KCET Exam Pattern 2025 (Released) - Subject Wise Paper Pattern, Total Marks
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KCET Exam Pattern 2025 (Released) - Subject Wise Paper Pattern, Total Marks

Team Careers360Updated on 16 Apr 2025, 09:56 AM IST

KCET Exam Pattern 2025: Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the KCET 2025 exam pattern on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Thedetailed KCET exam pattern is also available on this page. The exam pattern comprises details on the Karnataka CET exam including the exam duration, types of questions, total number of questions and more. It is important to check the complete Karnataka CET 2025 exam pattern to understand the exam better. The KCET 2025 exam is being conducted on April 16 to 17, While the Kannada language exam was held on April 15, 2025. Refer to this article for the detailed KCET 2025 exam pattern.
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  1. KCET Exam Pattern 2025
  2. KCET Kannada Language Test
  3. OMR Sheet for KCET 2025
  4. KCET Syllabus 2025
  5. KCET Sample Papers 2025
KCET Exam Pattern 2025 (Released) - Subject Wise Paper Pattern, Total Marks
KCET exam pattern 2025

KCET Exam Pattern 2025

The KCET exam pattern 2025 provides details about the subject-wise total marks, exam duration, marking scheme, types of questions, and more. According to the KCET paper pattern, there will be 3 sessions and the test duration for each session is 1 hour 20 minutes. Each subject's paper will be valued at 60 marks and will have a duration of 80 minutes. The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) with different versions for each subject. Each question will present four options, and for every correct answer, candidates will receive one mark.

KCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Examination Mode

Pen-paper based examination

Number of Sessions

  • Session 1- Mathematics
  • Session 2- Physics
  • Session 3- Chemistry

Medium of Language

English or Kannada

Exam Duration

1 hour 20 minutes for each session

Question Type

Objective (MCQs - Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Number of Questions (Including all the sessions)

180 Questions

Number of Questions per Subject

Number of sections in KCET exam and questions per section-

  • Mathematics- 60 Questions
  • Physics- 60 Questions
  • Chemistry- 60 Questions

Marking Scheme

1 mark will be allotted for each correct answer.

There is no negative marking in the exam.

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KCET Subject-wise Marks Distribution

Candidates can refer to the KCET marking scheme, which includes 60 marks each for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, making a total of 180 marks.

Subject

KCET total marks subject-wise

Physics

60

Chemistry

60

Mathematics

60

KCET total marks

180

KCET Kannada Language Test

Candidates claiming eligibility for Government seats under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses and whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu or Kodava, will have to appear for a Kannada language test to establish their ability to speak, read and write Kannada. The Kannada Language test will be conducted at Bidar, Belagavi, Ballary, Bijapura, Mangalore, and Bengaluru Centres.

OMR Sheet for KCET 2025

As the KCET 2025 will be conducted offline (pen and paper-based test), candidates will be required to mark their responses in the KCET OMR sheet 2025. The sheet will have four options for all the questions and candidates will have to shade the correct answer. It should be noted that answers once shaded can’t be changed. Therefore, students must be careful while doing the exam.

KCET Syllabus 2025

The authorities have released the KCET 2025 syllabus on the official website. Candidates are advised to go through the Karnataka CET syllabus and avoid the chances of missing out on any topic. The KCET syllabus pdf contains the topics from which the questions will be asked in the entrance test. The syllabus will be based on the First and Second PUC syllabi prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State.

KCET Sample Papers 2025

Solving the sample papers plays a vital role in maximizing scores in the exam. KCET 2025 sample papers are prepared in a pattern that is similar to the actual KCET question paper. Therefore, through the sample papers, candidates can get an insight into the actual entrance exam. There are many benefits of solving the sample papers such as helping to understand KCET exam pattern, time management, the difficulty level of the paper, strengths, and weaknesses, and more. Candidates can also practice KCET 2025 mock tests, which are prepared as per the KCET paper pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the KCET question paper pattern?
A:

The KCET question paper consists of three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject's paper is worth 60 marks and has a duration of 80 minutes. The papers will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and will have different versions for each subject.

Q: Will KCET 2025 be conducted in online or offline mode?
A:

The authorities will conduct KCET 2025 in offline mode (pen and paper based test).

Q: How many questions will be asked in KCET 2025?
A:

KCET 2025 will be conducted for three subjects - Maths, Chemistry, and Physics. KCET paper will have 60 questions from each subject.

Q: What is the marking scheme of KCET 2025?
A:

As per the KCET exam pattern, for every correct answer, one mark will be allotted. There will be no negative marking.

Q: What will be the medium of language of KCET 2025 paper?
A:

KCET 2025 will be conducted in two languages - English and Kannada.

Q: Does KCET have negative marks?
A:

 In the KCET exam, candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer. However, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Q: Is there negative marking in KCET?
A:

No, there is no negative marking in the KCET exam. 

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Questions related to KCET

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Have a question related to KCET ?

Hey! For KCET you cannot use a Tamil Nadu caste certificate. KCET counselling accepts only caste and income certificates issued by Karnataka authorities (like Tahsildar), in the proper Karnataka formats. Even if you belong to a reserved category in Tamil Nadu, that certificate won’t be valid here.

If you want to claim reservation in KCET, you will need to get a caste/income certificate from Karnataka as per their rules. Otherwise, you will be considered under the General category.

To download challan for KEA CET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test), you need to follow the following steps:

1. Go to the official website of KEA.

2. Go on  the homepage and look for CET-2025 or UGCET section.

3. Click on the link for Download Challan.

4. Then login using your CET Application Number and Date of Birth.

5. And your challan will be generated with all the details.

6. Now you can download & print the challan.

Hello,

Yes, if you already have the SNQ quota, it will continue in the next rounds also.

So, if you get PES RR CS (AI/ML) in the next round, it will also be allotted under the SNQ quota.

You don’t need to apply for SNQ again, it remains the same for all rounds.

Hope it helps!

Hey Param:)

Thanks for reaching out!

In KCET counselling, the SNQ quota seats are fixed separately for every college and branch, and they don't automatically transfer if you upgrade. Right now, you have BMSCE CSE under SNQ, but if you try for PES RR (AI/ML) in the next round, you will get the SNQ benefit there, only if that branch has SNQ seats left and your rank is high enough to secure one. Otherwise, even if you get the seat, it maybe alloted under regular quota and you won't get the tution fee waiver . That's why it's important to select choice-2 while trying for an update, so that your BMSCE SNQ seat remains safe if you don't get the new SNQ seat at PES RR. This way you won't lose the benefit you already hold.

Hope this helps!

Hii Pavan

Yes, you can surely withdraw your admission from JSS AHER. For this you will have to go through the official academic documents or prospectus in order to identify the official last date of admission. Then you may follow the steps given below for withdrawal and refund:

1. Submit a withdrawal request attaching fee and document receipts to the principal or dean in writing via email or in personal.

2. You can expect a refund if within the allowable window likely within 1 month from start and you may receive up to 100% or 90 % refund.

3. Side by side ensure that you complete your KCET official councelling and admission procedure.

That' s all. Hope it helps!