KCET 2026 Syllabus Out: Download Official Subject-Wise PDFs Now
KEA released the Karnataka CET 2026 syllabus PDFs. The syllabus of KCET, also known as UGCET 2026 exam can be downloaded from here. The exam body authorities released KCET 2026 subject-wise syllabus PDFs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Candidates can check the topics, sub-topics for the 2026 session here.
KCET 2026 Syllabus Out Download Official Subject-Wise PDFs Now
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officially released a detailed syllabus for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. The updated curriculum closely aligns with JEE Main and NEET UG, featuring several additions. Here we have shared the direct link for the KCET 2026 syllabus PDF along with the updated changes.
KCET 2026 Syllabus Highlights
- The KCET 2026 syllabus is based on the First and Second Year PUC (Class 11 and 12) curriculum which is prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka.
- This year, KEA has introduced new experimental and practical units such as -Â
- Physics: A new unit on Experimental Skills.
- Chemistry: A unit focused on Principles Related to Practical Chemistry.
- Biology: A unit covering Principles Related to Experimental Biology.
- Questions will be based on 60% 2nd PUC (approx. 36 questions) and 40% from 1st PUC (approx. 24 questions) across all subjects.
KCET 2026 Subject-Wise Topics
| Subject |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electrostatics, and Modern Physics. |
| Chemistry |
Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium, Organic Chemistry, and Biomolecules. |
| Mathematics |
Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus (Integration & Differentiation), and Coordinate Geometry. |
| Biology |
Plant and Animal Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, and Biotechnology. |
What is the KCET Exam Pattern?
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen-and-Paper/OMR) |
| Time Duration |
80 minutes per subject paper |
| Marking Scheme |
60 MCQs per subject; 1 mark each (No negative marking) |
KCET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download Links
- KCET Physics Syllabus PDF
- KCET Chemistry Syllabus PDF
- KCET Biology Syllabus PDF
- KCET Mathematics Syllabus PDF
Prior to this the exam body released the KCET 2026 notification PDF on January 19, 2026. While the registrations started on January 16, 2026. The KCET 2026 exam will be conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026, while the Kannada Language Test for relevant candidates will be held on April 22. Keep track of the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ugcet2026 for more details along with shiksha.com.
The examination tests knowledge of 11th and 12th standard which includes subjects like physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology.
Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET Chemistry syllabus in the official website. The syllabus of KCET for Chemistry is prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. Chemistry is considered as the most scoring subject for the KCET exam. KCET Chemistry syllabus comprises the below-mentioned topics.
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Life Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Solutions
Polymers
Biomolecules
Equilibrium
Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
Hydrocarbons
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
States of Matter
Atomic Structure
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Thermodynamics
Chemistry in Everyday
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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Yes KCET syllabus is almost similar to JEE Main exam as there are many similarities. There are some differences like KCET has topics on Biology which is not in JEE Main exam.