Overview

KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) is an entry-level examination administered by the Government of Karnataka for those interested in pursuing their degree(s) after graduating from high school through the KCET. The KCET measures a student’s proficiency in key subject areas and allows colleges/universities to evaluate how well-prepared they are to enter a specific degree program offered within their institutions throughout the State of Karnataka.

Important Dates

KCET Particulars Details
Official Notification Release 2 January 2026
Registration Opens 17 January 2026
Registration Last Date Tentative- February 2026
Application Correction Window Tentative- March 2026
Admit Card Release Tentative- April 2026
Exam Date 23 & 24 April 2026
Answer Key Release Tentative- April 2026
Results Declaration Tentative- May 2026

Syllabus

Subject Key Topics Weightage
Physics Physical World & Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Motion of System of Particles, Gravitation, Properties of Matter, Thermodynamics, Oscillations & Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Dual Nature of Radiation, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices 33.33%
Chemistry Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-Block, p-Block, Organic Chemistry Basics, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry, Solid State, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Polymers, Biomolecules 33.33%
Mathematics Sets, Relations & Functions, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers, Matrices & Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences & Series, Limits & Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Probability, Linear Programming 33.33%
Kannada Language Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence Formation Qualifying only (0% in ranking)

Exam Pattern

KCET Particulars Details
Exam Name KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
Exam Mode Offline (Pen-and-paper)
Exam Duration 80 minutes per subject paper
Number of Sections 3
Sectional Time Limit 80 minutes for each subject paper
Total Questions 60 per subject paper
Number of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme +1 mark for each correct answer, No negative marking
Language of Exam English & Kannada
Total Marks 180 marks (Engineering) 120 marks (Medical/Agriculture – PCB only)

Important Tags

JEE-Main JEE-Advance MHT-CET