KCET 2026 EXAM SYLLABUS

KCET 2026 exam syllabus is based on the Karnataka Pre-University Course (PUC) syllabus for Science stream students, covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology subjects. The syllabus is aligned with the topics taught in 1st and 2nd PUC (equivalent to 11th and 12th standard) by Karnataka state education boards.

KCET 2026 Physics Syllabus

Unit I: Physical World and Measurement

Unit II: Kinematics

Unit III: Laws of Motion

Unit IV: Work, Energy and Power

Unit V: Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

Unit VI: Gravitation

Unit VII: Properties of Bulk Matter

Unit VIII: Thermodynamics

Unit IX: Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

Unit X: Oscillations and Waves

Second Year PUC Syllabus

Unit I: Electrostatics

Unit II: Current Electricity

Unit III: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Unit IV: Electromagnetic induction and Alternating Currents

Unit V: Electromagnetic waves

Unit VI: Optics

Unit VII: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Unit VIII: Atoms & Nuclei

Unit IX: Electronic Devices

Unit X: Communication systems.

KCET 2026 Chemistry Syllabus

Unit1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Unit II: Structure of Atom

Unit III: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Unit IV: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Unit V: States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

Unit VI: Chemical Thermodynamics

Unit VII: Equilibrium

Unit VII: Redox Reactions

Unit IX: Hydrogen

Unit X: S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)

Unit XI: Some p-Block Elements

Unit XII: Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Unit XIII: Hydrocarbons

Unit XIV: Environmental Chemistry

Second Year PUC Syllabus

Unit I: Solid State

Unit II: Solutions

Unit III: Electrochemistry

Unit IV: Chemical Kinetics

Unit V: Surface Chemistry

Unit VI: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Unit VII: p-Block Elements

Unit VIII: d and f Block Elements

Unit IX: Co-ordination compounds

Unit X: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes.

Unit XI: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Unit XII: Aldehydes and Ketones and Carboxylic Acids:

Unit XIII: Organic compounds containing Nitrogen

Unit XIV: Biomolecules

Unit XV: Polymers

Unit XVI: Chemistry in Everyday life

KCET 2026 Mathematics Syllabus

• Algebra
• Analytical Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus

Mathematics - Syllabus for PUC-I / XI Std. or equiv.

Algebra:

• Theory of Indices and Logarithms
• Progressions
• Mathematical Induction
• Theory of Equations
• Permutations and Combinations
• Binomial Theorem
• Partial Fractions
• Elements of Number Theory and Congruences
• Analytical Geometry and Calculus
• Coordinate Geometry
• Calculus

Trigonometry

• Measurement of Angles and Trigonometric Functions
• Relations between Sides and Angles of a Triangle

KCET 2026 Exam Syllabus FAQs

Q1. What syllabus is followed for KCET 2026?

Ans. KCET 2026 syllabus is based on the Karnataka Pre-University Course (PUC) syllabus for Science stream students, covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as per the 1st and 2nd PUC board curriculum.

Q2. Are there separate syllabi for different subjects in KCET?

Ans. Yes, the syllabus is divided into four main subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Candidates must prepare according to the subjects they will appear for, depending on their course choice.

Q3. Does KCET syllabus include practicals or just theory?

Ans. The syllabus primarily focuses on theory questions, but practical knowledge is expected as questions can be application-based from experiments and concepts taught in PUC.

Q4. Where can I get the official KCET 2026 syllabus PDF?

Ans. KEA releases the official syllabus on their website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, typically along with the detailed information brochure for the KCET exam.

Q5. Is the KCET syllabus the same as the CBSE or ICSE syllabus?

Ans. No, KCET syllabus strictly follows the Karnataka PUC syllabus, which may differ from CBSE or ICSE syllabi in terms of topics and depth.

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