KCET Physics Answer Key 2026 (Available)

After appearing for the KCET examination comes the part that actually matters, that is figuring out how your performance was. For all of you who have taken the KCET 2026 exam on April 23 (Day 1), KCET Physics answer key 2026 solutions with memory-based questions have been made available here. Using these, you can check if you have attempted all the 60 questions or left a few. By checking your answers against the KCET 2026 unofficial answer key you will get a clear idea and a number-based picture of where you stand before the official results are out.

KCET Physics will have 60 marks out of the total 180 marks in the three subjects - this is one-third of your total marks. A mere difference of 4 to 5 marks in Physics can move your position by hundreds of places. Checking your answers is not only satisfying, but strategically important to your counselling preparation.

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KCET 2026 Physics Questions and Answer Key

The table below carries KCET 2026 Physics unofficial answer keys for all the questions asked in the exam on April 23, 2026, morning shift.

KCET 2026 Physics Question Paper Code - D1
Question Nos.	Correct Answers
1.	4)
2. A mass of 1 kg is executing SHM. Its displacement is given by x = 6.0 cos. What is the maximum kinetic energy?	4) 18 J
3.	2) 206 Hz
4.	4) I, II, III and IV
5.	1) 2.9 x 10 -9
6.	3) Q/4 c 0
7.	4) a- ii b- iii c-i
8. A parallel plate capacitor has a uniform electric field 'E' in the space If the distance between the plates is 'd' and area of each plate is 'A', the capacitor is	3) 1/2∈ 0 E 2 A d
9.	3) 9 V
10.	2) I and II only
11. A 200 J of work is done in moving a charge 5C from a point A where the pote another point B where potential is V volt. The value of V at B is	3) 40 V
12.	2) X is n-type, Y is p type and the junction is forward biased
13.	1) 45.00 km/h
14. The number of electrons moving per second through the filament of a 120 V is no (e=1.6 x 10 -19 C)	3) 3.1x 10 19
15. Given below are two statements: Statement I: The resistivity of a conductor is independent of its temper Statement II: The resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with an increase Select the correct option. (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true	4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
16.	2) 20 C
17. In a conducting region, 1019 electrons and 10" protons move to the lei move to the right per second. The resulting electric current is (e = 1.6)	4) 1.6 A towards right
18.	3) 4A, 2.5 A, and 1 A
19.	2) C
20. The incorrect statement about refractive index for a pair of medi (1) It depends upon nature of the first medium (2) It depends upon nature of the second medium (3) It depends upon wavelength of light (4) It depends upon angle of incidence	4) It depends upon angle of incidence

KCET 2026 Physics Question Paper Code - C4
Question Nos.	Correct Answers
1. The number of electrons moving per second through the filament of a lamp of 60 W operating at 120 V is nearly (e = 1.6 X 10 -19 C)	3) 3.1 X 10 18
2. Given below are two statements: Statement-I: The resistivity of a conductor is independent of its temperature. Statement-II: The resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with increase in temperature. Select the correct option.	4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
3. Current flowing through a wire decreases linearly from 10 A to zero in 4 s as shown in the graph. Find the total charge flowing through the wire in the given time interval.	2) 20 C
4. In a conducting region, 10 19 electrons and 10 19 protons move to the left, while α particles move to the right per second. The resulting electric current is (e = 1.6 X 10 -19 C)	2) 3.2 A towards right
5. A point charge is placed in a moving train. A passenger A sitting in the train and person B on the ground observe the fields due to this charge. Then:	2) B observes both electric and magnetic fields
6. A proton, an electron and an α particle enter at right angles to a uniform magnetic field with the same velocity. If R p , R e and R α are the radii of circular paths of these particles, then:	2) R α > R p > R e
7. Biot-Savart law indicates that an electron moving with a velocity V produces a magnetic field B around it such that:	2) B is perpendicular to V
8. Two identical circular current loops carrying equal currents are placed with their axes inclined at 45 ° to each other as shown in the figure. The resultant magnetic field at P is:
9. If a paramagnetic bar is brought near a bar magnet, then it is:	1) Attracted by both the poles of the bar magnet
	3) II and III
11. Work function of the metal is:	3) Minimum energy required by an electron to just eject from metal surface
12. Variation of photoelectric current with anode potential is shown below. Choose the correct option V 0 = stopping potential).	1) Graph-I
13. In Faraday-Henry's experiment, a coil is connected to a galvanometer. For the deflection of pointer in the galvanometer, which of the following statement/s is/are WRONG? The pointer in the galvanometer deflects - (a) When the bar magnet is moved towards the stationary coil along its axis. (b) When the bar magnet is moved away from the stationary coil along its axis. (c) When the coil is moved towards the stationary bar magnet along its axis. (d) When the coil and the magnet are moved without relative motion between them.	4) Only d
14. The magnitude of emf induced in the conductor PQ of length ' l' moved from x=0 to x=b and then up to x=2b with constant velocity v (B exists from 0 to b and is zero for x > b ) is:	3) Blv ; 0 ≤ x ≤ b
15. In a circuit containing a pure resistor connected to an AC source:	3) Voltage and current are in same phase with each other
16. A light bulb rated 100 W is connected to an AC source of 220 V, 50 Hz. The rms current through the bulb is:	1) 0.454 A
17. A small town with a demand of 900 kW at 220 V is situated 20 km away from a generating station. The line resistance is 5 X 10 -4 Ωm -1 . The line power loss in the form of heat is:	2) 8 kW
	1) a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
19.	3) a-iii, b-i, c-ii
20. The direction of a ray of light incident on a concave mirror is shown by PQ (paraxial). Which of the four rays (A, B, C, D) correctly shows the direction of the reflected ray?	2) C (passes through focus)

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Was the KCET 2026 Physics Paper Tough or Easy?

The KCET 2026 April 23 Physics question paper was moderate but tricky , as per the feedback and initial reactions we received from the test-takers. It was tougher particularly for those students who relied solely on rote learning. While the paper was not entirely impossible to attempt, it did deviate from the traditional formulaic approach to more conceptual and theoretical questions, particularly from the 2nd PUC syllabus . This shift caught many students off-guard, as the paper demanded a deeper understanding of logical deductions and properties rather than just numerical calculation. Since the Physics difficulty level was widely felt and there is no negative marking, we assess, even though the paper was somewhat draining, it will have a balanced impact on the students' ranks across the state, leaving them looking forward to Chemistry and Mathematics papers to improve their overall scores.

KCET Physics 2025 vs 2026: How the Paper Pattern Is Shifting

Looking at last year's paper alongside this year's expected weightage gives you a sharper picture of where to focus. Here's a side-by-side comparison:

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What to do After Checking the KCET 2026 Physics Answer Key

Now that you have compared your answers and have approximated your score, what you should now concentrate on is:

• Do not panic for a single topic: KCET is cumulative in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. A Physics score that is a little lower can be compensated.

• Sum up all the scores before making conclusions: Make sure that you have calculated your total average score in all the three subjects.

• Watch the KEA official answer key: Result dates and counselling schedule can be found at the KEA web site at kea.kar.nic.in. So you must regularly keep checking it.

• Begin college and cutoff research: Now you have your estimated score handy, so this is the best time to start researching about the colleges you wish to apply into.

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KCET 2026 Physics is only one among the steps. After you have the expected marks calculated, turn your energy to counseling preparation. Remain composed, have confidence in your preparation and revisit this page to get the official answer key. Your dream of becoming an engineer is nearer than you think.

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