LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAM SYLLABUS

Syllabus for KCET exam is given below:- 

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAM SYLLABUS

Syllabus for KCET exam is given below:- 

KCET EXAM EXAMINATION RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR PHYSICS

1. NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Physics
2. Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK
3. Physics for 1st Year PUC by AS Govind
4. Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK by K. L. Gomber and K. L. Gogia
5. Fundamentals of Physics by S Chand
6. Pradeep’s Fundamental Physics (Class 11 and 12)

KCET EXAM EXAMINATION RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR CHEMISTRY

1. NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Chemistry
2. Modern’s Abc of Chemistry, Part-1 and Part-2 by S P Jauhar
3. Chemistry for first Year PUC by Prof Somashekara Prasad
4. Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry

KCET EXAMINATION RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MATHEMATICS

1. NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Mathematics
2. CET by Bosco
3. MCQ by Asit Das Gupta
4. Mathematics by Dinesh
5. Mathematics for first Year PUC BY Dr. PG Umarani

KCET EXAMINATION RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR BIOLOGY

1. Biology for 1^st Year PUC by Dr. TA Balakrishna
2. NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Biology
3. Trueman’s Biology – Vol 1 and Vol 2
4. GR Bathla publications for Biology

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. For Official Website- Click Here

2. For Information Bulletin- Click Here

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAM PATTERN

KCET Examination will be held as an Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper based Test. Question paper will contain a total of 180 Questions and 180 Marks, being 1 mark for each question. The total duration of the examination will be 240 Minutes. The Section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below :- 

KCET MODE OF EXAMINATION

KCET Examination will be held as an Offline Pen & Paper based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice in nature.

KCET MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

Question Paper for KCET Examination will be available in English & Kannada.

KCET MARKING SCHEME

1. One mark will be allotted for each correct answer.

2. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. For Official Website- Click Here

2. For Information Bulletin- Click Here

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAM ELIGIBILITY

The criteria for eligibility KCET are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for KCET Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. KCET Age Limit & Relaxations

3. KCET Educational Qualifications

KCET EXAM NATIONALITY

1. Candidates applying for KCET Examination must be a citizen of India & domicile of Karnataka.

2. All Candidates of Indian Origins (PIO) /Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders can also apply for the examination.

KCET EXAM AGE LIMIT

The minimum age to apply for the KCET is 17 years. There is no limit on maximum age.

KCET EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAM ELIGIBILITY

The criteria for eligibility KCET are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for KCET Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. KCET Age Limit & Relaxations

3. KCET Educational Qualifications

KCET EXAM NATIONALITY

1. Candidates applying for KCET Examination must be a citizen of India & domicile of Karnataka.

2. All Candidates of Indian Origins (PIO) /Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders can also apply for the examination.

KCET EXAM AGE LIMIT

The minimum age to apply for the KCET is 17 years. There is no limit on maximum age.

KCET EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. For Official Website- Click Here

2. For Information Bulletin- Click Here

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET 2024 EXAM DATES

KCET 2023 EXAM DATES

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. For Official Website- Click Here

2. For Information Bulletin- Click Here

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAM 2023 ANALYSIS

KCET Analysis of Physics 2023

1. Questions from Classes 11 and 12 textbooks will be presented.

2. The maximum number of questions from Class 12 textbooks. 

3. Numerical-based questions will be present. 

4. The difficulty level will be between moderate to difficult. 

5. A score of more than 85% is mandatory to qualify for the KCET 2023 examination. 

KCET Chemistry Analysis 2023

1. Thorough preparation of concepts from Class 11 and 12 since most questions will be from these levels

2. It can be expected that the Chemistry portion won’t be as difficult as Physics this year.

3. Numerical-based questions from the Physical Chemistry portion should be optimised.

4. Organic chemistry reactions and equations must be emphasised more than the other topics

5. Physical chemistry concepts and equations must be crisp and clear.

KCET Biology Analysis 2023

1. The quotient of tough questions must be lower from this question paper section. 

2. All the candidates should practise the previous year’s questions.

3. Repetitive questions can come through this year. 

4. For merit list counselling, a score between 80-85% is enough for the candidate.

KCET Mathematics Analysis 2023

1. Similar to the previous sections, questions will be from Class XI and XII.

2. The percentage of difficult questions will be more.

3. Formulas must be remembered categorically by all the candidates.

KCET EXAM 2022 ANALYSIS

This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the KCET Exam in the future.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Biology Paper

Some of the major highlights of the KCET 2022 Biology paper are as follow:

1. All questions conformed to the  prescribed syllabus revised by the Karnataka PU Board

2. Options such as "None of the above", "All of these" and "Both (A) and (B)" are used in many questions 

3. In Q.No. 2 Student may be confused between Option B or C due to a spelling mistake in Option A 

4. In Q.No19 The student is expected to choose an incorrect statement, namely option D. But in the English version, an incomplete statement in option B may confuse the  student  between option D and option B. However, the same statement B in the Kannada version is true. 

5. A well-prepared student can achieve approx. 50-55 points in this paper.

6. Depending on the weighting, the test consists of 15  I PU questions and 45  II PU parts.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Physics Paper 

Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Physics paper are as follow:

1. Physics section was moderate in difficulty level.

2. EM waves, diodes, semiconductor, magnetism were some of the asked topics in Physics section

3. The maximum questions asked in this subject will be numerical-based questions.

4. Most of the questions are expected from class 12th textbooks.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Chemistry Paper

Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Chemistry paper are as follow:

1. Chemisrty was overall easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level.

2. Some of the asked topics in Chemisty were oxidation, atomic structure.

3. Overall, candidates described the difficulty level as moderate for both the papers.

4. The majority of questions were conceptual and easy to solve.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Mathematics Paper

Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Mathematics paper are as follow:

1. The students who appeared for the KCET 2022 found the Mathematics Paper easy or moderate.

2. Similar to previous sections, KCET Mathematics section questions will be asked from Class 11th and Class 12th Textbooks.

3. All the questions were within the syllabus of I PUC and II PUC.

KCET EXAM 2020 ANALYSIS

Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for KCET on July 30, 2020, followed by Previous Year Papers.

KCET EXAM 2020 Paper Analysis-Physics Paper

1. The questions asked in the Physics paper were moderately difficult, while some of them found the paper much difficult.

2. Questions from II PUC were more as compared to I PUC.

3. The maximum questions asked in this subject will be numerical-based questions.

4. Most of the questions are expected from class 12th textbooks.

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAM 2023 ANALYSIS

KCET Analysis of Physics 2023

1. Questions from Classes 11 and 12 textbooks will be presented.

2. The maximum number of questions from Class 12 textbooks. 

3. Numerical-based questions will be present. 

4. The difficulty level will be between moderate to difficult. 

5. A score of more than 85% is mandatory to qualify for the KCET 2023 examination. 

KCET Chemistry Analysis 2023

1. Thorough preparation of concepts from Class 11 and 12 since most questions will be from these levels

2. It can be expected that the Chemistry portion won’t be as difficult as Physics this year.

3. Numerical-based questions from the Physical Chemistry portion should be optimised.

4. Organic chemistry reactions and equations must be emphasised more than the other topics

5. Physical chemistry concepts and equations must be crisp and clear.

KCET Biology Analysis 2023

1. The quotient of tough questions must be lower from this question paper section. 

2. All the candidates should practise the previous year’s questions.

3. Repetitive questions can come through this year. 

4. For merit list counselling, a score between 80-85% is enough for the candidate.

KCET Mathematics Analysis 2023

1. Similar to the previous sections, questions will be from Class XI and XII.

2. The percentage of difficult questions will be more.

3. Formulas must be remembered categorically by all the candidates.

KCET EXAM 2022 ANALYSIS

This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the KCET Exam in the future.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Biology Paper

Some of the major highlights of the KCET 2022 Biology paper are as follow:

1. All questions conformed to the  prescribed syllabus revised by the Karnataka PU Board

2. Options such as "None of the above", "All of these" and "Both (A) and (B)" are used in many questions 

3. In Q.No. 2 Student may be confused between Option B or C due to a spelling mistake in Option A 

4. In Q.No19 The student is expected to choose an incorrect statement, namely option D. But in the English version, an incomplete statement in option B may confuse the  student  between option D and option B. However, the same statement B in the Kannada version is true. 

5. A well-prepared student can achieve approx. 50-55 points in this paper.

6. Depending on the weighting, the test consists of 15  I PU questions and 45  II PU parts.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Physics Paper 

Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Physics paper are as follow:

1. Physics section was moderate in difficulty level.

2. EM waves, diodes, semiconductor, magnetism were some of the asked topics in Physics section

3. The maximum questions asked in this subject will be numerical-based questions.

4. Most of the questions are expected from class 12th textbooks.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Chemistry Paper

Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Chemistry paper are as follow:

1. Chemisrty was overall easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level.

2. Some of the asked topics in Chemisty were oxidation, atomic structure.

3. Overall, candidates described the difficulty level as moderate for both the papers.

4. The majority of questions were conceptual and easy to solve.

KCET EXAM 2022 Paper Analysis-Mathematics Paper

Some of the major highlights of KCET 2022 Mathematics paper are as follow:

1. The students who appeared for the KCET 2022 found the Mathematics Paper easy or moderate.

2. Similar to previous sections, KCET Mathematics section questions will be asked from Class 11th and Class 12th Textbooks.

3. All the questions were within the syllabus of I PUC and II PUC.

KCET EXAM 2020 ANALYSIS

Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for KCET on July 30, 2020, followed by Previous Year Papers.

KCET EXAM 2020 Paper Analysis-Physics Paper

1. The questions asked in the Physics paper were moderately difficult, while some of them found the paper much difficult.

2. Questions from II PUC were more as compared to I PUC.

3. The maximum questions asked in this subject will be numerical-based questions.

4. Most of the questions are expected from class 12th textbooks.

KCET EXAM 2020 Paper Analysis-Chemistry Paper

1. Candidates must focus on their class 11th and class 12th Chemistry textbooks as maximum questions will be asked from it.

2. The Chemistry paper was found to be from Easy to Moderate.

3. The majority of questions were conceptual and easy to solve.

4. The chemistry section is expected to be not so difficult in comparison to the Physics section.

KCET EXAM 2020 Paper Analysis- Biology Paper

1. The question paper was balanced with an almost equal number of questions from Botany and Zoology.

2. Questions like Genesis graph were also asked along with labeling floral diagrams, fungi, etc.

3. Questions from I PUC were very very low.

4. A vast majority of questions were from class 12th (almost 75%) while only 15 questions were asked from class 11th syllabus.

5. The paper was not very lengthy and an attempt of 45 to 50 questions could be considered quite good.

KCET EXAM 2020 Paper Analysis-Mathematics Paper

1. The question paper consisted of 17 questions from I PUC and 43 from II PUC.

2. Most of the questions are expected to be easy but the percentage of difficult questions is also expected to be on the higher side.

3. The overall difficulty level was easy to moderate.

4. All of the questions were from within the syllabus of I PUC and II PUC.

Difficulty Level

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. For Official Website- Click Here

2. For Information Bulletin- Click Here

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAMINATION STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the KCET Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through KCET Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.

Important Topics are given below:

3-Month Study Plan

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024.

KCET EXAMINATION STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the KCET Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through KCET Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.

Important Topics are given below:

3-Month Study Plan

2-Month Study Plan

KCET EXAM TIPS & TRICKS 

1. Focus on top priority topics from all the sections first.

2. Prepare notes yourself while learning.

3. Do not leave any topic in your preparation.

4. Be perfect with the concepts.

5. Taking Online Mock Tests will help you identify your level of preparation and how much you have prepared for the exam. It will also help you identify your weak areas.

6. Study from the best resources and books.

7. Daily Revision is the key to success.

8. Doubts should be cleared not ignored.

9. Always have a positive mindset, you need to become an optimistic person to crack any exam in this world.

A  list of Recommended Books for KCET is given below-

KCET EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)

FAQ RELATED TO KCET EXAM BACKGROUND

FAQ RELATED TO KCET EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN

FAQ RELATED TO KCET EXAM RESULT

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. For Official Website- Click Here

2. For Information Bulletin- Click Here

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024

KCET EXAM

Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is organized by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses. KCET is held for candidates who want to take a variety of courses in engineering, science and agriculture, etc. offered by various institutes in the state of Karnataka. This entrance exam is organized to allow eligible candidates admission to various undergraduate courses in Karnataka.

KCET EXAM SALIENT FEATURES

KCET EXAM DATES 

KCET EXAM APPLICATION PROCE

LATEST UPDATE FOR KCET EXAM

Karnataka Examination Authority has re-extended the KCET 2024 application form last date. Applicants can now fill the KCET 2024 application form till February 23, 2024. The last date to pay the KCET 2024 application fee is February 26, 2024. The KCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 18 and 19, 2024

KCET EXAM

Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is organized by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science), and Veterinary courses. KCET is held for candidates who want to take a variety of courses in engineering, science and agriculture, etc. offered by various institutes in the state of Karnataka. This entrance exam is organized to allow eligible candidates admission to various undergraduate courses in Karnataka.

KCET EXAM SALIENT FEATURES

KCET EXAM DATES 

KCET EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process begins online. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can only fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the KCET application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.

STEPS TO FILL KCET EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

1. Registration:  Go to the Official Website and then click the link 'New Registration'. On the home page of KCET, provide a valid email address, mobile number, and password. all communications regarding KCET will be sent to the email address provided at the time of registration.

2. Filling up the KCET application form: Candidates need to fill their personal, academic, and contact details in the KCET application form and note down system-generated application number. They also have to create a password that will be used for future logins. Below are the details that the candidates should fill in the application form.  

Basic details: Here, candidates need to fill in the category, nationality, personal details, select exam centres, date of birth, gender, father's name or mother's name, address, etc. 

Educational qualification, work experience & languages: Here, candidates need to enter details of their graduation such as year of passing, college, percentage of marks, grade (if any). They are also required to enter their work experience. Candidates are also required to enter the languages they can read, write and speak.

Preferences: Candidates need to enter the preferences of banks where they wish to work upon selection. SC/ST/Minority candidates can opt for pre-exam training in this part

3. Upload of Prescribed Documents & Images (Photographs and Scanned Signatures): Upload photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions as per specification. Images that are not as per prescribed specification shall not be considered and may lead to rejection of the application.

Photo, Signature, and Thumb Impression Details

4. Choose your Test City Pay the Examination Fee: While applying, candidates have to select any four cities of their choice. The efforts will be made to allow the city of examination to the candidates in order of choice opted by them in their online Application Form. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted. The candidates can pay the application fees in online mode only. For online payment, candidates can pay through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking/Paytm/UPI.

5. Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of KCET application fees.

KCET EXAM ADMIT CARD

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the KCET exam:

Step 1- Visit the Official Website

Step 2- Click on the tab indicating “KCET admit card’’ 

Step 3- Fill in the Application Number and Date of Birth. Click on Submit button

Step 4- KCET Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5- Click on “Download KCET Admit Card”.

KCET EXAM CENTRES

Candidates will have to appear for the 'Common Entrance Test' in a test centre located at Bengaluru, Bidar, Belagavi, Ballary, Bijapura, Mangalore Centres Only.

KCET EXAM RESULT

Candidates can check their result by following the steps listed below:

Step 1- Go to the Official Website

Step 2- Click the result link of KCET.

Step 3- The registration page for entering the data opens in a new tab.

Step 4- Enter the registration number and password (date of birth).

Step 5- Submit the data.The result is displayed on the screen.

Step 6- Please read the data printed on it carefully.

Step 7- Take a printout of it and keep it safely for further use.

KCET EXAM COUNSELLING PROCESS

Through the KCET counselling process, eligible candidates will be allotted seats in various professional colleges in the state of Karnataka. KCET seat allotment will be done on the basis of the candidate’s KCET rank, college-course preferences filled by the candidate, availability of seats, and the KCET reservation criteria (if applicable). The schedule and the guidelines for the KCET counselling will be made available on the Official Website.

IMPORTANT LINKS

1. For Official Website- Click Here

2. For Information Bulletin- Click Here