KCET Syllabus 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will issue the syllabus for Karnataka UGCET 2026 on its official website. Candidates who are appearing for the Karnataka KCET exam can check and download the subject-wise syllabus PDFs through the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Candidates must ensure that they refer to the latest syllabus while preparing for the exam. Along with this, candidates must also develop a clear understanding of the KCET exam pattern 2026. The KCET exam will be conducted in offline mode, i.e., in pen and paper format. The question paper will have questions in both English & Kannada language. Each paper will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and each question will carry 1 mark. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
Candidates are also advised to solve various previous years’ KCET question papers 2026. This will help the students to prepare more comprehensively for the exam. By solving past years’ questions, candidates can also identify the important topics and devote more time to preparing such topics.
Karnataka UGCET Syllabus 2026 Official Website
Aspirants who are preparing for the upcoming Karnataka KCET exam 2026 can download the syllabus PDFs from the official website once released. Check the image of the website (according to previous year, 2025) for referene below.
KCET Syllabus 2026 - Download PDFs
Candidates can click on the direct links provided below to download the Karnataka UGCET syllabus 2026 online.
KCET Exam Pattern 2026 Highlights
Along with the exam syllabus, candidates must also be well aware of the latest KCET exam pattern and marking scheme. The details of the latest KCET exam pattern 2026 have been given in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Name of Exam
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Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)
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Mode of Examination
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Offline (Pen & Paper Format)
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Medium of Examination
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English & Kannada
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KCET Exam date 2026
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April 2026
April 2026
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Subjects
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- Physics
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Biology
Kannada Language Test (For Kannadiga Candidates)
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Type of Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type)
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No. of Questions
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180 questions (60 questions in each subject)
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Marking Scheme
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- 1 mark awarded for every correct answer
- No negative marking for incorrect answer
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KCET Physics Syllabus 2026
Physics PUC I Syllabus
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Units No.
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Chapter Name
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1
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Units and Measurement
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2
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Kinematics
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3
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Laws of Motion
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4
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Work, Energy and Power
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5
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Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
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6
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Gravitation
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7
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Properties of Bulk Matter
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8
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Thermodynamics
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9
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Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
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10
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Oscillations and Waves
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Physics PUC II Syllabus
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Chapter No.
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Chapter Name
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1
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Electrostatics
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2
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Current Electricity
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3
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Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
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4
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Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
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5
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Electromagnetic Waves
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6
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Optics
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7
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Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
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8
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Atoms and Nuclei
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9
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Electronic Devices
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KCET Chemistry Syllabus 2026
Chemistry PUC I Syllabus
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Unit No.
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Chapter Name
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1
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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
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2
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Structure of Atom
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3
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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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4
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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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5
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Thermodynamics
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6
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Equilibrium
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7
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Redox Reactions
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8
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Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
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9
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Hydrocarbons
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Chemistry PUC II Syllabus
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Unit No.
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Chapter Name
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1
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Solutions
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2
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Electrochemistry
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3
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Chemical Kinetics
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4
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d and f Block elements
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5
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Coordination Compounds
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6
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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
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7
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Alcohols, Phenols and Ether
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8
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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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9
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Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
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10
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Biomolecules
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KCET Biology Syllabus 2026
Biology PUC I Syllabus
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Unit No.
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Chapter Name
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1
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Diversity in the Living World
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2
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Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals
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3
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Cell Structure and Functions
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4
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Plant Physiology
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5
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Human Physiology
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Biology PUC II Syllabus
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Unit No.
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Chapter Name
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1
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Reproduction
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2
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Genetics and Evolution
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3
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Biology in Human Welfare
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4
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Biotechnology and its Applications
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5
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Ecology and Environment
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KCET Maths Syllabus 2026
Mathematics PUC I Syllabus
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Unit No.
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Chapter Name
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1
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Sets and Functions -
Sets
Relations & Functions
Trigonometric Functions
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2
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Algebra -
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Linear Inequalities
Permuatations and Combinations
Binomial Theorem
Sequence and Series
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3
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Coordinate Geometry -
Straight Lines
Conic Sections
Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry
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4
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Calculus -
Limits and Derivatives
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5
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Statistics and Probability -
Statistics
Probability
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Mathematics PUC II Syllabus
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Unit No.
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Chapter Names
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1
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Relations and Functions -
Relations and Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
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2
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Algebra -
Matrices
Determinants
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3
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Calculus -
Continuity and Differentiability
Application of Derivatives
Integrals
Application of Integrals
Differential Equations
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4
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Vectors and Three-dimensional Geometry -
Vectors
Three-dimensional Geometry
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Linear Programming
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6
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Probability
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KCET 2026 Syllabus - Math Important Topics
Candidates can check the mathematics important topics for KCET 2026 examination:
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PSU - 1 (Important Topics)
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PSU - 2 (Important Topics)
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3 D Geometry
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Matrices
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Limits and Derivations
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Continuity and Differentiability
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Sets, Relations and Functions
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Relations and Functions
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Quaderatic Equations
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Linear Programming
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Permutations and Combinations
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Vector Algebra
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Straight Lines
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Differential Equations
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Statistics
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Application of Derivatives
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KCET 2026 Syllabus - Physics Important Topics
Candidates can check the Physics important topics for KCET 2026 examination:
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PUC - 1 (Important Topics)
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PUC - 2 (Important Topics)
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Motion in a Straight Line
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Electromagnetic Induction
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Kinematics
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Alternating Currents
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Oscillations
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Optics
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Waves
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Wave
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Thermodynamics
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Magnetism
Current Electricity
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KCET 2026 Syllabus - Chemistry Important Topics
Candidates can check the Chemistry important topics for KCET 2026 examination:
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PUC - 1 (Important Topics)
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PUC - 2 (Important Topics)
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Structure of Atom
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Chemical Kinetics
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Redox Reactions
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d and f Block elements
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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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Coordination Compounds
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Hydrogen
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Electrochemistry
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KCET 2026 Syllabus - Biology Important Topics
Candidates can check the Biology important topics for KCET 2026 examination:
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PUC - 1 (Important Topics)
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PUC - 2 (Important Topics)
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Cell Cycle and Cell Division
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Ecosystem
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Biomolecules
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Organism and Population
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Respiratory in Plants
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Biodiversity and Conservation
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Neural Control and Coordination
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Human Reproduction
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Anatomy and Flowering Plants
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Reproduction in Organism
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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
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-
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Excretory products and their Elimination
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-
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KCET 2026 Physics Exam Preparation Books
Check the below given table to explore the best Physics books for KCET 2026 exam preparation:
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Book Title
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Author(s)
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NCERT Books of Class 11 and 12 for Physics
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NCERT
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Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK
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-
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Physics for 1st Year PUC
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AS Govind
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Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK by K. L. Gomber and K. L. Gogia
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K. L. Gomber, K. L. Gogia
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Fundamentals of Physics
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S Chand
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Pradeep’s Fundamental Physics (Class 11 and 12)
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Pradeep
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KCET 2026 Chemistry Exam Preparation Books
Check the below given table to explore the best Chemistry books for KCET 2026 exam preparation:
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Book
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Author(s)
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NCERT Books of Class 11 and 12 for Chemistry
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NCERT
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Modern’s ABC of Chemistry, Part-1 and Part-2
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S P Jauhar
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Chemistry for First Year PUC
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Prof. Somashekara Prasad
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Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry
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Pradeep
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KCET 2026 Mathematics Exam Preparation Books
Check the below given table to explore the best Maths books for KCET 2026 exam preparation:
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Book
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Author(s)
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NCERT Books of Class 11 and 12 for Mathematics
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NCERT
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CET
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Bosco
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MCQ
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Asit Das Gupta
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Mathematics
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Dinesh
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Mathematics for First Year PUC
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Dr. PG Umarani
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