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The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 is a state-level entrance exam which is taken by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to take admission to various undergraduate courses like engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, and other professional fields across Karnataka. The KCET 2026 exam look into students’ knowledge related to Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology based on Class 11 and 12 syllabus. Success in KCET not only needs a strong grasp of concepts but also smart preparation, strategic time management, and consistent practice.
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Making yourself prepared for KCET 2026 requires a a proper organized approach. Maintaining a sharp focus on key chapters can significantly boost your likelihood of success. This KCET 2026 study guide emphasizes important chapters and subjects in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to assist you in organizing your study plan effectively. Paying attention to these key areas will help you via coverage of the syllabus and increasing your exam score.
Physics circulates all over fundamental concepts and laws. Here are some important chapters that will let you build a great foundation:
Physics | ||
Unit | Chapter | |
Class 11 | Unit 1 | Units and Measurements |
Unit 2 | Kinematics | |
Unit 3 | Laws of Motion | |
Unit 4 | Work, Energy and Power | |
Unit 5 | Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | |
Unit 6 | Gravitation | |
Unit 7 | Properties of Bulk Matter | |
Unit 8 | Thermodynamics | |
Unit 9 | Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | |
Unit 10 | Oscillations and Waves | |
Class 12 | Unit 1 | Electrostatics |
Unit 2 | Current Electricity | |
Unit 3 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | |
Unit 4 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | |
Unit 5 | Electromagnetic Waves | |
Unit 6 | Optics | |
Unit 7 | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | |
Unit 8 | Atoms and Nuclei | |
Unit 9 | Electronic Devices |
Chemistry can be split into Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry, with Organic Chemistry usually being the most crucial. Still, here are the important chapters from all areas:
Chemistry | ||
Class 11 | Unit 1 | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
Unit 2 | Structure of Atom | |
Unit 3 | Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties(98)(98) | |
Unit 4 | Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure | |
Unit 5 | Thermodynamics | |
Unit 6 | Equilibrium | |
Unit 7 | Redox Reaction | |
Unit 8 | Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles And Techniques | |
Unit 9 | Hydrocarbons | |
Class 12 | Unit 1 | Solutions |
Unit 2 | Electrochemistry | |
Unit 3 | Chemical Kinetics | |
Unit 4 | D- And F- Block Elements | |
Unit 5 | Co-ordination Compounds | |
Unit 6 | Haloalkanes And Haloarenes | |
Unit 7 | Alcohols, Phenols And Ether | |
Unit 8 | Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acid | |
Unit 9 | Organic Compound containing Nitrogen | |
Unit 10 | Biomolecules |
Maths the easiest place to rack up points in KCET. Focus on these bits:
Mathematics | ||
Class 11 | Unit 1 | Sets |
Relations & Functions (Class 11) | ||
Trigonometric Functions | ||
Unit 2 | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | |
Linear Inequalities | ||
Permutations and Combinations | ||
Binomial Theorem | ||
Sequence and Series | ||
Unit 3 | Straight Lines | |
Conic Sections | ||
Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry | ||
Unit 4 | Limits and Derivatives | |
Unit 5 | Statistics | |
Probability (Class 11) | ||
Class 12 | Unit 1 | Relations & Functions (Class 12) |
Inverse Trigonometric Functions | ||
Unit 2 | Matrices | |
Determinants | ||
Unit 3 | Continuity and Differentiability | |
Application of Derivatives | ||
Integrals | ||
Application of Integrals | ||
Differential Equations | ||
Unit 4 | Vectors | |
Three Dimensional Geometry | ||
Unit 5 | Linear Programming | |
Unit 6 | Probability (Class 12) |
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Besides the usual suspects, some areas pack a bigger punch in the exam. The most important topics and chapters are given below along with the weightage subject wise:
Mathematics | ||
Chapters | Tentative | |
Number of Questions | Weightage | |
Application of Derivatives | 5 | 8.33% |
Integrals | 5 | 8.33% |
Limits and Derivatives | 5 | 8.33% |
Three Dimensional Geometry | 5 | 8.33% |
Relations & Functions (Class 12) | 4 | 6.67% |
Vectors | 4 | 6.67% |
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | 3 | 5.00% |
Determinants | 3 | 5.00% |
Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 3 | 5.00% |
Matrices | 3 | 5.00% |
Chemistry | ||
Chapters | Tentative | |
Number of Questions | Weightage | |
Co-ordination Compounds | 8 | 13.33% |
D- And F- Block Elements | 8 | 13.33% |
Biomolecules | 6 | 10.00% |
Solutions | 6 | 10.00% |
Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acid | 4 | 6.67% |
Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure | 4 | 6.67% |
Haloalkanes And Haloarenes | 4 | 6.67% |
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 3 | 5.00% |
Physics | ||
Chapters | Tentative | |
Number of Questions | Weightage | |
Electrostatics | 7 | 11.67% |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 7 | 11.67% |
Current Electricity | 6 | 10.00% |
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | 6 | 10.00% |
Optics | 6 | 10.00% |
Atoms and Nuclei | 5 | 8.33% |
Electronic Devices | 4 | 6.67% |
Thermodynamics | 3 | 5.00% |
Practice Previous Year Papers: This is definitely a must-do for any exam. Previous year's paper help to know the pattern of exams. You can refer to this table to prepare for the KCET 2025!
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Time Management: Time management is the magic wand when the competition is as high as KCET.
Use Good Resources: Stick to NCERT textbooks for your foundation, and use reference books to practice more complex problems.
To prepare effectively, use the right study materials:
Physics: Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma, NCERT Physics (Class 11 & 12), D.C. Pandey’s Objective Physics.
Chemistry: NCERT Chemistry (Class 11 & 12), Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd, Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur.
Mathematics: Mathematics for Class 11 & 12 by R.D. Sharma, IIT Mathematics by M.L. Khanna, and Arihant’s KCET Chapter-wise Solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Chapters like Electrostatics in Physics, Organic Chemistry in Chemistry, and Calculus in Mathematics are usually the most important based on previous exams. There are usually a denser number of questions from these chapters.
NCERT textbooks supplemented with books like H.C. Verma for Physics, Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry, and R.D. Sharma for Mathematics.
Study past exam papers and focus on high-scoring topics like Electromagnetic Waves in Physics, Aldehydes and Ketones in Chemistry, and Probability in Mathematics.
On Question asked by student community
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!
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