KCET 2025: Subject-Wise Syllabus Released

The Syllabus for KCET Exam has been released on the official website. The KCET exam for PCM Stream is based on three subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For PCB Stream, the exam is based on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The syllabus for both streams has been made available on the official website. The Syllabus is made available in PDF Format for Candidates’ easy accessibility.

The syllabus for the KCET Exam is based on the 11th and 12th class Syllabus. The Weightage for Class 12th is 80,% and for Class 11th, the Weightage is 20%.

Subject-wise Syllabus  for 2025

Subject	Syllabus
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Syllabus for Mathematics

Although each subject holds equal weightage in KCET 2025, Mathematics is a crucial subject that can significantly impact your overall score. A solid grasp of basic concepts will make it easier to  Score more in the KCET Exam.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Mathematics syllabus for KCET 2025:

Unit	Topics	Details
SETS	Sets and their Representations	Sets, empty sets, finite/infinite sets, subsets, universal sets, Venn diagrams, union, intersection, differences, complements, properties.
Relations & Functions	Ordered pairs, Cartesian products, Functions	Relations, functions, pictorial representations, domain, co-domain, range, real-valued functions, graphs of constant, polynomial, rational, modulus, and other functions, operations on functions.
Trigonometric Functions	Positive/Negative angles, Identities, Graphs, Expressions	Radian and degree conversions, trigonometric identities, signs, graphs, expressions for sin(x±y), cos(x±y), tan(x±y), etc., and higher-order trigonometric identities.
Algebra (Unit II)	Complex Numbers, Linear Inequalities, Permutations/Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences & Series	Includes Argand plane, solutions on number lines, fundamental counting principles, Pascal’s triangle, arithmetic/geometric sequences, relations between AM and GM, etc.
Coordinate Geometry	Straight Lines, Conic Sections, 3D Geometry	Includes slopes, forms of line equations, conic sections (circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola), standard equations, and coordinate axes in 3D.
Calculus (Unit IV)	Limits, Derivatives, Applications of Integrals/Differentials	Includes the derivative as a rate of change, integrals as differentiation inverse, areas under curves, definite integrals, and solving equations using differentials.
Statistics	Measures of Dispersion	Mean deviation, variance, and standard deviation for grouped/ungrouped data.
Probability	Events and Axiomatic Probability	Events like “not,” “and,” “or,” exhaustive/mutually exclusive events, axioms, Bayes’ theorem, total probabilities.
Relations & Functions (Class XII)	Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive, Inverse Trigonometric Functions	Definitions, graphs, principal branches, domain, range, and properties of functions and their inverses.
Matrices	Types, Operations, Applications	Includes types of matrices, addition, multiplication, scalar operations, properties, determinants (up to 3×3), adjoint, inverse, solving linear systems using matrices.
Vectors and 3D Geometry	Vectors, Scalars, Lines, Angles	Includes magnitude, direction, types of vectors, operations, scalar and vector products, equations of lines, coplanar/skew lines, shortest distances, angles.
Linear Programming	Graphical Methods	Terminology (constraints, objectives), solving two-variable problems graphically, feasible/infeasible solutions.

Syllabus for Physics

Physics is a subject that relies on the application of concepts rather than theory. While preparing for Physics, you should Focus on understanding the Concept rather than just learning it.

Here is a detailed breakdown of KCET Physics 2025 Syllabus:

Unit	Topics	Details
Units and Measurements	Need for Measurement	Units of measurement, systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units, and significant figures.
	Dimensions	Dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional formulae, dimensional equations, dimensional analysis, and applications.
Kinematics	Motion in a Straight Line	Frame of reference, speed, velocity, uniform and non-uniform motion, instantaneous speed and velocity, uniformly accelerated motion, velocity-time graph, position-time graph, graphical treatment of uniformly accelerated motion.
	Mathematical Tools	Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion.
	Scalars and Vectors	Position and displacement vectors, general vectors and notation, vector addition and subtraction, resolution into components, scalar and vector products.
	Motion in a Plane	Uniform velocity and uniform acceleration, projectile motion, and uniform circular motion.
Laws of Motion	Basic Concepts	Force, inertia, Newton’s laws of motion, momentum, impulse, conservation of linear momentum.
	Applications	Equilibrium of concurrent forces, common forces in mechanics, static and kinetic friction, rolling friction, and reducing friction.
	Dynamics of Circular Motion	Centripetal force, vehicle motion on level and banked roads.
Work, Energy, and Power	Work and Energy	Work done by constant/variable force, kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, potential energy (spring), and conservative and non-conservative forces.
	Conservation of Energy	Conservation of mechanical energy, motion in a vertical circle, elastic and inelastic collisions (1D and 2D).
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body	Centre of Mass	Centre of mass of two-particle systems, rigid bodies, momentum conservation, the motion of the center of mass.
	Rotational Motion	Torque, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum, equilibrium, rotational dynamics, moment of inertia, radius of gyration.
Gravitation	Gravitation Laws	Kepler’s laws, the universal law of gravitation, the gravitational constant.
	Applications	Acceleration due to gravity (altitude and depth), potential energy, escape velocity, satellites, orbital velocity, and energy of orbiting satellites.
Properties of Bulk Matter	Elasticity	Stress-strain relationship, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio, elastic energy, applications.
	Fluid Mechanics	Pressure, Pascal’s law, equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s theorem, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity, streamline/turbulent flow.
	Surface Tension	Surface energy, angle of contact, capillary rise, drops, and bubbles.
	Thermal Properties	Heat, temperature, ideal gas equation, thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, latent heat, heat transfer mechanisms, black body radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann law, Newton’s law of cooling.
Thermodynamics	First Law	Thermal equilibrium, internal energy, heat, work, thermodynamic processes (isothermal, adiabatic).
	Second Law	Reversible/irreversible processes, Carnot engine.
Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory	Kinetic Theory	Equation of state, assumptions, pressure, rms speed, degrees of freedom, equipartition of energy, mean free path.
Oscillations and Waves	Simple Harmonic Motion	Period, frequency, energy, pendulum motion.
	Wave Motion	Longitudinal/transverse waves, progressive wave equations, superposition principle, standing waves, beats.
Electrostatics	Electric Field	Coulomb’s law, field due to point charges and dipoles, torque on dipoles, Gauss’s theorem and applications.
	Potential and Energy	Electric potential, equipotential surfaces, capacitors, energy storage.
Current Electricity	Electric Current	Drift velocity, Ohm’s law, resistance, resistivity, internal resistance of cells, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge.
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Magnetic Field	Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, force on current-carrying conductors, torque, galvanometer, magnetic dipoles.
Electromagnetic Induction and AC	Faraday’s Laws	Induced emf, Lenz’s law, AC generator, transformers, LCR circuits, resonance.
Electromagnetic Waves	Characteristics and Spectrum	Displacement current, spectrum (radio waves to gamma rays), and uses.
Optics	Reflection and Refraction	Spherical mirrors, lenses, prism, optical instruments, Huygens’ principle, interference, diffraction, polarization.
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Photoelectric Effect	Einstein’s equation, wave-particle duality, de Broglie relation.
Atoms and Nuclei	Atomic Models	Rutherford and Bohr model hydrogen spectrum, radioactivity, and uclear reactions.
Electronic Devices	Semiconductors	Intrinsic/extrinsic semiconductors, diode, rectification.

Syllabus for Chemistry

Chemistry is a subject that gives scope for students to easily score good marks. Regular revision will help you master the concepts easily. Concepts such as organic chemistry and inorganic Chemistry require more memory power. At the same time, concepts such as ionic equilibrium and thermodynamics require problem-solving skills.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the Chemistry Syllabus for KCET 2025:

Unit	Topics	Details
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	General Introduction	Importance and scope of chemistry.
	Historical Approach	Particulate nature of matter, laws of chemical combination.
	Theories and Concepts	Dalton’s atomic theory, elements, atoms, and molecules.
	Measurements	Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition.
	Formulas	Empirical and molecular formulas.
	Reactions and Stoichiometry	Chemical reactions, stoichiometry, calculations.
Structure of Atom	Discovery of Subatomic Particles	Electron, proton, neutron.
	Atomic Models	Thomson’s model, Rutherford’s model, Bohr’s model, and their limitations.
	Advanced Concepts	Atomic number, isotopes, isobars, shells, subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie’s relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
	Orbitals	Concept, quantum numbers, shapes of s, p, and d orbitals.
	Electronic Configuration	Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund’s rule, stability of orbitals.
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Periodic Table	History and significance of classification, modern periodic law, and present form of the periodic table.
	Trends in Properties	Atomic, ionic, inert gas radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, valence.
	Advanced Topics	Nomenclature of elements with atomic number >100.
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	Bonds	Valence electrons, ionic bonds, covalent bonds, bond parameters.
	Structures	Lewis structure, resonance, geometry of covalent molecules, VSEPR theory.
	Advanced Bonding Concepts	Hybridization involving s, p, and d orbitals; molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules.
	Intermolecular Forces	Hydrogen bond.
Thermodynamics	Basics	Concepts of system, types of systems, surroundings, work, heat, energy, extensive and intensive properties, state functions.
	First Law of Thermodynamics	Internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, specific heat, Hess’s law, enthalpy changes (bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, sublimation, phase transition, ionization, solution, dilution).
	Second Law of Thermodynamics	Entropy as a state function, criteria for equilibrium, Gibbs energy change for spontaneity.
	Third Law of Thermodynamics	Brief introduction.
Equilibrium	Types of Equilibrium	Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, dynamic nature of equilibrium.
	Law of Mass Action	Equilibrium constant, factors affecting equilibrium (Le Chatelier’s principle).
	Ionic Equilibrium	Ionization of acids and bases, strong and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization, ionization of polybasic acids, acid strength, concept of pH, hydrolysis of salts, buffer solutions, Henderson equation, solubility product, common ion effect.

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