Karnataka PGCET Exam Analysis 2023

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Updated on
September 27, 2023

Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam has concluded on September 24, 2023 at 4.30 PM as a paper based test. The exam was earlier postponed from September 10, 2023. PGCET 2023 was a paper based test of two hours duration. MBAUniverse.com shares below the PGCET 2023 exam analysis with key highlights of PGCET 2023 exam:

  • PGCET Analysis 2023 consists of key changes in exam pattern
  • The PGCET 2023 analysis also reflects upon the exam difficulty level this year Vs last year
  • The Analysis also reflects expected cut offs-overall and sectional

PGCET 2023 question paper was divided in 4 sections. PGCET question paper had 100 questions with equal number of questions in all the four sections. The exam was of moderate difficulty level, therefore the PGCET cut off 2023 may not be very high or very low.  

PGCET 2023: Key Highlights

Below are shared the key highlights of PGCET 2023 Exam:

  • Difficulty Level: PGCET 2023 was of moderate difficulty level
  • Testing Mode: The PGCET exam was conducted as paper based test
  • Exam Duration: The PGCET was of 2 hours duration each for MBA and MCA courses
  • Exam Time: For MBA and MCA the exam was conducted separately without clubbing it to any other course test.
  • PGCET Cut off: The Karnataka PGCET Cut off is not expected to go very high
  • Minimum Score: The Qualifying score is 25% of the maximum marks
  • Answer Key Release: The PGCET exam answer keys are released 3 days after the exam.
  • Merit List Score Wise: PGCET Merit list is prepared with the release of result on the basis of scores obtained in the PGCET.

PGCET Exam Analysis 2023 & Scoring Pattern

PGCET MBA Exam Component
Details
Remarks
PGCET 2023 Exam Date
September 24, 2023
(Both MCA & MBA PGCET on the same date)
MBA PGCET Maximum time to Attempt Test Paper
2 Hours
2.30 PM to 4.30 PM
PGCET Total MBA Exam Duration
2½  Hours
Occupy the seat half an hour before by 2PM to complete the test booklet and OMR Sheet details
PGCET 2023 Reporting Time
1.30PM
Reach the PGCET Test centre by 1.30 PM for verification & Security check
PGCET Exam Format
Paper Based Test
No Need to have computer testing skills
Total PGCET Questions
100
Equally Divided in 4 sections
Total Maximum Marks
100
Equally divided in 4 sections
Type of Questions
MCQs
Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
PGCET 2023 Exam Difficulty Level
Moderate
Easier than many national level exams
Total Time Duration
2 Hours
2.30PM to 4.30PM
Number of Test Sections
4
All sections with MCQs
Sectional Time Division
None
Free to move between the sections
Marking Scheme
+1 Mark
Each Correct Answer awarded +1 mark
Negative marking
No Negative Marking
Candidates can do more guess work
Answer Options for each question
4
Easy to pick out the correct answer with elimination method
Sectional Scoring
25 Marks per section
All the 4 sections have 25 questions each with maximum score of 25 marks
Merit Calculation
Based on scores of 4 sections
Minimum Sectional Qualifying marks are required to get place in Admission Merit List

PGCET Analysis 2023: Exam Pattern

Karnataka PGCET 2023 had following four sections. The corresponding difficulty level for each section is also shared in the table below

PGCET 2022 Section Name
Number of Questions
Difficulty level
Proficiency in English Language
25
Easy to Moderate
General Knowledge 
25
Moderate to difficult
Reasoning and General Intelligence
25
Moderate
Quantitative Analysis
25
Moderate

Karnataka PGCET 2023 Analysis: Key Highlights

Although Karnataka PGCET 2023 for MBA admission was of two hours duration from 2.30PM to 4.30PM, the PGCET test takers had to remain seated for two and half hours.

  • All the candidates had to occupy their designated seats by 2 PM to complete the details on PGCET 2023 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
  • Like previous years,  PGCET-2023 (MBA) exam was held in paper pen mode in one session exclusively for MBA admission.
  • The PGCET question paper had different versions.
  • The candidates had to mark the correct answers on the OMR answer sheet using BLUE OR BLACK INK BALL POINT PEN ONLY.
  • After completion of the test, the candidates had to affix their LEFT HAND THUMB IMPRESSION in the space provided on the bottom portion of OMR answer sheet before handing over the same to the room invigilator.
  • After completion of the test, the candidates were allowed to carry replica of the filled OMR answer sheet. Such replicas should be preserved for a period of one year.

PGCET 2023 Difficulty Level

Karnataka MBA PGCET 2023 was of moderate difficulty level. The PGCET cut off 2023 in top Karnataka MBA colleges may remain 60 to 70% marks. The minimum PGCET cut off 2023 for counselling round is 25% marks  

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PGCET Previous year Analysis

Below is the previous year PGCET exam analysis

PGCET Analysis for 2022 Exam

Karnataka PGCET 2022 had following four sections. The corresponding difficulty level for each section is also shared in the table below

PGCET 2022 Section Name
Number of Questions
Difficulty level
Proficiency in English Language
25
Moderate
General Knowledge 
25
Moderate to difficult
Reasoning and General Intelligence
25
Moderate
Quantitative Analysis
25
Easy to moderate

Important Points to Note about PGCET 2022

Although Karnataka PGCET 2022 for MBA admission was of two hours duration from 2.30PM to 4.30PM, the PGCET test takers had to remain seated for two and half hours.

  • All the candidates had to report at the PGCET 2022 Test Venue latest by 1.30PM
  • All the candidates had to occupy their designated seats by 2 PM to complete the details on PGCET 2022 exam booklet and on OMR Sheet
  • The PGCET-2022 (MBA) exam was held in paper pen mode in one session exclusively for MBA admission.
  • The PGCET question paper had different versions.
  • The candidates had to mark the correct answers on the OMR answer sheet using BLUE OR BLACK INK BALL POINT PEN ONLY.
  • After completion of the test, the candidates had to affix their LEFT HAND THUMB IMPRESSION in the space provided on the bottom portion of OMR answer sheet before handing over the same to the room invigilator.
  • After completion of the test, the candidates were allowed to carry replica of the filled OMR answer sheet. Such replicas should be preserved for a period of one year.
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