Karnataka CET (KCET)¶
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KCET is Karnataka's entrance for engineering, agriculture, pharmacy and other professional courses in the state.
At a glance¶
| Conducted by | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR sheets) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (for Engineering) |
| Per subject | 60 questions, 60 marks (1 mark each), 80 minutes |
| Negative marking | None |
Official sources¶
- KEA UGCET portal (notices, bulletins): https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2024
- Previous year question papers and answer keys: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2024 (Look for "Question Papers" links on the portal)
Exam pattern¶
The engineering entrance consists of three papers: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each paper contains 60 multiple-choice questions, carrying 60 marks in total (1 mark per question). The duration for each paper is 80 minutes. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Syllabus¶
The syllabus is based on the I and II PUC (Pre-University Course) curriculum prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. - Physics: Topics from Class 11 and 12 NCERT/PUC syllabus. - Chemistry: Topics from Class 11 and 12 NCERT/PUC syllabus. - Mathematics: Topics from Class 11 and 12 NCERT/PUC syllabus.
Free resources¶
- Shared modules for this exam: Physics (NCERT Class 11–12) · Chemistry (NCERT Class 11–12) · Mathematics (NCERT Class 11–12)
- Every exam that shares these modules: overlap map
- NCERT textbooks: https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php