The Karnataka MBA Common Entrance Test

For the admissions to MBA, The Karnataka Common Entrance Test is usually conducted under the supervision of Centre Post Graduate Admission Committee (CPAC). These tests are conducted for the purpose of determining the merit levels of both the Karnataka and the Non Karnataka candidates for admissions in MBA.

Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criterion depends upon the marks secured by the candidate in their Bachelor degree examination. The aggregate marks of all the years of degree examination should not be less than 50% and in the case of students belonging to SC/ST and category 1, the aggregate marks should not be less than 45%. The candidates who have applied for part time MBA must have a work experience of 3 years.

Admission Procedure: The written test for the candidates will be conducted on June at the centers specified in the brochures provided with the application.

Timings: The timings for The Karnataka MBA Common Entrance Test will commence from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

For both the Karnataka and Non Karnataka students, the admissions for MBA will solely be based on the performance in the written tests, followed by the counseling session for the selection of seats depending on the merit of the students.

Fees: The application for The Karnataka MBA Common Entrance Test can be acquired on a payment of a DD of Rs. 600 drawn in the favor of the Member Secretary, CPAC payable at Belgaum. In the case of Karnataka SC/ST and CAT- 1 the amount is Rs.300. The application forms can also be availed through post by indicating the name of the candidate, the course for which he is applying, DD number, date and the bank name along with the DD enclosed on a plain paper.

The last date for issue of the application form is 24-05-2008 and the completed application form must be reached on or before 24-05-2008. Any application forms provided after the due date will be rejected.
The scope of this entrance test is that it provides the candidates a better opportunity to get into the best MBA institutions by paying economical fees for admission.