Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has already released the KSET Exam Date 2025 on its official notification. As per the notification, the examination was conducted on 2nd November 2025 at various exam centers. Candidates who are going to appear for the examination must check the schedule, timings, and examination scheme in the article below.
KSET Notification 2025 PDF Out
The official KSET 2025 Notification has been released at the official website of KEA at the official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/, including details such as important dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern etc. Candidates interested in the KSET 2025 exam can download the notification PDF through the direct link shared below.
KSET 2025 Exam- Highlights
Interested and eligible candidates for Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) for Assistant Professors posts must check the examination scheme for the last revision. Check the highlights regarding the exam from the table below.
| KSET Notification 2025 – Highlights | |
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka |
| Exam Name | Karnataka State Eligibility Test 2025 (KSET 2025) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Advt. No. | ED/KEA/K-SET/2025 |
| Exam Date | 2nd November 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate Degree |
| Exam Level | State |
| Total Subjects | 33 Subjects |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ |
KSET 2025 Notification Important Dates
The online registration schedule for the KSET 2025 exam has been released by the official along with the KSET Notification 2025. The examination was scheduled for 2nd November 2025. Check important dates from the table below.
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release Date | 28th August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Fee | 25th September 2025 |
| KSET Hall Ticket 2025 | 24th October 2025 |
| KSET Exam Date 2025 | 2nd November 2025 |
| KSET Answer Key 2025 | 5th November 2025 |
| KSET Result 2025 | 15th November 2025 |
KSET Notification 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the Karnataka SET 2025 exam should go through the KSET 2025 Notification PDF to ascertain their eligibility for Assistant Professor posts. Check the KSET Eligibility Criteria 2025 in terms of educational qualification and age limit from here.
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 age limit in the Karnataka State Eligibility Test. This means that individuals of all age groups can apply and sit for the examination, as they meet the academic qualifications and other eligibility criteria set by the organizing authorities.
Note:- Candidates who have passed the UGC-NET/CSIR JRF examination before 1989 are not eligible to apply KSET exam.
KSET Application Fee 2025
The candidates are required to pay the application fee for the successful submission of their KSET Application Form. The fee will be paid online and, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General, Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB & Other State Candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| Cat-I, SC, ST, PwD & Transgender Candidates | Rs. 700/- |
Steps to Apply for Karnataka SET Application 2025
To make sure your application goes smoothly and to avoid problems right before the deadline, it’s best to submit it well before the due date. Follow these steps on the official website to apply.
- First, visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka website, http://kea.kar.nic.in.
- On the home page, a link will be given to sign up for registration by providing the required details.
- 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.
- Candidates can be sure to accurately reflect your PG course status as either “Passed” or “Appearing.”
- After completing the form, check that all your details are correct.
- Review the application fee structure for your category (General, SC/ST/PWD, etc.) before proceeding with the payment.
- 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 will be conducted on 2nd November 2025, consisting of 2 papers consisting of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
| KSET Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||
| Papers | Subject Name | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | Reasoning Ability, Compression, Divergent Thinking, General Awareness | 50 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | Subjects Selected | 100 | 200 | |
KSET Syllabus 2025
To score well in the KSET 2025 examination, it is important to thoroughly check out the examination syllabus. KSET Syllabus 2025 gives them a brief idea about the topics candidates need to study and prepare for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test. To get the complete subject-wise topics for the Karnataka SET examination, click on the direct link given below.
KSET 2025 – Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for eligibility as an Assistant Professor, candidates need to achieve a certain aggregate score across both papers in Karnataka SET 2025. Specifically, the number of candidates eligible for assistant professorship will be equal to 6% of those who appear in both papers of the KSET exam.
| Minimum Qualifying Marks For KSET 2025 | |
| Category | Minimum Marks (%) to Be Obtained in Paper I and Paper II |
| General | 40% aggregate marks |
| SC/ST/CAΤ-Ι/II Α/IIΒ /IIIА/ IIIB/PwD/TRANSGENDER | 35% aggregate marks |
KSET 2025 Exam Centers
Karnataka SET 2025 will be conducted at various exam centers across Karnataka, ensuring accessibility for candidates from different regions of the state. The exact list of exam centers is detailed in the KSET Notification 2025 pdf, which is given below.
- Bangaluru
- Belagavi
- Bellary
- Bidar
- Davangere
- Dharwad
- Kalaburgi
- Mysuru
- Shivamogga
- Tumkur
- Udupi
- Vijayapura


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