KCET Syllabus 2025 - Section-wise, Important Topics, Download Free PDF

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

Re-exam Date
27th Nov 2024

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The Karnataka Examination Authority will publish the KCET Syllabus 2024. (KEA). You can plan your exam preparation strategy in accordance with the syllabus. The 2024 Karnataka CET syllabus will include all the material needed to pass the test. The KCET 2024 syllabus will be made available separately for each of the three subjects — Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Aspirants should be aware that KEA has altered the KCET syllabus 2024 and some topics have been deleted. 

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KCET Syllabus 2024 - Physics, Chemistry and Maths

The KCET 2024 Syllabus is in line with the board exam's syllabus, thus this division will ensure that the candidates' preparation is carried out well. However, as the official KCET syllabus has not yet been made public, candidates can prepare using the syllabus from the previous year. Some topics have been deleted from the KCET Syllabus. The curriculum for the KCET in mathematics, physics, and chemistry along with the deleetd topics is presented in the tables below.

KCET 2024 Physics Syllabus 

Chapters

Deleted Topics

Physical World

Physics- Scope and excitement

Physics- Technology and society

Nature of physical laws

Units and Measurement

NIL

Motion in a straight line

Frame of reference: Position-time graph, speed and velocity

Motion in a plane

NIL

Laws of Motion

Intuitive concept of forces

Inertia

Newton first law of motion; momentum

Newton second law of motion; impulse

Newton third law of motion

Work, Power, Energy

NIL

System of particles and rotational motion

Statement of parallel and perpendicular axes theorem and their applications

Gravitation

Kepler's law of planetary motion

Acceleration due to gravity

Mechanical properties of solid

Elastic behavior

Shear modulus of rigidity

Poisson's ratio

Elastic energy

Mechanical properties of fluid

NIL

Thermal properties of matter

Heat and temperature

Heat transfer

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Thermodynamics

Heat engine

Refrigerator

Kinetic Theory

NIL

Oscillation

NIL

Waves

Doppler effect

 

KCET 2024 Chemistry Syllabus

Chapters

Deleted Topics

Some basic concepts of chemistry

Nature of matter

Laws of chemical combination

Dalton's atomic theory

Structure of atom

Discovery of subatomic particles

Atomic models

Classification of elements and periodicity properties

Significance of classification, brief history of development of periodic table

Chemical bonding and molecular structure

NIL

States of matter

Liquefaction of gases

Critical temperature

Kinetic energy and molecular speed

Liquid state-vapour pressure

Viscosity and Surface tension (qualitative idea only , no mathematical derivations)

Thermodynamics

Heat capacity and specific heat capacity

Criteria for equilibrium

Equilibrium

Hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea)

Henderson equation

Redox reaction

Applications of redox reaction

Hydrogen

Preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen, hydrogen peroxide preparation, and structure and uses

S-Block Elements

Preparation and properties of some important compounds: Sodium carbonate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Biological importance of Sodium and Potassium.

Calcium oxide and calcium carbonate and their industrial uses

Biological importance of Magnesium and Calcium

P-Block Elements

Some important compounds: Borax, Boric acid, Hydrides

Aluminium reactions with acids and alkalies and uses

Carbon, Silicon and their uses

Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles and techniques

Methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis

Hydrocarbons

Free radical mechanism of halogenation, combustion, and pyrolysis

Environmental Chemistry

Entire unit deleted

 

KCET Syllabus 2024 (Mathematics)

Chapters

Deleted Topics

Sets

Difference of sets

Complement and properties of sets

Relation and Functions

RxRxR

Sum, Difference, Product and Quotients of functions

Trigonometric functions

General solution of trigonometric equations of the type: sin y = sin a, cos y = cos a and tan y = tan a

Principal of Mathematical Induction

NIL

Complex numbers and Quadratic equation

 

Polar representation of complex numbers.

Square root of a complex number

Linear inequalities

NIL

Permutation and Combination

Derivation of formula for nPr and nCr

Binomial Theorem

Entire chapter is deleted

Sequence and series

Formulae for special sums

Straight lines

Shifting of origin, Equation of family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines

Conic sections

Entire chapter is deleted

Introduction to 3-D geometry

NIL

Limits and Derivatives

NIL

Mathematics reasoning

Entire chapter is deleted

Statistics

Analysis of frequency distribution with equal means but different variance

Probability

Axiomatic probability, connection with other theories of earlier classes

 

KCET 2024 Biology Syllabus

Chapters

Deleted Topics

The living world

Taxonomy and systematics

Tools to study taxonomy

Biological classification

NIL

Plant Kingdom

Angiosperm – classification upto class, characteristics features and examples

Animal Kingdom

NIL

Morphology of flowering plants

 

Morphology and modification, Morphology of different parts of flowering plants – root, stem, leaf, fruit and seed

Description of families – Fabaceae

Anatomy of flowering plants

Anatomy and functions of different tissues and tissues systems in dicots and monocots secondary growth

Structural organization in animals

Morphology, Anatomy and functions of different system of an insect

Cell – The unit of life

NIL

Biomolecules

Cell cycle and Cell division

Transport in Plants

Movement of water, gases, and nutrients; cell to cell transport; diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, plan-water relation, imbibition, water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis, long-distance transport of water, transport of food

Mineral nutrition

Essential minerals, macro and micronutrients and their role, deficiency symptoms, mineral toxicity, elementary idea of hydroponics as a method of study mineral nutrition, nitrogen metabolism, nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation.

Photosynthesis in higher plants

NIL

Respiration in plants

NIL

Plant – Growth and Development

Seed germination, phases of plant growth and plant growth rate, conditions of growth, differentiation, differentiation and redifferentiation, sequence of developmental processes in a plant cell, Seed dormancy, vernalisation, photoperiodism

Digestion and Absorption

Alimentary canal and digestive glands, role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones, Peristalsis, Digestion, Absorption and assimilation of proteins, Carbohydrates and fats, Calorific value of proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats, Egestion, Nutritional and digestive disorders – PEM indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrohea

Breathing and exchange of gases

NIL

Body fluids and circulation

NIL

Excretory products and their elimination

NIL

Locomotion and movement

Types of movement, ciliary flagellar, muscular, Skeletal system and its function joints, disorder of muscular and skeletal system, myasthenia gravis, tetany, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout

Neural control and coordination

NIL

Chemical coordination and integration

Reflex actions, Sensory perception, Sense organs, Elementary structure and functions of eye and ear

KCET Syllabus 2024 Exam Pattern

Candidates are recommended to review the KCET 2024 Syllabus and exam pattern while they study for the test. The KCET Exam Pattern 2024 contains information about the duration, types of questions, scoring system, and other aspects of the examination that will assist students grasp the specifics and make preparations in accordance with them. With questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, the KCET 2024 will be administered using pen and paper. Every right response will receive one mark, and there will be no deducting marks.

Subjects

No. of Question

Time Allotted (in Minutes)

Physics

60

80

Chemistry

60

80

Mathematics/Biology

60

80

Total

230

320

 

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 KCET Syllabus 2024 - Recommended Books

Physics

I PUC Physics – A S Govind

 

Pradeep's fundamental physics – (Class 11 and Class 12)

 

Objective Physics (Chapter-wise MCQ) – Disha experts

Chemistry

I PUC Chemistry – Prof. Somashekara Prasad

 

Pradeep's new course chemistry

 

Modern's ABC of Chemistry – S.P Jauhar

 

Karnataka CET Chemistry – Ravinder Chadha

Mathematics

Karnataka CET Mathematics – D.P Arora

 

Mathematics for I PUC – Dr P.G Umarani

 

Mathematics – S Dinesh

Biology

Objective Biology (Chapter-wise MCQ) – Disha Experts

All subjects

Karnataka CET Solved Paper – Arihant

KCET Syllabus 2024 Preparation Tips

  • Create a good calendar for the full month and adhere to it properly
  • Prepare short notes of important topics, facts, and formulas which wil also help you at the time of revision
  • To learn more about the format of the question papers, consult prior years' papers
  • Solve as many sample papers as possible to improve speed, and efficiency of your writing abilities
  • Keep sufficient time for your revision and doubt clearing sessions
  • Take help of your teachers or peers in case you face any difficulty in any topic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KCET Physics Syllabus 2024?

The KCET Physics Syllabus includes topics from electromagnetism, laws of motion, motion in a straight line, work power energy, thermodynamics, and many more. Students can check the complete syllabus in the article above.

What is KCET Mathematics Syllabus?

KCET Mathematics Syllabus includes topics from sets, relations and functions, limits and derivates, 3D geometry, statistics, probability, etc.

What is the KCET 2024 Chemistry Syllabus?

Chemistry KCET Syllabus 2024 covers a wide range of topics in basic concepts of chemistry, structure of atoms, thermodynamics, states of matter, chemical bonding, redox reactions, etc. Check the full syllabus above.

What is KCET Biology Syllabus?

KCET Biology Syllabus covers topics from the living world, biological classification, anatomy of flowering plants, biomolecules, and other related topics.

How to prepare for KCET Exam 2024?

Preparing for the KCET Exam can be overwhelming for students who are appearing this year. However, with proper planning and a set schedule, it is not that difficult. Prepare at regular intervals, and cover the most important and difficult chapters first s

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03rd May, 2024

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the KCET cut off 2024 on the official website-kea.kar.nic. Candidates can also check the KCET cut off through the website- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

KCET Results 2024

03rd May, 2024

o check their KEA KCET results, candidates can follow these steps: 1. Visit the official KCET website: kea.kar.nic.in 2024. 2. Click on the direct link provided to access the KEA UGCET result. 3. Enter your registration number and the first four characters of your name in the designated fields. 4. Review all the details displayed in the KCET scorecard 2024. 5. Download the KCET result scorecard for future reference.

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