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KCET Syllabus 2023, Important Topics, Chapters, Weightage

KCET Syllabus 2023 will be notified in the information brochure which is released by KEA every year. However, since KEA had updated KCET Syllabus in 2021 for all four subjects i.e, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, no major changes are expected in KCET Syllabus 2023. KCET Syllabus is based on the syllabus for PUC I and II prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education of Karnataka State. In order to prepare for KCET 2023, you must know the detailed exam syllabus and pattern.

  • KCET Syllabus had been reduced because the syllabus for PUC I & II has undergone a reduction of 30%.
  • A few topics from each of the subjects have been deleted. The article below contains the detailed revised KCET 2023 syllabus along with important topics for each subject.
  • According to KCET 2023 Exam Pattern, the question paper carries a total of 180 MCQ questions to be attempted in 3 hours. Each paper/subject will be conducted for 60 marks each within a duration of 80 minutes. The exam will be conducted in two languages i.e. English and Kannada. 

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KCET Syllabus

KCET Syllabus 2023

All the important topics from PUC I & II that constitute the revised KCET Syllabus have been mentioned subject-wise in the section below. Meanwhile, students can download the pdf of KCET 2023 Syllabus, any changes in KCET Syllabus 2023 will be updated here.

KCET Syllabus 2023: Physics

KCET Syllabus 2023: Important Topics for Physics
PUC I PUC II
Physical World Electric Charges and Fields
Units and Measurement Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Motion in a Straight Line Current Electricity
Motion in a Plane Moving Charges and Magnetism
Laws of Motion Magnetism and Matter
Work, Power and Energy Electromagnetic Induction
System of Particle and Rotational Motion Alternating Current
Gravitation Electromagnetic Waves
Mechanical Properties of Solid Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Mechanical Properties of Fluid Wave Optics
Thermal Properties of Matter Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Thermodynamics Atoms
Kinetic Theory Nuclei
Oscillation Semiconductor Electronics: Material, Devices and Simple Circuits
Waves --

KCET Syllabus 2023: Chemistry

KCET Syllabus 2023: Important Topics for Chemistry
PUC I PUC II
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry The Solid State
Structure of Atom Solutions
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Electrochemistry
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Chemical Kinetics
States of Matter Surface Chemistry
Thermodynamics The p-Block Elements
Equilibrium The d- and f-Block Elements
Redox Reactions Coordinate Compounds
Hydrogen Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
The s-Block Elements Alcohols, Phenols and Ether
The p-Block Elements Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques Amines
Hydrocarbons Biomolecules
Environmental Chemistry --

KCET Syllabus 2023: Mathematics

KCET Syllabus 2023: Important Topics for Mathematics
PUC I PUC II
Sets Relations and Functions
Relations and Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Function Matrices
Principle of Mathematical Induction Determinants
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Continuity and Differentiability
Linear Inequalities Application of Derivatives
Permutations and Combination Integrals
Binomial Theorem Application of Integrals
Sequence and Series Differential Equations
Straight Lines Vector Algebra
Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry Three-dimensional Geometry
Limits and Derivatives Linear Programming
Statistics Probability
Probability --

KCET Syllabus 2023: Biology

KCET Syllabus 2023: Important Topics for Biology
PUC I PUC II
Diversity in the Living World Reproduction
Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals Genetics and Evolution
Structure and Functions Biology in Human Welfare
Plant Physiology Biotechnology
Human Physiology Ecology

KCET Reference Books

Best Books for KCET 2023

Some of the best books for KCET 2023 that will help you while preparing are mentioned below:

Best Books for KCET
Subject  Book
Physics Objective Physics MCQ - By Disha Experts
Chemistry Karnataka CET Chemistry - By Ravinder Chadha
Mathematics Karnataka CET Maths - By D.P Arora
Biology Objective Biology MCQ - By Disha Experts
All in One Karnataka CET Solved Paper of 16 Years - By Arihant

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KCET Exam Pattern

KCET Exam Pattern 2023

KCET 2023 will be held on two days in four different sessions for four subjects.

  • KCET Day 1 – Biology and Mathematics test will be conducted in two sessions
  • KCET Day 2 – Physics and Chemistry paper will be conducted in two sessions

KCET Exam Schedule is given below:

Day (Tentative) Subjects Session/ Timings Marks for Each Subject Time Duration for Each Paper
Day 1 (4th week of August 2023) Biology 10.30 am – 11.50 pm 60 70 + 10(To Fill Details in OMR Sheet)
Mathematics 02.30 pm – 03.50 pm
Day 2 (4th week of August 2023) Physics 10.30 am – 11.50 pm
Chemistry 02.30 pm – 03.50 pm

Note: Kannada language test is conducted only in Bangalore for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates.

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KCET Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions

KCET Syllabus 2023 FAQs

Ques: Are there any changes in KCET Syllabus 2023?

Ans: KCET Syllabus 2023 will be notified in the information brochure, any new changes will be updated here. However KCET Syllabus had been revised in 2021 because of the 30% reduction in syllabus of PUC I and II (Class 11th and 12th). Students can download KCET Syllabus 2023 PDF using links mentioned in the article above. 

Ques: Do I have to appear for all the papers of KCET 2023?

Ans: No. You do not need to appear for all the papers in KCET 2023. Candidates who will apply for B.Tech courses need to appear for Physics, Chemistry and Maths paper. Candidates who apply for pharma courses need to appear for Physics, Chemistry and Biology Paper.

Ques: Is PUC syllabus similar to class 11th and 12th syllabus?

Ans: Yes. PUC, that is Pre University College in Karnataka, is equivalent to the 11th and 12th class of other states. 

Ques: Can I carry my calculator in the Maths and Physics Paper of KCET 2023?

Ans: No. Students are not allowed to carry any electronic items in the examination hall for KCET 2023. The mode of examination is offline. Candidates can carry their pen for calculations. A rough sheet will be provided by the invigilator.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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