Karnataka PGCET 2025 Held for MBA and MCA  : Today, June 22, is the time when Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA examination is being conducted under the auspices of Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Thousands of aspirants undertake this tune through the important exam to determine what post-graduate colleges in Karnataka they will be admitted to. As far as today’s overall scenario of the examination goes, the timings, pattern, and expected cut-offs will be: Timing-for-MBA-and-MCA The Karnataka PGCET exam has been divided into two sessions:

MCA Exam: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM.

MBA Exam: 2:30 PM-4:30 PM.

Candidates should strictly follow the above bell schedule for entry and during the exam:

Entry starts 10:00 am / 2:00 pm

Distribution of Question papers at 10:15 am / 2:15 pm

Exam Starts at 10:30 am / 2:30 pm War. Time reminders are given in various intervals including at 1 hour, at 30 minutes left, at 5 minutes left, and at the end of a session.Documents-brought-along by Candidates with Guidelines for Exam Day-The candidates will present: Admit card & one valid Photo ID proof, such as Aadharcard, PAN card, or Voter ID. Biometric verification would be done on them as well. Students should reach the center before time and should follow a dress code of light color clothing with no metallic accessories under any circumstance.

Things NOT allowed in the Exam Hall-

Mobile phones, calculators, electronic gadgets, edibles, watches, and any kind of stationery.

Pattern of Examination

For MBA:

Total Questions-100

Sections are:

Proficiency in English Language-25 marks

General Knowledge-25 marks

Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence-25 marks

Quantitative Analysis-25 marks Each carries a mark for a question; no negative marking.

MCA:

Two Sections:

Section A: 60 questions x 1mark

Section B: 20 questions x 2 marks

Total Marks: 100

No negative marking.

Participating Colleges and Expected Cut-offs

Expected rank ranges for some top MBA colleges, according to past trends, were as below:

College Name Name and PGCET Expectation Rank Range

JSS Science & Technology University 1,900 – 2,500
Christ Academy IAS 2,300-3,200
KLE Society’s IMSR, Kristu Jayanti 2,700 – 4,000
BNM Institute of Technology 3,000 – 5,500
REVA University 2,900 – 4,900
Other Colleges (CMR, VVCE, NHCE) 4,900 – 7,200

Post Exams: Answer Key and Result

KEA will soon come up with a provisional answer key for MBA and MCA. Candidates will have a chance to check their answers and challenge them when required. PGCET 2025 MBA/MCA results are likely to be declared in September 2025 along with counseling and allocation of seats.

Candidate’s Check List

Ensure you have your admit card and ID proof

Reach early at the centre and follow the instructions properly

Follow all safety and examination-related instructions

Keep in touch with the latest updates with the official KEA website.

The Karnataka PGCET 2025 has been a great opportunity for students, hoping to do an MBA or MCA, in a reputed institution of high ranking. Best wishes to all candidates for their examinations and subsequent admissions.