KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution PDF: Shift 2 (Apr 23)
KCET 2026 Chemistry exam was held on Apr 23, 2026 in Shift 2 from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM. The paper released under code D3 contains 60 questions to be answered in 80 minutes . Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking .
Updated on Apr 23, 2026 by Shivam Yadav.
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution PDF — what the paper looked like
Students who took the paper reported a generally moderate difficulty level with a few tricky questions . The exam followed the usual KCET pattern: 60 objective items in one hour 20 minutes, scoring +1 for a correct response and no penalty for wrong answers. The published material includes detailed solutions for all 60 numbered questions for paper code D3 .
Important dates and quick facts
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Chemistry exam (Shift 2) | Apr 23, 2026 — 2:30 PM–3:50 PM |
| Article update | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Questions | 60 |
| Duration | 80 minutes |
| Marking | 1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking |
KCET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper with Solution PDF — what’s in the solutions
Solutions cover standard theory and step-by-step answers. For organic questions, the crossed-aldol example given is benzaldehyde + acetophenone → chalcone. Expect worked answers for reagent-based and mechanism problems, plus short solutions for physical and inorganic chemistry items.
Section-wise weightage (expected)
| Topic | Expected weightage |
|---|---|
| Thermodynamics | 8–10% |
| Electrochemistry | 5–7% |
| Chemical Kinetics & Equilibrium | 6–8% |
| Organic (Aldehydes, Ketones, Alcohols) | 6–8% |
| Coordination compounds, p-/d-block, others | 4–7% |
Note: These are expected section ranges based on the paper breakdown.
Download and official keys
The paper code is D3 and detailed solutions for all 60 questions were published with the Apr 23 update. A direct download link is not provided here. For the official question paper PDF and any formal answer key from the exam authority, check the official KEA / KCET website or your registered candidate portal.
How you can use these solutions
Go question by question and mark your answers. Since there is no negative marking, focus first on accuracy, then on time. Use the detailed solutions to identify mistakes in concepts (for example, reaction mechanisms or numerical steps).