Updated on Apr 17, 2019 16:30 IST

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
  • KCET 2019 Chemistry Syllabus
  • KCET 2019 Mathematics Syllabus
  • KCET 2019 Exam Pattern

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!

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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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Answered a month ago

No. The official authority does not release mock tests. Candidates need to refer to third party websites for the mock tests.

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Nishtha Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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.

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Mani Mehra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The difficulty level for mathematics is considered as moderate to difficult and other subjects are considered as easier to moderate.

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Vikrant Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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.

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Mayank Kumari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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.

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Aayushi Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The KCET syllabus is based on 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

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Satyendra Katarya

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The examination tests knowledge of 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.

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Chanchal Sinha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

No, there is no negative marking in KCET making it important for the candidates to attempt all questions.

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Mamona Rai

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The marking scheme for KCET is 1 mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.

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Nishtha Taneja

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The exam is in offline mode with questions asked in MCQ format for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions wherein each subject is a session for 80 minutes.

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Nishtha Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7