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Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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KCET Question Papers 2026 - Karnataka Examinations Authority will release KCET 2026 question papers at kea.kar.nic.in after exam is over. Students will be able to download question papers of KCET for practice and prepare for the exam. We have also shared below previous year KCET question paper PDF for Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects here. Candidates planning to appear for KCET exam can download the past year sample papers. Various coaching institutes also release the KCET question papers with solutions on their website.

Going through the KCET question paper 2026 will help candidates check important chapters and topics and develop an understanding of the KCET exam pattern, types of questions, difficulty level, etc. During KCET preparation, applicants should practice KCET question papers as much as possible to identify weak points and work on them to score better. For more details about the KCET question paper PDF, check below. 

KCET Previous Year Question Papers with Answers PDF

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  • KCET 2026 Question Paper - Unofficial
  • KCET 2025 Question Paper - Unofficial
  • KCET Question Papers 2026
  • How to Download KCET Question Papers 2026?
  • Benefits of solving KCET Question Papers 2026
  • KCET Sample Papers
  • KCET 2025 Preparation Guides
  • KCET Question Papers 2020 – Unofficial
  • KCET Exam Pattern 2026
  • Best Books for KCET 2026 Preparations
  • KCET Syllabus 2026
  • FAQs related to the KCET question papers 2026
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KCET 2026 Question Paper - Unofficial

The question papers will be shared as and when it is released by the coaching institutes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do the KCET questions repeat?
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Yes there are chances of some questions getting repeated however practicing it is a good way of exactly understanding the demand of the knowledge required for cracking examination.

Q:   Is there minus marking in the KCET exam?
A: 

No. There is no negative marking in the KCET examination.

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KCET 2025 Question Paper - Unofficial

Candidates can check KCET question paper 2025 by various coaching institutes from the table provided below.

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KCET Question Papers 2026

Karnataka Examinations Authority will release the KCET question papers soon after the conclusion of the exam. Applicants appearing in the exam will be able to download the KCET 2026 question paper PDF at kea.kar.nic.in. Many coaching institutes will also release the KCET question paper 2026 along with answer key on the exam day. The direct link to download KCET question papers will be updated below.  

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Physics 

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Q:   How to download KCET question papers?
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Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET 2024 question paper at the official website after the conclusion of the exam. Applicants can download the KCET previous year question papers at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.  

  • Visit the KCET official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. 

  • Click on the KCET UGCET tab from the homepage. 

  • Now, click on the “Admissions” tab and select previous year question papers link. 

  • Select the year from the dropdown menu. 

  • Download the question papers for future reference.  

Q:   Will there any numerical type questions in KCET question paper?
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No, there will be no numerical type questions in KCET. The question paper will have multiple choice questions and each question will have 4 options. 

Q:   Is the KCET exam conducted in offline mode?
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Hi,

Yes, KCET exam is conducted in offline pen & paper mode across various centres every year. You will be provided OMR sheet to attempt the KCET 2025 exam. You have to mark the answers using black/blue ball point pen. You should note that no online exam will be conducted for any candidate. There will be four alternatives to all the questions asked in the exam. Each question will have one correct alternative. You must cross check your answers before marking it in OMR sheet. The authorities will not allow you to change your answers once marked in the OMR sheet.  

Hope this cleared your query.

Q:   What is the language of KCET question paper?
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Karnataka Examination Authority provides KCET question paper in both English and Kannada language. Applicants appearing in the exam can read questions in any one language. Candidates must note that in case of any mismatch in KCET question paper 2024, the English language will prevail. Each paper in the KCET exam comprises 60 questions. All the instructions and guidelines provided in KCET 2024 question paper is also provided in English and Kannada language. Applicants must have a good command of both languages to understand the basics of questions asked in the KCET exam.  

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How to Download KCET Question Papers 2026?

Follow instructions to download KCET question papers 2026:  

  • Visit - kea.kar.nic.in. 
  • On homepage, go to “Admissions” tab. 
  • Select question paper with answer key link. 
  • Select year  
  • Download KCET question paper PDF.  

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Q:   What is the KCET exam pattern?
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The exam pattern of KCET comprises various components like duration of exam, marking scheme and others. KCET exam is conducted for three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) for a duration of 80 minutes each. One mark is awareded for every correct answers while there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in KCET exam. Applicants from Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga also have to appear for the KCET Kannada language exam which is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes.  

Q:   What are the important books for KCET exam preparation?
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Karnataka Examination Authority conducts KCET exam every year for the admissions to engineering and other courses offered by participating institutes. Candidates who appear in the exam are always advised to refer to the KCET best books 2025 for their preparations. For the ease of candidates, Shikha.com has compiled a list of best books to prepare for KCET 2025 exam below. 

Physics 

Concepts of Physics 

HC Verma 

Aptitude Problems in Physics 

S. Krotov 

New Course Physics 

Pradeep 

 
 
 
 

Chemistry 

IIT Chemistry 

O.P. Aggarwal 

Concepts of Chemistry 

ABC 

Mathematics 

Maths XI & XII 

R.D Sharma 

Algebra Made Easy 

K. P. Basu 

Differential Calculus 

Admit M Agarwal 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in KCET paper?
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Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. KCET 2025 exam comprises multiple choice questions. Each question in KCET exam 2025 will have 4 alternatives. Applicants have to mark their answers in OMR sheet provided at the time of exam. There will be only one correct option to each question asked in the KCET exam. There will be no numerical type questions. Applicants have to mark their final answers only from the alternatives provided in the question booklet. There will be no question in KCET 2025 question paper with multiple correct alternatives. 

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Benefits of solving KCET Question Papers 2026

KCET paper can be helpful for candidates in many ways. Check some benefits of practicing KCET previous year question papers below. 

  • It helps in understanding the difficulty level of the questions. 
  • Provides an understanding of the marking scheme. 
  • It will help in determining the important topics to focus on more. 
  • It will boost the confidence level and help with time management. 
  • Candidates will know about the stronger and weaker parts. 
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KCET Question Papers 2020 – Unofficial

Candidates can download KCET question papers 2020 with answer key from the links provided below. 

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KCET Exam Pattern 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET 2026 exam pattern on the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to go through the KCET exam pattern for their preparations. The exam pattern of KCET 2026 comprises marking scheme, number of questions, duration of exam and others. Along with the exam pattern, candidates can also refer to the KCET question papers for their practice. Referring to KCET previous year question papers help candidates to figure out important topics and chapters for the exam.  

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Best Books for KCET 2026 Preparations

Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the KCET 2026 best books for their preparations. Toppers of previous year and experts prescribes KCET books 2026 to ace the exam with a good score. Candidates can also take KCET previous year question paper books for their practice. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.  

Physics 

Chemistry 

Mathematics 

  • NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Physics 
  • Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK 
  • Physics for 1st Year PUC by AS Govind 
  • Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK by K. L. Gomber and K. L. Gogia 
  • Fundamentals of Physics by S Chand 
  • Pradeep’s Fundamental Physics (Class 11 and 12) 
  • NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Chemistry 
  • Modern’s ABCs of Chemistry, Part-1 and Part-2 by S P Jauhar 
  • Chemistry for first Year PUC by Prof Somashekara Prasad 
  • Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry 
  • NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Mathematics 
  • CET by Bosco 
  • MCQ by Asit Das Gupta 
  • Mathematics by Dinesh 
  • Mathematics for first Year PUC BY Dr. PG Umarani 
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KCET Syllabus 2026

Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET 2026 syllabus at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to go through the KCET syllabus for their preparations. With the help of KCET syllabus 2026, applicants can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Along with syllabus, candidates can also practice KCET previous year question papers. 

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FAQs related to the KCET question papers 2026

Candidates can check here additional FAQs related to the KCET question papers 2026 - 

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Q:   What types of questions are asked in the KCET exam?
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The pattern for the exam is MCQs based on 11th and 12th syllabus. It is an offline exam with no negative marking.

Q:   What types of questions are asked in the KCET exam?
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The type of questions asked are MCQs for subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology containing 60 questions each with no negative marking.

Q:   What is the KCET marking scheme?
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Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET marking scheme in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam will be awarded one mark for every correct answers. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers in KCET exam. KEA will not deduct any marks for unattempted questions in KCET exam. As the exam is conducted in offline mode, applicants are advise to mark their answers carefully in OMR sheet. The questions with multiple options marked will be considered as wrong. Candidates are advise to cross check their answers before marking it in OMR sheet. Do not write anything on KCET OMR sheet other than marking answers. 

Q:   Does KCET release question papers?
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Yes the authority does release previous year question paper along with answer keys.

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Answered 2 days ago

For the students belonging to the General HS quota, the KCET last round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 83674. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff ranks: 

Round KCET Last Round Closing Rank 2025
157600
274130
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Answered 2 days ago

If you belong to the General AI category, the BTech cutoff 2025 for the University of Mysore ranged between 73966 and 261014 in the last round. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the branch-wise last round closing ranks for KCET: 

CourseKCET Last Round Cutoff 2025
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science86897
B.Tech. in Bio-Medical and Robotic Engineering261014.5
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Design225014
B.Tech. in Civil Environment Engineering232487
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning76921
CSE73966

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

The REVA University KCET Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BE/BTech programmes. The REVA University BTech Cutoff 2025 ranged from  19283 to 110318 in the last round for the General AI category candidates. The easiest course for admission was B.Tech. in Civil Engineering,  followed b

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 days ago

The cutoff ranks vary for differnt rounds and categories. If you belong to the General AI category, the KCET last round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 70084. Under the HS quota, the cutoff rank for the same stood at 77281. 

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 3 days ago

Amity University Bengaluru accepts the KCET entrance exam for selecting students to its BE/BTech programme. If you belong to the General AI category, the KCET closing ranks varied bewteen 31519 and 214671. The cutoff ranks vary across different rounds, specialisations, categories and quotas. 

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 6 days ago

The NHCE Bangalore KCET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various BE courses. The cutoff trend over the years for the B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering programme was fluctuating, as per the last round closing ranks for the General category students belonging to the All India quota. In

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 6 days ago

NHCE Bangalore KCET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE courses via the KCET examination. The last round closing ranks ranged between 17363 and 94747 for the General category candidates under the All India quota, as per the NHCE Bangalore BE cutoff 2025. The hardest course for admission

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

The Bangalore University KCET Cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds and categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. For the General category students under the All India quota, the cutoff ranged from 5020 to 55203, wherein B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering was the harde

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

PES University KCET Cutoff 2025 was announced till Round 3 for admission to BTech, BPharm, and BArch courses. The KCET BTech Cutoff 2025 ranged from  6056 to 15958 for the students belonging to the General AI category. This category faced the toughest competiton for the B.Tech. in Computer Science a

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

If you belong to the General AI quota, yes 29000 in KCET is considered to be a good rank for BTech admission at CMR University. In 2025, the closing ranks ranged between 36709 and 55398 in General category, therefore candidates with a lower cutoff rank of 29000 are more likely to secure a seat at CM

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