Karnataka PGCET 2018 – Karnataka PGCET is a Common Entrance Examination which is fully designated as Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. The application form for Karnataka PGCET for the session 2018 has been released. All things considered, such as the number of applicants, candidates qualifying, minimum marks requirement etc., individuals will be admitted to 1st year / 1st semester full time/part time MBA / MCA / M.E. / M. Tech. / M. Arch courses and to 2nd year of Lateral Entry to MCA Course in Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided professional educational institutions in the state of Karnataka. The responsibility of conducting this state level exam is of KEA- Karnataka Examination Authority.
Given these points, KEA has issued an official notification in the first place briefing candidates through a brochure. This Karnataka PGCET 2018 Information Bulletin attempts to summarise the events in few words possible. Candidates can gather information about important dates, application form start, the medium of form acceptance, essential documentary proofs required to complete the form. Admit card, syllabus, exam pattern, result, counselling.
Karnataka PGCET 2018
The table below is meant to give you an overall pool of PGCET 2018 events planned for 2018. Applicants can check the schedule from below.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 19 May 2018 |
| Last date of online application submission | |
| Last date to pay the fees in the bank | |
| Admit card | 05 Jul to 12 Jul 2018 |
| Entrance examination | 14 & 15 Jul 2018 |
| Answer key | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Result declaration | To be Announced |
Exam Schedule:
- Click here to check the detailed examination schedule in English
- Click here to check the detailed examination schedule in Kannada
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Karnataka PGCET 2018 Application form Procedure
With reference to the official notification, the Karnataka PGCET 2018 application forms are acceptable in Online mode. Candidates need to visit the official website at Kea.kar.nic.in and look for title PGCET 2018 Application Form. They need to provide basic details, students information, educational details, contact details, declaration etc. In order to complete the application form, upload scanned images of your recently taken Photograph and Signature taken on a plain sheet of paper in your own handwriting in a specified format.
The detailed information for the application form filling can be availed from the Karnataka PGCET 2018 Application Form Link. The candidates are strongly advised to take 2-3 prints of the application form and practice before they begin to apply. Applicants will then proceed to pay the applicable charges as mentioned category wise.
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PGCET 2018 Expected Application Fees
The fee amount of Karnataka PGCET 2018 for various courses is given below. Candidates can check the application fee category wise from below.
General/OBC of Karnataka- Rs. 650/-
SC / ST of Karnataka- Rs.500/-
Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka PGCET 2018
Karnataka PGCET 2018 exam is meant for admissions to Postgraduate degree award, therefore, the candidates are admitted carefully in light of verification of their suitability for the course. Unless you satisfy these criteria, you may not be allowed to participate in the Karnataka PGCET 2018 Examination.
| Course | Type | Eligibility |
| MBA | Full Time | A candidate who has passed Recognised Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 years duration examination or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects including languages in all the years of the Degree Examination is eligible for admission to MBA courses. (45% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka candidates) (Reservation is applicable only for Karnataka Candidates) |
| Part Time | A candidate who has passed recognized Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 years duration examination or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects including languages in all the years of the Degree Examination is eligible for admission to MBA courses (45% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka candidates). (Reservation is applicable only for Karnataka Candidates) In addition to this a candidate after obtaining the degree, must have worked for not less than three years as on 31st July 2018, in an establishment and must be working in an organization situated within a radial distance of 40 km from the institution in which the candidate seeks admission. | |
| For MCA | No part-time | A candidate who has passed any recognized under graduate examination or equivalent examination with Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science or Computer Applications or Computer Programming or Business Mathematics or Business Statistics as one of the optional subjects and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects in all the years of the Degree Examination is eligible for admission to MCA courses. 45% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka candidates. Provided that in respect of candidate who has studied and passed one of the subjects specified above in Pre-University Course with fifty percent of marks in that subject shall also be considered for admission. 45% of marks in case of SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka candidates. |
| Lateral Entry to 2nd year MCA. | A candidate who has passed recognized Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 years duration examination in BCA, B.Sc (I.T. / Computer Science) with Mathematics at 10 + 2 level or at Graduate Level and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects in all the years of the Degree Examination is eligible for admission to MCA courses (45% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka candidates) (Reservation is applicable only for Karnataka Candidates) | |
| For M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch – Course | Full Time | A candidate with valid GATE score. , A candidate who has passed qualifying examination or equivalent examination as prescribed by the Competent Authority and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects of all the years / semesters of the Degree Examination is eligible for admission to M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch courses (45% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Category-I candidates. (Reservation is applicable only for Karnataka Candidates) |
| Part Time | A candidate who has passed prescribed qualifying examination or equivalent examination as prescribed by the Competent Authority and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects of all the years / semesters of the Degree Examination is eligible for admission to M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch courses (45% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST and Category-I Karnataka candidates) (Reservation is applicable only for Karnataka Candidates) In addition to this candidate after obtaining the complete degree, must have worked for not less than three years as on 31st July 2018, in an establishment and must be working in an organization situated within a radial distance of 40 km from the institution in which the candidate seeks admission. However, the employer has to fill up the NOC duly signed by the competent authority |
Exam pattern
For MBA: The PGCET-2018 will be held in one session separately for MBA, conducted for 100 marks with 150 minutes duration. Each question paper will be of (Objective) Multiple Choice type. The question paper will be in four different versions. Each question will have four different options. Each question will carry ONE mark
For MCA: The PGCET-2018 will be held in one session separately for MCA courses conducted for 100 marks with 150 minutes duration. Each question paper will be of (Objective) Multiple Choice type. The question paper will be in four different versions. Each question will have four different options. 60 questions in Part – A carry one mark each. 20 questions in Part – B carry two marks each. Thus there will be 80 questions and a total mark is 100.
C) Exam pattern for courses offered by Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Mathematics and Computer Science of Kuvempu University and Department of Studies in Computer Science, University of Mysore
(i) Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research offers courses only in Mathematics and Computer Science of Kuvempu University and Department of Studies in Computer Science, University of Mysore
- Total questions- 75
- 50 x 1=50
- 25 x 2= 50
- Type of questions- MCQs
- Total marks- 100
D) For programmes offered in VTU / UBDTCE and UVCE
(i) Exam Pattern For M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch programs of VTU / UBDTCE and UVCE which offers Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Textile Engineering, Polymer Science, Architecture and Biotechnology
- Total questions- 75
- 50 x 1=50
- 25 x 2= 50
- Type of questions- MCQs
- Total marks- 100
(ii) For Electrical Science/ Mechanical Science program in VTU / UBDTCE and UVCE
This part gets further divided into 2 parts. Type A and Type B
VTU / UBDTCE and UVCE offers specialisation in
| Electrical Science | Mechanical Science |
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Type A- is common to all branches of Electrical and Mechanical Science carrying the following exam pattern while Part B is specific to your course
| Course | Type A | Type B |
| Total questions | 45 questions
30 questions x 1mark= 30 marks 15 questions x 2 mark= 30 marks |
30 questions
20 questions x 1 mark= 20 marks 10 questions x 2 marks= 20 marks |
| Format | Pen & paper based | |
| Total marks | 60 | 40 |
| Type | Multiple choice questions | |
PGCET 2018 Syllabus
For MBA
- Proficiency in the English Language
- General Knowledge : (Section – B)
- Test of Reasoning and General Intelligence (Section – C)
- Quantitative Analysis (Section – D)
For MCA
- Mathematics
- Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
- General English
- Computer Awareness
Karnataka PGCET Hall ticket
PGCET 2018 Admit card/ Hall Ticket will be issued one week before the exam. On the occasion of PGCET admit card availability, applicants will need to reach the official website at kea.kar.nic.in Using the link, reach the login page and enter “User ID and Password”. Keep the PGCET 2018 Admit Card with you at all times. Download, check, print and carry the hall ticket to the exam centre. In addition to these steps, bring a blue/black ball point pen only for marking the OMR sheet.
Result
The PGCET 2018 Result will be uploaded on the official website at kea.kar.nic.in. To check status, you have to enter your PGCET 2018 number whenever the results are announced. Minimum percentage required to be declared qualified can be 50% minimum marks taken together in all the subjects and 45% for SC, ST and Category-I.
Merit list
The merit list will be prepared separately for each course such as MBA, MCA, ME / M.Tech / M.Arch solely on the basis of the marks obtained in the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. The marks will be calculated irrespective of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Qualifying marks in the qualifying examination is a part of eligibility criteria only not the selection process.
Counselling
The counselling will be done online. The admission will be granted as per order in the merit list. Attending counselling will be mandatory. Seats are revised until such time by which seats are completely filled. KEA revises the Seat matrix and uploads on the website. Mere featuring in merit list or obtaining a rank does not confirm any admission. Candidates shall bring all of their documents for verification.
Documents required at time of counselling
- Study certificate for GM, SC, ST Category – I and OBC candidates
- caste/income certificate for SC/ST issued by the Tahasildar
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate/10th standard statement of marks
- Pre-University Education Certificate/ 12th standard Marksheet
- Qualifying Examination Marksheet
- a certificate for either of the parent having studied for at least 7 years in Karnataka.
Official Website: www.kea.kar.nic.in
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