KCET 2026 — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) — syllabus, preparation strategy, cutoffs, important dates, and a free study plan. Conducted by KEA.
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for KCET 2026?
Class 12 passed or appearing from Karnataka board or equivalent. Karnataka domicile preferred.
KCET exam pattern 2026
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- Mode
- Pen and Paper (OMR)
- Duration
- 80 minutes per subject
- Total marks
- 180
- Subjects
- 3
- Question types
- MCQ — 1 mark each. No negative marking.
Sections
Subjects covered in KCET
These are the subjects KCET tests. Tap any to jump to chapter-wise notes.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics/Biology
KCET important dates 2026
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Registration | January–February 2026 |
| Exam | April 2026 |
| Result | May–June 2026 |
| Counselling | July–August 2026 |
Dates are based on previous year patterns and may change. Check the official KEA website for confirmed dates.
KCET cutoff & expected scores
| Category / College | Expected cutoff |
|---|---|
| RVCE Bangalore (CSE) | Rank < 500 |
| BMS CE Bangalore (CSE) | Rank < 1000 |
| General (Qualifying) | 50+ marks |
Cutoffs are approximate and based on previous year trends. Actual cutoffs may vary.
Top colleges accepting KCET
Closing rank from last year's counselling round. Use as a reference, not a guarantee.
- 1
RVCE Bangalore
- 2
BMS CE Bangalore
- 3
MSRIT Bangalore
- 4
PESIT Bangalore
- 5
NIE Mysore
Roadmap
How to prepare for KCET 2026 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books, coaching modules, or HC Verma.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-pager formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for KCET
KCET Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
KCET Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
KCET Important Topics
High-weightage topics from PYQ analysis
KCET Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
KCET Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
KCET Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
Frequently asked
KCET FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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