KCETKarnataka Common Entrance Test
- Test Level-: State Level
- Eligibility-: 12th
- Duration-:3 Hours
- Stream-: Science
- Medium-: Multiple
- Examination Mode-: Offline
- Total Questions-: 120
KCET 2024:
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET application form at the official website. Candidates can fill KCET 2024 application form at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET application form 2024 apply online link has been activated. The application process of KCET 2024 comprises registration, filling form, uploading documents and payment of fee. KCET application form 2024 is available online only. Applicants are advised to keep track of KCET exam date to avoid missing any event related to the exam. Candidates will be able to fill the application form from KCET candidate login 2024. KEA has revised the KCET 2024 exam date. KEA will now conduct the KCET 2024 exam on April 18 & 19. Earlier, KCET exam 2024 was scheduled to be conducted on April 20 & 21. KCET 2024 Kannada language exam will be conducted on April 20. KEA KCET exam date 2024 comprises application form, admit card, result and other events dates. Previously, KEA has released the KCET 2024 demo application form video link at the official website. Applicants can go through the KCET application form 2024 to understand the registration process.
After the conclusion of registration process, KEA will commence the KCET application form correction facility 2024. Candidates who made any mistake at the time of filling the application form will be able to make corrections in KCET 2024 application form through correction facility. Successfully registered candidates will be issued KCET admit card 2024 a few days before the exam. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their KCET 2024 admit card along with one valid photo ID proof. KEA will release the KCET answer key a few days after the conclusion of the exam. Applicants will be allowed to raise objections in the KCET 2024 answer key. After reviewing all the objections, the exam authority will release the final answer key along with the declaration of KCET result on May 20. Qualified candidates based on results will be called for the KCET counselling 2024. For more details about KCET 2024, candidates can refer to the article below.
About Test
Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is regulated by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, BPharma, DPharma, Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses. Candidates who desire to take admission to Medical or Dental or Ayurveda or Unani or Homoeopathy courses must qualify National Eligibility cum Entrance Test exam whereas candidates seeking admission to Architecture course through KCET must have qualified JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA to participate in KCET counselling.
KCET 2024 – Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Full Exam Name |
Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
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Short Exam Name |
KCET |
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Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
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Frequency |
Once a year |
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Exam Level |
State Level Exam |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline |
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Mode of Counselling |
Online |
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Exam Duration |
3 hours |
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Courses Offered |
Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses |
KCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Karnataka Examination Authority mentions the KCET eligibility criteria at the official website. Applicants looking for admission through KCET 2024 exam are advised to go through eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the KCET 2024 eligibility criteria for the different courses in the table below.
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Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
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BArch |
Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate at 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam in all the subjects (45% for reserved category) |
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BE/BTech |
Candidates should be a pass in 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer (40% for reserved category) |
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Farm Science courses means, BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Sericulture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BTech Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) Community Science, BTech (Agril. Engg), BTech (Food Technology), BTech (Dairy Technology), BFSc (Fisheries), BSc (Hons) Ag. Maco. |
Candidates should have passed 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as optional subjects. |
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) |
Candidates should pass 2nd PUC / Class 12 and obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects (40% for reserved category). |
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BPharma |
Passed in 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtained minimum 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for reserved category candidates) or Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and has secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates) |
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2nd Year BPharma |
Candidates should have passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and have secured minimum of 45% marks. (40% for reserved category candidates) |
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DPharma |
Candidates should pass 2nd PUC / Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics OR
Passed in Diploma in Pharmacy examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India Under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. |
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Naturopathy & Yoga |
Candidates should have passed the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in the qualifying examination is eligible for admission to Naturopathy & Yoga courses (40% for reserved category candidates). |
KCET 2024 Counselling
Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET 2024 counselling online at the official website. Applicants declared qualified will be eligible to participate in the counselling process of KCET 2024. Candidates first need to complete the KCET counselling registration 2024. After successful registration, applicants have to complete the KCET counselling option entry using preferred choices of colleges and courses. After conclusion of choice filling, KEA will release the KCET mock seat allotment at the official website. Candidates will be allowed to change their choices after the declaration of mock seat allotment result. KEA will release the KCET seat allotment 2024 online at the official website. Applicants allotted colleges have to report at the respective institute for fee payment and document verification.
phy2020.pdfKCET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KCET 2024 exam
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Dates |
Upcoming Exam Dates |
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10 Jan '24 - 10 Feb '24 |
KCET 2024 application form date ONGOING |
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14 Feb '24 |
KCET 2024 application form last date with late fee |
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05 Apr '24 |
KCET 2024 admit card date |
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18 Apr '24 - 19 Apr '24 |
KCET 2024 exam date |
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20 Apr '24 |
KCET 2024 Kannada language exam date |
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20 May '24 |
KCET 2024 result date |
KCET 2024 Application Process
Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET application form at the official website. The application process of KCET 2024 incorporates several stages like registration, filling out the application form, fee payment, uploading required documents and final submission. Candidates are advised to fill in the correct details in the KCET application form 2024 otherwise their application would be liable for rejection. Applicants looking for engineering admissions are advised to fill the KCET 2024 application form before last date. KCET application form 2024 is available online only. Applicants are advised to keep all the ready documents ready before filling the KCET application form. After the conclusion of KCET registration 2024, KEA will commence the KCET application form correction facility at the official website. Candidates who made any mistake at the time of filling the KCET 2024 application form will be able to make corrections through form facility. Applicants are advised to avoid filling out multiple KCET application form to avoid rejection. KCET application form 2024 last date is February 10. However, KCET registration 2024 with late fee can be done by February 14. The steps to fill KCET application form are given below.
- Visit the KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in 2024.
- Complete the KCET 2024 registration with basic details.
- Login with username and password to fill KCET application form 2024.
- Fill educational qualification, corresponding address and other details.
- Upload the required documents as per the specifications.
- Pay the KCET application fee online.
- Preview all details and submit the KCET 2024 application form.
KCET Syllabus
KCET Syllabus 2024 for Physics
Check latest KCET physics syllabus below.
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KCET 2024 Physics Syllabus |
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Chapters |
Deleted Portion |
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Physical World |
Physics- Scope and excitement |
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Physics- Technology and society |
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Nature of physical laws |
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Units and Measurement |
NIL |
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Motion in a straight line |
Frame of reference: Position-time graph, speed and velocity |
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Motion in a plane |
NIL |
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Laws of Motion |
Intuitive concept of forces |
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Inertia |
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Newton first law of motion; momentum |
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Newton second law of motion; impulse |
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Newton third law of motion |
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Work, Power, Energy |
NIL |
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System of particles and rotational motion |
Statement of parallel and perpendicular axes theorem and their applications |
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Gravitation |
Kepler’s law of planetary motion |
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Acceleration due to gravity |
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Mechanical properties of solid |
Elastic behavior |
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Shear modulus of rigidity |
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Poisson’s ratio |
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Elastic energy |
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Mechanical properties of fluid |
NIL |
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Thermal properties of matter |
Heat and temperature |
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Heat transfer |
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Conduction |
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Convection |
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Radiation |
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Thermodynamics |
Heat engine |
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Refrigerator |
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Kinetic Theory |
NIL |
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Oscillation |
NIL |
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Waves |
Doppler effect |
KCET Syllabus 2024 for Chemistry
The new syllabus of KCET 2024 for chemistry is given in the table below.
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KCET 2024 Chemistry Syllabus |
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Chapters |
Deleted Portion |
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Some basic concepts of chemistry |
Nature of matter |
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Laws of chemical combination |
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Dalton’s atomic theory |
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Structure of atom |
Discovery of subatomic particles |
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Atomic models |
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Classification of elements and periodicity properties |
Significance of classification, brief history of development of periodic table |
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Chemical bonding and molecular structure |
NIL |
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States of matter |
Liquefaction of gases |
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Critical temperature |
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Kinetic energy and molecular speed |
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Liquid state-vapour pressure |
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Viscosity and Surface tension (qualitative idea only , no mathematical derivations) |
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Thermodynamics |
Heat capacity and specific heat capacity |
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Criteria for equilibrium |
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Equilibrium |
Hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea) |
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Henderson equation |
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Redox reaction |
Applications of redox reaction |
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Hydrogen |
Preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen, hydrogen peroxide preparation, and structure and uses |
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S-Block Elements |
Preparation and properties of some important compounds: Sodium carbonate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hydrogen carbonate. |
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Biological importance of Sodium and Potassium. |
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Calcium oxide and calcium carbonate and their industrial uses |
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Biological importance of Magnesium and Calcium |
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P-Block Elements |
Some important compounds: Borax, Boric acid, Hydrides |
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Aluminium reactions with acids and alkalies and uses |
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Carbon, Silicon and their uses |
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Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles and techniques |
Methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis |
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Hydrocarbons |
Free radical mechanism of halogenation, combustion and pyrolysis |
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Environmental Chemistry |
Entire unit deleted |
KCET Syllabus 2024 for Mathematics
Check KCET 2024 syllabus for Mathematics in the table below.
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KCET Syllabus 2024 (Mathematics) |
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Chapters |
Deleted Portion |
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Sets |
Difference of sets |
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Complement and properties of sets |
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Relation and Functions |
RxRxR |
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Sum, Difference, Product and Quotients of functions |
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Trigonometric functions |
General solution of trigonometric equations of type: sin y = sin a, cos y = cos a and tan y = tan a |
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Principal of Mathematical Induction |
NIL |
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Complex numbers and Quadratic equation |
Polar representation of complex numbers. |
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Square root of a complex number |
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Linear inequalities |
NIL |
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Permutation and Combination |
Derivation of formula for nPr and nCr |
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Binomial Theorem |
Entire chapter is deleted |
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Sequence and series |
Formulae for special sums |
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Straight lines |
Shifting of origin, Equation of family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines |
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Conic sections |
Entire chapter is deleted |
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Introduction to 3-D geometry |
NIL |
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Limits and Derivatives |
NIL |
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Mathematics reasoning |
Entire chapter is deleted |
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Statistics |
Analysis of frequency distribution with equal means but different variance |
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Probability |
Axiomatic probability, connection with other theories of earlier classes |
KCET Syllabus 2024 for Biology
Look over the KCET syllabus 2024 for Biology from the table given below.
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KCET 2024 Biology Syllabus |
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Chapters |
Deleted Portion |
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The living world |
Taxonomy and systematics |
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Tools to study taxonomy |
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Biological classification |
NIL |
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Plant Kingdom |
Angiosperm – classification upto class, characteristics features and examples |
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Animal Kingdom |
NIL |
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Morphology of flowering plants
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Morphology and modification, Morphology of different parts of flowering plants – root, stem, leaf, fruit and seed |
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Description of families – Fabaceae |
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Anatomy of flowering plants |
Anatomy and functions of different tissues and tissues systems in dicots and monocots secondary growth |
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Structural organization in animals |
Morphology, Anatomy and functions of different system of an insect |
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Cell – The unit of life |
NIL |
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Bio molecules |
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Cell cycle and Cell divison |
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Transport in Plants |
Movement of water, gases and nutrients; cell to cell transport; diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, plan-water relation, imbibition, water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis, long distance transport of water, transport of food |
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Mineral nutrition |
Essential minerals, macro and micro nutrients and their role, deficiency symptoms, mineral toxicity, elementary idea of hydroponics as a method of study mineral nutrition, nitrogen metabolism, nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation. |
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Photosynthesis in higher plants |
NIL |
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Respiration in plants |
NIL |
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Plant – Growth and Development |
Seed germination, phases of plant growth and plant growth rate, conditions of growth, differentiation, differentiation and redifferentiation, sequence of developmental processes in a plant cell, Seed dormancy, vernalisation, photoperiodism |
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Digestion and Absorption |
Alimentary canal and digestive glands, role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones, Peristalsis, Digestion, Absorption and assimilation of proteins, Carbohydrates and fats, Calorific value of proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats, Egestion, Nutritional and digestive disorders – PEM indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrohea |
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Breathing and exchange of gases |
NIL |
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Body fluids and circulation |
NIL |
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Excretory products and their elimination |
NIL |
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Locomotion and movement |
Types of movement, ciliary flagellar, muscular, Skeletal system and its function joints, disorder of muscular and skeletal system, myasthenia gravis, tetany, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout |
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Neural control and coordination |
NIL |
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Chemical coordination and integration |
Reflex actions, Sensory perception, Sense organs, Elementary structure and functions of eye and ear |
Best Books to Prepare for KCET 2024
Candidates preparing for the exam are advised to go through the KCET syllabus and exam pattern for their preparations. Along with the syllabus, candidates can also refer to the KCET 2024 important books to prepare effectively for the exam. With the help of books 2024 candidates can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam previously. Referring to the best books for KCET 2024 also enables candidates to figure out important formulas and concepts to ace the exam with a good score.
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Physics |
Chemistry |
Mathematics |
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KCET 2024 Preparation Tips
To prepare for the KCET 2024 exam genuinely, there should be a clear road map. KCET preparation tips help the candidates in moving forward in the right direction. Following are the KCET preparation tips 2024, which can be followed by the candidates to prepare in a better way:
- Be well acquainted with the latest syllabus
- Make notes of each subject
- Revise the notes at regular intervals of time
- Practice KCET mock test 2024
- Practice KCET previous year question papers
- Take good care of your health
- Take balanced diet
- Exercise daily
Factors Determining KCET Cutoff 2024
The cut off for KCET 2024 is determined on the basis of various factors including the number of appearing candidates, seat matrix and reservation. The following factors will be responsible for determining KCET 2024 cut off.
- Difficulty of the KCET question paper.
- Number of applicants appearing for the KCET examination.
- Number of available seats.
- Performance of the applicants in all sections of the KCET 2024 exam
- Seats for reserved category.
- Average marks secured by the applicants in the exam.
How to check KCET Seat Allotment 2024?
Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below to access the KCET 2024 seat allotment procedure online:
- Visit the KCET official website at kea.kar.nic.in
- Click on the KCET seat allotment link.
- Candidates will have to enter their Karnataka CET number.
- Now, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- KCET seat allotment 2024 shall be displayed on the screen.
- Download the same and proceed with the further KCET seat allotment procedure.
KCET Mock Seat Allotment 2024
The authorities will release the KCET 2024 mock allotment result online. Candidates can check the mock seat allotment of KCET to know which institute and course they may be allotted based on Karnataka CET score. To check the KCET 2024 mock seat allotment candidates need to provide the CET number. The authority will release the final KCET seat allotment online.
KCET First Round Seat Allotment 2024
The authorities will announce the KCET 2024 seat allotment on the official website. The seat allotment result of KCET 2024 will be based on choices filled by candidates, rank obtained in the exam and the availability of seats. Firstly, the candidates reserved under special categories such as physically disabled, NCC and sports category will be allotted seats followed by the candidates of general categories.
KCET Seat Allotment 2024 - Second Round
The authorities will announce the KCET 2024 counselling at its official website. Seats reserved under rural and Kannada medium quota are filled under the KCET allotment second round.
Second Extended Round of KCET Seat Allotment 2024
Under this round of KCET seat allotment 2024, seats remaining vacant after the first round shall be filled for categories of SCG, STG, 1G, 2AG, 2BG, 3AG, 3BG, GMR and GMK along with others. All of the above-mentioned seats will be converted to general category seats and seat allotment of KCET 2024 shall be done for candidates of all categories.
Special Round of KCET 2024 Seat Allotment
In case seats remain vacant after the two rounds and the extended round of KCET seat allotment 2024, the authorities may conduct a special round as well. However, if all the seats are filled in through the previous rounds of KCET 2024 seat allotment, the authorities may not conduct any further rounds.
How to Download KCET Admit Card 2024?
Karnataka Examination Authority will release the KCET hall ticket 2024 online at the official website. Applicants can refer to the steps given below to download KCET admit card.
- Visit the KCET official website - kea.kar.nic.in 2024.
- Click on KCET admit card 2024 download link.
- Enter the application number and first four characters of name in required fields.
- Enter the captcha code.
- Click on the submit button.
- KCET 2024 admit card will appear on the screen in PDF format.
- Check the information given on the admit card carefully.
- Download the KCET admit card and keep it safe for further use.
Details Mentioned in KCET Admit Card 2024
After downloading the KCET admit card, candidates should check the details carefully. If applicants find any error in detail, then they should contact helpline services immediately. The following details will be given on KCET admit card 2024:
- Candidate’s name
- CET number
- Address
- KCET 2024 exam date and time
- Exam centre
- Exam timing
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