KCET 2019 syllabus has been released by KEA. Check out the detailed exam syllabus along with the KCET exam pattern.
KCET 2019 syllabus includes Paper 1 for Physics and Chemistry & Paper 1 for Mathematics. The exam syllabus is released by the Karnataka Admission Authority (KEA) for all the three subjects - Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and is further into first year PUC and second year PUC (Pre University College). KCET syllabus 2019 will carry relevant topics that the candidates should thoroughly prepare in order to crack KCET 2019 exam.
Engineering aspirants in Karnataka tend to have a lot of questions around KCET syllabus. This is because the syllabus for KCET is said to have a similarity with JEE Main syllabus. This article aims to address the very question. Read the complete article to know KCET 2019 syllabus and exam pattern.
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KCET 2019 Physics Syllabus
| First Year PUC Syllabus |
Second Year PUC Syllabus |
|---|---|
| · 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 · Semiconductor Electronics · Communication Systems |
KCET 2019 Chemistry Syllabus
| First Year PUC Syllabus |
Second Year PUC Syllabus |
|---|---|
| · 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 |
KCET 2019 Mathematics Syllabus
| First Year PUC Syllabus |
Second Year PUC Syllabus |
|---|---|
| · 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 |
KCET 2019 Exam Pattern
To prepare well for the exam, it is important for a candidate to understand the exam pattern. Studying the KCET exam pattern will give candidates an idea about the question paper and the marking scheme. Take a look at some important highlights of KCET 2019 exam pattern.
| KCET Exam Specifications |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode |
Offline |
| Duration |
3 hours and 30 minutes (for all three papers) |
| Medium |
English |
| No. of questions |
180 objective type questions |
| Marking scheme |
1 mark for every correct answer No negative marking |
| Additional test (If any) |
Language test and Agriculture practical test |
KEA is conducting KCET 2019 on April 29 & 30 in offline mode for admission to the BTech, BPharma, BAMS, BSc and BHMS courses offered at government and private colleges in Karnataka. Paper 1 for Physics and Chemistry will be held on April 29 while Paper 2 for Mathematics will be held on April 30. The Kannada language test conducted only for Horanadu, Gadinadu and Kannadiga candidates will be held on May 1 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm only in Bangalore. Check out KCET 2019 exam date here!
KEA has also released the admit card for KCET 2019 on April 12. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download KCET admit card 2019 from the official website by submitting the registered credentials.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
A Rank less than 10,000 is generally a good rank for getting admission into many popular engineering colleges and departments. But this depends on the institute, the course and counselling round.
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