PGCET MBA — frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions PGCET aspirants actually ask — exam format, negative marking, mode, what's free on KnowMBA, and how long your plan lasts.
- Is there negative marking in Karnataka PGCET?
- No. Every correct answer earns +1 mark and nothing is deducted for a wrong or unattempted question, so you should attempt all 100 questions. Selecting more than one option scores 0 for that question only.
- How many questions are there and how long is the exam?
- 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes, across 5 equally-weighted sections of 20 questions each.
- Is the PGCET exam online or offline?
- Exam mode is not yet confirmed for 2027. KEA's official syllabus documents describe an online computer-based test, but the most recent paper (June 2026) was reportedly conducted offline on pen-and-paper OMR sheets. Treat neither as settled — check the official KEA 2027 information bulletin and your hall ticket. Either way, our practice and mock tests build the same speed and accuracy.
- Which section is the toughest?
- Most students find Quantitative Analysis the toughest and most time-consuming, and Proficiency in English the most scoring. Because all 5 sections carry equal 20% weight, a balanced prep plan beats over-investing in any one area.
- What can I use for free on KnowMBA?
- Quite a lot: A free starter set of practice questions; A free mini-mock to predict your score; Free starter lessons to learn the method — the full lesson library unlocks with Complete; A complete exam Info hub (pattern, syllabus, dates, counselling); A free Google sign-in — your progress saved from the first question. Create a free account with Google — no card, no payment — and start practising immediately.
- Do I need coaching to crack an entrance exam?
- No. Most people who clear an MBA entrance exam prepare on their own — these exams reward consistent, structured practice, not a classroom seat. What coaching really sells is structure, regular practice, mock tests and feedback, and KnowMBA gives you exactly those, self-paced and at a fraction of coaching fees: a syllabus-mapped path, a validated question bank that checks every answer instantly, full-length mocks that simulate exam day, and section-wise mastery that shows where your next hour helps most. For a purely written test like Karnataka PGCET — no interview, no group discussion — a book leaves you guessing and coaching mostly adds cost, so structured self-prep is the sweet spot in between.
- How long does my plan last?
- Your Complete plan gives you a full year of access to your exam’s study content — the question bank, lessons and mock tests — starting from the day you activate it, and it is renewable for further years. Content is added and corrected throughout your year at no extra cost; where an item is tied to a particular exam cycle it is labelled with that cycle, so we do not promise that every item stays perpetually current.