Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET)

KSET Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Name of the Examination | Karnataka State Eligibility Test |
Common Name | KSET |
Conducting Body | University of Mysore |
Frequency of the Exam | Once a Year |
Exam Level | State Level Exam |
What is the KSET Exam?
Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) is a state-level exam conducted by the University of Mysore (UoM).
KSET is conducted for candidates who want to build their career as a Lecturer or Assistant Professor in various esteemed universities, colleges, or institutes across Karnataka.
- KSET Exam Dates
- Application Form
- Exam Centres
- KSET Syllabus and Books
- Exam Pattern
- Preparation Tips
- KSET Admit Card
- KSET Results
- Cutoffs
- Eligibility Criteria
The demand for candidates equipped with skills and knowledge in top colleges in Bangalore is high.
Seeking admissions in Bangalore will allow candidates to tread ahead successfully in their career as an educator.
Aspirants applying for the exam must have a master's degree or equivalent from an institute recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
KSET Exam Details:
Registration Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Offline |
KSET Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Total Marks | 300 |
Medium of Exam | English, Kannada and Specialized Subject Language |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
KSET Exam Dates:
Events | Tentative Dates |
Notification Date | To be announced |
Beginning of KSET Application | To be announced |
End of Application | To be announced |
KSET Admit Card | To be Announced |
KSET Exam Date | To Be Announced |
KSET Results | To be Announced |
KSET Application Form:
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps for KSET Application Form Filling Process:
Step 1: Visit the official website of KSET.
Step 2: Click on the link "Apply online" and sign up for registration
Step 3: Fill in all the basic and mandatory fields by giving your educational and personal details.
Step 4: Upload all the required documents on the website and select a Nodal Centre for submitting the application form and other documents.
Step 5: They have to select the exam centre, which cannot be changed later.
Step 6: Application fee must be paid through the official KSET website or any State Bank of India (SBI) Branch.
Step 7: Applicants must log in after working days of making the payment using their email ID and password to download the application form. They must take a printout of the attendance slip and admission card along with the application form in A-4 Sheet.
KSET Application Fee:
Category | KSET Application Fee (In Rs.) |
General | 1,150 |
Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB | 950 |
Cat-I, SC, ST, PwD | 650 |
Late Fee Submission | 250 |
Documents Required for KSET Application Form:
Documents Required | Specifications |
Passport-Size Photograph |
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Signature |
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Documents required to submit at the Nodal Centres for the KSET exam:
- Application Form
- Attendance Slip
- E-challan/ Receipt of the Payment
- SSLC Marksheet
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- PG Marksheet
KSET Exam Centres:
The exam will be conducted in 11 exam centres across Karnataka. Here's the list of KSET Exam Centres.
Bengaluru | Kalaburagi |
Belagavi | Mangaluru |
Ballari | Mysuru |
Vijayapura | Shivamogga |
Davangere | Tumakuru |
Dharwad | - |
KSET Syllabus & Books:
Paper I: General Paper
The general paper will test the below mentioned abilities of the applicants:
Teaching Aptitude | Communication |
Reasoning (Including Mathematical) | People and Environment |
Reading Comprehension | Research Aptitude |
Data Interpretation | Logical Reasoning |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | Higher Education System: Governance, Policy, And Administration |
Books for Part I:
Subject | Suggested Books |
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PART II: Specialized Subjects
Commerce | Folk Literature |
Kannada | Urdu |
Economics | Public Administration |
English | Computer Science & Applications |
Political Science | Physical Science |
History | Mathematical Science |
Sociology | Chemical Science |
Geography | Life Science |
Hindi | Environmental Science |
Management | Home Science |
Tourism Administration | Electronic Science |
Education | Earth Science |
Library & Information Science | Archaeology |
Mass Communication & Journalism | Anthropology |
Psychology | Marathi |
Social Work | Philosophy |
Criminology | Women Studies |
Law | Linguistics |
Sanskrit | Performing Arts |
Physical Education | Music |
Visual Arts | - |
Books for Part II:
Subject | Suggested Books |
Commerce | Truman's UGC NET Commerce by Praveen Kataria, Anshu Kataria, and M. Shivani |
Kannada | Samagra Kannada Sahitya Kaipidi by Lokesha Masavanaghatta |
English | UGC NET/SET English Literature by Arihant Experts |
Economics |
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Hindi | Truman's UGC NET Hindi Sahitya |
Political Science |
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History | Truman's UGC NET History by Promod Singh |
Sociology | Truman's UGC NET Sociology by S.Hussain |
Geography | Truman's UGC NET Geography by A.Magon and B.P.Panigrahi |
Library & Information Science | Truman's UGC NET Library and Information Science by S.Thakur |
Management |
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Tourism Administration | Truman's UGC NET Tourism by Akhilesh |
Education | Truman's UGC NET Education by Gagan Manocha |
Library & Information Science | Truman's UGC NET Library and Information Science by S.Thakur |
Mass Communication & Journalism |
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Psychology |
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Social Work | Truman's UGC NET Education by Yogendra Pal |
Criminology | Criminology solved question paper by Nitish Kumar Soni, Dr. Mridul Srivastava, and Dr. Anup Yadava |
Law | Truman's UGC NET by Suman Chauhan |
Sanskrit | UGC NET/JRF/SLET Sanskrit Prashan-Patra by Priyanka Tiwari |
Folk Literature | Folk Literature: A Concise Guide for NET/JRF by Marya Naim |
Physical Education | Truman's UGC NET Physical Education by Akhilesh Tripathi and A.K.Srivastava |
Public Administration | Truman's UGC NET Public Administration by Sajit Kumar |
Electronic Science | UGC NET/SET Electronic Science by Sunil Kushwaha |
Anthropology | Truman's UGC NET Anthropology by A.M.Tripathi |
Computer Science & Applications | Truman's UGC NET/SET Computer Science & Application by Sanjay Singhal and Sameer Mishra |
Environmental Science | Truman's UGC NET Environmental Science by Anil Tyagi and Virendra Singh |
Home Science | Truman's UGC NET Home Science by Anju Khosla |
Urdu | UGC NET/JRF Urdu by M.Arshad Ansari and M.S.Ansari |
Archaeology | UGC NET Archaeology by Mohan Lal |
Women Studies | Advanced Manual for Women Studies by Anmol Murlidhar Nimsadkar |
Philosophy | UGC NET Philosophy by Mohan Lal |
Linguistics | GC NET/ SET Linguistics by Ringu Ann Baby |
Music | UGC NET Music by Gunjan Saxena and Nisha Rawa |
Visual Arts | UGC NET Visual Arts by M.Washim |
KSET Exam Pattern:
Part I: General Paper
KSET Exam Duration | 1 Hour |
Total Marks | 100 |
Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Medium of Question Paper | English & Kannada |
Total Question | 50 |
Marking Scheme | +2 for Every Correct Answer. No Negative Marking |
PART II: Specified Subjects
KSET Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Total Marks | 200 |
Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Medium of Question Paper | English & Kannada. Respective medium for language subjects |
Total Question | 100 |
Marking Scheme | +2 for Every Correct Answer. No Negative Marking |
KSET Exam Preparation Tips:
Candidates can go through the below mentioned preparation tips for KSET Exam:
- Ace the KSET Syllabus: Candidates can download the KSET syllabus of their respective subjects from the official website of KSET and should be thorough with it. Proper knowledge of the syllabus will help them score well in this examination.
- Hop around the Study material: Referring to multiple study materials can be a good strategy to gain a broader understanding of the subject.
- Master with Mind Maps: Mind mapping refers to jotting down the information as your brain has processed it. It mimics how the brain works and bridges the gap of understanding. Mind mapping is the most effective way to memorize, summarize and get a hold of the syllabus.
- Monitor through Mocks: Divide the KSET syllabus into topics or sections. After completion of each segment, revise it and solve mocks in regular intervals. This will help you monitor your progress and understand the topics that need more practice.
- Hit the F5 key when required: Sometimes, the stress of the exam can get to your health and mind. You hit the F5 key to refresh your system, similarly hit the F5 key of your body by taking breaks and having healthy food during the preparation of the KSET exam. This prevents your body and mind from being exhausted.
KSET Admit Card:
Candidates can download the KSET admit card by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of KSET.
Step 2: Click on the KSET Hall Ticket link on the home page.
Step 3: Log in using the credentials.
Step 4: KSET Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Confirm all the details on the admit card.
Step 6: Download and take a printout of the KSET Hall Ticket.
Candidates need to compulsorily carry their admit card along with a valid Government approved ID card to the exam center.
KSET Results:
Candidates can check out the KSET exam results declared by the UoM by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of KSET.
Step 2: On the home page, click on the Result link.
Step 3: Enter the KSET roll number and hit the search button.
Step 4: KSET result will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Candidates should verify the scorecard, download and print it for further reference.
KSET Cut-offs:
The cut-offs will be released on the official website of KSET. Candidates need to secure more than the cut-off to be recruited by the institutes in Karnataka.
Deciding Factors for KSET Cut-off:
- The total number of candidates who appeared in the examination
- Total number vacant of Seats
- Previous year cut off trend
- The difficulty level of the exam
- Reservation Norms
FAQs
- You can visit the official website of KSET and register for the exam.
- KSET is an offline examination.
- The exam is conducted for the post of Lecturers or Assistant Professor in various esteemed universities, colleges, and institutes across Karnataka.
- The application fee is Rs. 1,150/- for the general category, Rs. 950/- for Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, and IIIB and Rs. 650/- for Cat-I, SC, ST, and PwD.
- The candidates will be awarded +2 marks for every correct answer. There is no negative marking. The marking scheme is the same for both parts.
- No. A mobile no. and email ID can be used only once for registration.
- Yes. Offline payment can be done by generating a challan online and depositing the money at the SBI Branch.
- There are 41 subjects for which the KSET exam is conducted.
- No. The exam center can not be changed after the initial selection.
- There is no upper age limit to appear in KSET.
Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants have to meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the KSET exam:
- Candidates must have graduated with a Master's or an equivalent degree from an institute recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
Category | Minimum Aggregate Score in Subjects Opted for KSET |
General | 55% |
Schedule Category (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Person with Disability (PwD) & OBCs (Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IIIB) | 50% |
- Candidates who are pursuing their Master's degree or equivalent can appear for the examination. They will be admitted provisionally. The certificate will be issued only after they provide the degree certificate with the required marks based on the category (refer to the table above for category-wise marks requirement) within 2 years of appearing in the examination.
- The selection of subjects must be relevant to the post-graduation degree. If the subjects studied are not mentioned in the list of KSET subjects, the candidates are not eligible for the Exam. They can appear for UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR NET, which is held twice a year.
- Candidates of any state other than Karnataka shall be treated as General merit, irrespective of them belonging to categories such as SC, ST, and OBC.
- The candidature of students will be cancelled and their previous eligibility will be withdrawn through de-notification if they appear for the same subjects twice.
- There is no upper age limit for the KSET exam.