothing except for the things mentioned above can be worn including jewellery, metal ornaments, etc.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) publishes the Karnataka PGCET syllabus 2024 along with the information brochure. The very first step in developing a Karnataka PGCET 2024 preparation strategy is to have a thorough comprehension of the mandated syllabus. Knowing the syllabus of Karnataka PGCET 2024 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 2024 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 2024 exam pattern as it contains important information that can help the students score better marks. The exam pattern contains information regarding the mode of exam, medium, total number of questions, and more. The Karnataka PGCET 2024 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 2024 Preparation Tips & Tricks to help them perform well. The experts' advice is provided below for reference.

• Analyze the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam pattern and syllabus to understand the subjects, marking scheme, weightage, duration, etc.
• Prepare an organized study plan. Make sure you add all the topics of the syllabus, days for revision and solving mock tests, previous year papers, sample papers, etc. 
• Study the syllabus thoroughly by understanding concepts and memorizing the theoretical part. Solve practical questions. Memorize formulas and note them down. 
• Applicants must select suitable study resources, such as Karnataka PGCET best books
• Solve various Karnataka PGCET previous year question papers, mock tests, and Karnataka PGCET sample tests to practice for the exam. Solving the previous year's paper will help you understand the difficulty level of the questions, improve your time management skills, and work on your mistakes. 
• You should do a constant revision of the whole syllabus.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent distractions

Karnataka Examination Authority is expected to release the Karnataka PGCET result 2024 in either 2nd or 3rd week of October, 2024. The candidates will have to enter the PGCET Roll Number to check the results. The Karnataka PGCET 2024 result will contain details like total marks, marks per subject, and percentage. A separate merit list will be released after the declaration of results. 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 2024 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 2024 course-wise fee structure for the current academic year. The detailed fee structure is available in the table below according to previous years data