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Karnataka CET (KCET) 2026 — Engineering Syllabus

Last Updated

9th May 2026

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Section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for Karnataka CET (KCET) 2026 — Engineering Syllabus.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for Karnataka CET (KCET) 2026 — Engineering Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Karnataka Examinations Authority. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

Department

Karnataka Examinations Authority

Stage Level

State

Syllabus Content

Section

Topics

Physics

Units & Measurements; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy & Power; Rotational Motion & Moment of Inertia; Gravitation; Properties of Solids & Liquids; Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases; Oscillations & Waves; Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism; Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents; Electromagnetic Waves; Ray & Wave Optics; Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation; Atoms & Nuclei; Semiconductor Electronics & Communication Systems; Experimental Skills.

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry — Atomic Structure, States of Matter, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox & Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry — Periodic Properties, Chemical Bonding, Hydrogen, s/p/d/f-block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry. Organic Chemistry — Purification & Characterisation, GOC, Hydrocarbons, Halides, Alcohols/Phenols/Ethers, Carbonyl Compounds, Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives, Nitrogen Compounds, Polymers, Biomolecules, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Practical-related Concepts.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Class XII passed (or appearing) with PCM

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

Download Instructions

To download the official syllabus PDF for Karnataka CET (KCET) 2026 — Engineering Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
4) Cross-check the syllabus on this page section-by-section against the source PDF; the page summarises the official content for quick revision.
5) For any clarification, refer to the FAQ section of the official website or contact the helpline listed in the notification.
Subscribe to the official email-alert / SMS list to receive updates whenever the syllabus is revised.

Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Additional Resources
Application Start Date	10th January 202610th January 2026
Application End Date	10th March 202610th March 2026

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