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KCET 2026 Biology Question Paper: The KCET Biology paper has been successfuly conducted at various exam centres across the state. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has also been released the provisional KCET 2026 Biology answer key. Students can download the KCET biology question papers with solutions pdf from this page. Along with KCET Biology question Paper a detailed insight including overall difficulty level, types of questions asked and important topics is also provided. Students are advised to check this page regularly to access and download the KCET exam PDF.
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Refer to the table given below for KCET 2026 Exam overview. This overview covers all the important information about the KCET exam, its mode and KCET exam pattern.
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Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
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Exam Name |
KCET 2026 |
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Mode |
Offline (pen and paper) |
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Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology |
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Total Questions |
180 |
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Duration |
80 minutes per subject |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for each correct answer |
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Negative Marking |
No |
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Q1. Aldosterone from adrenal cortex stimulates the reabsorption of water and $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$from
1) Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
(2) Ascending limb of loop of Henle
(3) Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
(4) Descending limb of loop of Henle
Answer : 3
Q2. Observe the flowchart with reference to joints and their examples.

Choose the correct option that matches the letters given in the boxes.
(1) A - Cartilaginous joint, B - Pivot joint, C - Knee joint, D - Cranial sutures
(2) A - Pivot joint, B - Knee joint, C - Cranial sutures, D - Cartilaginous joint
(2 Saddle joint, B - Cranial sutures, C - Cartilaginous joint, D - Pivot joint
A - Cranial sutures, B - Cartilaginous joint, C - Pivot joint, D - Knee joint
Answer: (4)
Q3: Unipolar neurons are usually found in the embryonic stage. They have
(1) One axon and one dendrite
2) Cell body and one axon
3) Cell body with one axon and many dendrites
(4) Neither axon nor dendrites.
Q4: Gastrin is a hormone secreted by gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which stimulates the secretton or
(1) Hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen
(2) Pancreatic enzymes and bile juice
(3) Water and bicarbonate ions
(4) Bicarbonate ions and pepsinogen
Q5: Choose the correct sequence of wall layers in a microsporangium of an angiosperm.
(1) Epidermis, Middle layer, Endothecium, Tapetum
(2) Epidermis, Endothecium, Middle layer, Tapetum
(3) Epidermis, Tapetum, Middle layer, Endothecium
(4) Epidermis, Middle layer, Tapetum, Endothecium
Q6: Which of the following statement is/are orrect for cleistogamous flowers?
a) They have exposed anthers and stigma
b) They produce assured seed set
c)They need pollinators for pollination
d) Variations in traits are not seen in the next generation
(1) Only Statement
(b) is correct
(2) Statements (a) and (c) are correct
(3) Statements (b) and (d) are correct
Q7: Identify the drug molecule from the skeletal structure shown below.

(1) Opioid
(2) Cannabinoid
(3) Coca-alkaloids
(4) Morphine
Q8: Identify the correct path of milk secretion by the mammary glands.
(1) Alveoli → mammary duct → ampulla → mammary tubule → lactiferous ducts
(2) Alveoli → mammary tubules → mammary duct → ampulla → lactiferous ducts
(3) Alveoli→ ampulla → mammary duct → mammary tubules → lactiferous ducts
(4)Alveoli → lactiferous ducts → mammary duct → ampulla → mammary tubule
Q9: Match items in Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option.
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Column-I b) Head | Column-II i) Contains numerous mitochondria which produce energy ii) Facilitates sperm motility iii) Filled with enzymes that help in fertilization iv) Contains elongated haploid nucleus |
Codes:
(1) a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
(2) a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
(3) a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i
(4) a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
Q10: Which of the following does NOT produce seminal plasma?
(1) Epididymis
(2) Bulbourethral glands
(3) Seminal vesicles
4) Prostate oland
The unofficial KCET Biology Question Paper 2026 Answer Key PDF and detailed solutions for each and every question will be provided soon. Students can use KCET 2026 answer key to match their responses, evaluate their scores, and identify the areas where they made mistakes.
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KCET Biology Answer Key 2026 | Available Soon |
Biology KCET question paper 2026 analysis will be available here after the exam. This analysis includes the difficulty level of KCET biology question paper 2026, type of Question, and level of question will all be available in the table below after the exam.
Refer to the table given below for the detailed KCET 2026 exam pattern. Knowing the KCET 2026 Exam Pattern is essential for understanding the structure of the paper and improving exam strategy. This table contains the complete details about the KCET biology question paper:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Subject |
Biology |
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No. of Questions |
60 |
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Marks per Question |
1 Mark |
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Total Marks |
60 Marks |
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Question Type |
MCQs |
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Duration |
1 hour 20 minutes |
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Marking Scheme |
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Along with the KCET biology question paper 2026 students need to refer to the KCET previous years’ question paper. The PYQs help us in understanding the exam pattern, types of questions asked, most asked topics, and the overall difficulty level of the exam. Refer to the link given below for all previous years KCET Question Papers:
Using the answer key, you will be able to calculate or estimate what your KCET marks can be in biology. We will be uploading the answer key below which you can use for your reference. Use the KCET biology question paper to estimate your correct answers.To calculate the KCET Biology score refer to the points given below:
1. Download the KCET Biology Answer Key
2. Match Your Responses with the correct answers provided in the answer key.
3. Marking +1 mark for every correct answer and no negative marking for incorrect answers
4. Count Correct Answers
5. Calculate Your Score by multiplying the number of correct answers by 1.
As per 2026 estimated data so far, you can check the KCET marks vs rank ratio given in the table below. Please note that the actual understanding will be done once the exams are over.
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Rank Range |
Marks Range (out of 180) |
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1 |
175 |
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2 |
174 |
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3 |
173 |
|
4 |
172 |
|
5 |
171 |
|
6 |
170 |
|
7 |
169 |
|
8 |
168 |
|
9 |
167–168 |
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10–20 |
166–168 |
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21–30 |
Not specified |
|
31–40 |
161–164 |
|
41–50 |
158–161 |
|
51–60 |
156–160 |
KCET results 2026 will be announced once all the exams are over. Tentatively, it is said to be out in May last week but the exact dates will be communicated by the official authotiries once the exam is over.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For every correct answer 1 mark is awarded, no negative marking for wrong answers and 0 marks for unattempted questions.
The KCET Biology Question Paper 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 24 April 2026.
The KCET Biology Question Paper PDF will be updated on this page after the exam.
There are a total of 60 MCQs in the KCET Biology question paper.
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