KCET Exam Guide 2026
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📊 KCET Exam Pattern Overview
| Number of questions | 180 (60 in each session) |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 180 |
| Exam Mode | Pen and paper based |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions |
| Duration of Exam | 80 minutes per session |
| Subjects | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Language | English or Kannada |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Course | Engineering Course |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Physics Chemistry Mathematics |
| Total Questions | 60 questions each subject Total 180 questions |
| Language | English & Kannada |
| Time Duration | 80 minutes |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Course | Medical Course |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Physics Chemistry Biology |
| Total Questions | 60 questions each subject Total 180 questions |
| Language | English & Kannada |
| Time Duration | 80 minutes |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topic Name | Weightage (in %age) |
|---|---|
| Wave Optics | 9% |
| Ray Optics | 8% |
| Electrostatics | 8% |
| Heat & Thermodynamics | 8% |
| Current Electricity | 6% |
| Physics of Nucleus | 6% |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 6% |
| Modern Physics | 6% |
| Wave Motion | 5% |
| Alternating Current | 4% |
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| Topic Name | Weightage (in %age) |
|---|---|
| Biomolecules | 7% |
| Alcohol, Phenol, Ether | 6% |
| Carboxylic Acid & its Derivatives | 6% |
| S-Block Elements | 5% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 4% |
| Redox Reactions | 4% |
| Chemical Bonding | 3% |
| Atomic Structure | 3% |
| p-Block Elements | 3% |
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| Topic Name | Weightage (in %age) |
|---|---|
| Vectors | 7% |
| Integration | 7% |
| Probability | 6% |
| 3D Geometry | 6% |
| Permutation & Combination | 6% |
| Matrices Determinants | 5% |
| Limits | 5% |
| Complex Numbers | 5% |
| Continuity & Differentiability | 4% |
| Statistics | 3% |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Neural Control and Coordination | 5 |
| Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | 5 |
| Respiration in Plants | 5 |
| Plant Growth and Development | 5 |
| Biomolecules | 5 |
| Plant Kingdom | 5 |
| Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 5 |
| Body fluids and Circulation | 4 |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | 4 |
| Anatomy and Flowering Plants | 4 |
| Locomotion and Movement | 4 |
| Breathing and Exchange of Gases | 3 |
| Living World | 3 |
| Excretory Products and their Elimination | 3 |
| Digestion and Absorption | 3 |
| Biological Classification | 2 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Will KCET medical exam 2026 be conducted in online mode?
No KCET exam is being conducted in offline mode
Q2.What is the exam duration for KCET 2026?
KCET will have 80 minutes allocation for every subject and 1 hour for those appearing in the Kannada language test
Q3.Can KCET exams be given in all 4 subjects?
Yes KCET can be given in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. However, you will be given separate ranks for engineering and medical courses
Q4.Is there a negative marking in KCET exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the KCET entrance exam.
Q5.Is the Kannada language test mandatory for all candidates in KCET exam?
No Kannada language test is only in Bangalore for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates in KCET exam
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