Highlights

Notification

KSET Notification 2026 yet to released by the University of Mysore KSET 2026 Notification was released for the aspirants interested in the post of Lectureship/Assistant Professor in Karnataka. Candidates may download the KSET exam 2026 notification for reference. The direct link to download the KSET Notification 2026 pdf is mentioned below.

Important Exam Dates

Eligibility Criteria

All the candidates must check the KSET Eligibility criteria 2026 before applying for the examination. KSET Eligibility details as per the latest notification are mentioned below. Please note the KSET age eligibility criteria and educational qualification.

Applicants who belong to any other state except Karnataka and in the reserved category (SC, ST & Other Backward Classes) shall be treated as General.

KSET Age Limit

As per the KSET official notification pdf, there is no upper age limit to be eligible for KSET Exam 2026.

KSET Educational Qualification

As per the KSET eligibility 2026, the candidates must have a master’s degree or the equivalent from a UGC-recognized university or institution. The minimum marks required to be eligible varies as per the reserved category. The details are mentioned below.

• Applicants who are pursuing their Master's Degree may also apply for the KSET 2026 Exam conditionally that they must submit the proof of passing the Master’s degree with minimum required marks within two years of the KSET Result.
• Candidates may only take the KSET exam in the subject of their post-graduation. The list of the KSET Subjects is mentioned below.
• If you hold a Ph. D. degree, and Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1992 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result), you shall be eligible for a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%).
• Also, note that candidates who became eligible in the previous KSET Exam are not eligible to apply again in the same subject.

Application Process

Check the KSET Application form fee for different categories below

Note: The application fee for KSET 2026 can only be made online and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Admit Card

• KSET Admit Card 2026 has already been released. The KSET admit card shall contain all the relevant information about the exam such as personal details, roll no, exam test center, and the subject of your examination. The applicants are supposed to carry a photo identity card along with their admit card printout on the examination day. No one will be allowed to appear in the exam without the admit card.
• Candidates who have obtained their admit card for the April 11th examination are not required to do so again.

How to Download KSET Admit Card?

To download the KSET Admit Card, follow the steps mentioned below

• Visit the official website or use the link mentioned here.
• Click on the link to download the KSET Admission card 2026
• Login using your registered credentials
• Download the admit card and verify the details mentioned.

Exam Centres

The KSET 2026 exam was held in 11 cities of the state. These test centers are-

• Bengaluru
• Belagavi
• Ballari
• Vijayapura
• Davangere
• Dharwad
• Kalaburagi
• Mangaluru
• Mysuru
• Shivamogga
• Tumakuru

Exam Pattern

KSET Exam question paper pattern will be held offline(pen-and-paper test). The questions will be objective type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) format and candidates are required to answer on the OMR sheets provided with the question booklet.

Please note that there is no negative marking in the KSET 2026 examination.

Syllabus

KSET Syllabus 2026: Paper 1

KSET Paper I, also known as General Paper, is based on Teaching and Research Aptitude. KSET Syllabus 2026 Paper 1 is mentioned below

Selection Process

• As per the KSET Selection Process 2026, the number of applicants to be qualified Assistant Professors shall be 6% of the total candidates who appeared in both the papers of KSET 2026. The selection procedure for KSET 2026 i.e. candidates to be selected as Assistant Professor is given below:
• The total minimum Aggregate Marks (of both Paper I & Paper II) required is 40% for the General Category and 35% for the Reserved Category. (Reserved Category- SC / ST/ CAT-I / II A/ II B / III A / III B / PWD )
• For the candidates who secure the minimum marks, a subject-wise and category-wise merit list will be prepared.
• After the merit list, as per the reservation policy number of slots both subject-wise and category-wise will be declared.

Result

The KSET 2026 exam was conducted on July 25th, and the result will be out soon.

Cut-off

Candidates will get the information regarding the counseling schedule after the exam declaration. As per the scorecard or merit list candidates will be selected for the posts. Reserved candidates will get relaxation in the cut-off list. If we talk about the Eligibility criteria to apply for the KSET exam, candidates must have a master’s degree from a recognized institution and Reserve candidates with 50% minimum marks, and general candidates with 55% minimum marks can apply for the KSET exam.

NOTE: The result will be available only on the official website and online mode. No other website or mode is available to check the KSET Result 2026.

Salary

Assistant Professors selected for the state of Karnataka through KSET 2026 receive a monthly salary in the range of Rs. 25,000/- to 40,000/- in the beginning. The pay is dependent on the scores and colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions