JKSET Notification 2026 Out, Online Form, Exam Date & Eligibility

The University of Kashmir has released the detailed notification for JK State Eligibility Test (JKSET/LASET-2026) for a total of 41 subjects. The online application process will start from 24th July 2026 onwards. To be eligible to appear for the exam, candidates first have to register themself. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms online at the official website www.kashmiruniversity.net or www.set.uok.edu.in.

JKSET Exam 2026

The JK State Eligibility Test (JKSET/LASET-2026) is a state-level examination conducted in offline mode and offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring Assistant Professors in the government job sector. This examination serves as a gateway to coveted positions in the educational sector. The candidates qualifying this test will be eligible for both appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D

JKSET Notification 2026 Out

The detailed JKSET Notification 2026 has been released on 20th July 2026 by the University of Kashmir for candidates who want to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Candidates who are willing to apply for the exam must go through the detailed notification to check all the details, including eligibility criteria, registration process, exam pattern, and more.

JKSET Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

JKSET Exam 2026- Summary

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria from the JKSET Notification 2026 PDF before proceeding to fill out their application forms. The application forms can only be submitted online at www.kashmiruniversity.net or www.set.uok.edu.in; no other means of application submission will be accepted.

Jammu & Kashmir SET 2026- Important Dates

The detailed JKSET Notification 2026 has been released on 20th July 2026 along with the complete schedule for the JKSET Exam 2026.

JKSET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Those who are interested in appearing for the JKSET Exam 2026 must check out the detailed eligibility criteria as specified in the JKSET Notification 2026. Candidates are advised to enter the correct details about their eligibility and educational status in the application form; otherwise, it will be rejected.

1. To be eligible for JKSET/LASET, you need a Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (or 50% for SC/ST/PwD) from a UGC-recognized university. The same relaxation in fees and age (if applicable) applies to transgender candidates as for SC/ST.
2. Final-year Master’s students can apply for JKSET/LASET even if their results aren’t declared yet. However, they’ll be considered eligible for Assistant Professor only if they pass their Master’s degree with the required minimum marks (55% for general, 50% for SC/ST/PwD) within two years of the SET result. Otherwise, their application will be disqualified.
3. The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks(i.e., from 55% to 50%) for appearing in JKSET/LASET.
4. Candidates are required to appear in the subject of their Post-Graduation only. The candidates whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects may appear in the UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR Test held regularly.
5. Candidates having a post-graduate diploma/certificate awarded by an institution falling outside the Indian University system or having a foreign degree/diploma awarded by a foreign university/ institution should in their interest, ascertain the equivalence* of their course(s) with a Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

JKSET Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the examination fee through online mode. The candidates must remember to download the transaction receipt after successful payment and keep their transaction reference number safe with them.

JKSET Exam Pattern 2026

Before appearing for the JKSET Exam 2026, candidates must thoroughly check out the exam pattern. This gives you insights about the number of questions, total marks, exam duration, etc. The Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test will include two papers, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2, each paper will be conducted for 3 hours (180 minutes).

• Number of Papers:- 2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
• Type of Questions:- Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
• No. of Questions:- Paper 1 (50 MCQs), Paper 2 (100 MCQs)
• Total Marks:- Paper 1 (100 marks), Paper 2 (200 marks)
• Marks for Correct Answers:- +2
• Negative Marking:- No
• Exam Duration:- 3 hours each

JKSET Exam Centre 2026

Candidates of the respective divisions will have three main examination centers: Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. By providing multiple examination centers, the authorities aim to facilitate candidates’ participation in the examination process and minimize travel inconvenience. Candidates can choose the center nearest to their location, making it easier for them to attend the examination without logistical challenges.

Lists for Subjects for JKSET 2026

The JKSET 2026 examination covers a diverse range of subjects, totaling 41 in number. These subjects encompass various disciplines and fields of study, catering to the diverse academic interests and expertise of candidates. This wide variety ensures that candidates from different educational backgrounds and areas of expertise have the opportunity to qualify for the Assistant Professor position in the Universities and Colleges of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

1. General Paper(Paper-I)
2. Chemical Sciences
3. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences
4. Life Sciences
5. Mathematical Sciences
6. Physical Sciences
7. Arab Culture & Islamic Studies
8. Arabic
9. Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, & Peace Studies
10. Commerce
11. Computer Science & Applications
12. Dogri
13. Economics
14. Education
15. Electronic Science
16. English
17. Environmental Sciences
18. Geography
19. Hindi
20. History
21. Kashmiri
22. Law
23. Library & Information Science
24. Linguistics
25. Management
26. Mass Communication & Journalism
27. Music
28. Persian
29. Philosophy
30. Physical Education
31. Political Science
32. Psychology
33. Public Administration
34. Punjabi
35. Sanskrit
36. Social Work
37. Sociology
38. Urdu
39. Tourism Administration and Management
40. Home Science
41. Women Studies