Kathmandu University Common Admission Test (KUCAT) Syllabus
Full Marks: 2220 marks
Pass Marks: 528 marks (School of Engineering), 480 marks (School of Science)
Exam Duration: 2 hours (PCM or PCB)
Calculator: Scientific calculator provided on computer screen (No personal calculator allowed)
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Negative Marking: No negative marking
Website: https://apply.ku.edu.np/
Physics
A. Mechanics
- Physical Quantity
- Kinematics
- Dynamics
- Energy
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Structure and Properties of Matter
- Elasticity
- Viscosity
- Surface tension
B. Heat & Thermodynamics
- Heat and temperature
- Transmission of heat
- Basic assumption of kinetic theory of gases
- Thermodynamics
C. Optics
- Reflection
- Refraction
- Speed of light
- Dispersion of light
- Optical Instrument
- Photometry
D. Waves
- Wave motion
- Sound
- Electromagnetic waves
E. Electrostatics and D.C. Circuits
- Simple Electrostatic Phenomenon
- Charge flow
- Resistance
- Effect of Current
- Capacitors
F. Magnetic Field and Current
- Magnetic field
- Force on conductor
- Magnetic materials
- Electromagnetic induction
- Alternating current
G. Modern Physics
- Electron
- Photons
- Electronic
- Atoms
- Nucleus
- Radioactivity
- Elementary particles
Chemistry
A. General & Physical Chemistry
- Language of Chemistry
- Gaseous state of matter
- Liquid state of matter
- Solid state of matter
- Laws of Stoichiometry
- Avogadro's Hypothesis and its important applications
- Atomic structure
- Quantum numbers
- Chemical bonding
- Oxidation and Reduction
- Periodic Table
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Acidimetry and Alkalimetry
- Electrochemistry
- Electrode potential
- Chemical Kinetics
- Chemical Equilibrium
- LeChatelier’s Principle
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Entropy and spontaneity
B. Inorganic Chemistry
- Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen
- Carbon
- Sulphur and its compound
- Halogen and halogen acids
- Introduction to Metals
- Alkali and alkaline earth metals
- Coinage metals
- Heavy metals
C. Organic Chemistry
- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic halogen compounds
- Alcohols
- Ethers
- Carbonyl Compounds
- Carboxylic Acids
- Amines
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Aniline and Nitrobenzene
- Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Lipids
- Polymers, Pesticides, Dyes and Drugs
Mathematics
- Representation of Data
- Measures of Location and Spread
- Probability
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability Distributions
- Binomial Distributions
- Expectation and Variance of a random variable
- Normal Distribution
- Surds and indices
- Functions and Graphs
- Quadratics and Inequalities
- Differentiation
- Application of Differentiation
- Sequences
- Binomial Theorem
- Trigonometry
- Extending Differentiation
- Vectors
- Geometric Sequences
- Second Derivative
- Integration
- Volume of revolution
- Polynomial
- The Modulus function
- Exponential and Logarithmic function
- Differentiating Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- Differentiating Trigonometric Function
- Determinants
- Matrices
- Equation of Straight Lines
- A pair of lines
- System of linear equations
- System of Linear Inequalities and Graphs
- Complex Numbers
- Limits and Continuity
- Coordinate Space
- Plane
- Concept of Sets
- Relation
- Functions
Biology
- Introduction to Biology
- Cell, cell-division and life components
- Origin of Life
- Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
- Human Evolution
- Heredity and variation
- Regulation of replication, transcription, translation and expression of genetic material
- Concept of Taxonomy
- Monera
- Viruses
- Protista
- Mycota
- Plantae
- Morphology, Reproduction, Growth and Development of Flowering Plant
- Photosynthesis
- Transpiration
- Animalia
- Study of Earthworm
- Study of Frog
- Animal Tissues
- Animal Nutrition and Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulation of body fluids
- Excretion and osmoregulation
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Animal reproduction and embryonic development
- Aminocentesis
- Growth Repair, Regeneration, Ageing and Death
- Animal Behaviour
- Concept of ecosystem
- Environmental pollution
- Green-house effect and global warming
- Conservation of Natural resources
- Pesticides
- Bio-fertilizers and biological pest control
- Biotechnology
- Domestication of plants and crop improvements
- Bioenergy
- Mental health, addiction and community health
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kathmandu University Entrance Exam?
The Kathmandu University (KU) Entrance Exam is conducted to select students for admission into its undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties like Engineering, Science, Management, Arts, Education, and Medical Sciences.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility criteria vary by program. For most bachelor’s degrees, students must have completed +2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks or a minimum GPA of 2.0 in relevant subjects.
What is the exam format?
The format depends on the faculty. For example, Engineering includes questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; Management includes English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge. The exam is usually in multiple-choice format.
How can I register for the KU entrance exam?
Registration is done online via the KU Admission Portal. Applicants must fill in the form, upload necessary documents, and pay the examination fee through designated banks or online payment systems before the deadline.
What documents are required for registration?
Required documents include a recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, citizenship or passport, academic transcripts, and proof of payment for the entrance fee.
How is the merit list prepared?
The merit list is based on the candidate’s entrance exam score, and in some cases, previous academic records. Higher scores provide priority for admission to preferred programs and schools within KU.
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