Candidates will have to complete certain portions of KCET 2021 to secure good marks in the exam. Read to know important portions of KCET 2021 and more.
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2021 will be held for BTech admissions into the state engineering institutes. While preparing for the examination, the candidates are advised to check the portions for KCET 2021 that they will have to complete and study to secure good marks. Details related to the syllabus and exam pattern of KCET 2021 along with the best books to refer can be checked by the candidates before commencing their preparation process. Read the full article to know more about Portions for KCET 2021.
- Portions for KCET 2021
- KCET 2021 Syllabus
- KCET 2021 Exam Pattern
- Best Books for KCET 2021
- KCET 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Portions for KCET 2021
Candidates can check the official syllabus of KCET 2021 to know which portions have to be studied for the upcoming entrance examination. Along with the syllabus, the candidates can also check the official KCET 2021 exam pattern to know more details about the examination.
KCET 2021 Syllabus
The authorities will soon release the detailed KCET 2021 syllabus. Candidates can prepare for the examination after referring to the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics portions for KCET 2021 that have to be studied.
KCET 2021 Syllabus for Physics
| 11th Standard Topics |
12th Standard Topics |
|---|---|
| Physical World and Measurement |
Electrostatics |
| Kinematics |
Current Electricity |
| Laws of Motion |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Work, Energy and Power |
Electromagnetic induction and Alternating Currents |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body |
Electromagnetic waves |
| Gravitation |
Optics |
| Properties of Bulk Matter |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Thermodynamics |
Atoms & Nuclei |
| Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory |
Electronic Devices |
| Oscillations and Waves |
Communication Systems |
KCET 2021 Syllabus for Mathematics
| 11th Standard Topics |
12th Standard Topics |
|---|---|
| Sets |
Matrices |
| Binomial Theorem |
Linear Programming |
| Mathematical Reasoning |
Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
| Principle Of Mathematical Induction |
Application Of Integrals |
| Linear Inequalities |
Relations & Functions |
| Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations |
Determinants |
| Permutation And Combination |
Application of Derivatives |
| Introduction to 3D Geometry |
Differential Equations |
| Statistics |
Integrals |
| Trigonometric Functions |
Continuity and Differentiability |
| Sequence & Series |
Probability |
| Straight Lines |
Vector Algebra |
| Probability |
Three Dimensional Geometry |
| Limits & Derivatives |
|
| Introduction to 3D-Geometry |
|
| Conic Sections |
KCET 2021 Syllabus for Chemistry
| 11th Standard Topics |
12th Standard Topics |
|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
Solid State |
| Structure of Atom |
Solutions |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
Electrochemistry |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
Chemical Kinetics |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids |
Surface Chemistry |
| Chemical Thermodynamics |
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
| Equilibrium |
p-Block Elements |
| Redox Reactions |
d and f Block Elements |
| Hydrogen |
Co-ordination compounds |
| S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals ) |
Haloalkanes and Haloarene |
| Some p-Block Elements |
Alcohols, Phenols and Ether |
| Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques |
Aldehydes and Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
| Hydrocarbons |
Organic compounds containing Nitrogen |
| Environmental Chemistry |
Biomolecules |
| Polymers |
|
| Chemistry in Everyday life |
KCET 2021 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern of KCET 2021 to know how the question paper will be structured by the authorities.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam |
Pen and Paper Based Test |
| Duration |
4 Hours |
| Medium of Exam |
English or Kannada |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Sections |
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Total Number of Questions |
180 Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
For every correct answer, 1 mark will be allotted. There will be no negative marking. |
Best Books for KCET 2021
During preparation for the examination, it is important that the candidates choose good materials for their reference. To ensure good preparation, the candidates can check the best books for KCET 2021 listed in the table below.
| Subjects |
Books |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK Physics for 1st Year PUC by AS Govind Fundamentals of Physics by S Chand |
| Mathematics |
Mathematics for 1st Year PUC BY Dr. PG Umarani CET by Bosco Mathematics by Dinesh |
| Chemistry |
Chemistry for 1st Year PUC by Prof. Somashekara Prasad Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry |
KCET 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will KCET 2021 be conducted?
A. The official dates for KCET 2021 has not yet been announced by the authorities.
Q. What sections do I have to study for KCET 2021?
A. Candidates will have to study Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry for KCET 2021.
Q. Will KCET 2021 be held in offline mode?
A. Yes. KCET 2021 will be conducted as a pen and paper-based test.
Q. When will KCET 2021 result be announced.
A. KEA has not declared the KCET 2021 result release date yet.
Q. Will KCET 2021 counselling be held in online mode?
A. KCET 2021 counselling will be held in online mode.
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Student Forum
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Chemistry was "nightmare" because of a syllabus shift. There were high volume of questions from the Class 11 (I PUC) syllabus.
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The difficulty wasn't in the concepts, but in length of calculations. Many students felt the paper was designed more like a Board exam than a 60-minute competitive test.
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Answered 6 days ago
For KCET Forestry admission, your performance in Biology is the most critical factor because Forestry falls under the B.Sc Agriculture/Allied Sciences group. Let me break it down clearly:
KCET Forestry Admission Criteria
- Eligibility: Class 12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Maths is optional.
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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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Answered 3 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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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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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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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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Candidates are not allowed to leave their seats until entire duration of the session is over.
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Attestation is not required unless there is discrepancy in candidate's photograph or signature.
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