KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admission to various undergraduate courses in colleges and universities in Karnataka. It is a pen-and-paper-based test held annually in the month of April.
The KCET exam is divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Candidates can choose to appear for all four sections or only for the sections relevant to their field of study. The exam is conducted in multiple languages including English, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi.
The KCET exam scores are used by colleges and universities in Karnataka for admission to various undergraduate courses such as B.Tech, B.E, B.Sc, B.Pharma, etc. The exam is considered to be one of the most important entrance exams in Karnataka for undergraduate admissions.
KCET Syllabus
The KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) syllabus is based on the 1st and 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) syllabus prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. The syllabus for KCET includes four subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Here is a brief overview of the KCET syllabus:
- Physics
- Physical World and Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
- Gravitation
- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Structure of Atom
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions
- Hydrogen
- s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
- Some p-Block Elements
- Organic Chemistry-Some Basic Principles and Techniques
- Hydrocarbons
- Environmental Chemistry
- Solid State
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Surface Chemistry
- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
- p-Block Elements
- d and f Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Polymers
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
- Mathematics
- Sets and Functions
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Statistics and Probability
- Biology
- Diversity in Living World
- Structural Organization in Animals and Plants
- Cell Structure and Function
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
It is important to note that the above mentioned topics are not exhaustive and candidates should refer to the official KCET syllabus for a detailed topic-wise breakup.
KCET Exam Pattern
Here’s the exam pattern for KCET
Exam Pattern | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (pen and paper-based test) |
| Duration | Each paper is of 1 hour and 20 minutes duration |
| Language | English or Kannada |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions per paper | 60 |
| Total Marks per paper | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | Each correct answer carries 1 mark, no negative marks |
| Papers | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology |
| Exam Days | Day 1: Physics and Chemistry, Day 2: Mathematics and Biology |
Important Topics & Weightage – Physics
Here are the important topics and weightage for Physics in KCET:
Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Physical World and Measurement | 3 |
| Kinematics | 4 |
| Laws of Motion | 4 |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 3 |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | 4 |
| Gravitation | 3 |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | 4 |
| Thermodynamics | 4 |
| Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | 2 |
| Oscillations and Waves | 3 |
| Electrostatics | 8 |
| Current Electricity | 7 |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 8 |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | 8 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3 |
| Optics | 8 |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 3 |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 5 |
| Electronic Devices | 5 |
Note: The weightage mentioned above is an approximation and may vary year to year. It is important for candidates to go through the entire syllabus and practice a wide range of questions to perform well in the exam.
Important Topics & Weightage – Chemistry
Here are the important topics and weightage for Chemistry in KCET:
Topic |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 5 |
| Structure of Atom | 4 |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | 4 |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 5 |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | 3 |
| Thermodynamics | 5 |
| Equilibrium | 6 |
| Redox Reactions | 3 |
| Hydrogen | 2 |
| s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) | 4 |
| Some p-Block Elements | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles & Techniques | 4 |
| Hydrocarbons | 3 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 2 |
| Solid State | 1 |
| Solutions | 2 |
| Electrochemistry | 2 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 2 |
| Surface Chemistry | 1 |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | 2 |
| p-Block Elements – Group 13 (Boron Family) | 1 |
| d and f Block Elements | 1 |
| Coordination Compounds | 3 |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 2 |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 3 |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 3 |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 3 |
| Biomolecules | 3 |
| Polymers | 3 |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 2 |
Note: The weightage mentioned above is an approximation and may vary year to year. It is important for candidates to go through the entire syllabus and practice a wide range of questions to perform well in the exam.
Important Topics & Weightage – Maths
Here are the important topics and weightage for Mathematics in KCET:
Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Sets, Relations, and Functions | 5 |
| Complex Numbers | 3 |
| Matrices and Determinants | 7 |
| Quadratic Equations | 5 |
| Permutations and Combinations | 5 |
| Mathematical Induction | 2 |
| Binomial Theorem and its Applications | 4 |
| Sequences and Series | 6 |
| Differential Calculus | 10 |
| Integral Calculus | 4 |
| Differential Equations | 3 |
| Coordinate Geometry | 12 |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | 5 |
| Vector Algebra | 4 |
| Statistics and Probability | 8 |
Note: The weightage mentioned above is an approximation and may vary year to year. It is important for candidates to go through the entire syllabus and practice a wide range of questions to perform well in the exam.
Important Topcs & Weightage- Biology
Here are the important topics and weightage for Biology in KCET:
Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Diversity in Living World | 10 |
| Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants | 5 |
| Cell Structure and Function | 15 |
| Plant Physiology | 15 |
| Human Physiology | 20 |
| Reproduction | 10 |
| Genetics and Evolution | 20 |
| Biology and Human Welfare | 10 |
| Biotechnology and its Applications | 10 |
| Ecology and Environment | 10 |
Note: The weightage mentioned above is an approximation and may vary year to year. It is important for candidates to go through the entire syllabus and practice a wide range of questions to perform well in the exam.
