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Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

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Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 14:00 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

KCET Question Papers 2026 - Students preparing for the KCET exam 2026 can find the previous year question papers here. Going through the KCET question papers will help to know the types of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level of paper. Solving the question papers during the KCET preparation will help identify the weak points and working on them could help score better. We have shared previous year KCET question paper PDF for Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects. Students can download these past year papers for free to practice and prepare for the KCET exam.

Table of contents
  • KCET 2025 Question Papers
  • KCET 2023 Question Paper
  • KCET 2021 Question Papers
  • KCET 2020 Question Papers
  • KCET 2019 Question Papers
  • KCET 2018 Question Papers
  • KCET 2017 Question Papers
  • KCET 2016 Question Papers
  • KCET 2015 Question Papers
  • KCET 2014 Question Papers
  • KCET 2013 Question Papers
  • KCET 2012 Question Papers
  • KCET 2011 Question Papers
  • KCET 2010 Question Papers
  • KCET 2009 Question Papers
  • KCET 2008 Question Papers
  • KCET 2007 Question Papers
  • KCET 2006 Question Papers
  • KCET 2005 Question Papers
  • KCET 2004 Question Papers
  • KCET 2026 Question Paper (To be available soon)
  • FAQs related to the KCET question papers 2026
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Download previous year KCET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download KCET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

KCET 2025 Question Papers

KCET Biology 2025 PYQ
KCET Chemistry 2025 PYQ
KCET Maths 2025 PYQ
KCET Physics 2025 PYQ

KCET 2023 Question Paper

KCET 2023 Maths Question Paper
kcet 2023 physics question paper
kcet 2023 chemistry question paper
KCET 2023 Biology Question Paper

KCET 2021 Question Papers

KCET 2021 Biology Question Paper
KCET 2021 Maths Question Paper
KCET 2021 Chemistry Question Paper
KCET 2021 Physics Question Paper

KCET 2020 Question Papers

KCET 2020 Chemistry Question Paper
KCET 2020 Physics Question Paper
KCET 2020 Maths Question Paper

KCET 2019 Question Papers

KCET Physics 2019 Question Paper
KCET Chemistry 2019 Question Paper
KCET Biology 2019 Question Paper
KCET Maths 2019 Question Paper

KCET 2018 Question Papers

KCET Biology 2018 Question Paper
KCET Physics 2018 Question Paper
KCET Chem 2018 Question Paper
KCET Maths 2018 Question Paper

KCET 2017 Question Papers

KCET Mathematics 2017 Question Paper
KCET Physics 2017 Question Paper
KCET Chemistry 2017 Question Paper
KCET Biology 2017 Question Paper

KCET 2016 Question Papers

KCET 2016 Maths Question Paper
KCET 2016 Biology Question Paper
KCET 2016 Chemistry Question Paper
KCET 2016 Physics Question Paper

KCET 2015 Question Papers

KCET 2015 Physics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2015 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2015 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2015 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key

KCET 2014 Question Papers

KCET 2014 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2014 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2014 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2014 Physics Question Paper with Answer Key

KCET 2013 Question Papers

KCET 2013 Physics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2013 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2013 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2013 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key

KCET 2012 Question Papers

KCET 2012 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2012 Physics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2012 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2012 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key

KCET 2011 Question Papers

KCET 2011 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2011 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2011 Physics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2011 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key

KCET 2010 Question Papers

KCET 2010 Mathematics Question Paper
KCET 2010 Physics Question Paper
KCET 2010 Chemistry Question Paper
KCET 2010 Biology Question Paper

KCET 2009 Question Papers

KCET 2009 Mathematics Question Paper
KCET 2009 Physics Question Paper
KCET 2009 Chemistry Question Paper
KCET 2009 Biology Question Paper

KCET 2008 Question Papers

KCET 2008 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2008 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2008 Physics & Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key

KCET 2007 Question Papers

KCET 2007 Physics & Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2007 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2007 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key

KCET 2006 Question Papers

KCET 2006 Chemistry Question Papers with Answer Key
KCET 2006 Physics Question Papers with Answer Key
KCET 2006 Biology Question Papers with Answer Key
KCET 2006 Mathematics Question Papers with Answer Key

KCET 2005 Question Papers

KCET 2005 Physics Question Papers with Answer Key
KCET 2005 Mathematics Question Papers with Answer Key
KCET 2005 Chemistry Question Papers with Answer Key

KCET 2004 Question Papers

KCET 2004 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2004 Physics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2004 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key
KCET 2004 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key
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KCET 2026 Question Paper (To be available soon)

The exam body, Karnataka Examinations Authority will release KCET 2026 question papers at its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea after the exam is over. Various coaching institutes will also release the KCET question papers with solutions on their website after the exam is over. For more details about the KCET question paper PDF, check below.  The KCET exam for the 2026 session is scheduled to be held on April 23 & 24, 2026. The KCET question papers will be shared as PDF with answer key/solutions.

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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 - 

Q:   What types of questions are asked in the KCET exam?
A: 

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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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?
A: 

Yes the authority does release previous year question paper along with answer keys.

Q:   What is the KCET exam pattern?
A: 

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?
A: 

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:   Is the KCET exam conducted in offline mode?
A: 

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:   Will there any numerical type questions in KCET question paper?
A: 

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:   How to download KCET question papers?
A: 

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET 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:   Do the KCET questions repeat?
A: 

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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Answered 5 days ago

Registrations have seen massive upward trend, growing from 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to peaking at 3.49 Lacs in 2024, maintaining a high volume in 2026.

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Satyendra Katarya

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Answered 5 days ago

As of February 2026, approximately 3,15,713 candidates successfully registered. This reflects a steady level of high competition compared to previous years.

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Nishtha Taneja

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Answered 5 days ago

No, the exam centre preferences usually cannot be changed once final submission is made.

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Mamona Rai

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Answered 5 days ago

While filling the application form, candidates must ensure their RD numbers for caste and income certificates are current and match government database. Double-check that name and date of birth match SSLC marks card.

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Lalit Jain

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While filling the KCET application form, candidates can make payments online through integrated payment gateway using a credit card, debit card, or Net Banking. 

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Nishtha Chaudhary

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The KCET application fee is INR 500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates. Outside Karnataka and international candidates may have higher fee structures ranging from INR 750 to INR 5,000.

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Mani Mehra

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Yes, once application window opens, direct portal link is typically hosted or linked directly from the KEA homepage under the "Admission" tab.

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Aayushi Harsha

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The KCET applications for the 2026 session is closed as of now, the registration link was available on KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. 

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Mayank Kumari

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The KCET registrations has increased from around 1.94 Lacs in 2020 to over 3.15 Lacs in 2026. Typically 90-95% of registered candidates appear for physical exam.

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Chanchal Sinha

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While filling application form, ensure RD numbers (Caste/Income certificates) are valid and name matches SSLC marks card. 

Avoid using mobile phone for submission; and use desktop or laptop to prevent submission errors or payment failures.

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