KCET Exam

Pankaj | Updated On: July 26, 2024, 3:30 p.m.

Overview

KEA has announced the KCET 2024 counselling dates at cetonline.karanataka.gov.in.The authority has commenced the KCET 2024 first round web option entry on July 23, 2024. Candidates can complete the KCET web options entry on the official website cetonline.karanataka.gov.in by July 30, 2024. Students who completed the document verification can fill in their choices using the CET number. The authority has commenced the KCET 2024 counselling online. Candidates who have qualified the KCET 2024 exam are eligible to participate in the counselling process. The KCET 2024 verification slip was released on July 18, 2024..

Karnataka Examination Authority concluded the KCET 2024 registration on April 1, 2024. The KCET 2024 application form was released on January 10, along with the official information brochure on the website. Candidates are required to fill out the registration form for KCET 2024 before the last date of application.

KCET 2024 Highlights

Particulars Details
Exam Name Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Online
Exam Duration Paper I and II: 1 Hour 12 Minutes
Previous Year's Test Takers 2,10,829
Accepting Colleges

165 colleges

Official Website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Courses offered through KCET

Health Sciences

Engineering

BSc (Agriculture)

BTech (Agri Engg)

BSc (Sericulture)

BTech (Food Technology)

BSc (Horticulture)

BTech (Dairy Tech)

BSc (Forestry)

BTech (Food Science &Tech)

BSc Agri BioTech

BPharma

BHSc (Home Science)

Pharma-D

BFSc (Fisheries)

2nd-year BPharma Lateral Entry course

BSc (Agri Marketing & Co-Op)

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KCET Eligibility Criteria

All the applicants should meet the eligibility criteria before they apply for KCET 2024. It is important to fulfill the conditions such as educational qualification, percentage, subjects, domicile, etc. Any candidate who is not meeting the required criteria should not apply for KCET 2024 exam. Refer to the KCET official notification and check the eligibility of the course for which applying. However, an overview of the KCET eligibility criteria is available below.

  • Only the Indian National candidates are eligible for admission to seats in Government colleges/institutions.
  • The candidates of Karnataka who have passed the qualifying exam from Karnataka State Open University are also not eligible.
  • Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 or Second PUC this year can also apply, subject to passing the qualifying exam with required pass percentage.
  • Candidates who will pass in all subjects but later withdraws one, two, or more subjects for the improvement exam are also not eligible.
  • Students appearing for Karnataka 2nd PUC 2024 need not submit their scorecard to the KEA, as it will be obtained directly from the Department of PUE.
  • However, candidates who are going to appear in Class 12 exam or have passed the exam from other Boards (including J & K) should send a photocopy of their Class 12 scorecard by mentioning their CET Number to KEA.

KCET BTech Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed Class 12/2nd PUC or equivalent with English as one of the Languages and secured 45% aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio- Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates).
  • Merit/Rank will be prepared by taking the marks in equal proportions in qualifying exam and CET in PCM subjects.

KCET BArch Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed Class 12/2nd PUC or equivalent securing 50% aggregate at 2nd PUC / Class 12 / Equivalent Exam in all the subjects and a minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (45% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B category candidates and person with disability of mental retardation or mental illness, including Dyslexia.

KCET Dates 2024

Events

Dates

Salient Features

Information bulletin availability

January 10, 2024

KEA released the KCET information bulletin which has all the exam related details.

Application form release date

January 10, 2024

The application form of KCET is available online and candidates who want to sit for the exam should fill the form at the earliest.

Last date to submit the form

February 23, 2024

Candidates should submit the application form on or before the last date. After last date, no candidate will get the chance to fill the form.

Last date to pay the application fee

February 10, 2024

The application procedure is incomplete without paying the prescribed fee. So, pay the application fee through the available modes.

Application form re-open

March 12 to 15, 2024

March 30 to April 1, 2024

Application correction 

May 9 to 15, 2024

Candidates modified the details in the application form.

Fee payment last date

February 23, 2024

Last date to pay the application fee.

Application correction date

May 9 to 15, 2024

The application correction facility allows an applicant to modify the details in the application form.

Hall ticket release date

April 3, 2024

KEA has announce the admit card date.

KCET exam date

April 18 and 19, 2024

Exam date for KCET has been announced.

Date of Kannada language test: (Only for Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates)

Postponed

Candidates belonging to the the Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga community will only appear in the Kannada language test.

Result declaration date

June 1, 2024

The result has been declared online and candidates can check it by using their login credentials.

Start of counselling

June 25 to 29, 2024

The successful candidates will get the chance to participate in the counselling process. 

 KCET Seat Reservation Rules

Particulars

Required Qualification

Reservation for Reserved Category Candidates

Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes of citizens under categories 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B have to produce “Caste Certificate / Caste Income Certificate” issued by the concerned Jurisdictional Tahasildar

Reservation for Rural Candidates

15% of the Government seats will be reserved for rural candidates who have studied for ten full academic years from Class 1 to Class 10 in educational institutions situated in places in the State of Karnataka other than larger urban area, smaller urban area or transitional area

Reservation for Kannada Medium Candidates

5% of the Government seats will be reserved for the Kannada medium candidates who have studied ten full academic years in Kannada medium from Class 1 to Class 10

Reservation for Ward of J&K Migrants

Reservation will be given to the son / daughter of Jammu & Kashmiri migrants, who satisfy the eligibility condition and produce all the required documents at the time of document verification

Reservation of seats for Article 371 (J) Hyderabad Karnataka

  • The part of the State called the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region comprising the districts of Bidar, Gulbarga, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal and Bellary shall be regarded as the local area
  • 70% of the available seats in every course of study in any regional University or educational institution located in the places referred above in the local area shall be reserved in favour of the local persons, in respect of such University or education institution
  • 8% of the available seats in every course of study provided in a state wide University or a statewide educational institution be allocated among the local candidates of the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region

KCET 2024 Admission Process 

Step 1: KCET registration 2024

  • The very first step for candidates who are planning to appear in KCET 2024 is to register online by visiting to the official website of KEA

Step 2: Filling the KCET Application Form

  • Once successfully registered, candidates will have to fill the KCET application form
  • Fill the application form, using correct details only.

Step 3: Download KCET 2024 admit card

  • KCET admit card will be made available online for download. KEA is responsible for the releasing the exam admit card
  • Candidates will be asked to produce their KCET admit card at the test centres, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the exam

Step 4: Appear in KCET exam

  • KEA will conduct the exam and registered candidates will have to appear for KCET exam in order to seek admission into the engineering and pharmacy courses offered in the state of Karnataka

Step 5: Check KCET 2024 Result

  • KCET results will be released by KEA after the exam is successfully conducted
  • Candidates will be able to check their exam result online on the official website of KEA by logging in with their registered credentials

KCET 2024 syllabus

KCET 2024 syllabus is released by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for all the fours subjects namely, Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology. KCET question paper will be mostly based on the first and second PUC syllabus prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. It is important for candidates to get themselves familiar with the KCET exam pattern before proceeding towards the detailed KCET syllabus. KCET exam is a three-hour long exam conducted in offline mode. The question paper carries a total of 180 MCQ questions.

KCET Physics Syllabus 

The topics in KCET syllabus for Physics is one of the most scoring sections in the KCET question paper. Some of the important topics to focus on are as follows:

  • Motion Plane
  • Laws of Motion
  • Wave Optics
  • Current Electricity

Take a look at Physics syllabus for KCET exam:

1st Year PUC

2nd Year PUC

Unit I: Physical World and Measurement

Unit I: Electrostatics

Unit II: Kinematics

Unit II: Current Electricity

Unit III: Laws of Motion

Unit III: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Unit IV: Work, Energy and Power

Unit IV: Electromagnetic induction and Alternating Currents

Unit V: Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

Unit V: Electromagnetic waves

Unit VI: Gravitation

Unit VI: Optics

Unit VII: Properties of Bulk Matter

Unit VII: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Unit VIII: Thermodynamics

Unit VIII: Atoms & Nuclei

Unit IX: Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

Unit IX: Electronic Devices

Unit X: Oscillations and Waves

Unit X: Communication systems

KCET Important Topics in Physics

1st Year PUC

Chapters

Description

Physical world

Scope and excitement of physics, Physics, technology and society, Mention of fundamental forces in nature, Nature of physical laws, etc.

Units and measurement

Unit of measurement, System of units, SI units, Fundamental and derived units, Length, mass and time measurements, Accuracy and precision of measuring instruments, Dimensions of physical quantities - Dimensional analysis and its applications, etc.

Motion in a straight line

Definitions of path length and displacement, Definitions of average speed and average velocity, instantaneous speed and instantaneous velocity & uniform and non-uniform motion, Uniformly accelerated motion, Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion, etc.

Gravitation

Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, Acceleration due to gravity: Derivation of relation between g and G, Gravitational potential energy: Derivation of gravitational potential energy, Earth satellites, etc.

Mechanical properties of solids

Elasticity and plasticity, Elastic behavior of solids, Stress and strain, Hooke’s law, Stress-strain curve, Elastic moduli: Definitions and expressions of Young’s modulus, Bulk modulus, etc.

Mechanical properties of fluids

Pressure, Derivation of pressure at a point inside a liquid, Gauge pressure, Pascal’s law: Statement and its applications, Streamline flow, Bernoulli’s principle, Viscosity, Reynolds number, Surface tension, etc.

Thermodynamics

Thermal equilibrium, Laws of Thermodynamics, Adiabatic process, Heat engines, Refrigerators, Reversible and irreversible processes, etc.

Kinetic theory

Equation of state of a perfect gas, Kinetic theory of an ideal gas, Degrees of freedom, Law of equipartition of energy: Statement and application to specific heat capacities of monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic gases, Concept of mean free path, etc.

Oscillations

Periodic and oscillatory motion: Definitions of Period and Frequency, Displacement as a function of time, Periodic functions, Simple harmonic motion, Oscillations due to a spring, etc.

 

2nd Year PUC

Chapters

Description

Magnetism and Matter

Bar magnet: Properties of magnetic field lines, Gauss law in magnetism, Earth’s magnetic field and its elements, Magnetic properties of materials, Hysteresis, Hysteresis loop, definitions of retentivity and coercivity, etc.

Electromagnetic Induction

Experiments of Faraday and Henry, Lenz’s law, Inductance - Mutual inductance, Self-inductance, AC generator, etc.

Alternating Current

Mention of expression for instantaneous, peak and rms values of alternating current and voltage, AC voltage applied to a resistor, AC voltage applied to an inductor, AC voltage applied to series LCR circuit, Mention of expression for power in ac circuit, LC oscillations, etc.

Electromagnetic Waves

Displacement current, need for displacement current, expression for displacement current, expression for Ampere-Maxwell law, Electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, etc.

Atoms

Alpha particle scattering, Schematic diagram of Geiger-Marsden experiment, Rutherford’s model of an atom, Atomic spectra, Bohr model of hydrogen atom, Derivation of energy of electron in stationary states of hydrogen atom, etc.

Nuclei

Definition of atomic mass unit, Isotopes, isobars and isotones, explanation of mass defect and binding energy, Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, Radioactivity, etc.

Communication Systems

Block diagram of generalized communication system, Transducer, Signal, Noise, Transmitter, Receiver, Attenuation, Amplification, Range, Bandwidth, bandwidth of transmission medium for coaxial cable, free space and optical fibers, Propagation of electromagnetic waves, etc.

KCET 2024 Syllabus for Chemistry

Chemistry section in KCET question paper will include questions that involve mathematical calculations and chemical equations. Some of the important topics to focus in Chemistry for KCET are as follows:

  • Block Elements
  • Chemical Kinematics
  • Equilibrium
  • Structure of Atoms

Take a look at the detailed KCET Chemistry syllabus 2024 below:

1st Year PUC

2nd Year PUC

Unit I: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Unit I: Solid State

Unit II : Structure of Atom

Unit II: Solutions

Unit III : Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Unit III: Electrochemistry

Unit IV: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Unit IV: Chemical Kinetics

Unit V : States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

Unit V: Surface Chemistry

Unit VI : Chemical Thermodynamics

Unit VI: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Unit VII : Equilibrium

Unit VII: p-Block Elements

Unit VIII : Redox Reactions

Unit VIII: d and f Block Elements

Unit IX : Hydrogen

Unit IX: Co-ordination compounds

Unit X : S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals )

Unit X: Haloalkanes and Haloarene

Unit XI : Some p-Block Elements

Unit XI: Alcohols, Phenols and Ether

Unit XII : Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Unit XII: Aldehydes and Ketones and Carboxylic Acids:

Unit XIII : Hydrocarbons

Unit XIII: Organic compounds containing Nitrogen

Unit XIV : Environmental Chemistry

Unit XIV: Biomolecules

Unit XV: Polymers

 Unit XVI: Chemistry in Everyday life

Important Topics in Chemistry for KCET

1st Year PUC

Chapters

Description

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

General introduction: Importance and scope of chemistry, Properties of matter and their measurement, Laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory, Atomic and molecular masses, Avogadro constant, mole and molar mass, Reactions in solutions, etc.

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Significance of classification, Mendeleev periodic law, Henry Moseley observation based on X- ray spectra of elements, account of groups, periods, s, p, d and f blocks, Periodic trends in properties of elements with reason, etc.

Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic terms – concepts of system, surroundings, Internal energy: as a state function, work and heat, Exothermic and endothermic reactions, Heat capacity, specific heat, Thermochemical equations- examples , enthalpy of a reaction, Spontaneous and non-spontaneous processes, etc.

Redox reactions

Concept of oxidation and reduction, Redox reactions, Oxidation number, Oxidation, reduction, oxidizing agent/oxidant, Types of redox reactions, etc.

Hydrogen

Position of hydrogen in periodic table, reaction with halogens, dioxygen, physical properties, chemical properties, dinitrogen, Hydrides – classification, Dihydrogen as a fuel – meaning of hydrogen economy

s – Block Elements

Group – I & Group – II: elements electronic configuration, occurrence, trends in ionization enthalpy, hydration enthalpy, atomic and ionic radii, Anomalous properties of lithium, Preparation and properties of some compounds, Biological importance of sodium and potassium, etc.

Some p – Block Elements

General introduction to p– block elements-electronic configuration, oxidation states, inert pair effect, anomalous behaviour of first member of each group, Group 13 elements, Group – 14 elements, Carbon: anomalous behaviour, reason, catenation, allotropic forms, etc.

Environmental chemistry

Environmental pollution, Air pollution or troposphere pollution, Stratospheric Pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Strategies to control environmental pollution, Green chemistry: Introduction, green chemistry in day-to-day life, etc.

 

2nd Year PUC

Chapters

Descriptions

Solid State

General characteristics of solids: amorphous and crystalline solids, Classification of crystalline solids, Definitions – lattice point, crystal lattice, unit cell, coordination number, Close packing in two dimensional and three dimensional lattices, Point defects-types, Electrical properties, etc.

Solutions

Types of Solutions – binary – gaseous, liquid and solids, Solution of liquid in liquid, Solution of a solid in a liquid, Raoult’s law, Numerical problems on determination of molar mass using colligative properties, Abnormal molar mass, etc.

Surface chemistry

Adsorption: adsorbate, adsorbent, examples, distinction between adsorption and absorption, Physisorption and chemisorption, Catalysis: homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, Classification of colloids-types of colloidal systems, Properties of colloids: Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, etc.

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Principles and methods of extraction: concentration of ores, hydraulic washing, magnetic separation, froth floatation, leaching of alumina from bauxite, roasting and calcination, extraction of different metals, Refining: principles and examples each for distillation, etc.

Coordination Compounds

General introduction to salts, difference between double salt and coordination, Coordination entity, central metal ion, coordination number, Werner’s theory, CFT (crystal field theory), Spectrochemical series, compare weak field ligand, Isomerism, Stereoisomerism, Importance of coordination compounds, etc.

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Classification based on hybridization of carbon, Preparation from alcohols, Physical properties, Reactions of haloalkanes, Nucleophilic substitution reactions, Optical isomerism, Elimination reaction ( ß elimination, Haloarenes, Electrophilic substitution reactions for chlorobenzene, Reaction with metals, etc.

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Classification: mono, di, tri ,allylic, and benzylic alcohols, mono, di and trihydric phenols, Preparation of alcohols, Preparation of phenol, Physical and Chemical properties of primary alcohols, Esterification and acylation of alcohols/phenols, Reactions of phenol, etc.

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Amines: Structure of amines, classification, Methods of preparation: Reduction of nitrobenzene, reduction of nitrile and amide, Physical and Chemical properties, Diazonium salts¸ Retention of diazo group, etc.

Biomolecules

Carbohydrates: classification-based on hydrolysis, Glucose, Disaccharide, Polysaccharides, Proteins, Classification of ?-amino acids, Hormones, Vitamins, Nucleic acids, etc.

Polymers

Polymer, monomer, polymerization, macromolecule, Classification: source, structure, types (mode) of polymerization, Methods of polymerization, Name of monomer/s and partial structure for the polymers, Rubber, Non-biodegradable polymers, etc.

Chemistry in Everyday Life

Chemicals in medicines: drugs, chemotherapy - different classes of drugs- antacids, etc.; Chemicals in food: artificial sweetening agents, preservatives; Cleansing agents: soaps, process of saponification with equation, etc.

KCET Syllabus (Mathematics)

Mathematics paper will have 60 objective type questions. Each question will be if 1 mark and no provision of negative marking for incorrect/ unattempt/ double answered answers. The following infographic indicates the most important topics having a weightage of more than 10%.

1st Year PUC

2nd Year PUC

Unit I: Limits and Derivatives

Unit I: Continuity & Differentiability

Unit II : Relation and Function

Unit II: Determinants

Unit III : Straight Lines

Unit III: Applications of Derivatives

Unit IV: Sequence and Series

Unit IV: Integrals

Unit V : Trigonometry

Unit V: Differential Equations

Unit VI : Probability

Unit VI: Vector Algebra

Unit VII : Conic Sections

Unit VII: 3D Geometry

Unit VIII : Redox Reactions

 

Unit IX : Hydrogen

Unit IX: Co-ordination compounds

Unit X : S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals )

Unit X: Haloalkanes and Haloarene

Unit XI : Some p-Block Elements

Unit XI: Alcohols, Phenols and Ether

Unit XII : Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Unit XII: Aldehydes and Ketones and Carboxylic Acids:

Unit XIII : Hydrocarbons

Unit XIII: Organic compounds containing Nitrogen

Unit XIV : Environmental Chemistry

Unit XIV: Biomolecules

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Unit XV: Polymers

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Unit XVI: Chemistry in Everyday life

KCET Mathematics Important Topics

1st Year PUC

Chapters

Description

Introduction to 3D Geometry

Coordinate axes and coordinate planes in three dimensions. Coordinates of a point. Distance between two points and section formula and problems.

Mathematical Reasoning

Definition of proposition and problems, Logical connectives, compound proposition, problems, Quantifiers, negation, problems, proving a statement by the method of contradiction by giving counter example.

Statistics

Measure of dispersion, range, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data. Analysis of frequency distributions with equal means but different variances.

Principle Of Mathematical Induction

Process of the proof by induction, motivating the application of the method by looking at natural numbers as the least inductive subset of real numbers, The principle of mathematical induction and simple problems based on summation only, etc.

Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations

Need for complex numbers, especially ?, to be motivated by inability to solve every quadratic equation. Brief description of algebraic properties of complex numbers. solution of quadratic equations in the complex number system, Square-root of a Complex number given in supplement and problems, etc.

Linear Inequalities

Linear inequalities, Algebraic solutions of linear inequalities in one variable and their representation on the number line and examples, Graphical solution of linear inequalities in two variables and examples Solution of system of linear inequalities in two variables -graphically and examples

Permutation And Combination

Fundamental principle of counting. Factorial n Permutations: Definition, examples, derivation of formulae nPr, Permutation when all the objects are not distinct, problems. Combinations: Definition, examples Proving nCr= nPr r!, nCr = nCn-r; nCr +nCr-1 = n+1Cr, Problems based on above formulae.

Binomial Theorem

History, statement and proof of the binomial theorem for positive integral indices. Pascal’s triangle, general and middle term in binomial expansion, Problems based on expansion, finding any term, term independent of x, middle term, coefficient of xr .

Sets

Empty set, Finite and Infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Subsets of the set of real numbers especially intervals (with notations), Power set, Universal set, Union and intersection of sets, Difference of sets, Complement of a set, Properties of Complement sets, Simple practical problems on union and intersection of two sets, etc,

 

2nd Year PUC

Chapters

Description

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Definition, range, domain, principal value branches. Mentioning domain and range of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, Conversion of one inverse trigonometric function to another, etc.

Matrices

Column matrix, row matrix, rectangular matrix, square matrix, zero matrix, diagonal matrix, scalar matrix and unit matrix, Equality of matrices, Addition, multiplication, scalar multiplication of matrices, Transpose of a matrix, Symmetric and skew symmetric matrices, Concept of elementary row and column operations, etc.

Application Of Integrals

Area under the curve: area under simple curves, especially lines, arcs of circles/parabolas/ellipses, Area bounded by two above said curves: problems

Linear Programming

Introduction of L.P.P. definition of constraints, objective function, optimization, constraint equations, non- negativity restrictions, Mathematical formulation-mathematical formulation of L.P.P, Different types of L.P.P, etc.

KCET Syllabus 2025 for Biology

The syllabus of Biology for KCET includes the following chief topics to focus on in order score well in this section:

  • Cell
  • Animal Kingdom
  • Transport in Plants
  • Mineral Nutrition

KCET Important Topics in Biology

1st Year PUC

Chapters

Description

Physical world

Scope and excitement of physics, Physics, technology and society, Mention of fundamental forces in nature, Nature of physical laws, etc.

Units and measurement

Unit of measurement, System of units, SI units, Fundamental and derived units, Length, mass and time measurements, Accuracy and precision of measuring instruments, Dimensions of physical quantities - Dimensional analysis and its applications, etc.

Motion in a straight line

Definitions of path length and displacement, Definitions of average speed and average velocity, instantaneous speed and instantaneous velocity & uniform and non-uniform motion, Uniformly accelerated motion, Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion, etc.

Gravitation

Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, Acceleration due to gravity: Derivation of relation between g and G, Gravitational potential energy: Derivation of gravitational potential energy, Earth satellites, etc.

Mechanical properties of solids

Elasticity and plasticity, Elastic behavior of solids, Stress and strain, Hooke’s law, Stress-strain curve, Elastic moduli: Definitions and expressions of Young’s modulus, Bulk modulus, etc.

Mechanical properties of fluids

Pressure, Derivation of pressure at a point inside a liquid, Gauge pressure, Pascal’s law: Statement and its applications, Streamline flow, Bernoulli’s principle, Viscosity, Reynolds number, Surface tension, etc.

Thermodynamics

Thermal equilibrium, Laws of Thermodynamics, Adiabatic process, Heat engines, Refrigerators, Reversible and irreversible processes, etc.

Kinetic theory

Equation of state of a perfect gas, Kinetic theory of an ideal gas, Degrees of freedom, Law of equipartition of energy: Statement and application to specific heat capacities of monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic gases, Concept of mean free path, etc.

Oscillations

Periodic and oscillatory motion: Definitions of Period and Frequency, Displacement as a function of time, Periodic functions, Simple harmonic motion, Oscillations due to a spring, etc.

 

2nd Year PUC

Chapters

Description

Magnetism and Matter

Bar magnet: Properties of magnetic field lines, Gauss law in magnetism, Earth’s magnetic field and its elements, Magnetic properties of materials, Hysteresis, Hysteresis loop, definitions of retentivity and coercivity, etc.

Electromagnetic Induction

Experiments of Faraday and Henry, Lenz’s law, Inductance - Mutual inductance, Self-inductance, AC generator, etc.

Alternating Current

Mention of expression for instantaneous, peak and rms values of alternating current and voltage, AC voltage applied to a resistor, AC voltage applied to an inductor, AC voltage applied to series LCR circuit, Mention of expression for power in ac circuit, LC oscillations, etc.

Electromagnetic Waves

Displacement current, need for displacement current, expression for displacement current, expression for Ampere-Maxwell law, Electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, etc.

Atoms

Alpha particle scattering, Schematic diagram of Geiger-Marsden experiment, Rutherford’s model of an atom, Atomic spectra, Bohr model of hydrogen atom, Derivation of energy of electron in stationary states of hydrogen atom, etc.

Nuclei

Definition of atomic mass unit, Isotopes, isobars and isotones, explanation of mass defect and binding energy, Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, Radioactivity, etc.

Communication Systems

Block diagram of generalized communication system, Transducer, Signal, Noise, Transmitter, Receiver, Attenuation, Amplification, Range, Bandwidth, bandwidth of transmission medium for coaxial cable, free space and optical fibers, Propagation of electromagnetic waves, etc.

Registration Eligibilty

✦ Candidates must obtain minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved category) in their qualifying exam. Subjects: Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects in qualifying exam. Appearing: Candidates those are appearing in 12th class in year 2024, will also be eligible to apply.

For B.Tech Course:

● Qualification: Applying candidates must have qualified 2nd PUC/12th or equivalent from any recognized board to apply.

● Subjects: Candidates with Physics & Mathematics along with chemistry/ biology/ biotechnoogy and English with one of the language subjects in class 12th level will be eligible.

● Marks: In qualifying exam, candidates must have minimum 45% marksaggregate (40%marks for SC/ST/CAT 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B)

● Appearing: Those appearing candidates in class 12th level will also be eligible to apply for exam.

For B.Arch. Course:

● Educational Qualification: Candidates must pass 10+2 levelor10+3 level from any recognized board/institutes to be eligible for exam.

● Scorecard: Applicants with a vaild score in NATA examwil also be applicable for exam.

● Subjects: In qualifyinfg exam, candidates with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as a compulsory subject will apply.

● Appearing: Those appearing candidates in class 12th levelwill be also be eligible.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

KEA released the KCET 2024 exam pattern in the information brochure available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can verify the exam pattern of KCET 2024 from this page. The KCET exam pattern consists of all the important information of the Karnataka CET exam such as the exam duration, types of questions, total number of questions, and more. The authorities have released the KCET exam dates 2024 to provide the schedule for all important events. The Karnataka Examination Authority conducted KCET 2024 in offline mode on April 18 and 19.

KEA Physics Syllabus

First-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024 Second-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024
  • Physical World
  • Units and Measurements
  • Motion in a Straight Line
  • Motion in a Plane
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy & Power
  • Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation
  • Mechanical Properties of Solids
  • Mechanical Properties of Fluids
  • Thermal Properties of Matter
  • Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory
  • Oscillations
  • Waves
  • Electric Charges and Fields
  • Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
  • Current Electricity
  • Moving Charges and Magnetism
  • Magnetism and Matter
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Alternating Current
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
  • Wave Optics
  • Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
  • Atoms
  • Nuclei
  • Communication Systems
  • Semiconductor Electronics

KEA Chemistry Syllabus

First-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024 Second-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024
  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • Structure of Atom
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure States of Matter Gases and Liquids Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox reactions
  • Hydrogen
  • s – Block Elements
  • Some p – Block Elements
  • Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles & Techniques
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Solid State
  • Solutions
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics, Surface chemistry
  • General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
  • p-Block Elements
  • d and f Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Alcohols
  • Phenols and Ethers
  • Aldehydes
  • Ketones and Carboxylic acids
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Biomolecules
  • Polymers
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life

KEA Biology Syllabus

First-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024 Second-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024
  • The living world
  • Biological classification
  • Plant Kingdom
  • Cell cycle and Cell division
  • Equilibrium
  • Morphology of flowering plants
  • Locomotion and movement
  • Anatomy of flowering plants
  • Some p – Block Elements
  • Excretory products and their elimination
  • Cell – The unit of life
  • Biomolecules
  • Photosynthesis in higher plants
  • Animal Kingdom
  • Structural organisation in animals
  • Body fluids and circulation
  • Chemical Coordination and integration
  • Neural control and coordination
  • Breathing and exchange of gases
  • Mineral nutrition
  • Transport in Plants
  • Respiration in plants
  • Digestion and Absorption
  • Plant – Growth and Development

KEA Maths Syllabus

First-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024 Second-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2024
  • Sets, Relations & Functions
  • Trigonometric Functions
  • Principle of Mathematical Induction
  • Complex numbers and Quadratic equations Linear Inequalities
  • Permutations and Combination
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Sequence & Series
  • Straight Lines
  • Conic Sections
  • Introduction to 3D-Geometry
  • Limits & Derivatives
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Statistics
  • Probability
  • Relations & Functions
  • Inverse Trigonometric functions
  • Matrices
  • Determinants
  • Continuity and Differentiability
  • Application of Derivatives
  • Integrals
  • Application of Integrals
  • Differential Equations
  • Vector Algebra
  • Three Dimensional Geometry
  • Linear Programming
  • Probability

How To Prepare

We are providing some of the effective tips and tricks which helps to score higher in the KCET 2025 exam.

✦ Try to spend more time on the hard topics from the syllabus.

✦ On daily basis, try to solve as much as mock tests and model questions papers.

✦ Take a help from internet and get better ideas to prepare for the exam.

✦ Start study by making a realistic timetable that covers all the syllabus and topics.

✦ Have proper diet and sleep.

✦ Revision will be most important part to prepare for entrance exam.

KCET 2025 Books

Check given section to know best books while preparing for KCET 2025 exam:

✦ NCERT books for class 11th & 12th for Physics.

✦ Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK

✦ Modern’s Abc of Chemistry Part 1 and Part 2 by SP Jauhar

✦ Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry

✦ CET by Bosco

✦ Mathematics for 1st Year PUC by Dr. PG Umarani

✦ Karnataka CET Explorer – Engineering by MTG Editorial Board

✦ KCET Chapter wise previous questions with solutions by Annapurna experts

Admit Card

KEA released the KCET hall ticket 2024 on April 3. Candidates could download the admit card of KCET 2024 on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. All the registered candidates could access the KCET 2024 admit card using the application number and date of birth. Students appearing in the KCET 2024 exam have to carry a hall ticket to the KCET exam centre on the day of the exam.

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