KCET 2026 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key: Download details, weightage and marking scheme

KCET 2026 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key will be released after the KEA exam held on April 24, 2026 (Session 2). Read exam timing, marks, duration and section-wise weightage.

Edited by Anjali Sharma

Updated April 24, 2026 6:33 AM

    KCET 2026 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key

    KCET 2026 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key will be available for download following the KEA exam held on April 24, 2026 . The paper was conducted in Session 2 from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM .

    Updated on Apr 22, 2026 .

    Exam details and timing

    The Biology paper had 60 questions to be answered in 80 minutes . Each correct response carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. You should use the official question paper and answer key to estimate your raw score.

    KCET 2026 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key: How to use it

    Candidates can download the question paper PDF and the answer key PDF to cross-check answers and calculate scores. The official answer key release date has not been specified here; check the exam authority's official portal for the final PDFs and any objection window.

    Marking scheme and quick score method

    • Total questions: 60
    • Duration: 80 minutes
    • Marks per question: 1
    • Negative marking: No

    To estimate your score, add 1 mark for every correct answer. No deductions are needed for incorrect responses.

    KCET 2026 Biology: Expected section-wise weightage

    Topic Weightage Expected number of questions
    Human Physiology 25% 10
    Plant Physiology 20% 8
    Genetics and Evolution 25% 10
    Ecology and Environment 15% 6
    Cell Biology 10% 4
    Biotechnology 5% 2

    Use this table to focus your review when you compare the official questions against your preparation.

    What the answer key lets you check

    Downloading the question paper with the answer key helps you verify answers, calculate raw marks and identify weak topics. You can also cross-check whether expected topic weightage matched the actual paper distribution.

    What’s not available here

    There is no direct download link or official release date included in this summary. Detailed solutions, objection process, difficulty analysis, cutoffs or normalization details are not provided here. For final PDFs and procedures, rely on the exam authority's official notifications.

    FAQs

    When was KCET 2026 Biology exam conducted? A: April 24, 2026 in Session 2 from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM .
    How many questions are in the KCET 2026 Biology paper? A: The paper contains 60 questions .
    What is the duration of the Biology paper? A: 80 minutes .
    What is the marking scheme? A: 1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking .
    Can candidates download question paper with answer key? A: Yes, candidates can download the KCET 2026 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key from the exam authority when published.
    Which topic had the highest weightage? A: Human Physiology and Genetics & Evolution each had an expected 25% weightage.
    How many Biotechnology questions were expected? A: 2 expected questions (approx. 5% weightage).
    Where to check for official PDFs and objections? A: Check the Karnataka Examinations Authority official portal for announcements and download links.

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