The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 exam on June 14, 2026. Based on previous years' trends, the Karnataka PGCET MBA question paper is expected to maintain a similar exam pattern and question structure. Candidates appearing for the exam must review the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 question paper to understand the types of questions asked and the overall difficulty level of the examination.
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We will update this page with the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 question paper along with memory-based questions and detailed solutions as soon as they are available.
The Karnataka PGCET MBA exam features MCQs from five sections. Get a quick overview of the paper pattern expected for Karnataka PGCET 2026 below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 |
Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen and Paper Based Test) |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Medium of Exam | English |
Total Questions | 100 Questions |
Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Marks per Correct Answer | 1 Mark |
Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Exam Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
Number of Sections | 5 Sections |
Questions per Section | 20 Questions |
Total Marks per Section | 20 Marks |
Based on last year's trends, the structure of the Karnataka PGCET MBA question paper 2026 is expected to be similar to previous years. We will update the question paper of the Karnataka PGCET exam 2026 once the exam is over.
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Candidates must go through the Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 memory-based questions and practice them regularly to understand the overall difficulty level, question patterns, and important topics asked in the examination.
This section will be updated after the exam is over.
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As per the trends, the Karnataka PGCET MBA exam analysis 2026 is expected to be similar to the previous year. We will share the exam analysis for all subjects once the exam is over.
This section will be updated after the exam is over.
This section will be updated after the exam is over.
This section will be updated after the exam is over.
This section will be updated after the exam is over.
This section will be updated after the exam is over.
As per the last year exam analysis, the Karnataka PGCET MBA is expected to be of moderate difficulty level. We will update the table below with the Karnataka PGCET MBA subject wise difficulty level soon.
Section | Karnataka PGCET MBA Difficulty Level |
Quantitative Analysis | TBA |
Reasoning and General Intelligence | TBA |
English Language | TBA |
General Knowledge | TBA |
Computer Awareness | TBA |
Q1. The difference of two numbers is 25% more than the smaller number. If the smaller number is 20 more than 40% of the larger number, then the larger number is:
(1) 450 (2) 250 (3) 225 (4) 800
Q2: Of the total amount received by Jatin, 25% was spent on purchases and 5% on transportation. 10% of the remaining, he donates. If he is left with Rs. 1260, the initial amount was
(1) Rs. 1600 (2) 1800 (3) 1900 (4) 2000
Q3. Profit on selling 30 articles is equal to the cost price of x articles. If the profit is 10%, then what is the value of x?
(1) 5 (2) 4 (3) 10 (4) 3
Q4. A trader sells two articles for Rs. 3000 each article. While selling, he earns a profit of 25% on one and loses 20% on the other. What will be his overall loss or profit?
(1) Profit of 600 (2) Loss of 750 (3) Loss of 150 (4) Profit of 150
Q5: A certain amount earns simple interest of Rs. 1750 after 7 years. Had the interest been 2% more, how much more interest would it have earned?
(1) Rs. 35 (2) Rs. 245 (3) Rs. 350 (4) Data Inadequate
Q6. The ratio of the age of a man and his son is 5 : 2. After 4 years, the ratio of the age of the man and his will be 11 : 9 and the age of the son will be 20 yrs. The present age of the wife is?
(1) 32 years (2) 28 years (3) 40 years (4) 36 years
Q7. A does 35 of the work in 15 days. He then calls to B and B alone finish the remaining work in 12 days. How long A and B together would take to do the whole work?
(1) Less than 13 days (2) More than 13 days but less than 14 days
(3) 13 days (4) More than 14 days
Q8: In how many years, Rs. 2000 will produce the same interest at 4.5% as Rs. 9000 produce in 3 years at 6%?
(1) 14 years (2) 16 years (3) 18 years (4) 19 years
Q9. Find the best possible replacement for the underlined part of the sentence in the question.
Why did you not threw the dirty things away?
(1) did you not throw
(2) had you not threw
(3) did you not thrown
(4) you did not thrown
Q10. Find the best possible replacement of the sentence in the question.
Being that the city has many hospitals it is strange that people do not get proper treatment.
(1) Being that the city has many hospitals it is strange that people do not get proper treatment.
(2) Since the city has many hospitals, it is strange that people do not get proper treatment.
(3) Because of the city having many hospitals, it is strange that people do not get proper treatment.
(4) Since there are many hospitals in the city, people not getting proper treatment is strange.
Q11. Out of the given options choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the capitalized word:
OMINOUS
(1) Threatening (2) Powerful (3) Ubiquitous (4) Burdensome
Q12. Out of the given options choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word:
PROLIFIC
(1) Barren (2) Backward (3) Reckless (4) Profound
Q13. In the questions given below replace the underlined part with the appropriate options
He is so handsome man that people turn round to look at him.
(1) such a handsome (2) such handsome (3) a handsome (4) no improvement
Q14. Fill in the blank with suitable expression:
The villager cried -------- his voice for help
(1) on the top of (2) in the top of (3) from the top of (4) at the top of
Q15. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'.
(A) If I was knowing/(B) why he was absent, /(C) I would have informed you. /(D) No Error
(1) A (2) B (3) C (IV) D
Q16. Choose the correct sentence for the underlined part from the given options:
Delighted by the reported earnings for the first quarter of the fiscal year, it was decided by the company manager to give her staff a raise.
(1) it was decided by the company manager to give her staff a raise
(2) the decision of the company manager was to give her staff a raise
(3) the company manager decided to give her staff a raise
(4) the staff was given a raise by the company manager
Q17. Each set of the following sentence comprises four alternatives. Select the most suitable alternative which conveys the exact meaning in accordance with the correct grammatical rules.
(1) You cannot win my confidence without believing me.
(2) You cannot win my confidence without never believing me.
(3) You cannot win my confidence without not believing me.
(4) You cannot win my confidence with ever believing me.
Q18. Which part of the computer is responsible for coordinating all activities and data flow between components?
(1) Arithmetic Logic Unit
(2) Control Unit
(3) Primary Memory
(4) Secondary Storage
Q19. The speed of a modern CPU is typically measured in:
(1) Kilobytes (KB)
(2) Gigahertz (GHz)
(3) Megabits (Mbps)
(4) Lines per inch (LPI)
Q20. Which type of memory is known as "Volatile" because it loses its data when the power is turned off?
(1) ROM
(2) Hard Disk
(3) RAM
(4) SSD
Q21. Which of the following acts as a high-speed buffer between the CPU and Main Memory to speed up data access?
(1) Auxiliary Memory
(2) Flash Memory
(3) Cache Memory
(4) Virtual Memory
Q22. Which of the following is an example of an "Open Source" Operating System?
(1) Windows 11
(2) macOS
(3) Linux
(4) iOS
Q23. C++, Java, and Python are examples of:
(1) Machine Languages
(2) Assembly Languages
(3) High-Level Languages
(4) Low-Level Languages
Q24. Which sector is the largest employer in India?
(1) Agriculture
(2) Manufacturing
(3) Services
(4) Mining
Q25. BRICS is an economic association. Which country is NOT a member of BRICS?
(1) Brazil
(2) India
(3) Japan
(4) South Africa
Q26. UNESCO stands for:
(1) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(2) Universal Network for Education and Science
(3) United Nations Economic Council
(4) United Nations Educational Committee
Q27. Incorrect term in the given sequence is
83, 31, 29, 23, 17, 19, 39, 53
(1) 39 (2) 29 (3) 53 (4) 17
Q28. Find the next term in the series
2, 5, 6, 10, 18, 20, 54, _____
(1) 108 (2) 25 (3) 162 (4) 40
Q29. 20% of X + 30% of 50 = 40% of X, then X is
(1) 75 (2) 80 (3) 150 (4) 100
Q30. Missing numbers in sequence or series
1, 5, 8, 17, 24, 37, _____, 65
(1) 49 (2) 48 (3) 50 (4) 46
Q32. A watches Read 9.15. If the minute hand points west. In which direction will the Hour hand point at 6 o’clock?
(1) South- East (2) North East (3) North (4) North West
Q33. After going 100 m towards North, Tanu takes a right turn and goes for another 40 m. She then takes a right turn and goes 70 m. How far is She from starting point?
(1) 100 m (2) 40 m (3) 50 m (4) 24 m
Q34. In a row of trees, one tree is fifth from left end and 10th from the right end. How many trees are there in the row?
(1) 8 (2) 9 (3) 10 (4) 14
Q35. 5th letter to the right of 20th letter from the right end of the English alphabets is
(1) O (2) L (3) B (4) T
Q36. If the first and the third letters in the word ETHUSIASTIC were interchanged, also the fifth and the sixth letters, and the seventh and the ninth letters, which of the following would be the 7th letter from the right?
(1) I (2) S (3) A (4) T
Q37. Arrange the given words in alphabetical order and pick the one that comes in the middle.
bacon, badge, badly, bagel, baggy
(1) bacon (2) badly (3) bagel (4) badge
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The candidates preparing for the Karnataka PGCET MBA exam must refer to the ebooks to ace the exam with high marks. These ebooks provide conceptual understanding of and work best to curate the Karnataka PGCET MBA attempt strategy. Go through the section below to get the download link of Karnakata PGCET ebooks.
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Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 Syllabus | |
Karnataka PGCET Mock Test 2026 | |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA Preparation Tips: Study Plan, Time Management & Section Strategy | |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Computer Awareness Rapid Revision PDF | |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 GK Most Expected Questions | |
Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 English Grammar & Vocabulary Booster PDF - Error Spotting, RCs, Vocabulary | |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Logical Reasoning Practice PDF: Tricks, Solved Questions | |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 Sample Paper | |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 GK Handbook 100 Must-Know Questions from May 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The official Karnataka PGCET 2026 question paper may not be released by the authorities. However, candidates can access memory-based questions compiled from students who appeared for the exam. These questions provide a good idea of the topics and difficulty level of the actual test.
Yes, memory-based questions are useful because they are collected directly from exam takers. While they may not match the original paper word-for-word, they closely reflect the type of questions asked and help candidates understand the exam pattern.
The Karnataka PGCET MBA question paper consists of five sections: Quantitative Analysis, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language, General Knowledge, and Computer Awareness. Practicing questions from all these areas is important for balanced preparation.
Regular practice helps you identify important topics, improve speed and accuracy, and become familiar with the exam format. It also allows you to assess your strengths and weaknesses so that you can focus on areas that need improvement.
Most memory-based question papers are accompanied by detailed solutions and explanations. These solutions help candidates understand the correct approach to solving questions and learn from any mistakes they make during practice.
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