KCET Exam Date 2026 Announcement OUT, Live Updates, Syllabus and Weightage Details

KCET Exam Date 2026:The announcement for the KCET Exam Date 2026 was made on January 2. If you are preparing for engineering, pharmacy, or agriculture admissions through the Karnataka CET, this is the crucial time for effective planning. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has consistently followed a predictable schedule over the years, typically releasing the official exam dates well in advance to allow ample preparation time. For example, in 2025, the KCET exam dates were officially announced in January, and the exam was successfully conducted on April 16 and 17, 2025. Following this established trend, the announcement for the KCET 2026 exam date was made on January 2, along with the official notification scheduled for release onJanuary 17, 2026.

KCET Exam Date 2026

Based on last year’s trends, find the anticipated release date of KCET Exam 2026 in the table below.

While waiting for the official confirmation, you should prioritise aligning your preparation with the KCET syllabus and topic-wise weightage rather than getting distracted by speculation around dates. KCET strictly follows the Class 11 and 12 Karnataka Board syllabus, making conceptual clarity your biggest advantage. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics remain the core subjects for engineering aspirants, while Biology replaces Mathematics for medical-related courses. Most questions are NCERT-based, formula-driven, and application-oriented, which means smart revision is far more effective than rote learning.

Stay tuned to this Live Blog to get detailed insights on the KCET Exam Date 2026 announcement date, expected exam dates, syllabus, weightage, and other related exam details.

KCET Exam Date 2026 Announcement Live Updates

• Mar 03, 2026 08:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 23

  The slope of x = 5 is
  A. 0
  B. 1
  C. Undefined
  D. –1
  Answer: C

• Mar 03, 2026 07:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 22

  Distance formula comes from
  A. Algebra
  B. Geometry
  C. Coordinate Geometry
  D. Calculus
  Answer: C

• Mar 03, 2026 06:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 21

  The probability of a sure event is
  A. 0
  B. ½
  C. 1
  D. –1
  Answer: C

• Mar 03, 2026 05:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 20

  The degree of a quadratic equation is
  A. 1
  B. 2
  C. 3
  D. 4
  Answer: B

• Mar 03, 2026 04:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 19

  sin²θ + cos²θ equals
  A. 0
  B. 1
  C. 2
  D. –1
  Answer: B

• Jan 03, 2026 03:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 18

  Derivative of sin x is
  A. cos x
  B. –cos x
  C. sin x
  D. –sin x
  Answer: A

• Jan 03, 2026 02:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 17

  Coordination number of NaCl is
  A. 4
  B. 6
  C. 8
  D. 12
  Answer: B

• Jan 03, 2026 01:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 16

  Rate of reaction depends on
  A. Temperature
  B. Concentration
  C. Catalyst
  D. All of the above
  Answer: D

• Jan 03, 2026 12:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 15

  Which metal is extracted by electrolysis?
  A. Iron
  B. Copper
  C. Aluminium
  D. Zinc
  Answer: C

• Jan 02, 2026 11:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 14

  Oxidation involves
  A. Gain of electrons
  B. Loss of electrons
  C. Gain of protons
  D. Loss of neutrons
  Answer: B

• Jan 02, 2026 10:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 13

  Which element has the highest electronegativity?
  A. Oxygen
  B. Nitrogen
  C. Chlorine
  D. Fluorine
  Answer: D

• Jan 02, 2026 09:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam: Practice Question 12

  The strongest intermolecular force is
  A. Van der Waals
  B. Dipole-dipole
  C. Hydrogen bonding
  D. London forces
  Answer: C

• Jan 02, 2026 08:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026: Practice Question 11

  Hybridisation of carbon in methane is
  A. sp
  B. sp²
  C. sp³
  D. dsp²
  Answer: C

• Jan 02, 2026 07:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam 2026: Practice Question 10

  The focal length of a plane mirror is

  A. Zero
  B. Infinity
  C. One
  D. Half
  Answer: B

• Jan 02, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam 2026: Practice Question 9

  Which semiconductor device is used as a rectifier?
  A. Transistor
  B. Zener diode
  C. PN junction diode
  D. Capacitor
  Answer: C

• Jan 02, 2026 05:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam 2026: Practice Question 8

  A body in SHM has maximum acceleration at
  A. Mean position
  B. Extreme position
  C. Half amplitude
  D. Every point
  Answer: B

• Jan 02, 2026 04:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 7

  Dimensional formula of work is
  A. ML²T⁻²
  B. ML²T⁻¹
  C. MLT⁻²
  D. ML³T⁻²
  Answer: A

• Jan 02, 2026 03:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 6

  SI unit of magnetic flux is
  A. Tesla
  B. Weber
  C. Henry
  D. Ampere
  Answer: B

• Jan 02, 2026 02:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 5

  Which phenomenon proves the particle nature of light?
  A. Interference
  B. Diffraction
  C. Photoelectric Effect
  D. Refraction
  Answer: C

• Jan 02, 2026 01:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 4

  The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its
  A. Wavelength
  B. Speed
  C. Frequency
  D. Amplitude
  Answer: C

• Jan 02, 2026 12:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Biology Important Questions

  • Human physiology diagrams
  • Mendelian genetics problems
  • Plant hormone functions
  • Biotechnology process-based questions
  • Ecology definitions and principles

• Jan 02, 2026 11:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Mathematics Important Questions

  • Differentiation and integration problems
  • Trigonometric identities and equations
  • Coordinate geometry locus problems
  • Determinant and matrix operations
  • Probability-based numericals

• Jan 02, 2026 10:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026: Chemistry Important Questions

  • Bond parameters and VSEPR theory
  • Organic reaction mechanisms
  • Electrochemical cell numericals
  • Periodic trends comparison
  • Biomolecule structure-based questions

• Jan 02, 2026 09:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026: Physics Important Questions

  • Numerical problems from Current Electricity
  • Ray diagrams from Optics
  • Conceptual questions from Modern Physics
  • Formula-based questions from Laws of Motion
  • Graph-based questions from Oscillations

• Jan 02, 2026 08:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Practice Question 3

  The slope of a velocity–time graph represents
  A. Velocity
  B. Acceleration
  C. Distance
  D. Momentum
  Answer: B

• Jan 02, 2026 07:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026: Practice Question 2

  Which law gives the direction of induced current?
  A. Fleming’s Left Hand Rule
  B. Fleming’s Right Hand Rule
  C. Lenz’s Law
  D. Ohm’s Law
  Answer: C

• Jan 02, 2026 06:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam 2026: Practice Question 1

  Q1. The unit of electric resistance is
  A. Ohm
  B. Volt
  C. Ampere
  D. Coulomb
  Answer: A

• Jan 02, 2026 05:00 AM IST

  Question Type in KCET 2026

  Questions are formula-driven and application-based. Direct theoretical questions are limited.

• Jan 02, 2026 04:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026: Biology Important Areas

  In Biology, Human Physiology, Genetics, and Ecology are among the most frequently tested topics.

• Jan 02, 2026 03:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Mathematics Weightage Pattern

  Calculus, Trigonometry, and Coordinate Geometry form the backbone of KCET Mathematics papers every year.

• Jan 02, 2026 02:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026: Best Study Resources

  NCERT textbooks and Karnataka Board books remain the most reliable sources.

• Jan 02, 2026 01:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Chemistry High-Scoring Topics

  Chemical Bonding, Organic Chemistry basics, and Reaction Mechanisms are repeatedly asked and should be prioritised.

• Jan 02, 2026 12:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Physics Weightage Trend

  Topics like Current Electricity, Laws of Motion, and Modern Physics continue to carry significant weightage in KCET Physics.

• Jan 01, 2026 11:00 PM IST

  Expected Difficulty Level of KCET 2026

  KCET is expected to be easy to moderate in difficulty, with direct formula-based questions.

• Jan 01, 2026 10:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Marking Scheme

  Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking, encouraging you to attempt all questions.

• Jan 01, 2026 09:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam 2026: Total Number of Questions

  Each subject paper consists of 60 questions, making a total of 180 questions for engineering aspirants.

• Jan 01, 2026 08:00 PM IST

  Type of Questions in KCET 2026 Exam

  All questions are objective-type MCQs with four options. Only one option is correct.

• Jan 01, 2026 07:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam Mode

  KCET 2026 will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. Answers must be marked on an OMR sheet.

• Jan 01, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  NCERT Alignment in KCET Exam 2026

  Most KCET questions are NCERT-based. Concept clarity from standard textbooks is more effective than reference-heavy preparation.

• Jan 01, 2026 05:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Biology Chapter-wise Weightage

  Chapter	Expected Questions
  Human Physiology	10–12
  Genetics & Evolution	6–8
  Reproduction	5–6
  Cell Structure & Function	4–5
  Plant Physiology	4–5
  Ecology & Environment	4
  Biotechnology	3–4
  Diversity in Living World	3

• Jan 01, 2026 04:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026: Mathematics Chapter-wise Weightage

  Chapter	Expected Questions
  Calculus (Limits, Derivatives, Integrals)	10–12
  Trigonometric Functions	6–8
  Coordinate Geometry	6–7
  Matrices & Determinants	3–4
  Vectors & 3D Geometry	4–5
  Probability	2–3
  Complex Numbers	3
  Statistics	2

• Jan 01, 2026 03:00 PM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026: Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage

  Chapter	Expected Questions
  Chemical Bonding	3–4
  Periodic Table & Properties	2
  Thermodynamics	2
  Electrochemistry	2
  Solutions	2
  Hydrocarbons	2
  Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers	2
  Aldehydes & Ketones	2
  Amines	2
  Biomolecules & Polymers	2

• Jan 01, 2026 02:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Physics Chapter-wise Weightage

  Chapter	Expected Questions
  Current Electricity	3–4
  Laws of Motion	2–3
  Work, Energy & Power	2
  Thermodynamics	2
  Oscillations & Waves	2
  Electrostatics	2–3
  Magnetic Effects of Current	2–3
  Electromagnetic Induction	2
  Optics	3–4
  Modern Physics	3–4
  Semiconductors	2

• Jan 01, 2026 01:30 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Biology Syllabus

  For medical and allied courses, Biology replaces Mathematics. The syllabus is completely NCERT-based and includes Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology, and Ecology. Most questions are direct and factual, rewarding thorough textbook reading.

• Jan 01, 2026 01:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Mathematics Syllabus

  Mathematics is one of the most scoring subjects in KCET if prepared systematically. The syllabus includes Sets, Relations and Functions, Trigonometric Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences and Series, Matrices and Determinants, Limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Probability, and Statistics. Calculus carries the highest weightage, making it a priority area.

• Jan 01, 2026 12:30 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Chemistry Syllabus

  The Chemistry syllabus is divided into Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry. Physical Chemistry includes Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, and Surface Chemistry. Organic Chemistry focuses on Basic Concepts, Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, and Polymers. Inorganic Chemistry covers Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, p-Block and d-Block Elements. Conceptual clarity and reaction understanding are key to scoring well.

• Jan 01, 2026 12:00 PM IST

  KCET 2026 Physics Syllabus

  Physics in KCET 2026 covers topics from both academic years with balanced weightage. Class 11 units include Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves. From Class 12, important chapters include Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current, Optics, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Atoms and Nuclei, and Semiconductor Electronics. Questions are mostly formula-based and numerically driven, making regular practice essential.

• Jan 01, 2026 11:30 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam Syllabus: Detailed Overview

  The KCET 2026 syllabus is strictly based on the Class 11 and Class 12 Karnataka State Board curriculum. KEA does not include questions outside the prescribed syllabus, making focused preparation highly effective. The question paper is designed to test conceptual understanding, basic application, and clarity of fundamentals rather than complex problem-solving. Most questions are NCERT-aligned, allowing you to prepare confidently using standard textbooks.

• Jan 01, 2026 11:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Subjects for Engineering

  For engineering admissions, KCET 2026 will include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject will carry equal importance.

• Jan 01, 2026 10:30 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Exam Pattern to Remain Same

  No major changes are expected in the KCET 2026 exam pattern. The paper will continue to be objective-type with multiple-choice questions.

• Jan 01, 2026 10:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026 Expected Exam Date

  The KCET 2026 main examination is tentatively expected in the third week of April 2026. Official confirmation will be released through KEA’s notification.

• Jan 01, 2026 09:30 AM IST

  Expected KCET 2026 Exam Month

  As per the usual pattern, KCET 2026 is expected to be conducted in April. This gives you nearly three months after the announcement for final revision.

• Jan 01, 2026 09:00 AM IST

  KCET 2026: What Happened Last Year?

  In 2025, KEA announced the KCET exam dates in January. The exam was then conducted smoothly on April 16 and 17, 2025, following the planned schedule.

• Jan 01, 2026 08:30 AM IST

  Expected Timeline for KCET 2026 Notification

  KEA is likely to release the official notification in January 2026. You should stay alert as the confirmation may arrive without prior notice.

• Jan 01, 2026 08:00 AM IST

  KCET Exam Date 2026 Announcement SOON

  The KCET Exam Date 2026 announcement is expected anytime soon. Based on previous trends, KEA usually publishes the KCET schedule well in advance. The exam date announcement is expected in the second or third week of January 2026.