KCET 2026 — Common Entrance Test (written)
4 Common Entrance Test (written) papers from the 2026 KCET examination, conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Each paper links to its official source. Common Entrance Test (written): Four separate OMR papers in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, 60 MCQs and 60 marks each, no negative marking.
Common Entrance Test (written) pattern
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology are separate papers, each with 60 multiple-choice questions (four options) for 60 marks; total duration 80 minutes with a maximum of 70 minutes for answering; no negative valuation. Answers are marked on an OMR sheet and the booklet carries English and Kannada versions. 2026 timetable: Physics 10.30-11.50 am and Chemistry 2.30-3.50 pm on 23-04-2026; Mathematics and Biology at the same times on 24-04-2026. (UGCET-2026 question booklets and KEA exam schedule (16-01-2026); UGCET-2026 Information Bulletin-1 (17-01-2026)) Official source
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| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCET 2026 – Biology Question Paper (Version A1) Biology · 24 Apr 2026 · 8.7 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Common Entrance Test (written) | English & Kannada | Official Paper | |
| KCET 2026 – Chemistry Question Paper (Version A1) Chemistry · 23 Apr 2026 · 9.3 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Common Entrance Test (written) | English & Kannada | Official Paper | |
| KCET 2026 – Mathematics Question Paper (Version A1) Mathematics · 24 Apr 2026 · 6.7 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Common Entrance Test (written) | English & Kannada | Official Paper | |
| KCET 2026 – Physics Question Paper (Version A1) Physics · 23 Apr 2026 · 9.7 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in | 2026 | Common Entrance Test (written) | English & Kannada | Official Paper |
- KCET 2026 – Biology Question Paper (Version A1)2026Common Entrance Test (written)English & KannadaOfficial Paper
Biology · 8.7 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- KCET 2026 – Chemistry Question Paper (Version A1)2026Common Entrance Test (written)English & KannadaOfficial Paper
Chemistry · 9.3 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- KCET 2026 – Mathematics Question Paper (Version A1)2026Common Entrance Test (written)English & KannadaOfficial Paper
Mathematics · 6.7 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- KCET 2026 – Physics Question Paper (Version A1)2026Common Entrance Test (written)English & KannadaOfficial Paper
Physics · 9.7 MB · Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in