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KCET Question Papers 2026 - The exam body, Karnataka Examinations Authority, conducts the KCET exam every year. They release the KCET 2026 question papers at the official website after the exam is over. Applicants appearing in the exam can download KCET question papers from the official website - kea.kar.nic.in. We have also shared the KCET question paper PDF here for candidates who are planning to appear for the exam. Various coaching institutes also release the KCET question papers with solutions on their website. KCET question papers 2026 serve as a valuable aid for candidates preparing for the exam.

KCET previous year question papers for Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry will be available here. Going through the KCET question paper 2026 helps candidates check important chapters and topics covered in the exam. The direct link to download the KCET question papers 2026 was released along with the provisional answer key. Applicants are advised to collect KCET previous year question papers and observe them to 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 examine their preparation level and to enhance their confidence. Candidates can identify their weak points and work on them to score better in the KCET 2026 exam using question papers. For more details about the KCET question paper PDF, candidates can refer to the article given below.

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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 Previous Year Question Papers
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

KCET 2026 Question Paper - Unofficial

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Do the KCET questions repeat?

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?

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

KCET 2025 Question Paper - Unofficial

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

Subject	Dr Academy	Allen Kota
Physics	Download Here	Download Here
Chemistry	Download Here	Download Here
Maths	Download Here	Download Here
Biology	Download Here	Download Here

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.

Subjects	Download Link
Biology	Download Here
Mathematics	Download Here
Physics	Download Here
Chemistry	Download Here

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to download KCET question papers?

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: What is the language of KCET question paper?

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.

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

No, there will be no numerical value type questions in KCET 2024 question paper. The KCET exam paper 2024 comprises multiple choice questions. Each question in KCET question paper comprises 4 alternatives. Applicants have to mark their answers in OMR sheet provided at the exam centre. There will be a total of 60 questions in each KCET question paper. Each paper of KCET exam will be conducted for a duration of 80 minutes. Each question in the KCET 2024 exam carries one mark while there will be no negative marking for the wrong answer.

How to Download KCET Question Papers 2026?

Follow the steps mentioned below to download KCET question papers 2026:

Visit - kea.kar.nic.in.
On homepage, click on “Admissions” tab.
Select question paper with answer key link.
Select year to open file.
Download KCET question paper PDF to practice.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the KCET exam pattern?

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam are advise to refer to the KCET exam pattern 2025 for their preparations. The exam pattern of KCET 2025 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. Applicants will be awarded with one mark 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 type of questions are asked in KCET paper?

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.

Q: What are the important books for KCET exam preparation?

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

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 Previous Year Question Papers

Students can download the KCET question paper with solution PDF by visiting the KEA official portal. KCET question papers are based on the syllabus and impart knowledge about important topics from an examination point of view. On the other hand, solving the KCET's previous year question papers will help students in understanding the difficulty level of the exam, past year question papers trends, and help them in practice.

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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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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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

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Commonly asked questions

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

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?

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?

Karnataka Examination Authority releases the KCET marking scheme 2025 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 2025 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?

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