How to Prepare for KCET 2026: Check Study plan, Important Trips & Tricks
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
Registration - 16 Jan '26 - 22 Feb '26
Candidates appearing in the exam must refer to the KCET preparation tips 2026 to ace the exam with a good score. KCET 2026 preparation tips help the candidates to figure out the best books, topics and others. For the ease of candidates, Shiksha brings a study plan and important tips & tricks to ace the KCET 2026 exam.
How to Prepare for KCET 2026 - Preparing a study plan is the key to ace KCET 2026 exam. A well-devised KCET study plan 2026 will help candidates to improve their performance in the exam, eventually nailing a good score. Obtaining a good score KCET 2026 exam is the goal of every candidate. But what actually makes a difference is how well and fast you use your mind to solve the questions with cent per cent accuracy in Karnataka CET exam.
To do so, aspirants have to make sure that they are thoroughly prepared to take the KCET 2026 test. The very first step when preparing for the KCET 2026 exam is to understand the exam pattern. To prepare for KCET 2026 exam effectively, candidates can refer to the KCET previous year question papers to check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Here in this article, we have compiled the tips and tricks to ace the KCET 2026 exam.
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How to Prepare for KCET 2026?
KCET preparation 2026 is broadly divided into two parts: Covering the syllabus and practising previous year papers. KCET 2026 preparation is incomplete without these two basic elements. There is only one rule: first, complete the syllabus and then move to the previous year's papers. Remember, if you have not completed the KCET syllabus 2026, you won't be able to get through the question papers. Given below are some of the key tips on how to prepare for the KCET 2026 exam.
- Prepare Notes
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Preparing keynotes always helps in last-minute revision for the KCET 2026 exam. Since it is difficult to revise the complete list of topics, candidates can take a quick look at the notes they prepared to recall all the important pointers from the chapter. In addition to this, short notes also help in memorizing the concepts more clearly.
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- Devise a Timetable for KCET 2026 Preparation
To prepare a well-strategized KCET study plan 2026, candidates are advised to prepare a proper timetable. This will help candidates to devote equal time to the important topics from KCET syllabus 2026. Timetables also assist in preparing a more organized and disciplined study plan to crack the KCET 2026 exam. Prepare a timetable with both short-term and long-term goals and make sure that you stick to the mentioned schedule. When preparing for Karnataka Common Entrance Test, it is important to devote more than 6-8 hours to your exam preparation, followed by 10-15 minutes of break. Maintain and religiously follow the timetable in order to ace the exam with a good score.
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The KCET result 2025 was announced on May 24. The KCET topper's list have also been announced. Candidates can check the KCET toppers in engineering stream below -
Candidates name | Marks obtained |
|---|---|
| Bhavesh Jayanthi | 99.06% |
| Satwik B Biradar | 98.83% |
| Dinesh Gomati | 98.67% |
The KCET toppers in agriculture and veterinary stream have been released along with the KCET results. Candidates can check the KCET toppers of veterinary and agriculture stream below-
KCET Agriculture Toppers 2025
| Toppers Name | Percentage |
| Akshay M Hedge | 98.08% |
| Saish Shravan Pandit | 97.92% |
| Suchith P Prasad | 97.92% |
KCET Veterinary Toppers 2025 list
| Topper's Name | Percentage |
| Harishraj DV | 179 marks |
| Aathreya Venkatchalam | 179 marks |
| Saphal S Shetty | 178 marks |
KCET BNYS Toppers List 2025
| Topper's Name | Marks obtained |
| Harishraj DV | 99.39% |
| Aathreya Venkatchalam | 99.39% |
| Saphal S.Shetty | 99.28% |
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- Solve previous year questions and give mock tests
The exam tests knowledge of 11th and 12th syllabus so it is important to focus on 11th and 12th standard NCERT textbooks which gradually start by practicing previous years papers and appearing for mock examinations.
Based on past year trends, Maths is generally considered difficult and time-consuming section to prepare for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. Rest are easy to crack.
6-8 months is a sufficient time to prepare for the KCET. However, for students who are well-versed with 10+2, they will find cracking the KCET easy.
Students must have heard exam toppers talking about PYPs and appearing for mock tests. Who better than exam toppers can guide us through successful exam preparation? Practising a lot of mock tests and KCET previous year question papers help candidates to get familiar with the KCET question paper pattern, difficulty level and the type of questions. This will also give them an idea about some of the important topics to be focused on in order to crack the exam. Apart from PYPs and KCET sample papers, candidates can also try solving mock tests for the exam. Solving timed KCET mock test provides candidates with the real-time exam day feel. It is also one of the success mantras that aspirants use in order to crack the KCET 2026 exam.
- Seek guidance
Aiming to save time and attempts, exam aspirants seek quality guidance from industry experts and previous year exam toppers. There is a lot of free online coaching available for candidates. They provide coaching for all four subjects tested in the in KCET exam. You can always ask them to guide you towards a successful KCET exam preparation. It is always advisable to clear your doubts and not prolong things. Getting the right kind of guidance will help you clear all sorts of doubts budding inside your head during your KCET exam preparation 2026.
- Effective Revision
To be able to crack KCET 2026 exam will a good score, it is important for exam aspirants to take regular revisions. Any topic they feel they are weak on should be revised again and again so that they don’t lose a hold on its concepts. The repeated revision will help candidates to thorough the concepts and formula.
Refer to KCET Exam Pattern 2026
Going through the KCET 2026 exam pattern helps candidates to get an idea about the number of questions, duration of the exam and the marking scheme of the exam. Being familiar with KCET exam pattern will aid candidates in the smooth planning of exam. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Pen and Paper Mode Test (Offline) |
| Total marks |
180 Marks |
| Exam duration |
1 Hour 20 Minutes |
| Total questions |
180 Questions |
| Negative marking |
No negative marking |
| Subjects/Total Q*marks |
Physics: 60 Chemistry: 60 Mathematics: 60 Biology: 60 |
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Know KCET Syllabus 2026
After students have referred to the exam pattern and have clarity about the time duration and the marking scheme, it is time to know the syllabus. The KCET syllabus is based on the first and second PUC (Pre-University College) syllabi as prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. The questions asked in the KCET question paper are mostly based on topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Check out the subject-wise list of important topics in the KCET 2026 syllabus.
Important Topics for KCET 2026 Preparations
| Physics |
Chemistry |
Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Plane |
Block Elements |
3D Geometry |
| Laws of Motion |
Chemical Kinematics |
Mathematical Reasoning |
| Wave Optics |
Equilibrium |
Statistics |
| Current Electricity |
Structure of Atoms |
Principles of Mathematics Induction |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
No, students can't get admission in NIT Surathkal BTech with KCET scores. The institute accepts admissions for BTech solely through JEE Main scores. Students have to then appear for the counselling process to get a seat.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
6-8 months is a sufficient time to prepare for the KCET. However, for students who are well-versed with 10+2, they will find cracking the KCET easy.
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Answered a week ago
Based on past year trends, Maths is generally considered difficult and time-consuming section to prepare for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. Rest are easy to crack.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates can find the KCET syllabus PDF from its official website. There the authorities have uploaded the KCET information brochure PDF which students can download for their perusal.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at VTU is easily achievable with a rank of 7000 for the students belonging to the General AI category.
Students can refer to the table below to know which colleges are available to them in the last round.
| College | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|
| Acharya Institute of Technology | 36960 |
| Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management | 35584 |
| SJB Institute of Technology | 33150 |
| JSS Academy of Technical Education | 30202 |
| Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering | 29642 |
| Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology | 28117 |
| KLE Dr. M.S.Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology | 27834 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology (AIT), Bangalore | 27544 |
| CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 27114.5 |
| Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology | 23757 |
| NHCE Bangalore - New Horizon College of Engineering | 22469 |
| KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi | 21865 |
| Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering | 20446 |
| R.N.S. Institute of Technology | 19792 |
| B.N.M Institute of Technology | 19049 |
| BMS Institute of Technology and Management | 15498 |
| KLE Technological University | 15143 |
| R V Institute of Technology and Management | 14565 |
| Siddaganga Institute of Technology | 14310 |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology | 13549 |
| The National Institute of Engineering | 12751 |
Note: This is not the entire list of col
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The KCET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE/BTech courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 234 and 261973. The maximum rank at which admissions are entertained was 261973. Please keep i
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The MVJCE KCET Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BE/BTech courses for various categories and rounds under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 26347 to 257572, wherein the easiest and the hardest courses for admission were B
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Answered 2 weeks ago
No, candidates are not required to appear for the KCET to qualify for MBBS admissions at St. John's Medical College. Instead, candidates need to register for the counseling rounds of KCET to gt seats alloted during MBBS admissions.
To qualify for St. John's Medical College MBBS admissions, candidates
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The DSU KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BTech courses for all rounds and categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 24798 to 121064.5, wherein the most competitive course for admission was B.Tech. in Aerospac
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The RNSIT KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE courses for various rounds and categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI quota, the last round cutoff varied between 16199 and 258478, wherein the hardest course for admission was B.E. in Computer Science a
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Candidates can refer NCERT guide for preparation. This consists of many objective type questions and model papers. you need to spend time for each subject and cover all the portions. In the end of each unit completion, you can exercise some tests. After completing the preparation you can try out this model paper.
This will help you to know your preparation level and thus you can rectify your mistakes. you can find lot of question papers and mock tests in online. you should commence your preparation at the earliest. By this way, you will get more time to practice mock tests as well you can complete your portions soon. you can clear their doubts after completing the practice.