The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2025 will be conducted today, June 22 by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The exam is being held for admission into MBA and MCA programs across top colleges in Karnataka.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Timings
- MCA Exam: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- MBA Exam: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must carry their Karnataka PGCET 2025 admit card to the exam center for verification. Entry into the exam hall will be allowed at the first bell:
- 10:00 AM for MCA
- 2:00 PM for MBA
The second bell will ring at 10:15 AM and 2:15 PM signaling the start of question paper distribution. The exam will officially begin at the third bell 10:30 AM for MCA and 2:30 PM for MBA.
Here is the bell schedule for Karnataka PGCET 2025:
- First Bell: Entry into the exam hall
- Second Bell: Distribution of question papers
- Third Bell: Start of the exam
- Fourth Bell: One hour into the exam
- Fifth Bell: 30 minutes remaining
- Sixth Bell: 5 minutes remaining
- Seventh Bell: End of the exam
Karnataka PGCET 2025 MBA Exam Pattern
The MBA exam is for 100 marks and includes multiple sections:
- English Language
- General Knowledge
- Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Quantitative Analysis
Each correct answer earns 1 mark and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. The paper will be available in English and Kannada.
Karnataka PGCET 2025: MBA Colleges and Previous Year Cut-Off Trends
Here are the expected cutoff ranks based on last year’s Karnataka PGCET MBA trends:
| College Name | Expected Cutoff Rank |
| KLE Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research | 2700 – 4000 |
| BNM Institute of Technology (BNMIT) | 3000 – 5500 |
| JSS Science and Technology University | 1900 – 2500 |
| Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) | 4900 – 5500 |
| CMR Center for Business Studies | 6200 – 7200 |
| Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies | 2300 – 3200 |
| Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology | 2700 – 4000 |
| REVA University | 2900 – 4900 |
| SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) | 6000 – 6500 |
| New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) | 2900 – 4300 |
Wishing all candidates the very best for Karnataka PGCET 2025 stay calm, stay focused, and give it your best shot!
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