KCET Syllabus 2027
Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 45 | 45 |
| 2 | Chemistry | 45 | 45 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 45 | 45 |
| 4 | Kannada (optional for non-Kannadiga) | 45 | 45 |
| Total | 180 | 180 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Physics
Key topics covered as per the official KCET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Physics.
View Physics Syllabus →Chemistry
Key topics covered as per the official KCET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Chemistry.
View Chemistry Syllabus →Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official KCET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mathematics.
View Mathematics Syllabus →Kannada (optional for non-Kannadiga)
Key topics covered as per the official KCET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Kannada (optional for non-Kannadiga).
View Kannada (optional for non-Kannadiga) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Karnataka 12th PCM with 45% marks
ANumber of Attempts
Once per year
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (April)
Next Exam Date
April 2027
Registration Opens
February 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1KCET follows Karnataka State PUC (Class 11+12) syllabus — use PUC textbooks as primary resource
- 2Pen-and-paper format requires fast handwriting for OMR bubbling — practice marking answer sheets
- 3Mathematics from both years is heavily tested — focus on Calculus, Algebra, and Trigonometry
- 4Attempt Karnataka Examination Authority model papers as they reflect the exact question style
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