KCET 2026 Admit Card (OUT) LIVE Updates: Hall Ticket Link Activated @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

KCET 2026 Admit Card Link:KEA has activated the admit card link today, on April 10, 2026. Once released, the direct link to check the admit card will be added below. To download the admission card, log in using your application number and date of birth. The KCET admission card is a crucial document that you must bring to the exam center along with a valid photo ID. The KCET exam 2026 is planned for April 23-24, 2026. Given the limited time available for the exam, you should focus on revising only the most crucial topics and answering the must-do questions. These are the types of questions that are most likely to be asked on the exam.

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KCET 2026 Admit Card Quick Facts

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KCET 2026 Admit Card LIVE Updates

• Apr 10, 2026 04:27 PM IST

  Must Check Detailed After Downloading the KCET 2026 Admit Card

  Check your name, your father's name, and your category once you download the PDF. If there is any difference in the category you indicated, it could affect how many seats you get during therapy. Email keauthority-ka@nic if you see a mistake. Send in your proof of registration right away to ask for a correction before the test date.

• Apr 10, 2026 12:57 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Admit Card Download Link Anytime

  The KCET admit card can be retrieved from the official website at any time once it is made available. It is anticipated that the download window will stay open until the exam date.

• Apr 10, 2026 12:30 PM IST

  KCET Linear Inequation Expected Question 2026

  Year	Number of Questions
  2024	3
  2023	4
  2022	3

• Apr 10, 2026 11:50 AM IST

  Admit Card Not Released Yet

  The KCET 2026 admission card has not yet been made available. It is recommended that candidates refrain from frequently visiting illegitimate websites and instead wait for official confirmation.

• Apr 10, 2026 11:18 AM IST

  Will Admit Card Be Delayed?

  There has been no official word that the release of the KCET 2026 admit card will be delayed. Candidates should pay attention to official announcements and not rely on rumours of a delay.

• Apr 10, 2026 10:41 AM IST

  When will KCET 2026 Admit Card be Released?

  As per the official update, the KCET 2026 admit card is scheduled to be released today, on April 10, 2026. The official time has not been confirmed by the authorities, but as per the previous years' trends, candidates can expect the admit card to be released in the evening.

• Apr 10, 2026 10:27 AM IST

  Lost Application Number? Here is the Fix

  If you can't remember your application number to download the admission card, look for the "KEA Registration" email that was issued to you in February. You can also use the "Forgot Application Number" link on the KEA portal. You will need your cellphone number and Class 10 roll number to do this.

• Apr 10, 2026 08:39 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Admit Card Release Time

  The official time for the announcement of the result has not been released yet. However, based on the previous years' trends, results can be expected either in the morning or evening after 5 PM.

• Apr 10, 2026 07:45 AM IST

  KCET Admit Card 2026 Release Today?

  KEA will soon be activating the official admit card link for the KCET 2026 Exam. Once released the direct link to check the admit card will be added here.

• Apr 10, 2026 05:30 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Chemistry Must Do Topics for Exam Day

  Chapters	Expected Questions
  Solutions	6
  Electrochemistry	5
  Chemical Kinetics	5
  d and f block elements	5
  Coordination Compounds	5
  Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	4
  Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers	4
  Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acid	4
  Amines	4
  Biomolecules	4

• Apr 10, 2026 04:30 AM IST

  KCET Trigonometry Expected Number of Questions 2026

  Year	Number of Questions
  2026	3 to 4
  2024	2
  2023	1
  2022	4
  2021	2

• Apr 10, 2026 03:30 AM IST

  KCET Electrochemistry Expected Number of Questions 2026

  Year	Number of Electrochemistry Questions
  2026	2 to 4
  2024	2
  2023	3
  2022	4

• Apr 10, 2026 01:30 AM IST

  KCET Statistics Expected Question 2026

  Year	Number of Questions
  2026	4 to 6
  2024	3
  2023	4
  2022	3
  2021	2

• Apr 09, 2026 05:17 PM IST

  KCET Relation and Function Expected Question 2026

  Year	Number of Questions
  2026	Expected Between 4 and 5
  2025	4
  2024	5
  2023	5
  2022	5

• Apr 09, 2026 03:36 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Subject Strategy: Physics Revision Kickoff

  Remember to review Electrostatics and Optics in Physics for the exam after you have your admission card. Historically, the most focus has been placed on these chapters.

• Apr 09, 2026 02:25 PM IST

  Verify Details Carefully

  Candidates must carefully check all the information on their admission card after they download it. This includes their name, photo, exam centre, and date. If there is a mistake, you should tell the Karnataka Examination Authority right away so it can be fixed before the exam.

• Apr 09, 2026 01:14 PM IST

  Keep Login Credentials Ready

  Students should have their application number and date of birth available to log in. When the link on the official website goes live, you will need these details to get to and get the KCET 2026 admission card.

• Apr 09, 2026 12:54 PM IST

  No Official Release Time Yet

  KEA has not yet announced a specific time for the release of the KCET 2026 admit card. Candidates shouldn't believe what they hear and should instead constantly monitor the official webpage for real-time information on when the hall tickets will be available.

• Apr 09, 2026 11:13 AM IST

  Official Website to Host Hall Ticket

  You may only get the admission card from the official KEA website. The hall ticket won't be available on any other platform. Once released, the direct link to check the admit card will be made available here in the live update

• Apr 09, 2026 10:35 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Physics Must Do Topics for Exam Day

  Topics	Expected Questions
  Electric Charges and Fields	5
  Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance	2
  Current Electricity	6
  Moving Charges and Magnetism	5
  Magnetism and Matter	2
  Electromagnetic Induction	2
  Altering Current	4
  Electromagnetic Waves	1
  Ray Optics and Optical Instruments	5
  Wave Optics	3
  Dual Nature of Radiation and matter	3
  Atom	2
  Nuclei	2
  Semi Conductor Electronics	3

• Apr 09, 2026 10:08 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Admit Card Expected Soon

  KEA will soon be releasing the official admit card link for the KCET 2026 exam. As per the official notification, it is scheduled to be released on April 10.

• Apr 09, 2026 09:11 AM IST

  KCET Admit Card Expected Soon

  It is anticipated that the KCET 2026 admission card will be distributed shortly, most likely in the near future. Candidates should remain vigilant as, according to historical patterns, the leak typically occurs a few days prior to the examination.

• Apr 09, 2026 07:00 AM IST

  The negation of the statement "72 is divisible by 2 and 3" is:

  (A) 72 is not divisible by 2 and 3
  (B) 72 is not divisible by 2 or not divisible by 3
  (C) 72 is divisible by 2 or 3
  (D) 72 is not divisible by 2 and not divisible by 3
  Answer: (B)

• Apr 09, 2026 06:30 AM IST

  The process of separating a crystalloid from a colloid by filtration through a semi-permeable membrane is called:

  (A) Peptization
  (B) Coagulation
  (C) Dialysis
  (D) Tyndall effect
  Answer: (C)

• Apr 09, 2026 06:00 AM IST

  The displacement current flows in the dielectric of a capacitor when the potential difference across its plates is:

  (A) Increasing with time
  (B) Decreasing with time
  (C) Changing with time
  (D) Constant
  Answer: (C)

• Apr 09, 2026 05:30 AM IST

  Short note on Polymers

  Classify by source and structure. Addition polymers (Polythene, PVC, Teflon) vs. Condensation polymers (Nylon-6,6, Terylene, Bakelite). Understand Vulcanization of rubber (adding Sulphur to improve elasticity). Biodegradable polymers like PHBV and Nylon-2-nylon-6 are high-weightage.

• Apr 09, 2026 05:00 AM IST

  Short note on Redox Reactions

  Oxidation is loss of electrons; Reduction is gain. Use the Oxidation Number method to balance equations. In a Galvanic cell, Oxidation occurs at the Anode (negative) and Reduction at the Cathode (positive). Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE) has a potential of 0V.

• Apr 09, 2026 04:30 AM IST

  Short note on Sets

  Types of relations: Reflexive, Symmetric, and Transitive. If all three hold, it’s an Equivalence Relation. Functions: One-to-one (Injective) and Onto (Surjective). If both, it’s Bijective and an inverse exists.

• Apr 09, 2026 04:00 AM IST

  Short note on Linear Programming

  Focus on the Feasible Region. The optimal solution (maximum or minimum) always occurs at the corner points of the feasible region. If the feasible region is unbounded, a maximum may not exist.

• Apr 09, 2026 03:30 AM IST

  Short note on General Principles of Isolation

  Concentration methods: Froth Flotation (sulphide ores), Magnetic Separation. Calcinations (heating in limited air) vs. Roasting (excess air). Role of Cryolite in Hall-Heroult process is to lower the melting point of Alumina

• Apr 09, 2026 03:00 AM IST

  Short note on Alcohols and Phenols

  Alcohols are less acidic than Phenols. Acidity of phenols increases with electron-withdrawing groups at ortho/para positions. Reimer-Tiemann Reaction converts phenol to salicylaldehyde.

• Apr 09, 2026 02:30 AM IST

  KCET Chemical Kinetics Expected Number of Questions 2026

  Year	KCET Chemical Kinetics Number of Questions
  2026	3 to 6
  2024	3
  2023	3
  2022	4

• Apr 09, 2026 02:30 AM IST

  Short note on d and f Block Elements

  d-block elements show variable oxidation states due to ns and (n-1) electrons. Lanthanoid Contraction causes the size of 5d elements to be similar to 4d elements (e.g., Zr and Hf). Transition metals are mostly paramagnetic due to unpaired electrons.

• Apr 09, 2026 02:00 AM IST

  Short note on Surface Chemistry

  Distinguish between Physisorption (weak Van der Waals) and Chemisorption (strong chemical bonds). Understand the Tyndall Effect and Brownian Motion in colloids. Hardy-Schulze Rule: Higher the valency of the flocculating ion, greater is its precipitating power.

• Apr 09, 2026 01:00 AM IST

  A transformer works on the principle of:

  (A) Self Induction
  (B) Mutual Induction
  (C) Eddy Currents
  (D) Electrostatic Induction
  Answer: (B)

• Apr 09, 2026 12:30 AM IST

  The escape velocity of a body from the Earth’s surface is $11.2km/s. If the mass of the body is doubled, the escape velocity becomes:

  (A) 5.6 km/s
  (B) 11.2 km/s
  (C) 22.4 km/s
  (D) 44.8 km/s
  Answer: (B)

• Apr 09, 2026 12:00 AM IST

  The number of diagonals in a decagon (10 sides) is:

  (A) 45

  (B) 35

  (C) 25

  (D) 10

  Answer: (B)

• Apr 08, 2026 11:30 PM IST

  In the Lucas test, which alcohol gives immediate turbidity?

  (A) Primary

  (B) Secondary

  (C) Tertiary

  (D) Methyl alcohol

  Answer: (C)

• Apr 08, 2026 11:00 PM IST

  The monomer of Neoprene is:

  (A) Isoprene

  (B) Chloroprene

  (C) Acrylonitrile

  (D) Vinyl chloride

  Answer: (B)

• Apr 08, 2026 10:40 PM IST

  Which of the following is a non-reducing sugar?

  (A) Glucose

  (B) Maltose

  (C) Lactose

  (D) Sucrose

  Answer: (D)

• Apr 08, 2026 10:20 PM IST

  Stopping potential in photoelectric effect depends on:

  (A) Intensity of light

  (B) Frequency of light

  (C) Distance from source

  (D) Surface area

  Answer: (B)

• Apr 08, 2026 10:00 PM IST

  The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 years. The time taken for it to reduce to 1/8th of its initial mass is:

  (A) 20 years

  (B) 30 years

  (C) 40 years

  (D) 50 years

  Answer: (B)

• Apr 08, 2026 09:40 PM IST

  The de Broglie wavelength of an electron accelerated through a potential of 100V is approximately:

  (A) 1.227 Å

  (B) 12.27 Å

  (C) 0.1227 Å

  (D) 122.7 Å

  Answer: (A)

• Apr 08, 2026 09:20 PM IST

  In a Young’s Double Slit Experiment, if the distance between the slits is halved and the distance to the screen is doubled, the fringe width becomes:

  A) Half

  (B) Double

  (C) Four times

  (D) Unchanged

  Answer: (C)

• Apr 08, 2026 08:40 PM IST

  A wire of resistance R is stretched to twice its original length. Its new resistance will be:

  (A) 4R

  (B) 2R

  (C) R/2

  (D) R/4

  Answer: (A)

• Apr 08, 2026 08:20 PM IST

  General strategy tips for KCET exam - Part 2

  • Don’t leave OMR shading for the last 5 minutes. Shade in batches (every 10 questions) to avoid the "offset error," where one wrong skip ruins the entire sequence.
  • Since there is no negative marking, ensure every circle is shaded. If you are totally unsure, stick to a single option (like all 'C') for your guesses to increase probability.

• Apr 08, 2026 08:00 PM IST

  General strategy tips for KCET exam - Part 1

  • Go through the paper twice. In the first 50 minutes, solve "easy" direct questions. In the second round, tackle the time-consuming numericals you skipped earlier.
  • Patterns repeat significantly in KCET. Solving previous papers helps you identify "favourite" topics of the KEA and builds the stamina needed for the 80-minute window.

• Apr 08, 2026 07:40 PM IST

  Short note on Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers

  Alcohols, phenols, and ethers are important classes of organic compounds containing oxygen. Alcohols have a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a saturated carbon atom, phenols have the -OH group directly attached to an aromatic ring, and ethers consist of an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the carbon bearing the -OH group and typically undergo reactions like oxidation, dehydration, and substitution.

• Apr 08, 2026 07:20 PM IST

  Short note on Hydrocarbons - Part 2

  Aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene exhibit resonance and mainly participate in electrophilic substitution reactions. Important topics include IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism (chain and position), and common reactions such as combustion, oxidation, substitution, and addition. Focus on basic reaction mechanisms, naming, and conversions, as questions are largely concept- and reaction-based.

• Apr 08, 2026 07:00 PM IST

  Short note on Hydrocarbons - Part 1

  Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting only of carbon and hydrogen and are classified into aliphatic (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes) and aromatic hydrocarbons. Alkanes are saturated compounds with single bonds and typically undergo substitution reactions, while alkenes and alkynes are unsaturated, containing double and triple bonds respectively, and are more reactive, commonly undergoing addition reactions.

• Apr 08, 2026 06:40 PM IST

  Short note on Gravitation

  Gravitation is the force of attraction between any two masses in the universe. It is described by Newton’s Law of Gravitation, which states that the force between two bodies is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them:
  F = G (m₁m₂ / r²), where G is the universal gravitational constant.

• Apr 08, 2026 06:20 PM IST

  Short note on Semiconductors

  Understand the difference between p-type (trivalent impurity) and n-type (pentavalent). Focus on Zener diodes as voltage regulators and the logic gate truth tables.

• Apr 08, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  Short note on Ray Optics

  Focus on the lens maker’s formula and mirror equation. Understand total internal reflection conditions: light must travel from denser to rarer medium and angle.

• Apr 08, 2026 05:40 PM IST

  Short note on Current Electricity

  Master Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Laws. Remember that resistivity depends only on the material and temperature, not dimensions. Practice Wheatstone bridge and potentiometer numericals.

• Apr 08, 2026 05:20 PM IST

  Short note on Electrostatics

  Focus on Coulomb’s Law and Gauss’s Law. Understand that the electric field inside a conductor is zero. Capacitance in series adds reciprocally, while in parallel, it adds directly.

• Apr 08, 2026 05:00 PM IST

  Preparation tips for Maths - Part 2

  • These are high-yield and visual. Mastering the dot and cross products, along with the shortest distance between lines, can easily net you 6–8 marks.
  • KCET is about the final answer, not the steps. Memorize standard results for the area under curves (like the area between a parabola and its latus rectum) to avoid integration.

• Apr 08, 2026 04:40 PM IST

  Preparation tips for Maths - Part 1

  • With 15–18 questions usually coming from Calculus, you cannot ignore Integration and Derivatives. Focus on properties of definite integrals to solve complex-looking problems in seconds.
  • For Algebra or Trigonometry, if the options are constants, substitute simple values into the question to find the matching result.

• Apr 08, 2026 04:20 PM IST

  Preparation tips for Chemistry - Part 2

  • Instead of memorizing every reaction, focus on periodic trends like atomic radii, electronegativity, and acidic strength. These trends help you deduce answers for unfamiliar reactions.
  • Focus on "Solutions," "Electrochemistry," and "Kinetics." These chapters involve standard formulas like the Nernst equation or first-order half-life, which are highly repetitive in KCET.

• Apr 08, 2026 04:00 PM IST

  Preparation tips for Chemistry - Part 1

  • Almost every Inorganic and Organic question is picked directly from NCERT lines. Read the "Points to Ponder" and "In-text" questions thoroughly for both 1st and 2nd PUC.
  • Aim to finish the Chemistry section in 40–45 minutes. Since many questions are factual and non-numerical, this saves an extra 35 minutes for tougher Physics or Math calculations.
  • Build a table for all Organic name reactions with their specific reagents. These are "fixed" marks that appear every year without fail.

• Apr 08, 2026 03:40 PM IST

  Preparation tips for Physics - Part 2

  • If you’re stuck on a numerical, check the units of the options. Often, only one or two options will have the correct physical units required by the question’s context.

  • Chapters like Atoms, Nuclei, and Dual Nature are high-scoring and less time-consuming. They involve direct application of Bohr’s model or Einstein’s photoelectric equation.

  • KEA frequently asks about V-I graphs, stress-strain curves, or radioactive decay plots. Understand the slopes and areas under these curves to answer conceptual questions quickly.

• Apr 08, 2026 03:20 PM IST

  Preparation tips for Physics - Part 1

  • Roughly 75% of the Physics paper comes from the Class 12 syllabus. Focus heavily on Current Electricity, Optics, and Modern Physics to secure the bulk of your marks.

  • Create a concise "Cheat Sheet" for each chapter. KCET Physics is heavily formula-based; being able to recall a formula instantly saves precious seconds for complex calculations.

• Apr 08, 2026 03:00 PM IST

  Things to do one day before the exam

  • If the location is unfamiliar, visit the exam center a day early to estimate travel time and avoid last-minute panic.
  • Pack your "Exam Kit" tonight-admit card, ID proof, two ballpoint pens, and a transparent water bottle.
  • Focus only on formulae, short notes, and diagrams. Avoid starting any new, complex topics that might lower your confidence.
  • Ensure at least 7–8 hours of sleep. Stay hydrated and eat a light, healthy dinner to remain alert for the morning session.

• Apr 08, 2026 02:40 PM IST

  KCET Maths must do questions on Trigonometry & Statistics

  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Simplifying expressions like tan-1(x) + tan-1(y) or finding the principal value branch.

  • General Solutions: Finding the general solution for equations

  • Statistics (Variance/SD): Calculating the variance of the first 'n' natural numbers or a small set of observations.

• Apr 08, 2026 02:20 PM IST

  KCET Maths must do questions on Coordinate Geometry & Vectors

  • Straight Lines (Perpendicular Distance): Finding the distance from a point to a line or the distance between two parallel lines.

  • Conic Sections (Eccentricity): Calculating the eccentricity of an ellipse or hyperbola given its standard equation.

  • Vector Product: Finding a unit vector perpendicular to two given vectors.

  • 3D Geometry (Shortest Distance): Calculating the shortest distance between two skew lines.

• Apr 08, 2026 02:00 PM IST

  KCET Maths must do questions on Algebra

  • Cramer’s Rule: Determining if a system of linear equations has a unique solution, no solution, or infinite solutions.
  • Complex Numbers (Modulus/Argument): Finding the principal argument of a complex number 
  • Permutations (Rank of a Word): Finding the rank of a word (e.g., "KERALA" or "INDIA") if dictionary-ordered.
  • Binomial Theorem (General Term): Finding the term independent of 'x' in an expansion.
  • Sequence & Series: Finding the n^th term or sum of an Arithmetico-Geometric Progression (AGP).

• Apr 08, 2026 01:40 PM IST

  KCET Maths must do questions on Calculus

  • Limits of Trigonometric Functions: Evaluating the value of limit using L'Hopital rule or or standard identities.
  • Continuity Check: Finding the value of 'k' that makes a piecewise function continuous at a specific point.
  • Differentiation of Parametric Forms: Finding derivatives when x = f(t) and y = g(t)
  • Increasing/Decreasing Functions: Finding the interval where a cubic polynomial is strictly increasing or decreasing.
  • Definite Integrals (Properties): Using the "King Property"
  • Differential Equations: Finding the "Order" and "Degree" of a differential equation

• Apr 08, 2026 01:20 PM IST

  Instructions to follow during the exam - Part 2

  • There is no penalty for wrong answers. It is strategically wise to attempt all questions before the timer ends.
  • Ensure you sign the attendance sheet and provide your left thumb impression when the invigilator requests it.

• Apr 08, 2026 01:00 PM IST

  Instructions to follow during the exam - Part 1

  • Use only a Blue or Black ballpoint pen to shade the OMR sheet. Gel pens or pencils are strictly prohibited.
  • Carefully enter your CET Number and Question Booklet Version Code on the OMR sheet. Errors here can lead to non-valuation.
  • Each paper is 80 minutes long. Manage your time effectively to answer all 60 multiple-choice questions.

• Apr 08, 2026 12:40 PM IST

  KCET Physics must do questions on Inorganic Chemistry

  • Coordination IUPAC & Isomerism: Naming a complex and identifying if it shows Linkage, Ionization, or Optical isomerism.
  • Lanthanoid Contraction: Questions on the cause or the consequence.
  • Hybridization of Carbon: Identifying the hybridization of each carbon in an organic molecule.
  • Extraction of Metals: Identifying the composition of ores (e.g., Calamine, Haematite) or the role of Cryolite in Al-extraction.

• Apr 08, 2026 12:20 PM IST

  KCET Chemistry must do questions on Physical Chemistry

  • Colligative Properties: Calculating the Elevation of Boiling Point or Osmotic Pressure.
  • Nernst Equation: Calculating the cell potential under non-standard conditions.
  • First Order Kinetics: Finding the time required for 90% or 99% completion given the half-life.
  • Mole Concept (Limiting Reagent): Calculating the amount of product formed when two reactants are given in specific masses.
  • Solid State Brags/Density: Calculating the density of a unit cell or identifying the number of atoms in BCC/FCC.

• Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM IST

  KCET Chemistry must do questions on Organic Chemistry

  • Named Reactions: Identify the product of Reimer-Tiemann, Kolbe’s, Cannizzaro, and Aldol condensation.
  • Acidity/Basicity Order: Arranging substituted phenols (acidic) or aliphatic/aromatic amines (basic) in increasing order.
  • Lucas Test: Identifying primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols based on turbidity time.
  • Ozonolysis: Finding the parent alkene given the final aldehyde/ketone products.
  • Biomolecules - Sugars: Identifying reducing/non-reducing sugars (Sucrose is a favorite) and the type of glycosidic linkage.
  • Polymers: Identifying monomers for Bakelite, Nylon-6,6, and Buna-S.

• Apr 08, 2026 11:20 AM IST

  KCET Physics must do questions on Optics & Waves

  • Prism Deviation: Finding the refractive index using the angle of minimum deviation.
  • Lens Maker's Formula: Calculating the focal length when a lens is immersed in a liquid of a different refractive index.
  • Young’s Double Slit (YDSE): Finding the fringe width or the position of the n^th dark/bright fringe.
  • Doppler Effect: Calculating the apparent frequency when the source and observer are moving toward/away from each other.
  • Brewster's Law: Finding the angle of polarization when light is reflected from a transparent medium.

• Apr 08, 2026 11:00 AM IST

  KCET Physics must do questions on Mechanics (Core Concepts)

  • Banking of Roads: Finding the maximum safe speed on a curved road with or without friction.
  • Projectile Motion: Calculating the ratio of Range to Maximum Height when given an angle.
  • Collision: Finding the final velocities or loss in Kinetic Energy during a 1D elastic or perfectly inelastic collision.
  • Variation of 'g': Calculating the value of $g$ at a certain height $h$ or depth $d$ relative to the Earth's surface.
  • Moment of Inertia: Standard formulas for a ring, disc, or rod, often involving the Parallel Axis Theorem.

• Apr 08, 2026 10:40 AM IST

  KCET Physics must do questions on Electrostatics & Current Electricity

  1. Equivalent Resistance/Capacitance: A complex-looking infinite ladder or a balanced Wheatstone bridge circuit where you need to find R_eq or C_eq.

  2. Kirchhoff’s Laws: Finding the current in a specific branch of a two-loop circuit.

  3. Potentiometer/Meter Bridge: Questions on finding the balancing length or the unknown resistance/EMF of a cell.

  4. Dipole Moment: Calculating the torque or work done in rotating a dipole in a uniform electric field.

  5. Drift Velocity: Relationship between current density, drift velocity, and relaxation time.

• Apr 08, 2026 10:20 AM IST

  Exam day instructions - Part 2

  • Wear comfortable, light-colored clothing. Avoid clothes with large buttons, excessive pockets, or elaborate embroidery.
  • Half-sleeve attire is preferred. KEA strictly prohibits hoodies, jackets, and closed footwear like boots.
  • Do not bring mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, or any metallic jewelry into the hall.

• Apr 08, 2026 10:00 AM IST

  Exam day instructions - Part 1

  • Arrive at the exam center at least 90 minutes before the scheduled start for mandatory security checks and frisking.
  • Entry will not be allowed once the exam begins. Note that Physics/Math starts at 10:30 AM and Chemistry/Biology at 2:30 PM.
  • Along with the hall ticket, bring an original photo ID
  •  

• Apr 08, 2026 09:40 AM IST

  Importance of the KCET admit card

  • The admit card of KCET is a crucial document that you will have to carry to your exam centre. Without the possession of the admit card, you won't be allowed to take the exam.
  • The admit card will also be required post the exam. Its number might act as a required login credentials to access result, answer key, etc.

• Apr 08, 2026 09:20 AM IST

  Discrepancy in the admit card

  If you find a discrepancy in your KCET 2026 admit card, you must contact the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) immediately for rectification.

  • Reach out via the helpline at 080-23460460 or email keauthority-ka@nic.in.
  • If your photo or signature is missing, you may be allowed to paste a recent passport-size photograph on the printed copy, but verify this with KEA first.

• Apr 08, 2026 09:00 AM IST

  Important topics in Inorganic Chemistry

  • p-Block Elements: Trends in atomic radii, ionization enthalpy, and chemical reactivity of groups 15, 16, 17, and 18.
  • d & f Block Elements: Lanthanoid contraction and properties of KMnO₄ and K₂Cr₂O₇.
  • Coordination Compounds: Calculating Coordination Number and Oxidation State; understanding Crystal Field Splitting.

• Apr 08, 2026 08:40 AM IST

  Important topics in Physical Chemistry

  • Electrochemistry: Nernst equation, Faraday’s laws, and Kohlrausch's law.
  • Chemical Kinetics: First-order reaction half-life and Arrhenius equation.
  • Solutions: Colligative properties (especially Raoult's Law and Van't Hoff factor).
  • Chemical Bonding (1st PUC): Hybridization, VSEPR shapes, and Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT).

• Apr 08, 2026 08:20 AM IST

  Important topics in Organic Chemistry

  • Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids: Focus on Aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction, and acidity trends.
  • Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers: Lucas test, Reimer-Tiemann reaction, and Kolbe’s reaction.
  • Hydrocarbons (1st PUC): Wurtz reaction, Markovnikov’s rule, and Ozonolysis.
  • Biomolecules: Structures of Glucose/Fructose, Peptide bonds, and Vitamins.

• Apr 08, 2026 08:00 AM IST

  Important topics in Chemistry section

  Units	Sub-Topics to Master	Priority
  Organic Chemistry	Name Reactions, Mechanisms, Alcohols & Phenols	Very High
  Physical Chemistry	Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions	High
  p-Block Elements	Group 15-18 properties, oxoacids, and structures	High
  Coordination Compounds	IUPAC Naming, VBT, and CFT	High

• Apr 08, 2026 07:40 AM IST

  Physics - Important topics to focus on

  • Logic Gates - Almost every year, there is at least one question on identifying the output of a logic gate circuit.
  • Dimensional Analysis - Often used as a shortcut to eliminate options in complex numericals.
  • Graph-based Questions - Be ready for V-I graphs, Stress-Strain curves, and Photoelectric effect graphs.
  • Circuit Solving - Mastering series and parallel combinations for both resistors and capacitors.

• Apr 08, 2026 07:20 AM IST

  Chapter-wise important topics in Physics section - Part 2

  • Gravitation: Variation of 'g', Kepler’s laws, and escape velocity.
  • Laws of Motion: Inclined planes and banking of roads.
  • Work, Energy, and Power: Vertical circular motion and collisions (elastic/inelastic).
  • Oscillations and Waves: SHM equations, Doppler effect (very important), and standing waves.
  • Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Bernoulli’s principle, surface tension, and viscosity.

• Apr 08, 2026 07:00 AM IST

  Chapter-wise important topics in Physics section - Part 1

  • Current Electricity: Kirchhoff’s Laws, Wheatstone bridge, and drift velocity.
  • Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance: Capacitors in series/parallel and energy stored.
  • Ray Optics: Lens maker's formula, prism deviation, and optical instruments.
  • Moving Charges and Magnetism: Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, and Cyclotron.
  • Semiconductor Electronics: Logic gates (very common) and p-n junction diode characteristics.

• Apr 08, 2026 06:40 AM IST

  Important topics in Physics section

  Units	Key Chapters	Expected Questions
  Electricity & Magnetism	Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Moving Charges	10–12
  Mechanics	Laws of Motion, Work Energy & Power, Gravitation	8–10
  Optics	Ray Optics, Wave Optics	7–9
  Modern Physics	Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms, Nuclei	5–7
  Thermodynamics	Thermal Properties, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory	4–6

• Apr 08, 2026 06:20 AM IST

  KCET admit card 2026 download steps

  In order to download your admit card, you will have to follow the steps mentioned below:-

  • Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and then navigate to the admission section.
  • Click on the "KCET 2026 Admit Card" or "Latest Announcements" link.
  • You will be redirected to the login section. Login using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
  • The admit card will be displayed on your screen.
  • Cross check all the details mentioned in the admit card and then download & print it.

• Apr 08, 2026 06:00 AM IST

  When will KCET admit card 2026 be released?

  KCET admit card is set to be released on April 10, 2026. The admit crd will be out on the officail website of KEA, and you will be able to donwload it with the help of your application number and date of birth.

• Mar 09, 2026 02:52 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Admit Card: Exam Centre Allotment

  The admit card will have information about the exam centre. Based on the preferences you gave when you applied, you will be assigned to a centre. Usually, you can't change your mind afterwards.