KCET Question Papers - Candidates can download KCET question paper PDF from 2004 to 2026 from this page. We have shared here the previous year KCET question paper PDF for Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects. Students can download these past year papers for free to practice and prepare for the KCET exam. This practice will them understand the difficulty level of the each of these subjects, types of questions asked in the exam as well as question paper pattern from previous few years.
Along with the that, solving the question papers will also help in increasing their question solving ability, increase their speed and improve their efficiency along with time management skills. Students can solve these question papers during their KCET preparation phase to identify their weak points and can work on them before appearing in the exam.
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KCET 2026 Question Paper - Memory Based Questions
The exam body, Karnataka Examinations Authority releases KCET 2027 question papers at its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea after the exam is over. Various coaching institutes also release KCET question papers with solutions on their website after the exam is over. For more details about the KCET question paper PDF, check below. The KCET question papers will be shared as PDF with answer key/solutions.
Meanwhile candidates can find here the memory based questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics section -
| Subject | Date | Memory-Based Questions / Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | April 23 | • Identify the principle for a carburetor air-fuel mixture (Answer: Bernoulli's Principle). • Calculate the ratio of extensions for two wires of the same material and length but different diameters (Answer: 4:1). • Identify the incorrect statement about the refractive index for a pair of media. • Find the critical angle for monochromatic light moving from medium A to B. • Determine the range of the electromagnetic spectrum considered as visible light (400 nm to 700 nm). • Angular momentum remains constant if what condition is met? (Answer: Net external torque is not applied). |
| Chemistry | April 23 | • Identify oxidation and reduction products in the reaction • Determine the coordination number • Arrange in decreasing order of nucleophilic addition reactivity. • Identify the Lanthanoid member known for a +4 oxidation state (e.g., Cerium). • Identify reagents for converting primary alcohols to aldehydes. • Match list of functional groups (e.g., Aniline, Phenol) with their specific reagents (Tollen's, Ferric chloride). • Determine the number of secondary alcoholic groups in Glycerol. |
| Mathematics | April 24 | • Calculus: Heavy focus on direct but lengthy Integration and Differentiation problems. • Probability: Questions described as unusually long and tedious, focusing on complex word problems. • Algebra: Included significant weightage on Matrices, Vectors, and 3D Geometry. • Trigonometry: Specific questions on trigonometric identities and inverse functions. |
Commonly asked questions
The pattern for the exam is MCQs based on 11th and 12th syllabus. It is an offline exam with no negative marking.
Yes there are chances of some questions getting repeated however practicing it is a good way of exactly understanding the demand of the knowledge required for cracking examination.
No. The JEE Mains emphasizes on deep knowledge and quote challenging with negative marking whereas KCET is moderately difficult which emphasizes on direct factual questions with no negative markings.
It is important to give mock tests for candidates appearing for KCET examination as it provides a holistic view and it provides a realistic exam experience also helping the candidates for analysing strengths and working on weaknesses.
FAQs related to the KCET question papers 2027
Candidates can check here additional FAQs related to the KCET question papers 2027 -
Karnataka Examination Authority conducts KCET exam every year for the admissions to engineering and other courses offered by participating institutes. Candidates who appear in the exam are always advised to refer to the KCET best books 2025 for their preparations. For the ease of candidates, Shikha.com has compiled a list of best books to prepare for KCET 2025 exam below.
Physics | |
Concepts of Physics | HC Verma |
Aptitude Problems in Physics | S. Krotov |
New Course Physics | Pradeep |
Chemistry | |
IIT Chemistry | O.P. Aggarwal |
Concepts of Chemistry | ABC |
Mathematics | |
Maths XI & XII | R.D Sharma |
Algebra Made Easy | K. P. Basu |
Differential Calculus | Admit M Agarwal |
The pattern for the exam is MCQs based on 11th and 12th syllabus. It is an offline exam with no negative marking.
No, there will be no numerical type questions in KCET. The question paper will have multiple choice questions and each question will have 4 options.
The type of questions asked are MCQs for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions each with no negative marking.
The exam pattern of KCET comprises various components like duration of exam, marking scheme and others. KCET exam is conducted for three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) for a duration of 80 minutes each. One mark is awareded for every correct answers while there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in KCET exam. Applicants from Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga also have to appear for the KCET Kannada language exam which is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes.
No. There is no negative marking in the KCET examination.
Yes the authority does release previous year question paper along with answer keys.
Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET question paper at the official website after the conclusion of the exam. Applicants can download the KCET previous year question papers at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Visit the KCET official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Click on the KCET UGCET tab from the homepage.
Now, click on the “Admissions” tab and select previous year question papers link.
Select the year from the dropdown menu.
Download the question papers for future reference.
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Yes, KCET exam is conducted in offline pen & paper mode across various centres every year. You will be provided OMR sheet to attempt the KCET 2025 exam. You have to mark the answers using black/blue ball point pen. You should note that no online exam will be conducted for any candidate. There will be four alternatives to all the questions asked in the exam. Each question will have one correct alternative. You must cross check your answers before marking it in OMR sheet. The authorities will not allow you to change your answers once marked in the OMR sheet.
Hope this cleared your query.
Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET marking scheme in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam will be awarded one mark for every correct answers. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers in KCET exam. KEA will not deduct any marks for unattempted questions in KCET exam. As the exam is conducted in offline mode, applicants are advise to mark their answers carefully in OMR sheet. The questions with multiple options marked will be considered as wrong. Candidates are advise to cross check their answers before marking it in OMR sheet. Do not write anything on KCET OMR sheet other than marking answers.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Yes, many NIRF-ranked colleges in Karnataka also accept COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores, giving non-KCET students a pathway in. Some colleges additionally offer management quota seats for direct admission, based on eligibility criteria.
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No, with a rank of 50k, getting a seat for B.Pharm at JSS College of Pharmacy will be quite difficult.
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Yes, with a KCET rank of 84,400, you have a very strong chance of getting a seat in (AI and DS) under the government/KEA quota at Aakash Institute of Engineering and Technology.
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With a KCET rank of 52504 with 2A category, you have moderate chance of getting a seat in lower-demand branches (like Civil or Mechanical Engineering) at JSS Science at Technology University, Mysuru or JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru during the later rounds of KEA counselling, but get
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Yes, you have a good chance to get a seat at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences in the second round with a KCET rank of 39,000 under OBC 2A Rural category.
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KCET is the main entrance exam for state quota seats. If you have a good JEE Main score, you can also apply for a management or NRI quota seat, or apply through COMEDK, which is another popular option in Karnataka. Each college may accept a different mix, so check individually.
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For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
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| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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KEA usually conducts multiple rounds of counselling, including Round 1, Round 2, and an Extended Round, depending on how many vacant seats are available.
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Cutoff marks for KCET 2026 are calculated on the basis of number of applicants, availability of seats, performance of the candidates in the test, reservation and difficulty of the question paper.
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Candidates who have passed or are due to pass class 12 (equivalent) in the specified subjects are eligible to apply for KCET 2026 as per the criteria of KEA.
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