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Applicants appearing in the exam can check KCET 2025 important books for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics here.   

Best Books for KCET 2025 Preparations- Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is one of the popular engineering exams conducted in India with nearly 2 lakh candidates taking the test every year. KCET 2025 exam is a gateway for candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate engineering, pharmacy and Aayusha courses offered by various participating institutes. Questions asked in KCET exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of facts and concepts about the subject. To gain expertise in all the four subjects for KCET, candidates must refer to the right set of books for KCET preparation 2025. Going through best books for KCET preparation 2025 helps candidates to complete the syllabus effectively. It also helps candidates to figure out the important concepts and topics asked in the KCET 2025 exam

Before you begin making a choice of good books and study material for KCET, candidates should get familiar with the KCET exam pattern and syllabus. This will assist in making the right choice of KCET study material. Engineering Exams in India can get a bit complicated to crack at times. To be able to ace the exam one needs to have a good hold on concepts and a better understanding of the basics. Studying from the right set of books will help you yield a good score. For the ease of students, we have compiled the best books for KCET exam, syllabus and important topics here.  
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Best Books for KCET 2025 Preparation: Physics 

Candidates can check best books for Physics to prepare for KCET 2025 exam from below: 

  • Physics for 1st Year PUC by AS Govind 
  • NCERT Physics Textbooks of Class 11 and Class 12 
  • New Course Physics by Pradeep 
  • Principals of Physics by S Chands 

Best Books for KCET 2025: Chemistry 

The list of important chemistry books for KCET 2025 preparation is provided below: 

  • NCERT Chemistry book of Class 11 and Class 12 
  • Modern ABC Chemistry by SP Jauhar 
  • New Course Chemistry by Pradeep 
  • Chemistry for 1st Year PUC by Prof. Somashekara Prasad 

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Best Books for KCET Preparation 2025: Mathematics 

Candidates can refer to the KCET 2025 books for Mathematics preparations from below. 

  • Mathematics by Dinesh  
  • NCERT Mathematics book of Class 11 and Class 12 
  • Mathematics for 1st Year PUC BY Dr. PG Umarani 

Also Read: KCET 2025 preparation tips 

Other Important Books for KCET 2025 Preparations 

Q:   Are NCERT books enough to complete the KCET syllabus?
A:

NCERT is the most important source for entrance exam preparations. Going through NCERT books for KCET preparations helps candidates to build the foundation of all the topics and chapters. Along with the NCERT books, candidates can also go through KCET previous year question papers and mock test for their preparations. It helps students to figure out their strong and weak areas. It is important to have a comprehensive and thorough preparation strategy that covers all the KCET important topics and concepts in each subject. 

Q:   What are the important books for KCET exam preparation?
A:

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 

Here we have compiled important books for KCET exam which might help candidates to get and edge in their preparation: 

  • KCET Engineering Entrance Exam Solved Papers 
  • KCET Chapter wise Previous Questions with Solutions Annapurna Experts 
  • Karnataka CET Explorer for Engineering (Paperback) by MTG 
  • KCET 14 Years Solved Papers Karnataka CET Explorer Medical by MTG 

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KCET study material is based on the syllabus as prescribed by the Karnataka Examination Authority. KCET syllabus is similar to the JEE Main exam. Candidates preparing to crack JEE Main 2025 exam can easily appear for KCET without any extra preparation. Take a look at the subject wise list of topics in KCET syllabus: 

Subject 

Topics in KCET Syllabus  

Physics 

General, Mechanics, Sound and mechanical waves, Thermal physics, Electricity and magnetism, Optics, Modern physics. 

Chemistry 

Physical Chemistry: Measurements in chemistry, Mole concept, Atomic structure, Gaseous and liquid states, Atomic structure and chemical bonding, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Solid state, Chemical kinetics, Surface chemistry. 

Organic Chemistry: Basic concepts, Reactive intermediates, Isomerism, Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes, Aromatic compounds, Haloalkanes (Alkyl halides), Haloarenes, Alcohols, Polymers, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Amines, Carbohydrate, Amino acids and proteins. 

In Organic Chemistry: Classification of elements and periodicity in properties, Hydrogen, s- Block elements, p- Block elements, d- Block elements, f- Block elements, Coordination compound, Metals and metallurgy. 

Mathematics 

Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical geometry, Differential calculus, Integral calculus, Vectors. 

Biology 

Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Ecology, Humans and Environment, Biotechnology, Biology of Animal systems, Biology of Plant systems. 

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KCET 2025 important topics 

Take a look at the subject-wise list of important topics for KCET 2025

  • Physics for KCET can be enhanced by focusing more on topics like Wave, Force, Oscillation Gravitation etc 
  • Chemistry for KCET can be aced by giving importance to topics like Block elements, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium etc 
  • Mathematics for KCET will be easier to crack, only if you a good hold on Differentiation and Calculus 
  • Some of the important topics in Biology for KCET includes Human & Plant Physiology, Plant Anatomy, Morphology etc 
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