KCET 2020 - Preparation Tips, Important Topics and Books
KCET 2021- Preparation Tips, Important Topics and Books: Karnataka Examination Authority(KEA) will conduct the KCET 2021 in offline mode. Candidates seeking admission through KCET 2021 should be aware of important topics and best books to prepare for the exam. KCET is an entrance exam that is conducted for admissions to undergraduate courses to the KCET participating institutes in Karnataka. Before starting the preparation, candidates should get themselves familiarized with the important dates, exam pattern and syllabus of KCET 2021. Read the complete article to know about the KCET 2021 preparation tips, important topics, best book and many more.
KCET 2021 Overview
Particulars | Details |
Name of the Exam | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
Commonly Known As | KCET |
Conducting Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Level of Examination | State |
Category | Undergraduate |
Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper-based) |
Application Mode | Online |
Purpose | Admission to BTech Programmes |
KCET 2021 Dates
Candidates who are planning to appear in KCET 2021 should know the timeline of all the important events. The admission process through KCET 2021 includes various events starting from the release of application form to the commencement of classes. Candidates can check the important dates of KCET 2021 below.
KCET 2021 Exam Dates
Events | Important Dates |
Release of online application form | First week of February 2021 |
Last date to submit the application form of KCET 2021 | First week of March 2021 |
Correction facility of application form | Third week to fourth week of March 2021 |
Release of admit card | Second week of April 2021 |
KCET 2021 | Fourth week of April 2021 |
Declaration of Result | First week of May 2021 |
Counselling of KCET 2021 | May 2021 |
KCET Exam Pattern 2021
Candidates can check the details about the examination from the KCET 2021 exam pattern released by the authorities. Having a prior knowledge about the types of questions that will be asked in KCET 2021 will allow candidates to prepare an examination strategy accordingly.
KCET 2021 Exam Pattern
Particulars | Details |
Examination Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
Exam Duration | 1 Hour 20 Minutes per paper |
Medium of Paper | English and Kannada |
Papers | Paper I – Mathematics Paper II – Physics and Chemistry |
Number of Questions | Paper I – Mathematics (60 Questions) Paper II – Physics (60 Questions) and Chemistry (60 Questions) |
Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Total Number of Questions | 180 Questions |
Marking Scheme | One mark will be awarded for every correct response |
Negative Marking | There will be no negative marking |
KCET Syllabus 2021
KEA has released the detailed syllabus of KCET on the official website to let students know the topics from where the question paper will be prepared. Candidates seeking admission should go through the KCET 2021 syllabus to increase the chances of scoring high.
KCET 2021 Syllabus for Physics
First Year PUC Syllabus | Second Year PUC Syllabus |
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KCET 2021 Syllabus for Chemistry
First Year PUC Syllabus | Second Year PUC Syllabus |
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KCET 2021 Syllabus for Mathematics
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How to prepare for KCET 2021?
Speed - It is strongly believed that speed is one of the key factors to ace any exam. According to the candidates who appeared in KCET, inability to attempt all the questions was an important reason for unsatisfactory results. Therefore, it is advised to practice as many KCET 2021 sample papers as possible. Practice significantly helps with time management.
Understanding Topics - KCET 2021 might have questions that require high conceptual understanding. Therefore, it is very important for a candidate to understand the topics and concepts clearly.
Strategy - Formulating right strategy is another important step towards acing KCET 2021. Candidates should go through the exam pattern of KCET 2021 along with the detailed syllabus before starting the preparation. Prior knowledge of the exam pattern and syllabus helps to formulate a strategy in a better way.
Analyze your mock test - Solving previous years’ paper or mock test will definitely improve the score but only when it is analyzed properly. Candidates should always analyze and evaluate the score after each attempt. This will help in understanding the strengths and weaknesses.
Best Books for KCET 2021 Preparation
Having the right book is essential to boost preparation. There are many books that are highly recommended by people for candidates who will appear for KCET 2021. Candidates can find the best books for KCET below:
KCET 2021 - Best Books for Preparation
S. No. | Books |
16 Year's Solved Papers Karnataka CET Engineering Entrance by Arihant Publications | |
Karnataka CET Explorer - Engineering by MTG Editorial Board | |
Textbooks of Class 11 and 12 for Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics - NCERT | |
Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK | |
Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK by K. L. Gomber and K. L. Gogia | |
Modern’s Abc of Chemistry, Part 1 and part 2 by S.P. Jauhar |
Important Topics for KCET 2021
Physics | Mathematics | Chemistry |
Wave Optics | Probability | Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes |
Heat and Thermodynamics | Vectors | Principles and Processes of Extraction |
Electrostatics | 3D Geometry | Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes |
Ray Optics | Sets, Relations, Functions | Mole Concepts |
Modern Physics (Atomic Models) | Theory of Equation | Biomolecules |
Current Electricity | Determinants | Chemical Kinetics |
Electromagnetic Induction | Indefinite Integration | General Organic Chemistry |
Physics of Nucleus | Complex Numbers | Aldehyde Ketone |
Wave Motion | Sequences and Series | Carboxylic Acid and its Derivatives |
Solids and Semiconductor Devices | Continuity and Differentiability. | Ionic Equilibrium |
Alternating Current | Binomial Theorem | s-Block Elements |
Heating and Chemical Effect | Matrices | Redox Reaction |
EM Waves | Limits | Chemical Equilibrium |
Fluids | Trigonometric Ration | Alcohol Phenol Ether |
Principles of Communication | Statics | Atomic Structure |
Dynamics | Chemical Bonding | |
Permutation & Combination | p-Block Elements | |
Periodic Classification of elements | ||
Surface Chemistry | ||
Co-Ordination compounds | ||
Transition Elements | ||
Gaseous State | ||
Nuclear Chemistry |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - KCET 2020 - Preparation Tips, Important Topics and Books
Question: Will the authorities send the KCET 2021 admit card through post?
Answer:
No, the authorities will not send the hardcopy of the admit card of KCET 2021 via post. Candidates will have to download it from the official website.
Question: What is the marking scheme of KCET 2021?
Answer:
For each correct answer, answer will be allotted one mark. There will not be a negative marking.
Question: Who is the conducting body of KCET 2021?
Answer:
KCET 2021 will be conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
Question: How many papers will be there in KCET 2021?
Answer:
KCET 2021 will be conducted in two papers. Paper 1 - Mathematics and Paper 2 - Physics & Chemistry.
Question: What will be the medium of KCET 2021?
Answer:
KCET 2021 will be conducted in two languages - English and Kannada.
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Questions related to KCET
Hi mam or sir I am failed 12th puc in 2019/20 so how to apply kcet in repeaters
Hi Thilak!
Below are the Eligibility Criteria for applying KCET 2021:
- You must have passed 10 +2 or equivalent with Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects.
- The additional subject can be either Chemistry, Biotechnology, Electronics, Computer.
- You must have studied English as a main subject.
From above, you must have passed 12th with the required criteria. So, I'm afraid that you cannot apply for KCET 2021!
Hope this is helpful!
All the best!
Answer laterhow to apply kcet exam in repeaters
Hi Thilak!
It is very much similar to the process of applying for KCET! First you have register yourself in their Official Website by setting in your E-mail ID and mobile number where next you'll be asked to fill in your personal and contact details. Then the Application Number will be generated and sent to your registered Mail ID and Mobile Number. Next, you'll have a section for students who have already appeared for KCET before. There you'll have to fill details like previous year of appearing in KCET, it's Application Number, whether you got a seat or not, etc,. Then you have to upload the scanned images of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and your parent's too! Finally pay the fee!
Hope this is helpful!
All the best!
Hi my son studied from 1st std to10th from karnataka and we are planning to do 11 and 12 th in Andhra Pradesh.is he eligible to write kcet...and we r residing in Karnataka from past 15 years...please let us know whether he can write KCET and will he be a local candidate.
Your son will definitely be eligible for kcet 2021 as a local candidate because the eligibility criteria says that Candidate should have studied in one or more Government or Government recognised educational institutions located in the State of Karnataka for a minimum period of SEVEN academic years from 1st standard to 2nd PUC / 12th standard as on 1st July 2021 and must have appeared and passed either SSLC / 10th standard or 2nd PUC / 12th standard examination from Karnataka State . As your son has studied up till class 10th in Karnataka therefore he will be eligible for kcet 2021. For more info you can visit the following link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-eligibility-criteria
when will be kcet 2021 held for ug cources?
Hello,
KCET 2021 will be organized in the third week of April 2021. Karnataka Common Entrance Test is a state level exam conducted every year.
The KCET 2021 application form will be made available through online mode only.
The application process will get started from fourth week of January 2021.
After the completion of entry of all the details, candidates will get an user Id and password to their registered mobile number and the email Id.
Application form fee for general category is Rs. 500 and for SC/ST Category-1 / Females of Karnataka candidates only is Rs.250.Outside India candidates have a fees of Rs. 5, 000.
And Outside Karnataka state candidates have to pay Rs.750.
KCET 2021 exam will be held in offline mode.
The paper will contain multiple choice type of questions.
80 minutes will be given for completion of each paper/subject .
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet
You can refer to this link for more information about the exam.
Hope this helps!!
whether the open councelling will be there in clg for kcet
Hi Aspirants,
There are generally two rounds for counselling in KCET examinations.However if there are extra vacant seats even after these two rounds then there may be one extra rounds or open counselling in the colleges as mentioned in the official college website.So yes open counselling can happen if colleges seats don't get filled within these two rounds.
Hope it helps!!
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