KCET Syllabus 2025: Check Subject-Wise Syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

KCET syllabus is based on the 1st & 2nd PUC syllabi as prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. Candidates preparing for the KCET exam must carefully study the syllabus and accordingly plan their preparation.

Twinkle GuptaUpdated on : Oct 04 2024 12:25 IST

KCET Syllabus 2025

KCET Syllabus 2025: The KCET syllabus is released along with the official KCET notification. Candidates must note that the KCET syllabus will be based on the 1st & 2nd PUC syllabi prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. In 2023, the KCET syllabus was revised as certain reductions were made in the 1st & 2nd PUC syllabi.

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 2025. 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 2025. 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.

KCET Reduced Syllabus PDF

In 2023, the KCET syllabus was revised as specific reductions have been made in the 1st & 2nd PUC syllabi. Candidates must go through the revised syllabus and accordingly prepare for the KCET exam. They can download the KCET reduced syllabus PDF from the links given below:

Particulars	Direct Links
PUC I Revised Syllabus	Download
PUC II Revised Syllabus	Download

KCET Physics Syllabus 2025

Physics PUC I Syllabus

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Physical World
2	Units and Measurement
3	Motion in a Straight Line
4	Motion in a Plane
5	Laws of Motion
6	Work, Power and Energy
7	System of Particle and Rotational Motion
8	Gravitation
9	Mechanical Properties of Solid
10	Mechanical Properties of Fluid
11	Thermal Properties of Matter
12	Thermodynamics
13	Kinetic Theory
14	Oscillation
15	Waves

Physics PUC II Syllabus

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Electric Charges and Fields
2	Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
3	Current Electricity
4	Moving Charges and Magnetism
5	Magnetism and Matter
6	Electromagnetic Induction
7	Alternating Current
8	Electromagnetic Waves
9	Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
10	Wave Optics
11	Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
12	Atoms
13	Nuclei
14	Semiconductor Electronics: Material, Devices and Simple Circuits

KCET Chemistry Syllabus 2025

Chemistry PUC I Syllabus

Unit No.	Chapter Name
1	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
2	Structure of Atom
3	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
4	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
5	States of Matter
6	Thermodynamics
7	Equilibrium
8	Redox Reactions
9	Hydrogen
10	The s-Block Elements
11	The p-Block Elements
12	Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
13	Hydrocarbons
14	Environmental Chemistry

Chemistry PUC II Syllabus

Unit No.	Chapter Name
1	The Solid State
2	Solutions
3	Electrochemistry
4	Chemical Kinetics
5	Surface Chemistry
7	The p-Block Elements
8	The d- and f-Block Elements
9	Coordinate Compounds
10	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
11	Alcohols, Phenols and Ether
12	Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
13	Amines
14	Biomolecules

KCET Biology Syllabus 2025

Biology PUC I Syllabus

Unit No.	Chapter Name
1	Diversity in the Living World
2	Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals
3	Structure and Functions
4	Plant Physiology
5	Human Physiology

Biology PUC II Syllabus

Unit No.	Chapter Name
6	Reproduction
7	Genetics and Evolution
8	Biology in Human Welfare
9	Biotechnology
10	Ecology

KCET Maths Syllabus 2025

Mathematics PUC I Syllabus

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Sets
2	Relations and Functions
3	Trigonometric Function
4	Principle of Mathematical Induction
5	Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
6	Linear Inequalities
7	Permutations and Combination
8	Binomial Theorem
9	Sequence and Series
10	Straight Lines
12	Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry
13	Limits and Derivatives
15	Statistics
16	Probability

Mathematics PUC II Syllabus

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Relations and Functions
2	Inverse Trigonometric Functions
3	Matrices
4	Determinants
5	Continuity and Differentiability
6	Application of Derivatives
7	Integrals
8	Application of Integrals
9	Differential Equations
10	Vector Algebra
11	Three-dimensional Geometry
12	Linear Programming
13	Probability

KCET Exam Pattern 2025 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 2025 have been given in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Name of Exam	Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)
Mode of Examination	Offline (Pen & Paper Format)
Medium of Examination	English & Kannada
Subjects	Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Kannada Language Test (For Kannadiga Candidates)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type)
No. of Questions	60 questions in each paper
Marking Scheme	1 mark awarded for every correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the syllabus for the KCET exam?

For the KCET exam, candidates are required to prepare the PUC I & II syllabi as prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka.

Where can I find the detailed KCET syllabus 2025?

The KCET syllabus is released along with the official KCET notification. Once the KCET 2025 notification is out, candidates can download the same from the official KEA website.

How to prepare for the KCET exam 2025?

Candidates must refer to the PUC I & II syllabi while preparing for the exam. Solving previous years’ KCET question papers 2025 will also help the candidates effectively prepare for the exam.

Can I crack the KCET exam without coaching?

Yes, candidates can prepare for the KCET exam without coaching. By understanding the KCET exam pattern and syllabus well, candidates can develop their own exam preparation strategy. This will enable them to efficiently prepare for the exam.