The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has officially released the detailed notification for Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2025. This examination is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors in universities and colleges across Karnataka. KSET 2025 provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to demonstrate their teaching and research aptitude and secure positions in the state’s higher education system.
Important Dates for KSET 2025
Candidates planning to appear for KSET 2025 should mark the following important dates:
- Application Start Date: 1s September 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18th September 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19th September 2025
- KSET Hall Ticket Release: 24th October 2025
- KSET Exam Date: 2nd November 2025
All candidates must complete the application process within the stipulated timeline to avoid last-minute issues.
Eligibility Criteria for KSET 2025
Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements to appear for KSET 2025:
- A Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks for General category and 50% marks for Reserved category candidates.
- Candidates pursuing their Master’s Degree (First or Second Semester) or those who have appeared for their final year examination with results pending are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates who have qualified in previous KSET exams cannot apply again for the same subject.
- There is no upper age limit for applying.
Application Fees
The examination fee for KSET 2025 is as follows:
- General Category: ₹1000
- Reserved Category: ₹700
Candidates must pay the fee via online mode before the last date to ensure successful application submission.
EXAM PATTERN OF KSET 2025
The KSET 2025 examination consists of two papers, both comprising objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs):
Paper-I:
- Total Questions: 50 compulsory MCQs
- Marks: 2 marks per question
- Focus: General teaching and research aptitude
- Objective: To assess the candidate’s ability in reasoning, comprehension, and pedagogical understanding
Paper-II:
- Total Questions: 100 compulsory MCQs
- Marks: 2 marks per question
- Focus: Subject-specific questions based on the candidate’s chosen discipline
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for KSET 2025, candidates must secure the following minimum aggregate marks across both papers:
- General Category: 40%
- Reserved Category: 35%
This ensures that candidates demonstrate a fundamental level of competence in both teaching aptitude and subject knowledge.
Importance of KSET 2025
Qualifying KSET 2025 is a prerequisite for recruitment as an Assistant Professor in Karnataka. Candidates who clear this examination will be governed by the recruitment rules and regulations stipulated for academic appointments in the state. The exam acts as a benchmark to maintain high standards in higher education and encourages merit-based selection of educators, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
