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KEA PGCET Previous Year Question Papers
Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET), Karnataka – MBA, MCA, M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch.
Karnataka Examinations AuthorityKarnataka56 papers · 2017–2026Verified 12 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- KEA PGCET 202612 papers
- KEA PGCET 202512 papers
- KEA PGCET 202412 papers
- KEA PGCET 20236 papers
- KEA PGCET 20221 paper
- KEA PGCET 201713 papers
About KEA PGCET
The Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts PGCET for admission to MBA, MCA and M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch. courses in Karnataka. Separate OMR papers are held for MBA, for MCA and for each engineering stream; the 2026 engineering papers were held on 23 May 2026 and the MBA paper on 14 June 2026.
Stages & subjects
- 1
MBA Paper
100 questions, 100 marks, 150 minutes
- 2
MCA Paper
100 questions, 100 marks, 150 minutes
- 3
M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch. Papers
One 100-question paper per engineering stream
Management aptitudeMathematicsComputer ScienceCivil EngineeringMechanical SciencesElectrical Sciences
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
MBA Paper
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA papermultiple choice | 100 | 100 | 150 minutes |
- No negative marking
PGCET-2026 Information Bulletin · official source
MCA Paper
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCA papermultiple choice | 100 | 100 | 150 minutes |
- No negative marking
PGCET-2026 Information Bulletin · official source
M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch. Papers
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME/M.Tech/M.Arch paper (per stream)multiple choice | 100 | 100 | 150 minutes |
- No negative marking
PGCET-2026 Information Bulletin · official source
Preparing with KEA PGCET papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: MBA Paper, MCA Paper, M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch. Papers.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download KEA PGCET previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 56 KEA PGCET papers from 2017 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts KEA PGCET?
KEA PGCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Karnataka Examinations Authority — official website
- PGCET-2026 Information Bulletin
- KEA – previous question papers with key answers
Last verified 12 Oct 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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