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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 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: PUC I | KCET Syllabus 2023: PUC II |
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 |
Best Books for KCET 2023
Some of the best books for KCET 2023 that will help you while preparing are mentioned below:
| 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 |
Read More: KCET Preparation Tips
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 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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