KSET Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On - Oct 13, 2024
Tom Helson
Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2024 exam was conducted on July 25, 2024, by the University of Mysore. Candidates who had applied for the KSET 2024 appeared for the exam to get shortlisted for Lectureship or Assistant Professor post in Karnataka colleges and universities.
Table of Contents
Highlights
| Exam Name | KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Conducting Body | University of Mysore |
| Type of questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). |
| Number of subjects | 41 |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Notification
KSET Notification 2024 was released by the University of Mysore on 06 February 2024 KSET 2024 Notification was released for the aspirants interested in the post of Lectureship/Assistant Professor in Karnataka. Candidates may download the KSET exam 2024 notification for reference. The direct link to download the KSET Notification 2024 pdf is mentioned below.
Important Exam Dates
| Particulars | KSET Paper-I | KSET Paper-II |
|---|---|---|
| KSET 2024 exam | 25-Jul-2024 | 25-Jul-2024 |
| Entry in the examination hall | 8.00 AM | 10.45 AM |
| Distribution of test booklet | 9.15 AM | 10.50 AM |
| Seal of the test booklet to be broken/opened to take out the answer sheet | 9.25 AM | 10.55 AM |
| Last entry in the examination hall | 9.30 AM | 11.00 AM |
| Test commences | 9.30 AM | 11.00 AM |
| Test concludes | 10.30 AM | 1.00 PM |
Eligibility Criteria
All the candidates must check the KSET Eligibility criteria 2024 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 2024.
KSET Educational Qualification
As per the KSET eligibility 2024, 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.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category | 55% |
| Schedule Category (SC) | 50% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | |
| A person with a disability (PWD) | |
| OBCs [Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, and IIIB] |
- Applicants who are pursuing their Master's Degree may also apply for the KSET 2024 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
| Category | Application Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs.1150 | Rs.250 |
| Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB | Rs.950 | |
| Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD | Rs.650 |
Note: The application fee for KSET 2024 can only be made online and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Admit Card
- KSET Admit Card 2024 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. They will be allowed to take the exam on July 25, 2024, using the same KSET hall ticket.
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 2024
- Login using your registered credentials
- Download the admit card and verify the details mentioned.
Exam Centres
The KSET 2024 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.
| KSET 2024 Session and Paper | No. of Questions | No. of Questions | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1st: Paper I (General Paper) | 50 | 100 | 1 hour (9:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M.) |
| Session 2nd: Paper-II (Chosen Subject) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours (11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.) |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 hours |
Please note that there is no negative marking in the KSET 2024 examination.
Syllabus
KSET Syllabus 2024: Paper 1
KSET Paper I, also known as General Paper, is based on Teaching and Research Aptitude. KSET Syllabus 2024 Paper 1 is mentioned below
| Unit | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Unit – I Teaching Aptitude |
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| Unit – II Research Aptitude |
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| Unit - III Comprehension |
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| Unit – IV Communication |
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| Unit-V Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude |
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| Unit – VI Logical Reasoning |
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| Unit-VII Data Interpretation |
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| Unit-VIII Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
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| Unit-IX People, Development and Environment |
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| Unit – X Higher Education System |
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Selection Process
- As per the KSET Selection Process 2024, the number of applicants to be qualified Assistant Professors shall be 6% of the total candidates who appeared in both the papers of KSET 2024. The selection procedure for KSET 2024 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 2024 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 2024.
Salary
Assistant Professors selected for the state of Karnataka through KSET 2024 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
Q: When will the KSET notification 2024 be out?
A: KSET 2024 notification has been released on the official website. The KSET notification was released on February 6, 2024.
Q: When will the KSET 2024 exam be conducted?
A: KSET 2024 exam was earlier set to be held on July 25, 2024, however, the exam was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The KSET exam will now be held on July 25.
Q: When will the KSET application form 2024 be released?
A: The KSET 2024 application form filling process concluded successfully in March 2024. The form was released on the official KSET notification.
Q: How many times is the KSET exam conducted in a year?
A: The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) exam is conducted only once a year.
Q: Which dates are included in the KSET notification 2024?
A: The KSET notification contains dates related to the application process such as the start of the application process and the last date to apply online.
Q: Does the KSET application process start the same day when the exam notification is released?
A: No, the KSET application form filling process starts two or three days following the release of the KSET exam notification.
Q: When will the KSET admit card 2024 be released?
A: The KSET admit card is generally released about a week before the exam. Candidates need to carry the admit card to the exam center
Q: Is the KSET exam conducted on a single day?
A: Yes, the KSET exam is conducted on a single day but in two different shifts. Shift 1 is for Paper I and shifts 2 is for Paper 2.
Q: When will the provisional KSET answer key 2024 release?
A: The KSET provisional answer key was released on August 4, 2024.
Q: When will the KSET result 2024 be declared?
A: KSET 2024 result is generally announced within two months of the conduct of the exam on the official website.
Q: What are the KSET minimum qualifying marks for 2024?
A: The KSET minimum qualifying marks are 40 percent for General category candidates and 35 percent for SC / ST / CAT-I / II A / II B / III A / III B / PWD category.
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