The Karnataka DCET 2027 syllabus is common to all engineering diploma branches. It has five sections of 20 marks each: Engineering Mathematics, Statistics and Analytics, IT Skills, Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Project Management Skills. It is based on the C-20 diploma curriculum and has been used since 2023.
Latest (13 March 2026): KEA hosted the DCET 2026 syllabus, re-issued by the Department of Technical Education on 28 January 2026 with the same five sections. The 2027 syllabus is expected with the 2027 bulletin.
Karnataka DCET Syllabus 2027
This page lists the DCET syllabus unit by unit with marks, the exam pattern, the official PDF and how to prepare.
How are marks split in the DCET 2027 exam?
Each of the five sections carries 20 marks, for 100 marks in a single 3-hour paper of 100 multiple-choice questions.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 20 |
| Statistics and Analytics | 20 |
| IT Skills | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 |
| Project Management Skills | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking. You answer on an OMR sheet in a pen-and-paper exam.
DCET Engineering Mathematics Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics has five units of 4 marks each.
| Unit | Main topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Matrices and Determinants | Types and algebra of matrices, determinants of order 2 and 3, Cramer’s rule, adjoint and inverse, characteristic equation and eigenvalues of a 2×2 matrix | 4 |
| Straight Lines | Slope, intercepts, slope-intercept, slope-point, two-point and general forms, angle between lines, parallel and perpendicular lines | 4 |
| Trigonometry | Radian measure, ASTC rule, allied, compound and multiple angles, transformation formulae | 4 |
| Differential Calculus and Applications | Rules of differentiation, successive differentiation up to second order, applications | 4 |
| Integral Calculus and Applications | Standard integrals, methods of integration, definite integrals and their applications | 4 |
DCET Statistics and Analytics Syllabus
Statistics and Analytics covers data handling and basic Python, for 20 marks.
| Unit | Main topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Data Collection and Types | Types of data, data collection tools (questionnaires, surveys, interviews, focus groups), data cleaning | 3 |
| Summarization of Data | Frequency tables, bar and pie charts, line graph, frequency polygon and curve, histograms, box plot, leaf-stem plot | 6 |
| Measures of Location and Dispersion | Mean, median, mode, range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation and variance, skewness and kurtosis | 5 |
| Introduction to Python Programming | Syntax, comments, data types, variables, if-else, loops, arrays and functions | 6 |
DCET IT Skills Syllabus
IT Skills has five units of 4 marks each.
| Unit | Main topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Basics of Coding | Programming basics, algorithms, flowcharts, simple programs, simple Android app development | 4 |
| Design and Develop Web Pages | Web basics, HTML5, CSS3, introduction to JavaScript, dashboards | 4 |
| Business Process Automation / ERP | Business process automation, workflows, enterprise resource planning | 4 |
| Introduction to Cloud and IoT Concepts | Cloud service and deployment models, cloud services, IoT components and examples | 4 |
| Cyber Security and Safety | Cyber safety measures, antivirus, firewall, browser settings, password policy, common threats | 4 |
DCET Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Syllabus
This section covers basic electrical and electronics topics, for 20 marks.
| Unit | Main topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Safety | Electrical symbols, safety signs, PPE, first aid for shock, fire safety, earthing | 2 |
| Electrical Fundamentals | Current, voltage, resistance, measuring instruments, Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, AC sine wave, power and power factor | 5 |
| Protective Devices and Wiring Circuits | Fuses, MCB, MCCB, RCCB, ELCB, relays, wiring tools and systems, wires and cables | 3 |
| Electrical Machines, Batteries and UPS | Transformers, induction motors and starters, battery types and ratings, UPS | 5 |
| Electronic Devices and Digital Electronics | Semiconductors, PN diode, rectifiers, transistors, digital systems and logic gates, sensors, actuators, microcontrollers and PLC | 5 |
DCET Project Management Skills Syllabus
Project Management Skills has five units of 4 marks each.
| Unit | Main topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Projects and their types, project management as a profession, project manager, scope, project vs operation | 4 |
| Project Administration | Project team, design, work breakdown structure, execution plan, contracting and procedure plans, communication | 4 |
| Project Life Cycle | Phases, planning, execution, closure, project risks and cost overruns | 4 |
| Project Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring | Planning steps and tools, scheduling, monitoring, project evaluation | 4 |
| Project Control, Review and Audit | Gantt charts, milestones, CPM, network techniques, project reviews and audit, technology trends | 4 |
Where can I download the DCET syllabus PDF?
KEA hosts the official syllabus PDF in the DCET section of its website. The 2026 file has the full unit-wise syllabus with marks; the 2027 file is expected with the 2027 bulletin.
- PDFDCET 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (17 March 2026)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- PDFDCET 2026 Syllabus and marks distribution (latest, common to all diploma branches) (13 March 2026)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
- LINKKEA official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea)Official site · cetonline.karnataka.gov.inOpen
How to Prepare for the DCET 2027 Syllabus
- Start with Engineering Mathematics and Statistics, since they need the most practice with numbers.
- Practise basic Python and HTML/CSS questions; they appear in Statistics and Analytics and IT Skills.
- Revise definitions and lists for Project Management Skills and electrical safety, which are mostly theory.
- Solve previous DCET papers for practice. Papers up to 2022 follow the old branch-wise pattern, so use them only for the common topics.
- Take full 3-hour timed tests on an OMR sheet to get used to shading answers.
Karnataka DCET Syllabus 2027 FAQs
Is the DCET syllabus different for each diploma branch?
No. Since 2023 DCET has one common syllabus and one common paper for all engineering diploma branches.
Is Python part of the DCET syllabus?
Yes. Introduction to Python Programming is a unit in Statistics and Analytics and carries 6 marks.
Has the DCET syllabus changed for 2027?
No change is announced yet. For 2026 the Department of Technical Education re-issued the same five-section syllabus in January 2026.
Is there negative marking in DCET?
No. A wrong answer does not cost marks, but a question with more than one answer shaded gets zero.