Portions for KCET 2021: Check Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics Portions

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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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.

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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.

Table of contents
  • 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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