JKCET 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme, Weightage, Topics Asked

Jammu & Kashmir Common Entrance Test 2025 ( JKCET )

Mamona Majumder
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 16:10 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

JKCET 2025 Exam Pattern: J&K Board Of Professional Entrance Examinations has set the JKCET exam pattern. Candidates are advised to check the JKCET exam pattern 2025 to devise the preparation strategy for the entrance exam. Details regarding the exam mode, duration total questions, total marks, types of questions and more are made available through the exam pattern of JKCET 2025. There are three sections in the JKCET question paper namely - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Besides, the candidates must have knowledge of the JKCET 2025 syllabus so that the preparation could be done in a correct manner. Read to know more about the JKCET Exam Pattern 2025.

Q:   What is the duration of JKCET exam?

A: 

JKCET exam is held in offline mode for 3 hours duration. There are three sections in the JKCET question paper namely - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam pattern is as follows:

  • Mode of Exam: Pen-and-Paper-Based Test

  • Duration: 3 Hours

  • Medium of Exam: English

  • Type of Questions: Multiple-Choice Questions

  • Sections: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

  • Total Number of Questions: 180

  • Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be given for every correct answer. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   How many times in a year is the JKCET exam held?

A: 

JKCET is held annually, that is once a year. Jammu and KashmirCommon Entrance Test (JKCET) is a pen and paper based state level entrance exam. The exam is conducted by Jammu and KashmirBoard of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) to fill up the UG engineering seats offered in various government and private institutes in J&K.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   In what mode is JKCET exam held?

A: 

JKCET is held in offline, pen and paper based mode. The entrance test is based on the courses of study and syllabi of the 12th class. JKCET exam will have 1 paper that will have 3 sections - Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Eavh section will have 60 questions of marks each. The total marks in the paper is 180 and the total questions are 180.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
Table of content
  • JKCET 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
  • JKCET 2025 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
  • JKCET Syllabus 2025
  • JKCET 2025 Preparation Tips
JKCET Logo

JKCET 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

Candidates can check the major details of the JKCET exam pattern from the table given below. 

Particulars Details
Mode of Exam Pen-and-Paper-Based Test
Duration 3 Hours
Medium of Exam English
Type of Questions Multiple-Choice Questions
Sections  Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Total Number of Questions 180
Marking Scheme 1 mark will be given for every correct answer. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions

Q:   What are the topics asked in JKCET exam in the Physics section?

A: 

The topics asked in JKCET exam in the physics section are: Physical world and measurement, Kinematics Laws of motion, Work, energy and power, Motion of system of particles and rigid body, Gravitation, Properties of bulk matter, Thermodynamics, Behavior of perfect gas and Kinetic theory, Oscillations and waves, Electrostatics Current electricity, Magnetic effects of current and magnetism, Electromagnetic induction and alt. Currents, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual nature of matter and radiation, Atoms and nuclei, Electronic devices, Communication system.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   What are the topics asked in JKCET exam in the Maths section?

A: 

The topics that are asked in the JKCET exam in the maths section are: Sets, relations and functions, Complex number; linear inequation; linear programming, Sequence and series, permutation and combination & binomial theorem, Trigonometric and inverse trigonometry functions, Matrices and determinants, Limit, continuity and differentiation, Integration and differential equations, Straight lines and conic sections, Statistics and probability, Vectors and three dimensional geometry.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   What are the topics asked in JKCET exam in the Chemistry section?

A: 

The topics that are asked in the JKCET exam in the chemistry section are: Chemical arithmetic & atomic structure, Chemical equilibrium, Chemical kinetics, Solutions, Chemical thermodynamics, Redox reactions and electrochemistry, Solid state & states of matter, Surface chemistry, Periodic properties, Chemical bonding and molecular structure, Chemistry of representative elements, Transition elements including lanthanoides, Co-ordination chemistry, Nomenclature and basic concepts in organic chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Organic chemistry based on functional group-i, Organic chemistry based on function group-ii, Organic chemistry based on functional group-iii, Molecules of life Polymers.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Explore subject-wise topics asked in JKCET

Select your preferred subject

JKCET Logo

JKCET 2025 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme

The detailed marking scheme as per the JKCET exam pattern 2025 can be checked from the table given below. 

Subjects

Questions

Marks

Physics

60

60

Chemistry

60

60

Mathematics

60

60

Total

180

180

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions

Q:   Is there any qualifying marks in JKCET exam?

A: 

The minimum marks to qualify in the JKCET exam is 10. A candidate having scored less than 10 marks on the entrance test shall not be considered for admission.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   What is the marking scheme of JKCET?

A: 

As per the marking scheme of JKCET, 1 marks is awarded for each correct answer and for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks is deducted. Each 3 section of the question paper has 60 questions and has mamximum 60 marks. The, maximum marks in total is thus 180.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
JKCET Logo

JKCET Syllabus 2025

The authorities release the JKCET syllabus online. The subjects, topics and units that have to be studied for the examination are made available through the JKCET syllabus. Candidates are advised to check the syllabus beforehand so that they can prepare for the examination. By knowing the syllabus, the candidates can know the topics that must be referred to for JKCET preparation.

Topics in the JKCET syllabus are as follows:

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Physical world and measurement

Chemical arithmetic & atomic structure

Sets, relations and functions

Kinematics

Chemical equilibrium

Complex number; linear inequation; linear programming

Laws of motion

Chemical kinetics

Sequence and series, permutation and combination & binomial theorem

Work, energy and power

Solutions

Trigonometric and inverse trigonometry functions

Motion of system of particles and rigid body

Chemical thermodynamics

Matrices and determinants

Gravitation

Redox reactions and electrochemistry

Limit, continuity and differentiation

Properties of bulk matter

Solid state & states of matter

Integration and differential equations

Thermodynamics

Surface chemistry

Straight lines and conic sections

Behavior of perfect gas and Kinetic theory

Periodic properties

Statistics and probability

Oscillations and waves

Chemical bonding and molecular structure

Vectors and three dimensional geometry

Electrostatics

Chemistry of representative elements

 

Current electricity

Transition elements including lanthanoides

 

Magnetic effects of current and magnetism

Co-ordination chemistry

 

Electromagnetic induction and alt. Currents

Nomenclature and basic concepts in organic chemistry

 

Electromagnetic waves

Hydrocarbons

 

Optics

Organic chemistry based on functional group-i

 

Dual nature of matter and radiation

Organic chemistry based on function group-ii

 

Atoms and nuclei

Organic chemistry based on functional group-iii

 

Electronic devices

Molecules of life

 

Communication system

Polymers

 

Download here the detailed syllabus of JKCET.

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions

Q:   What type of questions are asked in JKCET?

A: 

In JKCET, candidates have to attempt Multiple-Choice Questions.  JKCET is held in offline, pen and paper based mode in english language only. The entrance test is based on the courses of study and syllabi of the 12th class. JKCET exam will have 1 paper that will have 3 sections - Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Eavh section will have 60 questions of marks each. The total marks in the paper is 180 and the total questions are 180.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   What is the level of JKCET exam?

A: 

The entrance test is based on the courses of study and syllabi of the 12th class. 

As per the marking scheme of JKCET, 1 marks is awarded for each correct answer and for ecach wrong answer, 0.25 marks is deducted. Each 3 section of the question paper has 60 questions and has mamximum 60 marks. The, aximum marks in total is thus 180.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Q:   What is the syllabus of JKCET?

A: 

The topics that are asked in the JKCET exam in the maths section are: Sets, relations and functions, Complex number; linear inequation; linear programming, Sequence and series, permutation and combination & binomial theorem, Trigonometric and inverse trigonometry functions, Matrices and determinants, Limit, continuity and differentiation, Integration and differential equations, Straight lines and conic sections, Statistics and probability, Vectors and three dimensional geometry.

The topics that are asked in the JKCET exam in the chemistry section are: Chemical arithmetic & atomic structure, Chemical equilibrium, Chemical kinetics, Solutions, Chemical thermodynamics, Redox reactions and electrochemistry, Solid state & states of matter, Surface chemistry, Periodic properties, Chemical bonding and molecular structure, Chemistry of representative elements, Transition elements including lanthanoides, Co-ordination chemistry, Nomenclature and basic concepts in organic chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Organic chemistry based on functional group-i, Organic chemistry based on function group-ii, Organic chemistry based on functional group-iii, Molecules of life Polymers.

The topics asked in JKCET exam in the physics section are: Physical world and measurement, Kinematics Laws of motion, Work, energy and power, Motion of system of particles and rigid body, Gravitation, Properties of bulk matter, Thermodynamics, Behavior of perfect gas and Kinetic theory, Oscillations and waves, Electrostatics Current electricity, Magnetic effects of current and magnetism, Electromagnetic induction and alt. Currents, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual nature of matter and radiation, Atoms and nuclei, Electronic devices, Communication system.

 
Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
View Syllabus
JKCET Logo

JKCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Candidates can check some useful tips to prepare for the JKCET exam here:

  • Students must start their JKCET preparation early. It will help them to complete the syllabus timely, clear doubts, revise it thoroughly and appear for the mock tests.
  • Next, prepare a suitable timetable and stick to it throughout the preparation. Try to cover the entire syllabus.
  • Students must have an in-depth understanding of all the basic as well as advanced concepts. It can be done by solving questions on a regular basis.
  • Maintain good health and mental stability. JKCET preparation can be stressful. Take time off or breaks between study hours and relax.

Read more:

B.Tech exams whose registrations are closing soon

Register now and prepare to increase your chances at top colleges which accept these exams

Registration ends soon
Registration started
Exam D-day soon
About to start
Upcoming registrations
Counselling ongoing
IUET 2025 Application Form Dates

Feb '25

SLIET SET 2025 application for...

Feb '25

GD Goenka Aspire 2024 Registration

Mar '24 - Jul '24

View allB.Tech exams

Get prep tips, practice papers, exam details and important updates

Download Important Dates for B.E. / B.Tech Exams
qna

JKCET Exam

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

7 Institutes accepting JKCET

  • ₹ 2.50 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu

Jammu & Kashmir - Other • Public

Government
  • ₹ 1.86 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • ₹ 1.80 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

SSM College of Engineering

Baramulla • Private

SSM Colleg
  • ₹ 1.80 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Explore more B.Tech exams with upcoming dates

NUCAT 2025 Test 1 Registration 19 Dec '24 - 26 Jan '25
AEEE 2025 phase 1 admit card release date 27 Jan '25
Last date for payment of admission fee phase 1 27 Jan '25
Dates • Results • Counselling
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1 22 Jan '25 - 30 Jan '25
JEE Main 2025 session 1 Jan '25 - Feb '25