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Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Karnataka Common Entrance Test
Application Date On23rd Jan - 21st Feb 2025

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.
KCET Syllabus 2025

KCET Syllabus 2025

KCET Syllabus 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued the syllabus for Karnataka UGCET 2025 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 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. 

Karnataka UGCET Syllabus 2025 Official Website

Aspirants who are preparing for the upcoming Karnataka KCET exam 2025 can download the syllabus PDFs from the official website. Check the image of the website for referene below.

Karnataka UGCET Syllabus 2025 Official Website

KCET Syllabus 2025 - Download PDFs

Candidates can click on the direct links provided below to download the Karnataka UGCET syllabus 2025 online. 

Subjects Direct links
Chemistry Download
Physics Download
Biology Download
Mathematics Download

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

KCET Exam date 2025

April 16 and 17, 2025

Kannada Language Test - April 18, 2025

Subjects

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Maths
  • Biology

Kannada Language Test (For Kannadiga Candidates)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type)

No. of Questions 

180 questions (60 questions in each subject)

Marking Scheme

  • 1 mark awarded for every correct answer
  • No negative marking for incorrect answer

KCET Physics Syllabus 2025

Physics PUC I Syllabus

Units No.

Chapter Name

1

Units and Measurement

2

Kinematics

3

Laws of Motion

4

Work, Energy and Power

5

Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

6

Gravitation

7

Properties of Bulk Matter

8

Thermodynamics

9

Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

10

Oscillations and Waves

Physics PUC II Syllabus

Chapter No.

Chapter Name

1

Electrostatics

2

Current Electricity

3

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

4

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

5

Electromagnetic Waves

6

Optics

7

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

8

Atoms and Nuclei

9

Electronic Devices

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

Thermodynamics

6

Equilibrium

7

Redox Reactions

8

Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

9

Hydrocarbons

Chemistry PUC II Syllabus

Unit No.

Chapter Name

1

Solutions

2

Electrochemistry

3

Chemical Kinetics

4

d and f Block elements

5

Coordination Compounds

6

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

7

Alcohols, Phenols and Ether

8

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

9

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

10

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

Cell Structure and Functions

4

Plant Physiology

5

Human Physiology

Biology PUC II Syllabus

Unit No.

Chapter Name

1

Reproduction

2

Genetics and Evolution

3

Biology in Human Welfare

4

Biotechnology and its Applications

5

Ecology and Environment

KCET Maths Syllabus 2025

Mathematics PUC I Syllabus

Unit No.

Chapter Name

1

Sets and Functions - 

Sets

Relations & Functions

Trigonometric Functions

2

Algebra - 

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Linear Inequalities

Permuatations and Combinations

Binomial Theorem

Sequence and Series

3

Coordinate Geometry -

Straight Lines

Conic Sections

Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry

4

Calculus -

Limits and Derivatives

5

Statistics and Probability - 

Statistics

Probability

Mathematics PUC II Syllabus

Unit No.

Chapter Names

1

Relations and Functions - 

Relations and Functions

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

2

Algebra -

Matrices

Determinants

3

Calculus - 

Continuity and Differentiability

Application of Derivatives

Integrals

Application of Integrals

Differential Equations

4

Vectors and Three-dimensional Geometry - 

Vectors

Three-dimensional Geometry

5

Linear Programming

6

Probability

 

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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.

In what mode will the KCET exam be conducted?

KCET exam will be conducted in offline mode across various examination centres in the state of Karnataka.

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