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Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has recently revised KCET 2025 syllabus and released it on the official website. The updated syllabus includes additional topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, and is now aligned with the JEE Main 2025 and NEET syllabi. The syllabus aims to ensure comprehensive preparation for KCET Exam.
KCET revised syllabus covers topics from both 1st and 2nd PUC (pre-university course) as prescribed by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. Candidates are encouraged to review the KCET 2025 syllabus thoroughly, practice with sample papers and mock tests, and understand the chapter-wise weightage to effectively strategize their preparation for the exam.
You can download the KCET Syllabus 2025 from the links mentioned in the table below:
| Subject | Syllabus |
| Physics | PDF Link of KCET Physics Syllabus |
| Chemistry | PDF Link of KCET Chemistry Syllabus |
| Mathemetics | PDF Link of KCET Mathematics Syllabus |
| Biology | PDF Link of KCET Biology Syllabus |
KCET 2025 physics syllabus covers topics from both the first and second year of PUC (Pre-University College) curriculum. Specifically, it includes chapters from the first PUC related to Units and Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, System of Particles and Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, and Kinetic Theory. The second-year syllabus covers topics like Electromagnetic Waves, Moving Charges and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, and more.
You should note that certain topics have been deleted from the previous year's syllabus. For example,
You can check the table below summarizing the KCET 2025 Physics syllabus:
| First-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2025 | Second-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2025 |
| Physical World | Electric Charges and Fields |
| Units and Measurements | Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance |
| Motion in a Straight Line | Current Electricity |
| Motion in a Plane | Moving Charges and Magnetism |
| Laws of Motion | Magnetism and Matter |
| Work, Energy & Power | Electromagnetic Induction |
| Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation | Alternating Current |
| Mechanical Properties of Solids | Electromagnetic Waves |
| Mechanical Properties of Fluids | Ray Optics and Optical Instruments |
| Thermal Properties of Matter | Wave Optics |
| Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
| Oscillations | Atoms |
| Waves | Nuclei |
| Semiconductor Electronics | |
| Communication Systems |
If you are preparing for KCET 2025 exam you should consider the following points to get the best result:
KCET 2025 Chemistry syllabus covers topics from both PUC I and PUC II, including foundational areas such as atomic structure, classification of elements, periodicity, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and various branches of organic chemistry. Important subjects like electrochemistry, redox reactions, and hydrocarbons are also emphasized.
Additionally, the syllabus now includes a new unit titled "Principles Related to Practical Chemistry", reflecting a broader update across all PCMB subjects. Similar practical-oriented units have been introduced in Physics ("Experimental Skills") and Biology ("Principles Related to Experimental Biology"), highlighting a greater focus on experimental and applied learning in the KCET 2025 curriculum.
You can check the table below, summarizing the KCET 2025 Chemistry syllabus:
| First-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2025 | Second-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2025 |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Solid State |
| Structure of Atom | Solutions |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Electrochemistry |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry |
| States of Matter, Gases and Liquids | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
| Thermodynamics | p-Block Elements |
| Equilibrium | d and f Block Elements |
| Redox Reactions | Coordination Compounds |
| Hydrogen | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
| s-Block Elements | Alcohols |
| Some p-Block Elements | Phenols and Ethers |
| Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles & Techniques | Aldehydes |
| Hydrocarbons | Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
| Environmental Chemistry | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules |
| Polymers | |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life |
KCET 2025 mathematics syllabus covers topics from both the first and second-year PUC curricula, including sets, relations, and functions, trigonometry, complex numbers, quadratic equations, linear inequalities, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, sequences, series, straight lines, conic sections, introduction to 3D geometry, limits, derivatives, mathematical reasoning, statistics, and probability.
You can check the KCET 2025 Mathematics syllabus summarized in the table below:
| First-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2025 | Second-Year PUC Syllabus for KCET 2025 |
| Sets, Relations & Functions | Relations & Functions |
| Trigonometric Functions | Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
| Principle of Mathematical Induction | Matrices |
| Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequalities | Determinants |
| Permutations and Combination | Continuity and Differentiability |
| Binomial Theorem | Application of Derivatives |
| Sequence & Series | Integrals |
| Straight Lines | Application of Integrals |
| Conic Sections | Differential Equations |
| Introduction to 3D-Geometry | Vector Algebra |
| Limits & Derivatives | Three Dimensional Geometry |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Linear Programming |
| Statistics | Probability |
| Probability |
The KCET 2025 Biology syllabus includes topics from both PUC I and PUC II, as outlined by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. A new unit titled "Principles Related to Experimental Biology" has been introduced in the Biology syllabus for 2025, positioned after the Class 12 content. This addition emphasizes practical and experimental aspects of biology in line with recent curriculum updates.
Check the KCET 2025 Biology syllabus summarized in the table below:
| Topics (Class XI) | Topics (Class XII) |
| The Living World | Animal Kingdom |
| Biological Classification | Structural Organisation in Animals |
| Plant Kingdom | Body Fluids and Circulation |
| Cell Cycle and Cell Division | Chemical Coordination and Integration |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | Neural Control and Coordination |
| Locomotion and Movement | Breathing and Exchange of Gases |
| Anatomy of Flowering Plants | Mineral Nutrition |
| Excretory Products and Their Elimination | Transport in Plants |
| Cell – The Unit of Life | Respiration in Plants |
| Biomolecules | Digestion and Absorption |
| Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | Plant – Growth and Development |
KCET 2025 aspirants may check the important topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics listed in the table below, which need more attention to score better:
| Physics | Chemistry |
| 1. Laws of Motion (Class 11) | 1. Chemical Kinetics (Class 12) |
| 2. Rotational Motion (Class 11) | 2. Electrochemistry (Class 12) |
| 3. Electrostatics (Class 12) | 3. Coordination Compounds (Class 12) |
| 4. Current Electricity (Class 12) | 4. Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids (Class 12) |
| 5. Electromagnetic Induction (Class 12) | |
| 6. Ray Optics and Optical Instruments (Class 12) | |
| 7. Modern Physics (Class 12) |
| Mathematics | Biology |
| 1. Derivatives (12th) | 1. Neural Control and Co-ordination |
| 2. Integrals (12th) | 2. Photosynthesis in Higher Plants |
| 3. Probability (11th & 12th) | 3. Respiration in Plants |
| 4. Matrices and Determinants (12th) | 4. Human Reproduction |
| 5. Vectors (12th) | 5. Ecosystem |
| 6. 3D Geometry (12th) | 6. Biomolecules |
| 7. Complex Numbers (11th) | 7. Cell Cycle and Cell Division |
If you are preparing for KCET 2025, you should take a note on the chapter-wise weightage of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The marks weightage will give a clear idea on how to prepare for each subject to score better in KCET 2025.
You may check the chapter-wise weightage of Physics in the table below:
| Chapters | Weightage |
| Chapter-wise weightage for First-year PUC Physics Syllabus | |
| Physical world | 2% |
| Units and Measurement | 3% |
| Kinetic theory | 4% |
| Mechanical properties of solids | 4% |
| Mechanical properties of fluids | 4% |
| Motion in a straight line | 7% |
| Oscillations | 7% |
| Thermodynamics | 7% |
| Gravitation | 8% |
| Chapter-wise weightage for Second-year PUC Physics Syllabus | |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 2% |
| Communication Systems | 3% |
| Atoms | 5% |
| Nuclei | 6% |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 6% |
| Magnetism and Matter | 7% |
| Alternating Current | 7% |
You may check the chapter-wise weightage of Chemistry in the table below:
| Chapter | Weightage |
| Chapter-wise weightage for First-year PUC Chemistry Syllabus | |
| Environmental chemistry | 2% |
| Hydrogen | 3% |
| Redox reactions | 4% |
| Thermodynamics | 4% |
| S - Block Elements | 6% |
| Some p - Block Elements | 7% |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | 8% |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 8% |
| Chapter-wise weightage for Second-year PUC Chemistry Syllabus | |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 4% |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | 4% |
| Polymers | 5% |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 5% |
| Biomolecules | 6% |
| Surface chemistry | 6% |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 6% |
| Coordination Compounds | 6% |
| Solid State | 7% |
| Solutions | 7% |
| Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers | 7% |
You may check the chapter-wise weightage of Maths in the table below:
| Chapter | Weightage |
| Chapter-wise weightage for First-year PUC Maths Syllabus | |
| Principle Of Mathematical Induction | 5% |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 6% |
| Introduction to 3D Geometry | 7% |
| Linear Inequalities | 7% |
| Statistics | 7% |
| Binomial Theorem | 8% |
| Sets | 8% |
| Permutation And Combination | 9% |
| Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations | 9% |
| Chapter-Wise Weightage for Second-Year PUC Mathematics Syllabus | |
| Linear Programming | 7% |
| Application Of Integrals | 8% |
| Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 8% |
| Matrices | 9% |
You may check the chapter-wise weightage of Biology in the table below:
| Chapter | Weightage |
| Chapter-wise weightage for First-year PUC Biology Syllabus | |
| Biological Classification | 2% |
| Digestion and Absorption | 3% |
| Living World | 3% |
| Breathing and Exchange of Gases | 3% |
| Excretory Products and their Elimination | 3% |
| Body fluids and Circulation | 4% |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | 4% |
| Locomotion and Movement | 4% |
| Anatomy and Flowering Plants | 4% |
| Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 5% |
| Plant Kingdom | 5% |
| Biomolecules | 5% |
| Plant Growth and Development | 5% |
| Respiration in Plants | 5% |
| Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | 5% |
| Neural Control and Coordination | 5% |
| Chapter-Wise Weightage for Second-Year PUC Biology Syllabus | |
| Biodiversity and Conservation | 4% |
| Biotech: Application | 5% |
| Reproductive Health | 5% |
| Evolution | 5% |
| Reproduction in Organisms | 5% |
| Environmental Issues | 6% |
| Biotech: Principles and Processes | 6% |
| Organism and Population | 6% |
| Ecosystem | 6% |
| Microbes in Human Welfare | 6% |
| Human Reproduction | 7% |
Candidates, after going through the KCET syllabus, can refer to some of the KCET 2025 important books for KCET exam preparation. With the help of KCET books 2025 candidates can make strong fundamentals for each subject which in turn will help them to score better in the exam.
| Physics | Chemistry |
| NCERT Books Class 11 & 12 | NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Chemistry |
| Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK | Modern’s Abc of Chemistry, Part-1 and Part-2 by S P Jauhar |
| Physics for first year PUC by AS Govind | Chemistry for first Year PUC by Prof Somashekara Prasad |
| Physics for Karnataka CET and COMEDK by K. L. Gomber and K. L. Gogia | Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry |
| Fundamentals of Physics by S Chand | |
| Pradeep’s Fundamental Physics (Class 11 and 12) |
| Mathematics | Biology |
| NCERT books of Class 11 and 12 for Mathematics | NCERT textbooks |
| CET by Bosco | KCET Specific Practice Books offering Chapter-wise content, Solved examples and practice questions, Previous years' question papers. |
| MCQ by Asit Das Gupta | |
| Mathematics by Dinesh | |
| Mathematics for first Year PUC BY Dr. PG Umarani |
Ans: Though there are some similarities KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) syllabus is not exactly the same as the JEE Main. While KCET typically focuses on more foundational and conceptual understanding of the core subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, JEE Main delves deeper into analytical problem-solving.
Ans: The Karnataka CET (KCET) 2025 syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or kea.kar.nic.in. The syllabus is available subject-wise for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and also includes additional topics aligned with JEE Main 2025 and NEET. The KCET syllabus covers topics from the first and second PUC (Pre-University Course) syllabi.
Ans: The KCET 2025 Physics syllabus encompasses topics from both First-Year and Second-Year PUC, as outlined by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. Additionally, a new unit on Experimental Skills in Physics has been introduced to emphasize practical understanding.
Ans: KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) syllabus for Mathematics includes topics from both the 1st and 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) syllabi. It covers areas like Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Statistics. Key topics include sets, relations, functions, trigonometric functions, limits and derivatives, integrals, vector algebra, and more.
Ans: KCET 2025 Chemistry syllabus covers a broad range of topics, including Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
Here is the detailed coverage of KCET Chemistry syllabus:
Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry.
Inorganic Chemistry: Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity, Chemical Bonding, s and p Block Elements, Coordination Compounds.
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes, Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen, Polymers, and Bio-Molecules.
Additional Topics: Environmental Chemistry, States of Matter (Gases and Liquids).
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