How to Score Good Marks in KCET 2026? - Tips and Tricks
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How to Score Good Marks in KCET 2026? - Tips and Tricks

Team Careers360Updated on 03 Sep 2025, 11:52 AM IST

How to score good marks in KCET 2026? - KCET 2026 is scheduled to be held in April. Passing KCET 2026 with high score is only possible with regular effort and smart preparation. To achieve success in KCET 2026, students need to implement smart study methods, prioritize key topics, and remain updated on the official syllabus. Therefore, in this article, we will dive into the best preparation tactics that you can implement in your preparation. Along with that, we will also give you a lot of useful resources that you can download for practice. Let's dive into the article to get you exam ready!

How to Score Good Marks in KCET 2026? - Tips and Tricks
How to Score Good Marks in KCET 2026? - Tips and Tricks

KCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The following table will give you the insights about KCET 2026 exam pattern:

ParameterDetails
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen-and-Paper)
Question TypeMultiple-Choice Questions
SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
Questions per Subject60
Marks per Subject60
Total Marks180
Duration per Subject80 minutes
Negative MarkingNo


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How to Score Good Marks in KCET 2026?

  • Before you start preparing, have a look at the KCET 2026 syllabus and pattern.

  • High-Weightage Topics - Based on the papers of the last year, you can find chapters that had the most frequent questions. Devote more time on such chapters.

  • Develop Conceptual Clarity and Precision - KCET questions tend to test the application of concepts in the long-run problem-solving.

  • Do Mock Tests and Past Papers - Solve previous years questions papers of the KCET and full length mock tests on a regular basis.

  • Stick to Continuous Revision Periods -Devote some time every week to review valuable formulae, diagrams and problem solving strategies.

  • Enhance Speed - When there is no negative mark in KCET, time management is effective in increasing results. Train to finish questions using faster methods and reduce mistakes.

  • Create Personalized Short Notes – Prepare concise notes for definitions, key points, and formulae. These notes serve as valuable quick-reference material during the final stage of preparation.

  • Analyze Your Performance After Every Test – After each mock or previous-year paper, thoroughly review your mistakes. Identify repeated errors, weak chapters, and improve your approach accordingly.

  • Balance All Subjects Uniformly – Do not over-prioritize one subject at the cost of another. Maintaining balanced preparation across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology is essential for maximizing the overall score.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the important books for KCET 2026?
A:

Some of the important books for KCET 2026 are-16 Year's Solved Papers Karnataka CET Engineering Entrance by Arihant Publications,Karnataka CET Explorer - Engineering by MTG Editorial Board and KCET Chapterwise Previous Questions with Solutions by Annapurna Experts.

Q: What are some important topics of Physics for KCET 2026?
A:

Some of the important topics of Physics for KCET 2026 are- Gravitation; Thermodynamics; Oscillations; Electromagnetic Induction; Units and Measurement and Current Electricity.

Q: What are some important topics of Chemistry for KCET 2026?
A:

Some of the important topics of Chemistry for KCET 2026 are- Equilibrium; Coordination Compounds; Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers and General Principle and process of Isolation of metals.

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Questions related to KCET

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Have a question related to KCET ?

Hi Vinay

KCET Exam (Karnataka Common Entrance Exam) is a state-level examination which helps 12th-class students get admission in undergraduate courses like technology, engineering and pharmacy and agriculture courses in Karnataka colleges.

If you want to prepare for the KCET exam-

  1. Read the KCET exam syllabus
  2. Understand the exam pattern
  3. Complete the syllabus with the help of the NCERT book
  4. Fill the form and make a strategy for revision
  5. Try to do a lot of mock tests & manage time so that you have time to do revision.

If you didn't have much time to prepare the whole syllabus. Try to complete important topics which have high weightage in the exam.

You can also prepare for the exam on our official website, careers360. If you know more about the exam, I've attached the link. You can get an article from our website, careers360.

Here is the link- https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/how-crack-kcet

I hope this will help you.

Best Wishes.

Hello,

To be eligible for KCET under the EWS quota, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • You must be an Indian Citizen.
  • Your family's gross annual income should be below the specified limit set by the government.
  • you should also possess an EWS certificate issued by the competent authority.

The following link provides you more details on eligibility, seats, and how to apply:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/snq-quota-in-kcet-2025

I hope this answer helps you!


Hi there,

Yes, your daughter is still allowed to go for the vacancy round in KCET counselling.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) after the third round, typically holds a vacancy round, which is an extended or special round, to fill those seats that are left unallocated due to withdrawals or unreported admissions.

As her KCET rank is 34,000, she still has quite a good shot of attaining a seat, especially in private or newly established engineering colleges, or in branches that have lesser demand.

Just frequently visit the official KEA website for the latest updates about the vacancy or casual round schedule, and be all set with the documents so that she can participate at the earliest when the portal goes live.

Hope it helps!!!
Thank you.

Hello,

you can find KCET questions on laws of motion on Careers360

This resource includes MCQs that covers various topics such as friction, motion with connected blocks over a pulley, and applications of Newton's laws to scenarios like objects in lifts.

Follow the link to get KCET questions on laws of motion:

https://engineering.careers360.com/exams/jee-main/newtons-laws-of-motion-practice-question-mcq

I hope this answer helps you!


Hello candidate,

Here is a link attached where you can find the KCET sylabuss wise weightage , clock on the link given below

KCET Chapter Wise Weightage 2026 - High Scoring Topics... Read more at: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-chapter-wise-weightage

Thank you.