Tips to crack KCET in the first attempt with high scores

By: Kandarp Patel

Understand the concepts, learn the important formulae, analyse and work on the weak areas and revise the subjects daily to crack the exam with high scores.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is considered as an important exam for admission in several colleges in the Karnataka state. In this article, we will discuss some effective tips and important topics to score high in KCET.

There are two papers in KCET, one of Mathematics and another of Physics and Chemistry. The mode of examination in KCET is offline. One of the most important things about this exam is that there is no negative marking, therefore, students should try to attempt all the questions in the paper.

Mathematics

Based on previous years papers analysis, it is observed that the Mathematics paper is a bit lengthy. So, the students need to have good speed and accuracy for completing this paper on time. Applying short tricks and techniques are always very helpful. During the preparation, try to solve more questions of this subject to improve speed and accuracy.

Some of the important topics with high weightage are 3D Geometry, Probability, Vectors, Sets, Relations and Functions, Permutation and Combination, Statics and Dynamics, Trigonometry, Matrices and Determinants, Limit and Continuity, Sequence and Series, Indefinite Integration and Complex Numbers.

Chemistry

The main advantage of this subject is that many direction questions are asked based on the equation, reaction and theory. So, make a handbook for this subject in which every important concept, formulae, reactions and equations are written. This would help in a quick revision of the subject.

Some of the important topics with high weightage are Mole Concepts, Chemical Kinetics, General Organic Chemistry, Biomolecules, Chemical Equilibrium and Bonding, Nuclear and Surface Chemistry, Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes, Ionic Equilibrium, Aldehyde and Ketone, Atomic Structure, S and P Block Elements and Co-Ordination Compounds.

Physics

To score high in Physics, one should focus on clarifying the concepts of each chapter in the syllabus. Along with this, focus on learning the important formulae and derivations.

Some of the important topics with high weightage are Current Electricity, Alternating Current, Wave and Ray Optics, Thermodynamics and Heat, Electrostatics, Modern Physics, Electromagnetic Induction, Communication, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, Electromagnetic Waves, Fluids and Physics of Nucleus.

Effective tips for preparation

• Analyse and work more on the strong and average subject to make it strongest
• Revise the subjects/ topics covered in the day
• Go through the exam pattern and accordingly give the mocks to enhance speed and accuracy
• Learn every important formula of each subject thoroughly
• Understand the concepts of a chapter rather learning the same
• Make a schedule and study for at least seven to eight hours in a day
• Solve at least last five years KCET papers

About the Author:

Kandarp Patel is a student at Nirma University, Ahemdabad, pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (final year). He is also a campus representative with Shiksha.com since 2016.