KCET 2026 Exam Details: Syllabus, Pattern, Answer Keys & Question Papers

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The KCET 2026 exam was conducted on April 23 and 24, 2026, as per the schedule. KCET Language Exam will be conducted on April 22, 2026. The exam is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority in pen-and-paper mode only, and it contains 4 subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in multiple-choice format. The KCET exam has no negative marking for incorrect answers and a +1 mark for each correct answer.

KCET 2026 Exam Overview

Refer to the table below to know the exam overview and details.

KCET 2026 Application Fee 

The KCET 2026 Application fee is different for the different categories. Check the table mentioned below.

The KCET 2026 exam pattern generally contains three sections, which are conducted offline, that is, pen-and-paper mode. The exam consists of 180 questions, and the duration of the exam will be 80 minutes per session. Each right answer carries 1 mark, and no negative mark deduction is applicable for a wrong answer. Refer to the table below to know the details of the KCET exam pattern 2026.

KCET Exam Previous Year Question Paper: Marks Distribution

KCET Exam marks distribution is equal for each section. This exam consists of 3 sections, which include Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics of 60 questions from each section. There is no negative and +1 mark for each right answer.

The KCET previous years' question papers help the students to prepare for the upcoming KCET exam. The previous year's question helps in the analysis of the questions and the topics to be focused on. Students get an idea of the exam pattern, which helps them in the exam for their future. Here are the links to the KCET previous year question papers, subject-wise.

KCET 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for the year 2018. 

KCET 2019 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for the year 2019. 

KCET 2020 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for the year 2020

KCET 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

Here are all the subject-wise previous year question papers attached for the year 2021.

The KCET 2026 answer key will be released on the official website. Candidate can download the answer key by entering their login credentials. The KEA releases the answer key separately for each subject. After reviewing all the objections in the answer key of KCET 2026, KEA has released the final answer keys. The answer keys are available on the official website in online mode. Candidates can calculate the score before the declaration of the exam with the help of the answer key.

How to Download the KCET 2026 Unofficial Answer Key?

Here are the steps to download the KCET 2026 Unofficial Answer Key.

• Get to the trustworthy websites of educational or the websites of the coaching institutes where one gets the unofficial answer key, after the examination.
• Go to the search KCET 2026 Unofficial Answer Key and enter your subject ( Physics/ Chemistry/ Maths/ Biology).
• Choose the response based on your answer key that is similar to your shift and paper set.
• The key will be in PDF format.
• Click on the download app or Ctrl+S to download the PDF.
• Store the file on your computer and use it as a reference.
• Compare your answers to the unofficial key in order to provide the approximate score.