KCET Total Marks Subject Wise 2026 - KEA will release the KCET total marks subject-wise 2026 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Candidates can find a breakdown as per the official subject-wise KCET 2026 total marks PDF on this page. The KCET 2026 exam will have a total of 180 marks. The KCET exam will include questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/ Biology subjects. The total and subject-wise marks have been mentioned in the KCET 2026 Exam Pattern. For subject-wise KCET total marks, go through the complete article. The KCET 2026 exam dates will be out soon. The KCET 2026 is likely to be conducted in April 2026. Find below details on the KCET total marks and exam pattern for 2026.
Aspirants are advised to check the subject and chapter-wise weightage for KCET 2026 before beginning the exam preparation. The following table consists of the total marks of the KCET subject-wise. Candidates have the option to choose between Mathematics and Biology. The choice depends on the selected course. Physics and Biology are compulsory subjects. Apart from these, KEA conducts the Karnataka Language Test for those who are opting for Government seats under the Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses.
| Subject | KCET total marks subject-wise |
|---|---|
Physics | 60 |
Chemistry | 60 |
Mathematics | 60 |
KCET total marks | 180 |
The authority will release the KCET 2026 exam pattern on the official website. Candidates must go through the exam pattern to prepare for the KCET 2026 exam. The table is provided below for the reference of aspirants.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Examination Mode | Pen-paper-based exam |
Number of Sessions |
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Medium of Language | English or Kannada |
Exam Duration | 1 hour 20 minutes for each session |
Question Type | Objective (MCQs) with four options per question |
Total Number of Questions | 180 Questions |
Subject Wise Questions | Number of sections in KCET exam and questions per section-
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Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Each subject in KCET will consist of 60 marks each.
KCET 2026 exam timing is 10:30 am to 11:50 am and 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm.
The KCET 2026 exam date is not out yet.
KCET pattern 2026, there will be 180 questions in total, each carrying 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
On Question asked by student community
If you have studied in a rural area but do not want to claim the rural quota in KCET , it will not create any problem. Rural reservation is only an additional benefit — it is not compulsory. However, if you skip verification, you will not be eligible to claim
Dear Student,
Please check KCET Document Verification 2026: Date, Process & Required Documents List
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With OBC-NCL category, you have a strong chance to get a seat in CSE programme at NITs like NIT Agartala, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Srinagar. However, if you are looking for NIT Patna, there are vent thin chances. You must apply for CSAB rounds to try your luck there.
Hi, If you have completed the first level of application form, then there is very little possibility that you can change you Exam centre, unless exam conducting authority provides special chance for this purpose only.
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If you want to appear only for NEET-UG for MBBS admission, then you do not need to take the KCET exam. However, you can fill in the exam centre preference in the form as a future option. MBBS admission is done on the basis of the NEET score.