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 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.
Below are shared the key highlights of PGCET 2023 Exam:
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 |
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 |
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.
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
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.