KSET Exam Date 2025: Check Official Schedule and Latest Updates

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the KSET Exam Date 2025 via the official notification. The examination took place on November 2, 2025, at designated centers throughout the state. Candidates seeking information regarding exam timings, results, and evaluation schemes can find all relevant details below.

KSET Notification 2025 PDF Out

The official KSET 2025 Notification was released on the KEA website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/, covering essential details such as eligibility criteria, the selection process, and the exam pattern. Candidates can download the official notification PDF using the link provided below.

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KSET 2025 Exam- Highlights

Candidates aspiring for the Assistant Professor position via the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) should review the latest examination scheme and highlights summarized in the table below.

KSET 2025 Notification Important Dates

The online registration process for the KSET 2025 exam was completed in alignment with the official notification. With the examination held on November 2, 2025, candidates should refer to the following table for important dates and post-exam milestones.

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KSET Notification 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To ensure eligibility for Assistant Professor roles, candidates should thoroughly review the KSET 2025 Notification. Detailed information regarding educational qualifications and age limits can be found within the official eligibility section.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have a two-year postgraduate degree program in any subject from a UGC-recognized university, and other state candidates must meet the general category minimum (55%+) for a Master’s degree. (OR)
• Candidates who have a two-year postgraduate diploma or certificate awarded by an Indian university or institution or a foreign degree or diploma or certificate should get its equivalence verified by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, before applying.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test. Candidates of any age who meet the required academic qualifications and fulfill the criteria established by the KEA are eligible to appear for the exam.

Note:- Candidates who qualified the UGC-NET or CSIR JRF examination prior to 1989 are not eligible to apply for the KSET.

KSET Application Fee 2025

Submission of the KSET application requires payment of the prescribed fee. Please note that all application fees are processed online and are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Steps to Apply for Karnataka SET Application 2025

To prevent last-minute technical issues, we strongly advise candidates to complete their registration well before the deadline. Ensure you follow the official step-by-step guide on the KEA website for a successful application.

1. First, visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka website, http://kea.kar.nic.in.
2. On the home page, a link will be given to sign up for registration by providing the required details.
3. Once registered, you can log in and proceed to fill out the application form. This includes your personal information, educational qualifications, and exam details for KSET-2025.
4. Candidates can be sure to accurately reflect your PG course status as either “Passed” or “Appearing.”
5. After completing the form, check that all your details are correct.
6. Review the application fee structure for your category (General, SC/ST/PWD, etc.) before proceeding with the payment.
7. After submitting the form and successfully paying the fee, take a final printout for your records. You may need to present it later.

KSET Exam Pattern 2025

The Karnataka State Eligibility Test 2025 was conducted on November 2, 2025, featuring two papers consisting of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

KSET Syllabus 2025

A thorough understanding of the exam syllabus is crucial for success in KSET 2025. The official syllabus provides a comprehensive breakdown of the topics covered in the Karnataka State Eligibility Test. Access the complete subject-wise topics via the link below.

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KSET 2025 – Minimum Qualifying Marks

To qualify as an Assistant Professor, candidates must meet the aggregate score requirements across both papers. The number of qualifying candidates is limited to 6% of the total number of individuals who appeared in both papers of the KSET 2025 exam.

KSET 2025 Exam Centers

The Karnataka SET 2025 was held at various centers across the state to ensure broad accessibility. Detailed information regarding exam centers is available in the official KSET Notification 2025 provided above.

1. Bangaluru
2. Belagavi
3. Bellary
4. Bidar
5. Davangere
6. Dharwad
7. Kalaburgi
8. Mysuru
9. Shivamogga
10. Tumkur
11. Udupi
12. Vijayapura