Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2021 is a test conducted by Karnataka Education Authority for admission into various courses like Engineering, Agriculture, Yoga and Naturopathy, Veterinary, Farm Science, Pharmacy etc. The examination is conducted in four subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
KCET 2021 syllabus is based on higher secondary curriculum. The KCET exam duration for every subject is 80 minutes. There are 60 questions asked in every subject. The details of the KCET syllabus 2021 are given below. The candidates are advised to go through the syllabus before they start their preparation for KCET.
KCET 2021 Physics Syllabus:
| I PUC topics | II PUC topics |
| Units and measurement | Electromagnetic Induction |
| Gravitation | Electromagnetic Waves |
| Physical-world | Magnetism and Matter |
| Motion in a straight line | Alternating Current |
| Mechanical properties of fluids | Atoms |
| Mechanical properties of solids | Nuclei |
| Thermodynamics | Communication Systems |
| Kinetic theory | |
| Oscillations |
KCET 2021 Chemistry Syllabus:
| I PUC topics | II PUC topics |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Solid State |
| Structure of Atom | Solutions |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Electrochemistry |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | Surface Chemistry |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Aldehydes and Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | Haloalkanes and Haloarene |
| Equilibrium | Alcohols, Phenols and Ether |
| Redox Reactions | Organic compounds containing Nitrogen |
| Hydrogen | Biomolecules |
| S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals ) | Chemical Kinetics |
| Some p-Block Elements | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
| Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques | d and f Block Elements |
| Hydrocarbons | p-Block Elements |
| Environmental Chemistry | Co-ordination compounds |
| Polymers | |
| Chemistry in Everyday life |
KCET 2021 Biology Syllabus:
| I PUC topics | II PUC topics |
| Body fluids and Circulation | Microbes in Human Welfare |
| Locomotion and Movement | Environmental Issues |
| Excretory Products and their Elimination | Biotech: Principles and Processes |
| Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | Organism and Population |
| Locomotion and Movement | Biotech: Application |
| Respiration in Plants | Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Plant Growth and Development | Reproduction in Organisms |
| Digestion and Absorption | Ecosystem |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | Reproductive Health |
| Cell Cycle and Cell Division | Human Reproduction |
| Biomolecules | Evolution |
| Anatomy and Flowering Plants | |
| Plant Kingdom | |
| Living World | |
| Breathing and Exchange of Gases |
KCET 2021 Mathematics Syllabus:
| I PUC topics | II PUC topics |
| Introduction to 3D Geometry | Matrices |
| Statistics | Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Linear Programming |
| Linear Inequalities | Application Of Integrals |
| Principle Of Mathematical Induction | |
| Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations | |
| Permutation And Combination | |
| Sets | |
| Binomial Theorem |
Reference books for KCET 2021
| Physics | I PUC Physics – A S Govind
Pradeep’s fundamental physics – (Class 11 and Class 12)
Objective Physics (Chapter-wise MCQ) – Disha experts |
| Chemistry | I PUC Chemistry – Prof. Somashekara Prasad
Pradeep’s new course chemistry
Modern’s abc of Chemistry – S.P Jauhar
Karnataka CET Chemistry – Ravinder Chadha |
| Mathematics | Karnataka CET Mathematics – D.P Arora
Mathematics for I PUC – Dr P.G Umarani
Mathematics – S Dinesh |
| Biology | Objective Biology (Chapter-wise MCQ) – Disha Experts |
| All subjects | Karnataka CET Solved Paper – Arihant |
Frequently Asked Questions
What the subjects for which KCET syllabus should be referred?
The candidates should refer to the following subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
What are the reference books for KCET?
Karnataka CET Solved Paper – Arihant
I PUC Physics – A S Govind
Pradeep’s fundamental physics – (Class 11 and Class 12)
Objective Physics (Chapter-wise MCQ) – Disha experts
I PUC Chemistry – Prof. Somashekara Prasad
Pradeep’s new course chemistry
Modern’s abc of Chemistry – S.P Jauhar
Karnataka CET Chemistry – Ravinder Chadha
Karnataka CET Mathematics – D.P Arora
Mathematics for I PUC – Dr P.G Umarani
Mathematics – S Dinesh
Objective Biology (Chapter-wise MCQ) – Disha Experts
