KCET 2025 Exam Pattern (Available) - Check Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Chapter Wise Weightage, Duration

Updated By Dipanjana Sengupta on 05 Dec, 2024 13:00

KCET 2025 Exam Pattern: The exam will consist of 180 questions in total, with 60 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates planning to take the exam are strongly advised to thoroughly review the KCET exam pattern 2025 to ensure effective preparation.

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KCET 2025 Exam Pattern

KCET Exam Pattern 2025 is released on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in by the Karnataka Examination Authority. According to the KCET exam pattern 2025, candidates will receive one mark for each right response; incorrect answers will not result in a deduction of marks. The exam will consist of 180 questions in total, with 60 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The KCET 2025 exam pattern comprises details about the various aspects of the exam including the mode of the exam, type of questions asked, exam duration, marks division, medium of instruction, total number of questions etc. Aspiring candidates of KCET 2025 need to be completely aware of the exam pattern of KCET 2025 before beginning their preparations for the KCET 2025 exam. Candidates can check this page to learn more about the KCET exam pattern 2025. 

KCET Exam Pattern

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KCET Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights

Some of the major highlights of the KCET 2025 exam pattern are as follows -

  • The entrance test will be conducted in offline mode, which means it will be a pen and paper-based exam

  • The paper will consist of multiple-type of questions. Each question will consist of four options out of which candidates will have to choose one correct response

  • KCET 2025 will cover units from subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology and Kannada (If applicable)

  • The maximum marks for each paper will be 60

  • Each question will carry 1 mark

  • There will be no negative marking for incorrect answer

  • The medium of the language will be either in English or Kannada in the exam

  • Each paper will be of 1 Hour and 20 Minutes

ParticularsDetails

Number of Papers

3 Papers (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology)

Exam Mode

Pen and Paper-based Test

Total number of questions

180 MCQs

Marks for each question

1 Mark for Every Correct Response

Negative Marking

Not Applicable


Total Number of Questions in KCET 2025

The KCET 2025 examination will be split into four sessions. Hence each session will carry 60 questions for 60 marks. Overall candidates have to answer 180 questions excluding Kannada paper to crack KCET. The total number of questions in the KCET 2025 exam is as follows - 

Subject

Number of questions

Duration

Marks

Physics

60

80 minutes 

60

Chemistry

60

80 minutes

60

Mathematics or Biology

60

80 minutes

60

Total

180

3 hours

180

KCET Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution

KCET Marking Scheme 2025

The exam will be conducted in four sessions according to the subjects. The marking scheme remains the same for all four subjects. The marking scheme of KCET 2025 exam is as follows - 

Sections

Marks

Negative Marking

Chemistry 

60 marks 

No negative marking 

Physics 

60 marks 

Mathematics/Biology 

60 marks 

Kannada (in case) 

50 marks 

KCET 2025 Exam Pattern - OMR Answer Sheet Instructions

KEA will publish the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) on their official website. The OMR sheet is divided into the top and bottom portions, the top portion contains the candidate's details such as Name, Application Number, Serial number of booklet etc. Candidates need to take utmost care while filling out the OMR sheet. The bottom half of the OMR sheet will be used for answering the questions. The instructions will be written on the OMR sheet and candidates must go through them before proceeding to fill the form. In the top section, candidates will need to provide important details like their name, CET number, version code of the question booklet, and the serial number of the booklet. In the bottom section, candidates will mark their answers, and include their signature, as well as the signature of the invigilator (the person supervising the exam) and their left-hand thumb impression.

Here are some tips for using the KCET OMR Sheet 2025 -

1. Download the OMR sheet from the website and practice filling it out using a blue or black ink pen. This will help you get better at accurately writing your details like your name and KCET 2025 application number.

2. The KCET 2025 OMR sheet is made up of two layers. The top layer is for marking your answers and will be scanned for grading. The bottom layer has a special coating that works like carbon paper and will be returned to you after each part of the KCET 2025 is over.

By following these guidelines, candidates can ensure that they fill out the KCET 2025 sheet correctly and avoid any issues during the exam.

KCET 2025 Kannada Language Test

In order to demonstrate their proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Kannada, candidates whose mother tongue is Kannada, Tulu, or Kodava and who are claiming eligibility for government seats under the Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses must take a Kannada language test. The Kannada Language Examination will take place at the following centres of Bengaluru, Belagavi, Ballary, Bijapura, Mangalore, and Bidar.

KCET 2025 Physics Topic Wise Weightage

Physics is one of the compulsory subjects in KCET 2025. The paper contains 60 questions that will cover 10+2 Physics syllabus. The topic-wise weightage for KCET 2025 is as follows -

Topic Name

Weightage (in %age)

Wave Optics

9%

Heat & 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%

Also Read: KCET 2025 Physics Topic Wise Weightage

KCET Physics Topic Wise Weightage

KCET 2025 Chemistry Topic Wise Weightage

The chemistry session of the exam will contain 60 questions in MCQ format covering the entire syllabus. Students have 1 hour 20 minutes to attempt all the questions. The topic-wise weightage for KCET 2025 Chemistry can be checked below -

Topic Name

Weightage (in %age)

Biomolecules

7%

Carboxylic Acid & 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%

Also Read: KCET 2024 Chemistry Topic Wise Weightage

KCET Topic Wise Weightage for Chemistry

KCET 2025 Mathematics Topic Wise Weightage

Candidates can opt to choose either Mathematics or Biolgogy, depending on the course they wish to pursue. The syllabus is that of 10+2 mathematics syllabus. The topic-wise weightage for KCET 2025 Mathematics can be checked below -

Topic Name

Weightage (in %age)

Integration

7%

Vectors

7%

Permutation & Combination

6%

3D Geometry

6%

Probability

6%

Complex Numbers

5%

Limits

5%

Matrices Determinants

5%

Continuity & Differentiability

4%

Statistics

3%

Also Read: KCET 2025 Mathematics Topic Wise Syllabus

KCET topic wise weightage for Mathematics

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FAQs about KCET Exam Pattern

Can we write all 4 subjects in KCET 2025?

One examination from Biology/Mathematics will be mandatory for candidates, while Physics and Chemistry questions will be compulsory for all students.

What is the marking scheme of the KCET exam?

Candidates are awarded 1 mark for every correct answer provided in the KCET examination.

 

What is the medium of instruction of the KCET exam?

The KCET exam takes place in English and Kannada language.

What are the types of questions asked in the KCET exam?

Candidates are asked multiple-choice questions in the KCET exam.

 

What is the duration of the KCET exam?

The KCET exam is conducted for a duration of 1 hour and  20 minutes.

Is there any negative marking for KCET Exam?

No, there is no negative marking in KCET exam.

What is the total number of marks in KCET Exam?

KCET exam is conducted for a maximum marks of 180 - 60 each from Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer/Electronics/Biology/Biotechnology.

What is the total number of questions for KCET Exam?

KCET paper contains a total of 180 questions - 60 each from Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Computer/Electronics/Biology/Biotechnology.

What is the exam pattern for KCET Exam?

KCET exam consists of three subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. Form each subject, the candidates will have to answer 60 questions, and the total number of questions are 180.

What is the mode of KCET Exam?

The exam is conducted in a pen-paper based format.

What is the frequency of KCET Exam?

The examination is conducted once a year.

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