KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis April 23; Check Difficulty Level, Weightage, and Student
Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )
KCET Exam 2026
23 Apr '26 - 24 Apr '26
The KCET 2026 Chemistry paper is being conducted on April 23 afternoon shift. We will share the difficulty level of the exam here. The exam features 60 questions. Students initial feedback will state how the paper was compared to 2025. Check our full analysis for weightage and expert insights.
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis April 23
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis April 23: The KCET 2026 Chemistry paper is being conducted on April 23 afternoon shift. We will share here the difficulty level of the exam and today’s first shift here. The exam features 60 questions. Students' reports will state how the paper was compared to 2025. The KCET paper for Chemistry is being conducted in the first session (02:30 PM to 03:50 PM). We will be sharing here the KCET analysis, comprehensive breakdown of Chemistry paper, including section-wise difficulty, high-weightage topics, and expert opinions. The KCET exam for Physics paper was held in the morning shift. Check our full analysis for weightage and expert insights.
KCET Live Updates: KCET 2026 Exam Live Updates
- KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Structure
- KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis April 23: Initial Student Reactions
- KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper: Section-Wise Difficulty Analysis
- KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper: High-Weightage Topics & Chapter Distribution
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Structure
| Feature |
Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions |
60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks |
60 Marks |
| Time Allotted |
60 Minutes (1 hour) |
| Marking Scheme |
+1 for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking |
None (0 marks for wrong answers) |
| Language |
English and Kannada |
Also read: KCET Dress Code 2026: What to Wear and What to Avoid on Exam Day
Commonly asked questions
With 160 to 170 you can target top colleges and universities, as it corresponds to a rank between 500 to 550 (approx). Some top colleges are -
- PES Univ (ECE)
- NIE Mysore
- SJCE
- NMIT
For 70 to 75 marks in KCET, the expected KCET rank can fall in between 5501 - 6000 depending on the appeared candidates number, difficulty level and several factors. Candidates can check here for KCET rank vs mark
KCET expected rank | KCET marks range |
5001 - 5500 | 75 – 80 |
5501 - 6000 | 70 – 75 |
6000 - 10000 | 65 – 70 |
The below factors are considered while determining the cut off -
Difficulty level of question paper
Number of applicants appearing in the test
Seat availability
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis April 23: Initial Student Reactions
| Particulars |
Student Feedback |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty |
To be shared soon |
| Paper Trend |
To be shared soon |
| Complexity Level |
To be shared soon |
| Dominant Syllabus |
To be shared soon |
| Most Challenging Section |
To be shared soon |
| Comparison to 2025 |
To be shared soon |
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper: Section-Wise Difficulty Analysis
| Category |
Difficulty Level |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Class 11 (I PUC) Topics |
To be shared soon |
To be shared soon |
| Class 12 (II PUC) Topics |
To be shared soon |
To be shared soon |
| Conceptual Questions |
To be shared soon |
To be shared soon |
| Numerical Calculations |
To be shared soon |
To be shared soon |
| Overall Difficulty |
To be shared soon |
To be shared soon |
Also read: What is a Good Score and Rank in KCET?
Commonly asked questions
Here are some colleges that offer BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning via KCET -
| College name | KCET Last Cutoff Rank (as per last year) | Average placement package |
| PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore | 3119 | 65 LPA |
| PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore | 8522 | 65 LPA |
| Reva University, Bangalore | 24012 | 48 LPA |
| Dayanand Sagar University | 33987 | 35 LPA |
| Presidency University | 35733 | 13.58 LPA |
The cut off marks are calculated by giving a 50% weightage to each KCET marks and 12th standard board examination marks. Both are combined to calculate the rank.
The exam body Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will declare KCET 2026 results online at the official website. Applicants appeared in the exam will be able to check their results by using their login credentials - user ID and password.
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper: High-Weightage Topics & Chapter Distribution
According to the preliminary analysis, the following chapters saw the highest representation in the KCET 2026 Chemistry paper:
As per the KEA guidelines, the paper maintained a distribution of roughly 25% from the First PUC syllabus and 75% from the Second PUC syllabus.
KCET Answer Key and Results
The official KCET 2026 Answer Key is expected to be released by the KEA as soon as the exam is conducted. However, several coaching institutes will release unofficial versions by late evening today. The KCET 2026 results are tentatively scheduled for announcement in late May or early June.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
If candidate's spot a mistake in their name or photo, they must contact the KEA helpdesk immediately for rectification.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, students can get admission in Rathinam Institute of Technology Powered by Sunstone B.E without KCET. The institute mainly offers merit-based seats. No entrance test including KCET is required.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The required rank would depend on the category to which the student belongs. For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 3473 to 5020 for the CSE branch. Hence, students need to secure at least 5020 to qualify for the course.
To know the minimum rank for other categories, students can look a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, students who want admission to University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering have to appear in the KCET entrance examination to qualify for a seat in any of the BTech course branches.
Admission at UVCE is strictly entrance-based, and students have to attain a valid rank according to the UVCE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Refer to the list below to know the important documents required for KCET counselling. UVCE accepts the KCET entrance examination, followed by the counselling process results for admission to the BE course and its various branches.
- KCET application form 2026.
- KCET admit card 2026.
- KCET application
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The UVCE KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various BE course specialisations for the AI and HS quota. For the General AI category, the UVCE BTech cutoff 2025 ranged from 3473 in the first round to 55203 in the final round, wherein the hardest course for admission was BTech CSE, with the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates are not allowed to leave their seats until entire duration of the session is over.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Attestation is not required unless there is discrepancy in candidate's photograph or signature.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, all electronic items including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and Bluetooth devices are completely banned, whether switched off or switched on.
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Contributor-Level 7
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