The Karnataka PGCET MCA exam is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. The paper usually includes sections such as Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and General English. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking. The question paper is designed to test analytical and mathematical aptitude relevant to MCA studies.