KCET Exam Pattern 2023: The Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts the KCET examination every year. It is a state-level entrance examination conducted in Karnataka, and the exams will be held tentatively in July 2023. Knowing the KCET exam pattern 2023 will help candidates know the exam duration, types of questions, and the total number of questions.

KEA conducts the KCET examination for candidates who want to pursue Engineering or Pharmacy courses in their undergraduate degree programmes. Candidates can go through the article to know the KCET chapter-wise weightage 2023 for all the subjects, KCET total marks for which the examination is conducted, KCET question paper pattern, and more.

Candidates preparing for KCET 2023 can attempt the mock test from the below-mentioned links.

KCET Subject-wise Mock Test	KCET Subject-wise Mock Test
KCET (UG) Physics Full Test – 1	KCET (UG) Mathematics Full Test – 1
KCET (UG) Chemistry Full Test – 1	KCET (UG) Physics Full Test – 2

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Latest Updates:
– Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will release the KCET 2023 exam dates on the official website soon.

KCET Exam Pattern 2023: Highlights

KEA conducts the KCET 2023 state-level test in an offline/pen-paper mode. Candidates who are interested in taking the KCET 2023 exam should review the table below.

Exam Pattern of KCET 2023 – Key Highlights

Particular	Description
Conducting Body	Karnataka Examinations Authority
Category of Exam	Undergraduate
Examination Level	State-Level
Examination Mode	Offline
Language	English and Kannada
Type of Questions	Multiple-Choice Questions
Time Duration	1 Hour 20 Minutes (Per Paper)

KCET Paper Pattern 2023: Important Details

Candidates need to understand the exam pattern to prepare for the KCET exam. Let us look at the detailed KCET 2023 exam pattern.

Particulars	Details
Mode of Examination	Offline/Pen-paper
Number of Papers/Sections	Three – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
Time Duration of Test	1 Hour 20 Minutes (Per Paper)
Language of Paper	English and Kannada
Total Number of Questions	Mathematics/Biology – 60 Questions Physics – 60 Questions Chemistry – 60 Questions
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions/Objective Type
Total Number of Questions	180
Total Marks	180
Marking Scheme	One Mark for Each Correct Answer There is No Negative Marking in the Exam

KCET Marks Distribution 2023 Section-wise

Let us look at the section-wise marks distribution of KCET 2023 in the section below.

Section	No. of Questions
Mathematics	60
Physics	60
Chemistry/Biology	60

KCET Exam Pattern for Kannada Language Test

The candidates can take the KCET exam in the Kannada language as well. As per the official notification published by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), candidates can attend the Kannada language test at Bidar, Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bellary, Bijapur, and Mangalore.

• Total Marks in KCET: The language test will be held for 50 marks in offline mode.
• Duration: The time allotted to complete the Kannada language test is 1 hour.
• The minimum passing mark for the Kannada language examination is 12 marks.
• Question Paper Standard: Class 4 level.

KCET Marking Scheme 2023

The KCET exam has a total score of 180 marks. There will be only multiple-choice questions in each part. 

• Each question will have four different options.
• Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer.
• If candidates mark a question incorrectly, no marks will be deducted for the incorrectly answered question.

KCET 2023 Syllabus

The KCET syllabus is based on the PUC or 11th and 12th-grade textbooks. Candidates must keep the syllabus in mind when planning their preparation. Candidates should thoroughly read the curriculum to avoid missing any topics.

The KCET syllabus has three sections – Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology. Candidates can check this section to know the KCET syllabus.

Syllabus of KCET 2023

KCET Physics Syllabus 2023

Let us look at the KCET Physics Syllabus 2023 in the section below.

Physics	Topics
1st Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2023	Physical World Units and Measurements Motion in a Straight Line Motion in a Plane Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation Mechanical Properties of Solids Mechanical Properties of Fluids Thermal Properties of Matter Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory Oscillations Waves
2nd Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2023	Electric Charges and Fields Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance Current Electricity Moving Charges and Magnetism Magnetism and Matter Electromagnetic Induction Alternating Current Electromagnetic Waves Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Wave Optics Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Atoms Nuclei Semiconductor Electronics Communication Systems

KCET Chemistry Syllabus 2023

Let us look at the KCET Chemistry Syllabus 2023 in the section below.

Chemistry	Topics
1st Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2023	Physical World Units and Measurements Motion in a Straight Line Motion in a Plane Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation Mechanical Properties of Solids Mechanical Properties of Fluids Thermal Properties of Matter Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory Oscillations Waves
2nd Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2023	Electric Charges and Fields Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance Current Electricity Moving Charges and Magnetism Magnetism and Matter Electromagnetic Induction Alternating Current Electromagnetic Waves Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Wave Optics Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Atoms Nuclei Semiconductor Electronics Communication Systems

KCET Mathematics Syllabus 2023

Let us look at the KCET Mathematics Syllabus 2023 in the section below.

Mathematics	Topics
1st Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2023	Sets, Relations and Functions Trigonometric Functions Principle of Mathematical Induction Complex numbers and Quadratic Equations Linear Inequalities Permutations and Combination Binomial Theorem Sequence and Series Straight Lines Conic Sections Introduction to 3D-Geometry Limits and Derivatives Mathematical Reasoning Statistics Probability
2nd Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2023	Relations and Functions, Inverse Trigonometric functions Matrices Determinants Continuity and Differentiability Application of Derivatives Integrals Application of Integrals Differential Equations Vector Algebra Three Dimensional Geometry Linear Programming Probability

KCET Biology Syllabus 2023

Let us look at the KCET Biology Syllabus 2023 in the section below.

Biology Topics	Biology Topics
The Living World	Animal Kingdom
Biological Classification	Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Plant Kingdom	Body Fluids and Circulation
Cell Cycle and Cell Divison	Chemical Coordination and Integration
Morphology of Flowering Plants	Neural Control and Coordination
Locomotion and Movement	Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Biomolecules	Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Mineral Nutrition	Transport in Plants
Cell – Unit of Life	Respiration in Plants
Excretory Products and their Elimination	Digestion and Absorption
Structural Organisation in Animals	Plant – Growth and Development

KCET 2023 Chapter-Wise Weightage for Each Subject

Candidates can use topic-by-topic weighting to estimate the likelihood of questions from that topic. It will assist them in planning their KCET exam preparations. The following table shows the chapter-wise weightage for KCET 2023 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

KCET 2023 Weightage for Physics – Topic-wise

Let us look at the topic-wise weightage for Physics in KCET 2023.

Topic Name	Weightage
Wave Optics	9%
Heat and Thermodynamics	8%
Ray Optics	8%
Electrostatics	8%
Electromagnetic Induction	6%
Current Electricity	6%
Physics of Nucleus	6%
Modern Physics	6%
Wave Motion	5%
Alternating Current	4%

KCET Weightage of Chapters 2023 for Chemistry Topic-wise

Let us look at the topic-wise weightage for Chemistry in KCET 2023.

Topic Name	Weightage
Biomolecules	7%
Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives	6%
Alcohol, Phenol, Ether	6%
S-Block Elements	5%
Redox Reaction	4%
Chemical Kinetics	4%
Atomic Structure	3%
p-Block Elements	3%
Chemical Bonding	3%

KCET Topic-wise Weightage for Mathematics

Let us look at the topic-wise weightage for Mathematics in KCET 2023.

Topic Name	Weightage
Integration	7%
Vectors	7%
Permutation and Combination	6%
3D Geometry	6%
Probability	6%
Complex Numbers	5%
Limits	5%
Matrices Determinants	5%
Continuity and Differentiability	4%
Statistics	3%

KCET Topic-wise Weightage for Biology

Let us look at the topic-wise weightage for Biology in KCET 2023.

Chapters	Weightage
Neural Control and Co-ordination	5%
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants	5%
Respiration in Plants	5%
Plant Growth and Development	5%
Biomolecules	5%
Plant Kingdom	5%
Cell Cycle and Cell Division	5%
Body fluids and Circulation	4%
Morphology of Flowering Plants	4%
Anatomy and Flowering Plants	4%
Locomotion and Movement	4%
Breathing and Exchange of Gases	3%
Living World	3%
Excretory Products and their Elimination	3%
Digestion and Absorption	3%
Biological Classification	2%
Human Reproduction	7%
Microbes in Human Welfare	6%
Biotech: Principles and Processes	6%
Organism and Population	6%
Ecosystem	6%
Environmental Issues	6%
Biotech: Application	5%
Reproduction in Organisms	5%
Reproductive Health	5%
Evolution	5%
Biodiversity and Conservation	4%

KCET Exam Pattern 2023: OMR Sheet 

The KCET is an offline pen-and-paper exam. There will be four options for each question. It is not possible to modify the shade once it is applied. As a result, candidates must read the question carefully before responding.

Instructions for OMR Sheet

Before answering the questions on the OMR Sheet, the candidates must properly follow these directions.

• Candidates will mark their answers on a 2-page Optical Response Sheet (OMR). It will have the same design.
• The purpose of the first page is to leave impressions of the answers on the second page.
• Candidates should not separate the OMR sheets.
• Candidates must shade the appropriate bubble for each response on the first page.
• Candidates should only use a black ballpoint pen to shade the appropriate responses.
• Candidates must ensure that the answers on the second page make a good impression.
• Candidates must read the question paper carefully and follow all of the directions.
• The invigilator will hand out the second page of the ORS.

KCET 2023 Preparation Tips

Candidates appearing for KCET 2023 must follow the below-given tips.

• Candidates should examine their weak points and work towards improving them.
• Candidates should not put too much pressure on themselves.
• Manage the time wisely.
• Use the previous year’s question papers and a KCET sample paper to prepare for the exam.
• Candidates must revise the topics frequently.
• Take practice tests.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and a well-balanced diet.

We recommend that the candidates begin their preparations with the basic syllabus and work their way up to the previous year’s KCET question paper or sample papers once they have completed the entire syllabus.

Related links:

KCET Application Form	KCET Previous Year Papers
KCET Mock Tests

FAQs Related to KCET 2023 Exam Pattern

Some of the most commonly asked questions on the KCET pattern are as follows:

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