KCET: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility

Karnataka Common Entrance Test. Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary etc. admissions in Karnataka

Category
Engineering
Conducted by
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Level
UG entrance
Frequency
Once a year
Mode
Pen & paper (OMR)
Languages
English, Kannada

Eligibility

Exam pattern

KCET

80 min · 240 questions · 240 marks

Syllabus

Physics

Units & measurements, Kinematics, Laws of motion & friction, Work, energy, power, Rotational motion, Gravitation, Properties of solids & fluids, Thermodynamics & kinetic theory, Oscillations & waves, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic effects & magnetism, EMI & AC, EM waves, Optics, Dual nature of matter, Atoms & nuclei, Semiconductor electronics, Experimental skills

Chemistry

Some basic concepts / mole concept, Atomic structure, Chemical bonding & molecular structure, Chemical thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium (chemical & ionic), Redox & electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Periodic table & periodicity, s-, p-, d- and f-block elements, Coordination compounds, Basic principles & hydrocarbons (organic), Haloalkanes/haloarenes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines & nitrogen compounds, Biomolecules, polymers, everyday chemistry, Practical chemistry / qualitative analysis

Mathematics

Sets, relations, functions, Complex numbers & quadratic equations, Matrices & determinants, Permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, Sequences & series, Trigonometry, Limits, continuity, differentiability, Differentiation applications, Integral calculus, Differential equations, Coordinate geometry (straight line, circle, conics), 3D geometry & vectors, Statistics & probability

Biology

Diversity of living world, Structural organisation in plants & animals, Cell structure & function, Plant physiology, Human physiology, Reproduction, Genetics & evolution, Biology & human welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology & environment

Important dates (2026)

Selection process

KCET score+PUC marks -> KEA counselling

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Frequently asked questions

What is KCET?

KCET stands for Karnataka Common Entrance Test. Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary etc. admissions in Karnataka. It is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Level: UG entrance.

Who is eligible for KCET?

Education: 2nd PUC/Class 12 with PCM/B; Karnataka domicile rules apply.

What is the exam pattern of KCET?

KCET: 80 minutes, 240 questions, 240 marks. Mode: Pen & paper (OMR).

How often is KCET held?

Once a year.

When is KCET held?

2026 cycle: Language test 2026-04-22; Main exam 2026-04-23 to 2026-04-24; Result 2026-06-09.

How are candidates selected through KCET?

KCET score+PUC marks -> KEA counselling.

Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.