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KU PGCET stands for Kakatiya University Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance test conducted by Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, for admission to various postgraduate courses offered by the university and its affiliated colleges.
The KU PGCET is scheduled to be held in October. The application process is expected to begin in September.
Kakatiya University, Warangal is a government-funded university situated in the states of Telangana. The university offers various postgraduate courses across Arts, Science, and Commerce streams.
KU PGCET
Kakatiya University also conducts Post Graduate Common Entrance Test and it considers the marks of the qualifying exam. Usually, the university invites application for KU PGCET as per the schedule mentioned on the official website.
Check the table below for the important highlights regarding KU PGCET.
| Exam Name | KU PGCET |
| Full Form | Kakatiya University Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
| Exam Level | State |
| Conducting Body | Kakatiya University |
| Courses Offered | M.A, M.com,M.Ed, MJMC, MLIBISC, M.Ped, MSC, MSW,MTM |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Language | English |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| KU PGCET Official Website | www.kakatiya.ac.in |
| Helpdesk | [email protected] |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates for the KU PGCET 2023:
- Start of online application process: September 2023
- Last date to submit online application: September 2023 (tentative)
- Date of exam: October 2023
- Announcement of results: November 2023
- Commencement of counselling: November 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying and appearing for the KU PGCET exam, candidates must check the eligibility criteria which is prescribed by the conducting authority. In case a candidate fails to meet the criteria mentioned below, they will be rejected for the admission process.
Eligibility criteria for candidates who are aspiring to apply for KU PGCET 2023 are discussed below.
Nationality
Candidates should be an Indian national. They should belong to Telangana state only and should satisfy the local and Non-local requirements as laid down by the Telangana State Education Institution.
Educational Qualification
Students who have passed or appeared for the final year intermediate examination of 2023 are eligible for 5 years of integrated M.Sc course. Students belonging to the general category must have secured marks ranking between 45-50% and reserved category candidates should have secured 50% marks in the qualifying exam.
Age Limit
There are no age restrictions to be eligible for the KU PGCET exam.
Application Form
Candidates wishing to apply for KU PGCET must be a citizen of India with a relevant graduate degree. The KU PGCET form will be available on the official website. The application form can be filled from anywhere with a sound internet connection.
Documents Required
Before filling KU PGCET application form, candidates should have the following information/documents handy.
- Personal Mobile Number
- KU PGCET Information Brochure
- Personal Details and Academic Records
- Soft Copies of Scanned Passport size Photograph and Signature
Application Fee
The mode of paying the application fee is online. KU PGCET application fee remitted by the candidates is non-refundable. The application fee will be charged as per the category of candidates and is the same for each course.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OC/BC | INR 450 |
| SC/ST/PH | INR 350 |
Admit Card
KU PGCET admit card will comprise relevant information as listed below.
- Application Number
- Hall Ticket Number
- Name of Candidate
- Father’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Residential Address
- Exam Name
- Details of the Exam Centre
- Exam Date and Time
- Aspirant’s Photograph and Signature
- Important Instructions.
Steps to Download Admit Card
Candidates can follow the steps below to download KU PGCET 2023 admit cards once they are released.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of Kakatiya University.
- Step 2: Click on the ‘Login’ link on the top menu for downloading the admit card.
- Step 3: Enter the user ID and password, and log in.
- Step 4: Click on ‘Download Hall Ticket’ link on top the window.
- Step 5: Download and print the admit card for future use.
Exam Centre
KU PGCET will be held across Warangal or Karimnagar centres. Candidates must choose their convenient exam centres at the time of filling the application form. Exam centres are liable to be changed by the university in case there is insufficient or less than 100 candidates for a specific centre.
For 5 years of integrated M.Sc program, the exam centres will be located at Warangal only. There will no entrance test conducted for M.A. (Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu), M.Sc (Food Science and Technology) and M.Sc, MIT programs.
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the KU PGCET 2023 is based on the undergraduate syllabus of the relevant discipline. The detailed syllabus can be downloaded from the Kakatiya University website.
Exam Pattern
The KU PGCET 2023 will be an objective-type test of 2 hours’ duration. The test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying one mark. There will be no negative marking.
The test will cover the following topics:
- General English
- General Aptitude
- Subject Knowledge
The other necessary information on KU PGCET is mentioned below.
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper-based) |
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Question Paper Type | Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Exam Language | English |
Books:
There is no prescribed textbook for the KU PGCET. However, candidates can refer to the following books for preparation:
- General English:
- Wren and Martin – High School English Grammar and Composition
- S.P. Bakshi – Objective General English
- General Aptitude:
- R.S. Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
- Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension for Competitive Examinations
- Subject Knowledge:
- Candidates should refer to the textbooks prescribed for their undergraduate degree course.
Counselling
After the results of the KU PGCET 2023 are announced, candidates who have qualified the exam will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. The counselling will be conducted in three rounds. Candidates will be allotted seats in various postgraduate courses based on their merit and rank in the entrance exam.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
Contact Details
Address: NH-563, Vidyaranyapuri, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Telangana 506009
Phone: 0870 243 9966