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Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2024 ( Karnataka PGCET )

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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Keys: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released PGCET final answer key for MBA and MCA exam. Candidates can download the PGCET final answer key PDF from the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or kea.kar.nic.in 2024. The PDFs are also given below on this page.

KEA provides links to check the Karnataka PGCET answer key pdf for all courses. Candidates were given a chance to raise objections against the PGCET provisional answer key via email. KEA has now released the Karnataka PGCET final answer keys, after reviewing all objections. Soon the Karnataka PGCET results will be announced. The final answer key of Karnataka PGCET 2024 aids the calculation of scores. Scroll down for more insights on Karnataka PGCET answer key 2024, including how to download, steps to raise objections, direct PDF download links, and more.

Latest Update: Karnataka PGCET 2024 final answer key is out, download PDFs below on this page.

Karnataka PGCET 2024 answer key helps in calculating marks. However, admissions are based on Karnataka PGCET ranks.

Check PGCET Marks V/S Rank Analysis

Q:   How do I find my Karnataka PGCET answer key?

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Karnataka PGCET provisional answer key is published on the official website. Candidates must navigate to PGCET admissions tab to get the PGCET answer key link.

The final Karnataka PGCET answer key will be published along with the results. Based on the answers in he final key the scores will be calculated for final result. No objections are entertained against the final key. Candidates will have to visit the official website to access the Karnataka PGCET final answer key PDF.

Candidates do not require any login credentials to check the Karnataka PGCET answer key PDF.

Stay tuned to Shiksha for real-time updates on Karnataka PGCET answer key.

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Q:   What is the qualifying marks for Karnataka PGCET exam?

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There is no qualifying marks in PGCET. However, note that, candidates must get at least 50% marks in qualifying exam (45% marks in QE in case of SC/ST and Category I of Karnataka candidates) to be eligible for admission. Candidates must refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned in the admission brochure issued by desired college for MBA admissions. The eligibility will be checked during the counselling and admission process.

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Q:   When will the official Karnataka PGCET answer key release?

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As per the official Karnataka PGCET brochure, the answer key will be available within three days after the completion of the entrance test on the KEA website. The candidates / parents / lecturers, will be able to file their objections, if any, within three days in respect of any of the published answer key. Candidates are also required to submit all the supporting documents & justification for the objection filed. Objections filed by the candidates without justification shall not be considered. Objections received after the last date fixed shall not be considered. Objections received by the KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final in this regard.

In 2023 exam session, KEA released the Karnataka PGCET answer key on September 29 for the exam that was conducted on September 23 and 24.

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Q:   What are the benefits of Karnataka PGCET answer key?

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The Karnataka PGCET answer key serves as a crucial response sheet for the candidates. This key enables them to compare their responses with the correct ones and determine the accuracy of their answers. Moreover, the answer key assists the candidates in computing their scores in the exam, providing them with a clear idea of their performance. By predicting their chances of admission to various colleges, candidates can use this information to make informed decisions about their future academic pursuits.

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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key PDF - Final OUT

The table below mentions the course wise provisional answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key PDF  Download Karnataka PGCET 2024 Question Paper PDF
MBA Answer Key PDF  Question Paper PDF (B2 Set)
MCA Answer Key PDF to be updated soon
MTech to be updated soon to be updated soon

The table below mentions the course-wise final answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET 2024 Final Answer Key PDF 
MBA Download PDF
MCA Download PDF
MTech to be updated soon

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

19 Dec '24

Karnataka PGCET Counselling: Last Date to Report at Allotted College (Final Round)

16 Dec '24

Karnataka PGCET Final Allotment Results (Final Round)

16 Dec '24 -

18 Dec '24

Karnataka PGCET Fee Payment and Admission Order Download - Final Round

How to Download Karnataka PGCET Answer Key 2024?

Candidates can download the Karnataka PGCET 2024 answer key by following the steps below:

1st Step: Visit the official exam website of Karnataka PGCET, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/pgcet2024

2nd Step: Click on the tab 'Admission' from the main menu, followed by clicking 'PGCET 2024' from the drop-down

3rd Step: Click on the link reading 'PGCET 2024 Answer Key PDF'

4th Step: Access the PDF files from the course-wise PGCET answer key PDF links

5th Step: The Karnataka PGCET answer key will open on the screen

6th Step: Download Karnataka PGCET answer key 2024 and take its printout for future references

Q:   What are the steps to check Karnataka PGCET answer key?

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To find your Karnataka PGCET answer key, you can follow these steps:

  1. Go to the official website of Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
  2. Click on the "Karnataka PGCET Answer Key" link on the homepage.
  3. Select your course (MBA, MCA, MTech, etc.) and click on the download link for the answer key PDF.
  4. The answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen.
  5. Download the PDF and check the answers to the questions you attempted.
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Q:   Do I need any login credentials to check Karnataka PGCET answer keys?

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No login credentials are required to check the Karnataka PGCET answer keys. Candidates will find the Karnataka PGCET answer key in a PDF format available on the official website. The admissions tab under the main menu will host a web page for PGCET admissions. Candidates can find the PDF of Karnataka PGCET answer key under PGCET admissions tab.

Anyone accessing the PGCET website can check the Karnataka PGCET answer keys.

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Karnataka PGCET Answer Key 2024: Calculation of Score

Candidates are able to calculate the probable score using the Karnataka PGCET 2024 answer keys. The process to calculate the score using the answer key is as follows:

  1. Count the number of correct answers marked in the exam as per the Karnataka PGCET answer key 2024
  2. As each correct response carries one mark, allot one mark for the number of correct answers as per the PGCET answer key
  3. No marks are deducted for incorrect answers as there is no negative marking in the exam
  4. The number of correct responses is the probable score of the candidate in the exam

Formula to Calculate Karnataka PGCET 2024 Score

Karnataka PGCET Probable Score = Number of Correct Responses X 1

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Marks vs Rank

The table below mentions the Karnataka PGCET ranks in correlation with Karnataka PGCET ranks.

Karnataka PGCET Marks

Karnataka PGCET 2024 Ranks (Indicative)

95-100

Between 1 and 100

90-94

Between 101 and 500

80-89

Between 501 and 1000

70-79

Between 1001 and 1400

60-69

Between 1401 and 2000

50-59

Between 2001 and 7000

40-49

Between 7001 and 15000

30-39

15000+

Q:   How is Karnataka PGCET score calculated?

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To calculate the Karnataka PGCET score using the answer key, you can follow these steps:

  1. Count the number of correct answers marked in the exam as per the Karnataka PGCET answer key 2023.
  2. As each correct response carries one mark, allot one mark for the number of correct answers as per the PGCET answer key.
  3. No marks are deducted for incorrect answers as there is no negative marking in the exam.
  4. The number of correct responses is the probable score of the candidate in the exam.

So, the Karnataka PGCET score is calculated by adding up the number of correct answers marked in the exam, as per the answer key provided by KEA.

For example, if you have answered 20 questions correctly out of 50, your score would be 20 marks (20 x 1 mark for each correct answer).

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Q:   Will KEA normalize the Karnataka PGCET scores?

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No, KEA does not normalise the scores for Karnataka PGCET exam as the exam is conducted in a single shift. Score normalisatikon is required while evaluating performance of the candidate in competitive exams to equalise performance of candidates on a relative scale. Owing to multiple shifts, difficulty levels across different shifts of the exam typically varies.

Since Karnataka PGCET exam does not have multiple exam shifts for a single course, candidates will have a similar difficulty standard across the exam for a single programme.

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Q:   What is the marking scheme of the Karnataka PGCET exam?

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For every right answer, candidates will be awarded one mark in Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam while for the wrong answers, no marks will be deducted. The total marks of the Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam are 100. Candidates get 120 minutes to answer all the multiple-choice questions. It is compulsory to answer all the questions in the Karnataka PGCET exam. Candidates will not get the option to select questions in the question paper. To score maximum marks, it is important to answer questions with accuracy. No marks are awarded in case of selection of multiple answers.

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Challenges against Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key

In the last exam session, KEA initially facilitated a login portal to raise objections against the PGCET answer key. However, later candidates were notified to file challenges against the answer key of Karnataka PGCET exam via email. The process to raise objections against the Karnataka PGCET 2024 answer key via email requires the candidates to attach relevant justifying documents in the email body. The objection email must be sent to ugcet2024documents(at)gmail(dot)com.

Steps to Raise Objections against Karnataka PGCET Answer Key

Candidates need to follow the steps below to file objections against the answer key:

  1. Draft an email for the objection mentioning the subject name, version code of the question paper, question number to raise an objection and the correct answer according to you
  2. Subject line of the objection email should be in the following format: ‘PGCET-2024 - Objection - Subject Name, Version with attachment’
  3. Attach the relevant snapshot or textual part of the book justifying the claim in the objection email
  4. Send the objection email before the specified date

Objections filed by candidates without justification are considered invalid. All the challenges submitted are placed before an expert committee for review. After reviewing the challenges, Karnataka PGCET final answer key is released. The final answer key is released along with the Karnataka PGCET 2024 results.

Q:   How to raise objections against Karnataka PGCET answer keys?

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Individuals file their objections in Karnataka PGCET 2023 answer key, if any, addressed to the “Executive Director, Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bangalore” either in person, or through e-mail, or by speed post. Candidates have to attach supporting documents / justification with the objection sent. Objections received from the candidates without justification shall not be considered. The objections received by KEA will be placed before an Expert Committee, whose decision will be final for determination of the right answer key.

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Previous Year's Karnataka PGCET Answer Key and Question Papers

The table below mentions the course-wise answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2023 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET 2023 Answer Key PDF 
MBA Download Here
MCA Download Here
MTech Download Here

The table below mentions the course wise final answer key of the Karnataka PGCET 2022 exam:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET Answer Key PDF 
MBA Download Here
MCA Download Here
MTech Download Here

Candidates can access the Karnataka PGCET 2021 answer keys from the direct links in the table below:

Name of Course Download Karnataka PGCET Answer Key PDF 
MBA Download Here
MCA Download Here
MTech Download Here

Candidates can access the Karnataka PGCET 2020 answer key and question paper from the direct links mentioned in the table below:

Karnataka PGCET Courses Karnataka PGCET 2020 Answer Key PDF Karnataka PGCET 2020 Question Papers 
MBA Karnataka PGCET MBA Answer Key Download Question Paper
MCA Karnataka PGCET MCA Answer Key Download Question Paper
M.Tech/ M.Arch Karnataka PGCET MTech Answer Key Download Question Paper

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