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Karnataka PGCET Exam Analysis

Last Updated on by Prof. SK Agarwal

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.  

Table of Content

  • 1. PGCET 2023: Key Highlights

  • 2. PGCET Exam Analysis 2023 & Scoring Pattern

  • 3. PGCET Analysis 2023: Exam Pattern

  • 4. Karnataka PGCET 2023 Analysis: Key Highlights

  • 5. PGCET 2023 Difficulty Level

  • 6. PGCET Previous year Analysis

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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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