KCET Previous Year Question Papers (Past 16 Years) – Download PDF Here

KCET Previous Year Question Papers – From this page aspirants can download KCET previous year question papers of the past 16 years. Solving previous year question papers is the best way to prepare for KCET 2021. Using the past 16 years KCET question papers students can analyze the repetition of questions in the exam, changes in difficulty level, weightage of topics asked over the years, etc. To download KCET previous year question papers PDF and know the latest paper structure, read below.

KCET Previous Year Question Papers

KCET is a pen and paper examination. It is conducted once a year and the question paper for mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology is prepared separately. The link to download KCET previous year question papers from 2020 to 2004 is given below.

KCET Previous Year Question Papers From 2020 to 2015

KCET Previous Year Question Papers From 2014 to 2004

KCET Mock Test

In the lines of KCET previous year question paper, we have also prepared KCET mock test. It has been prepared as per the pattern of the examination and is available online, for free. You can easily access it for KCET maths, physics, biology, and chemistry from the links below.

How to Use KCET Previous Year Question Papers for Effective Practice?

The toppers and subject-experts tell that for the preparation of any exam, it is essential to refer the previous year question papers. This is so because the test-takers who are about to appear for the exam get an idea about what type of questions come in the exam, how much weightage is given to a particular section, what is the marking scheme and so on.

Difficulty level of questions: By referring to the KCET previous year question papers, the candidates get to know what has been the difficulty level of questions over the years. After this, candidates can make notes on which sections are necessary to be prepared.

Weightage of topics: After having a look at the previous year question papers, the candidates can get to know what is the topic from which the majority of the questions have been asked.

Comparison and analysis: After having a look at the various previous year question papers, the candidates have an idea about what have been the major topics in the last two or three years. This helps the candidates to prepare for the upcoming session in a better way.

Structure of Most Recent KCET Question Paper

Until now, the structure of KCET question paper has not changed much and the most recent paper structure is as follows:

Instruction paper – Page 1 in the question paper booklet is for instruction. In it, important instructions for the exam are mentioned. Candidates must read all of these before taking the exam. Check the image below for reference:

1. Exam date
2. The question paper code
3. The numbers questions in the paper
4. Instructions

Questions – In the next few pages, 60 questions are given on the respective subject. In a page, around 3 to 4 questions are given and for each question there are 4 answer choices. Of these only 1 answer option is correct. Check image below for reference:

1. The question
2. 4 options of the question of which 1 is correct
3. Space for rough work by candidates in the question paper

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KCET Question Paper Pattern

Below are the feature of KCET question paper. The points given below can be checked to understand the question paper pattern of KCET.

Mode of the exam: KCET is an offline exam in which candidates have to mark answers in OMR sheet.

Papers in the exam: Candidates can appear for PCM or PCB papers, depending on the selected subject choice.

Types of questions: All the questions in KCET are of multiple choice type.

Marking scheme: Each question is of 1 marks and the exam has no negative marking.

Total marks in the exam: The maximum marks in the exam is 180 marks.

Language: The questions are asked in both English and Kannada language

Distribution of marks and questions are as follows:

Kannada Language Test

Candidates claiming eligibility for admission to Government seats under Horanadu & Gadinadu Kannadiga clauses with any of the languages among Kannada, Tulu or Kodava as their mother tongue have to take the Kannada Language test. The test is conducted in Bangalore centres. Candidates have to furnish original documents of parents to support their claim such as marks cards, study certificates etc. In addition, the KCET admit card will also be required to appear in the Kannada language test.

Check out the exam pattern of the Kannada language test below.

Exam Level: The examination will be of the 4th standard level. 
Total marks: The test carries a total of 50 marks. 
Minimum passing marks: The minimum passing marks for the test is 12.

Books to Prepare for KCET

To prepare for the exam, apart form the KCET previous year question papers, students must also use good books, here are some most useful books:

About KCET

Karnataka Common Entrance Test is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority to offer admission to candidates in Undergraduate disciplines like Engineering, Architecture, Yoga and Naturopathy, B.Pharma etc. The exam is conducted in the offline mode. It consists of multiple-choice questions from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology.

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