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🚀 KEE Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | B.Tech Admission
The Karunya Entrance Exam (KEE) 2026 syllabus is the foundational document for students seeking admission into the B.Tech programs at the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS). A deep understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation.
This comprehensive guide breaks down the KEE 2026 structure, marking scheme, and detailed subject-wise topics for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and General Aptitude.
Overview of KEE Syllabus
| Name of the Exam | KEE 2023 ( Karunya Entrance Exam) |
| Conducting By | Karunya Institute Of Technology And sciences |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type Questions and Descriptive |
| Type of Exam | Online |
| Question Type | MCQs |
The Karunya Entrance Exam (KEE) is an annual, University-level entrance examination conducted by the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), Coimbatore. It is the primary method for granting admission to various undergraduate (UG) engineering and science programs.
The syllabus is carefully designed to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge, logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and fundamental aptitude required for technical studies.
Karunya University Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for KEE is given as
- Mode of exam: Online
- Duration of exam: 2:30 hours
- Number of questions: 120
- Type of questions: Objective type
- Total marks: 120
- Marking scheme 1 mark will be awarded for each correct response
- Negative marking 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum marks |
| Mathematics/ Biology | 40 | 40 |
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| General Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
KEE Exam Syllabus
KEE Syllabus for Physics
| KEE Syllabus for Physics | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Chapters |
| Electrostatics | Frictional electricity – Charges and their conservation – Coulomb’s law – Forces between two point electric charges – Superposition principleElectric field – Electric field due to a point charge – Electric field lines – Electric dipole – Electric field intensity due to a dipole (on its axial line and on the equatorial line) – Behaviour of dipole in a uniform electric field – Application of electric dipole in microwave oven Electric potential – Potential difference – Electric Potential due to a point charge and due to a dipole – Equipotential surfaces – Electrical potential energy of a system of two point charges Electric flux – Gauss’s theorem – Field due to infinitely long straight wire – Field due to uniformly charged infinitely plane sheet – Field due to two parallel sheets – Field due to uniformly charged thin spherical shell (inside and outside)Electrostatic induction – Capacitor and capacitance – Dielectric and electric polarization – Parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectric medium – Applications of a capacitor – Energy stored in a capacitor – Capacitors in series and in parallel – Action of points – Lightning arrester – Van de Graaff generator |
| Current Electricity | Electric current – Flow of charges in a metallic conductor – Drift velocity and mobility – Their relation with electric currentOhm’s law – Electrical resistance – V-I chraracteristics – Electrical resistivity and conductivity – Classification of materials in terms of conductivity – Superconductivity – Elementary ideas – Carbon resistors – Colour code for carbon resistors – Combination of resistors – Series and parallel – Temperature dependence of resistance – Internal resistance of a cell – Potential difference and emf of a cell – Kirchoff’s law – Illustration by simple circuits – Wheatstone’s bridge and its applications for temperature coefficient of resistance measurement – Meterbridge – Special case of Wheatstone bridge – Potentiometer – Principle – Comparing the emf of two cells Electric power – Chemical effect of current – Electro chemical cells – Primary (Voltaic, Lechlanche, and Daniel cells) – Secondary – Rechargeable cell – Lead acid accumulator |
| Effects of Electric Current | Heating effect – Joule’s law – Experimental verification – Thermoelectric effects – Seeback effect – Peltier effect – Thomson effect – Thermocouple, thermo emf, neutral and inversion temperature – Thermopile Magnetic effect of electric current – Concept of magnetic field – Oersted’s experiment – BiotSavart law – Magnetic field due to an infinitely long current carrying straight wire and circular coil – Tangent galvanometer – Construction and working – Bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid – Magnetic field lines Ampere’s circuital law and its application to solenoid Force on a moving charge in uniform magnetic field and electric field – Cyclotron – Force on current carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field – Forces between two parallel current carrying conductors – Definition of ampere Torque experienced by a current loop in a uniform magnetic field – Moving coil galvanometer – Conversion to ammeter and voltmeter – Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment – Magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | Electromagnetic induction – Faraday’s law – Induced emf and current – Lenz’s law Self induction – Mutual induction – Self inductance of a long solenoid – Mutual inductance of two long solenoids – Methods of inducing emf – (1) By changing magnetic induction (2) By changing area enclosed by the coil and (3) By changing the orientation of the coil (quantitative treatment)AC generator – Commercial generator (Single phase, three phase)Eddy current – Applications – Transformer – Long distance transmissionAlternating current – Measurement of AC – AC circuit with resistance – AC circuit with inductor – AC circuit with capacitor – LCR series circuit – Resonance and Q-factor: power in AC circuits |
| Electromagnetic Waves and Wave Optics | Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics – Electromagnetic spectrum, Radio, microwaves, Infra red, visible, ultra violet – X rays, gamma rays – Propagation of electromagnetic waves Emission and Absorption spectrum – Line, Band and continuous spectra – Fluorescence and phosphorescenceTheories of light – Corpuscular – Wave – Electromagnetic and Quantum theoriesScattering of light – Rayleigh’s scattering – Tyndal scattering – Raman Effect – Raman spectrum – Blue colour of the sky and reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset – Wave front and Huygens’s principle – Reflection, Total internal reflection and refraction of plane wave at a plane surface using wave fronts. Interference – Young’s double slit experiment and expression for fringe width – Coherent source – Interference of light – Formation of colours in thin films – Analytical treatment – Newton’s rings Diffraction – Differences between interference and diffraction of light – Diffraction gratingPolarization of light waves – Polarization by reflection – Brewster’s law – Double refraction – Nicol prism – Uses of plane polarised light and polaroids – Rotatory polarization – Polarimeter |
| Atomic Physics | Atomic structure – Discovery of the electron – Specific charge (Thomson’s method) and charge of the electron (Millikan’s oil drop method) – alpha scattering – Rutherford’s atom modelBohr’s model – Energy quantization – Energy and wave number expression – Hydrogen spectrum – energy level diagrams – Sodium and mercury spectra – Excitation and ionization potentials Sommerfeld’s atom model – X rays – Production, properties, detection, absorption, diffraction ofX-rays – Laue’s experiment – Bragg’s law – Bragg s X-ray spectrometer – X-ray spectra – Continuous and characteristic X–ray spectrum – Mosley’s law and atomic number – Masers and Lasers – Spontaneous and stimulated emission – Normal population and population inversion – Ruby laser – He-Ne laser – properties and applications of laser light – holography |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter – Relativity | Photoelectric effect – Light waves and photons – Einstein’s photoelectric equation – Laws of photoelectric emission – Particle nature of energy – Photoelectric equation – Work function – Photo cells and their applicationMatter waves – Wave mechanical concept of the atom – Wave nature of particles – de Broglie relation – de Broglie wave length of an electron – Electron microscope – Concept of space, mass, time – Frame of references – Special theory of relativity – Relativity of length, time and mass with velocity – (E = mc2) |
| Nuclear physics | Nuclear properties – Nuclear Radii, masses, binding energy, density, charge – Isotopes, isobars and isotones – Nuclear mass defect – Binding energy – Stability of nuclei-Bain bridge mass spectrometer – Nature of nuclear forces – Neutron – Discovery – Properties – Artificial transmutation – Particle accelerator Radioactivity – Alpha, beta and gamma radiations and their properties, α-decay, β-decay and γdecay – Radioactive decay law – Half life – Mean life – Artificial radioactivity – Radio isotopes – Effects and uses Geiger-Muller counterRadio carbon dating – Biological radiation hazards Nuclear fission – Chain reaction – Atom bomb – Nuclear reactor – Nuclear fusion – Hydrogen bomb – Cosmic rays – Elementary particles |
| Semiconductor Devices and their Applications | Semiconductor theory – Energy band in solids – Difference between metals, insulators and semiconductors based on band theory – Semiconductor doping – Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductors – Formation of P-N Junction – Barrier potential and depletion layer – P-N Junction diode – Forward and reverse bias characteristics – Diode as a rectifier – Zener diode – Zener diode as a voltage regulator – LEDJunction transistors – Characteristics – Transistor as a switch – Transistor as an amplifier –Transistor biasing – RC, LC coupled and direct coupling in amplifier – Feedback amplifier –Positive and negative feedback – Advantages of negative feedback amplifier – Oscillator – Condition for oscillations – LC circuit – Colpitt oscillatorLogic gates – NOT, OR, AND, EXOR using discrete components – NAND and NOR gates as universal gates – Integrated CircuitsLaws and theorems of Boolean’s algebra – Operational amplifier – Parameters – Pin-out configuration – Basic applications – Inverting amplifier – Non-inverting amplifier – Summing and difference amplifiers Measuring Instruments – Cathode Ray oscilloscope – Principle – Functional units – Uses – Multimeter – construction and uses |
| Communication Systems | Modes of propagation, ground wave – Sky wave propagationAmplitude modulation, merits and demerits – Applications – Frequency modulation – Advantages and applications – Phase modulationAntennas and directivity Radio transmission and reception – AM and FM – Super heterodyne receiverT.V. transmission and reception – Scanning and synchronizing Vidicon (camera tube) and picture tube – Block diagram of a monochrome TV transmitter and receiver circuitsRadar – Principle – ApplicationsDigital communication – Data transmission and reception – Principles of fax, modem, satellite communication – Wire, cable and Fibre-optical communication |
KEE Syllabus of Chemistry
The Karunya Entrance Exam (KEE) is an annual, University-level entrance examination conducted by the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), Coimbatore. It is the primary method for granting admission to various undergraduate (UG) engineering and science programs.
The syllabus is carefully designed to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge, logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and fundamental aptitude required for technical studies.
KEE Mathematics Syllabus
| KEE Syllabus for Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Chapters |
| Applications of Matrices and Determinants | Adjoint, inverse – properties, computation of inverses, solution of system of linear equations bymatrix inversion method. Rank of a matrix – elementary transformation on a matrix, Cramer’s rule, non-homogeneous equations, homogeneous linear system and rank method. |
| Complex Numbers | Complex number system – conjugate, properties, ordered pair representation. Modulus –Properties, geometrical representation, polar form, principal value, conjugate, sum, difference, product, quotient, vector interpretation, solutions of polynomial equations, De Moivre’s theorem and its applications. Roots of a complex number – nth roots, cube roots, fourth roots. |
| Analytical Geometry of two dimensions | Definition of a conic – general equation of a conic, classification with respect to the general equation of a conic, classification of conics with respect to eccentricity. Equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse and hyperbola) in standard forms and general forms- Directrix, Focus and Latus rectum – parametric form of conics and chords. – Tangents and normals – cartesian form and parametric form- equation of chord of contact of tangents from a point (x1 ,y1 ) to all the above said curves. Asymptotes, Rectangular hyperbola – Standard equation of a rectangular hyperbola. |
| Vector Algebra | Scalar Product – angle between two vectors, properties of scalar product and applications of dot products. Vector product right handed and left handed systems, properties of vector product and applications of cross product – Product of three vectors – Scalar triple product, properties of scalar triple product, vector triple Product. |
| Differential Calculus | Derivative as a rate measurer – rate of change, velocity, acceleration, related rates, derivative as a measure of slope, tangent, normal and angle between curves, maxima and minima. Mean value theorem – Rolle’s Theorem, Lagrange Mean Value Theorem, Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s series, L’ Hospital’s Rule, stationary points, increasing, decreasing, maxima, minima, concavity, convexity and points of inflexion. |
| Integral Calculus and its Applications | Simple definite integrals – fundamental theorems of calculus, properties of definite integrals.Reduction formulae – reduction formulae for ∫ sinnx dx and ∫ cosnx dx , Bernoulli’s formula. Area of bounded regions, length of the curve. |
| Differential Equations | Differential equations – formation of differential equations, order and degree, solving differential equations (1st order), variables separable, homogeneous and linear equations. Second order linear differential equations – second order linear differential equations with constant co-efficients, finding the particular integral if f (x) = emx, sinmx, cosmx, x, x2. |
| Probability Distributions | Probability – Axioms – Addition law – Conditional probability – Multiplicative law – Baye’s Theorem – Random variable – probability density function, distribution function, mathematical expectation, variance Theoretical distributions – discrete distributions, Binomial, Poisson distributions- Continuous distributions, Normal distribution. |
| Discrete Mathematics | Mathematical logic – logical statements, connectives, truth tables, logical equivalence, tautology. |
| Groups | Binary operations, semigroups, monoids, groups, order of a group, order of an element, properties of groups. |
KEE Syllabus (Biology)
| KEE 2019 syllabus for Biology | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Chapters |
| Cell Biology & Genetics | Cell- Structure and Organelles- Chromosomes : Structure and Types-Genes and Genome- Linkage and Crossing over – Gene Mapping- Recombination ofChromosomes- Mutation- Chromosomal aberrations- DNA as Genetic Material : Structure ofDNA, Replication of DNA -Structure of RNA and its types |
| Biotechnology | Recombinant DNA Technology -Transgenic Plants and Microbes – Plant Tissue Culture and its Applications -Protoplast fusion -SCP. |
| Plant physiology | Photosynthesis: Significance, Site of Photosynthesis, Photochemical andBiosynthetic phases, Electron Transport System, Photophosphorylation, C3 and C4 pathways,Photorespiration, Photosynthesis, Mode of Nutrition: Autotrophic, Heterotrophic, Chemosynthesis Respiration: Mechanism, Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Pentose Pathway, Anaerobic Respiration, Fermentation, Plant Growth: Regulators, Phytohormones- Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins |
| Biology in human welfare | Food production, Breeding Experiments, Improved Varieties, Role of Biofertilizers -Crop diseases and their control Biopesticides -Genetically Modified Food – Bio-War -Bio-Piracy – Bio-Patent – Medicinal plants and Microbes –Economic Importance: Food yielding (Rice), Oil yielding (Groundnut), Fiber Yielding (Cotton), Timber yielding (Teak) |
Karunya BTech (KEE) Zoology Syllabus
| KEE 2019 syllabus for Zoology | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Chapters |
| Human physiology | Nutrition –Carbohydrates- Proteins -Lipids –Vitamins-Minerals –Water-Balanced diet- Calorie values -Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes mellitus – Malnutritious – Digestion – Enzymes and enzyme action. Brief account of following: Dental caries – Root canal therapy, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Respiration: Process of pulmonary respiration, Breathing exercises – Yoga, Functioning of heart, Myocardial infarction, Angiogram– Heart attack – ECG, Blood pressure, Heart transplantation, Blood components – Functions, Plasma, Corpuscles Blood clotting – Anticoagulants – Thrombosis, Embolism, Blood donation, Blood banks Brain Functioning of different regions, Spinal cord – Functioning, Pituitary and Thyroid, Parathyroidal hormones, Insulin, Hormones of Adrenal cortex and Medulla, Reproductive Hormones, Eye- Focusing Mechanism & Photo chemistry of retina, Eye infections, Ear, Skin- Melanin –Functions, Tongue, Urea Biosynthesis, Reproductive system, Brief account of spermatogenesis- Oogenesis – Menstrual cycle, Invitro fertilization, Birth control |
| Microbiology | Introduction, History of Medical Microbiology, Pasteur, Koch and ListerVirology – Structure, Genetics, Culture and diseases, AIDS and its control, Bacteriology – Structure, Genetics and diseases. Protozoan microbiology – Disease related, Larval microbiology – Disease oriented Pathogenecity of Microorganism |
| Immunity | Immune system: Innate immunity, Acquired immunity – Humoral, Innate immunity,Lymphoid cells, Mono nuclear phagocytes, Poly morphonuclear phagocytes, Cytokines, Structure of Antibody (Ig), Antigen – antibody Reactions, Acquired immunity, Development of immune system, T-cell activation, Monoclonal antibodies, Cytotoxicity, Immunology of Tissue Transplantation, Immune deficiency diseases |
| Modern genetics | Human Genetics- Karyotyping, Chromosome gene mapping, Recombinant DNA technology and segmenting, Genetic diseases, Human Genome project, Cloning, Transgenic organisms – Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), Gene therapy, Bioinformatics – application, DNA sequencing and protein sequencing and Protein structure |
| Environmental science | Human population and explosion – Issues Global warming – Crisis – Green House effect, Ozone layer depletion, Waste management, Biodiversity conservation, Poverty and environment, Fresh water crisis and management |
| Applied biology | Livestock and Management, Dairy Breeds of cattle, Milch breed, Exotic and cross breeds, Techniques adapted in cattle breeding, Poultry – Farming techniques, Fish farming, Edible fishes of Tamilnadu, Medical Lab – Techniques- Sphygmomonometer, Heamocytometer, Urine – Sugar analysis, CT Scan, Endoscopic techniques, Artificial pacemaker |
FAQs
How many subjects are included in the KEE syllabus?
The subjects included in syllabus are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Zoology.
Is it important to study all the chapters included in the KEE syllabus?
Yes, candidates must study all the chapters included in the KEE syllabus 2023 so that they can answer all questions.
What is the syllabus of KEE syllabus?
KEE syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabus.