Updated on Feb 13, 2025
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will announce the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam pattern on its official website, kea.kar.nic.in. The exam pattern is like a guide that helps students understand how the exam will be conducted. It provides important details such as the number of questions in the exam, how marks will be given, how the questions will be divided into different sections, and the total time given to complete the exam. Knowing these details will help students prepare better and aim for good marks. As per the Karnataka PGCET MBA paper pattern, the total marks of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam are 100. Candidates get 120 minutes to answer all the multiple-choice questions. For every right answer, candidates will get one mark; for the wrong answers, no marks will be awarded. Students should also check the Karnataka PGCET syllabus to know what subjects and topics they need to study for the exam.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern
The table below mentions the Karnataka PGCET exam pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper Based Test) |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
| Number of Sections | Two sections – Part A and Part B |
| Part A: For courses offered by VTU, UVCE, and UBDTCE University | |
| Part B: For courses offered by Kuvempa and Mysore University | |
| Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Number of Questions | 75 |
| Marking Scheme | 50 Questions – 1 mark each |
| 25 Questions – 2 marks each | |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Sectional Weightage
Check the sectional weightage of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 question paper in the table below:
| Sections | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Proficiency in English Language | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Analysis | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Marking Scheme
The question paper for Karnataka PGCET consists of a total of 100 questions. The weightage for every part and section of the question paper differs from course to course. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions in Karnataka PGCET. The general marking scheme applicable for different courses is tabulated below.
| Course | Parts | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.E/ M.tech/ M.Arch | Part-A | 50 Questions | 50 marks |
| Part-B | 25 questions | 50 marks | |
| MBA | Part-A | 50 Questions | 50 marks |
| Part-B | 50 Questions | 50 marks | |
| MCA | Part-A | 60 Questions | 60 marks |
| Part-B | 20 Questions | 40 marks |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern – Part A
| Course Name | Branches under the Course | Duration | Total Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Computer Science & Engineering | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Chemical Engineering | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Environmental Engineering | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Textile Technology | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Mechanical Sciences | Mechanical Engineering Industrial & Production Engineering Automobile Engineering Manufacturing Science & Engineering Allied Branches of Mechanical Science | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | Part A – All Branches: 30 Questions – 1 mark each 15 Questions – 2 marks each Part B – Specialization: 20 Questions – 1 mark each 10 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Electrical Science | Electrical & Electronics Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Instrumentation Technology Biomedical Engineering Medical Electronics Allied Branches of Electrical Science | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | Same as Mechanical Sciences (Part A + Part B) |
| Polymer Engineering | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Architecture | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
| Biotechnology | - | 150 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern – Part B
| Course Name | Duration | Total Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 120 minutes | 75 | 100 | 50 Questions – 1 mark each 25 Questions – 2 marks each |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Syllabus
Karnataka Examination Authority prescribes the Karnataka PGCET 2025 syllabus for Karnataka PGCET 2025 entrance exam. Candidates will be able to check the complete syllabus for the entrance test of MBA, M.Tech, MCA and other programmes from the website.
The Syllabus for the entrance test will differ for various courses. Below we have provided the syllabus for M.Tech Programme for various disciplines
For M.Tech Programme (Civil Engineering):
Various topics included in the syllabus are – Building Engineering Science, Elements of Civil Engineering and Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Surveying, Geo-technical Engineering, Structures, Transportation Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Irrigation, Hydrology
For M.Tech Programme (Chemical Engineering):
Various topics included in the syllabus are – Momentum Transfer, Process Calculations, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Operations, Material Science, Thermodynamics, Process Control and Instrumentation, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Process Industries, Industrial pollution control, Process modeling, Mass Transfer Operations.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern FAQs
What is the mode of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam?
The Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based test).
What is the duration of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam?
The duration of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
How many questions are asked in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam?
The Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam consists of 75 questions for M.Tech courses and 100 questions for MBA and MCA courses.
Is there any negative marking in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam.
What is the marking scheme of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam?
Each correct answer carries 1 mark or 2 marks, depending on the section. There is no negative marking.
How is the Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam paper divided for MBA courses?
The MBA question paper is divided into two parts – Part A and Part B, with 50 questions in each, making a total of 100 marks.
What are the sections in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 MBA exam?
The sections include Computer Awareness, Proficiency in English Language, General Knowledge, Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence, and Quantitative Analysis.
What is the duration of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 M.Tech exam?
The duration of the Karnataka PGCET 2025 M.Tech exam is 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes).
How many parts are there in the Karnataka PGCET 2025 M.Tech exam?
The M.Tech exam is divided into Part A and Part B. Part A consists of 50 questions (1 mark each), and Part B consists of 25 questions (2 marks each).
Where can the Karnataka PGCET 2025 syllabus be checked?
The Karnataka PGCET 2025 syllabus can be checked on the official website – kea.kar.nic.in.
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