KALSEE Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination 2026 ( KALSEE )

Dhanya B
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 23:52 IST

By Dhanya B

KALSEE entrance exam pattern is majorly the same for UG and PG courses. However, the pattern is different for PhD courses. KALSEE 2026 exam pattern includes scheme of question paper. All the UG exam question paper will include 90 questions. The subjects included for the BTech entrance exam are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Communication. For all other UG courses, the subjects are English Communication, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Aptitude. 

Candidates looking for admission through KALSEE 2026 must check exam pattern before starting preparation. KALSEEexam pattern includes details like total number of questions, subjects, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Along with exam pattern, it is equally important to know the syllabus. It includes all important topics to study for the exam. KALSEE 2026 Application form is now available on the official websiteGiven below is KALSEE 2025 exam pattern for all courses. 

Table of contents
  • KALSEE UG & PG Courses Exam Pattern
  • KALSEE Pattern for BTech
  • KALSEE Pattern for LLM
  • KALSEE Exam Pattern for PhD Courses
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KALSEE UG & PG Courses Exam Pattern

KALSEE question papers for UG and PG courses contain total 90 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that candidates need to attempt in 90 minutes. The exam is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test.

Questions in the KALSEE exam are asked from four sections as explained the in the tables below:

KALSEE Pattern for all UG & PG Courses (Except BTech & LLM)

Section and Subjects

Questions

Marks

Section: A – English Communication

25

25

Section: B – Logical Reasoning

25

25

Section: C – Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

Section: D – General Aptitude

20

20

Total

90

90

Marking scheme: Each question carries one mark weightage. There is no negative marking in the exam.   

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the subject wise distribution of questions in KALSEE?
A: 

In KALSEE entrance test for BTech, there will be 25 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. There will be 15 questions from English.

Q:   Is KALSEE conducted online or offline?
A: 

KALSEE is conducted in online mode. KALSEE can be attended by the candidate at the test centres. The exam will be conducted for 90 minutes.

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KALSEE Pattern for BTech

The KALSEE Exam Pattern for BTech is given in the table below.

Section and Subjects

Questions

Marks

Section: A – Physics

25

25

Section: B – Chemistry

25

25

Section: C – Mathematics

25

25

Section: D – English

15

15

Total

90

90

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What documents to carry to the KALSEE exam centre?
A: 

Documents to be taken on day of exam.

Admit card: Printout of KALSEE 2026 admit card.

Photo ID proof: With KALSEE admit card, original and valid photo ID proof must be taken. Valid ID proof are driving licence, passport, PAN card, and Aadhar card

Q:   Does KALSEE exam contain subjective questions?
A: 

No, KALSEE entrance exam contains only objective questions in the exam. KALSEE question papers for UG and PG courses contain total 90 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that candidates need to attempt in 90 minutes. There is no negative marking for incorrect answer. 

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KALSEE Pattern for LLM

The exam pattern for LLM in KALSEE is given below.

Section and Subjects

Questions

Marks

Section: A – English Communication

25

25

Section: B – Legal Awareness & Aptitude

25

25

Section: C – Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

Section: D – Logical Reasoning

20

20

Total

90

90

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which body/authority conducts KALSEE exam?
A: 

Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination (KALSEE) is conducted by Pearson VUE on behalf of Kalinga University. This computer-based test is the entrance examination for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs offered by university. 

Q:   What is the purpose of conducting KALSEE exam?
A: 

KALSEE is conducted for admission to various UG and PG programmes in Kalinga University. Candidates seeking admission to BTech programmes need to register online to appear for the entrance examination. The Kalinga University admission is based on the KALSEE score.

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KALSEE Exam Pattern for PhD Courses

Candidates appearing for PhD courses need to appear for two KALSEE papers:

  • KALSEE paper-I is common for all candidates. It contains 50 objective questions.
  • KALSEE paper-II is as per the specialization applied by a candidate. This paper also contains 50 objective questions.

Total duration to complete the exam is 120 minutes. For further clarification, refer the table below:

KALSEE Papers

Questions

Paper-I

50

Paper-II

50

Total

100

Marking scheme: No negative marking in the exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In which courses can I get admission through KALSEE exam?
A: 

Through KALSEE, you can get admission in UG, PG and PhD courses such as BTech, BBA, LLB, MTech, MBA, LLM, BA, BSc, BCom, etc. For every course, the subjects included in the KALSEE exam are different. If the candidates want to apply to multiple courses, then they should appear for different KALSEE exams. 

Q:   What is the purpose of conducting KALSEE exam?
A: 

KALSEE is conducted for admission to various UG and PG programmes in Kalinga University. Candidates seeking admission to BTech programmes need to register online to appear for the entrance examination. The Kalinga University admission is based on the KALSEE score.

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