KSET 2026 Karnataka State Eligibility Test Apply Online

KSET 2026 Apply Online, Eligibility, Important Dates, Fee & Exam Details

Short Description: KSET 2026 notification is released by the Karnataka Examination Authority. Candidates can apply online from 10 August to 05 September 2026 for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test. Check eligibility, important dates, application fee, 37 subjects, admit card and exam date.

KSET 2026 is conducted for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Karnataka. The examination is scheduled for 11 October 2026, while the admit card is expected on 01 October 2026. Candidates can check all important details and apply online as per the official schedule.

KSET 2026 – Karnataka State Eligibility Test

Apply Online for Assistant Professor Eligibility Test | Karnataka Examination Authority

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 10 August 2026
Application Starts From : 10 August 2026
Last Date for Submission : 05 September 2026
Last Day to Pay Examination Fee : 06 September 2026
Admit Card Release : 01 October 2026
Date of Examination : 11 October 2026 (Sunday)
Result : To Be Announced Soon

💰 Application Fee

General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B / Other States : ₹ 750/-
Category-1 / SC-A / SC-B / SC-C / ST / PwD / Transgender : ₹ 500/-

💳 Payment Mode: Online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Age Limits & Total Posts

📌 Age Limits

No Upper Age Limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.
Candidates must have passed Post Graduation with required marks.

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📊 Total Subjects

(Subjects for KSET 2026 – All Disciplines)

Exam Name & Eligibility Criteria

📖 Exam Name	✅ Details
Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026	Master’s Degree from a UGC-recognised university/institution. General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B / Other States: Minimum 55% marks (without rounding off). Category-1 / SC-A / SC-B / SC-C / ST / PwD / Transgender: Minimum 50% marks (without rounding off). Final year PG students are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Exam Pattern : KSET 2026 Karnataka State Eligibility Test

Paper	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Paper – I General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude	50 (Compulsory)	100	3 Hours (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Paper – II Subject Paper (Selected Subject)	100 (Compulsory)	200	3 Hours (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

📌 Note: Both papers are objective type (MCQ). Exam is offline (OMR-based).

Subjects & Exam Centres : KSET 2026 Karnataka State Eligibility Test

Part	Subjects	Exam Centres
Part – A 18 Subjects	Commerce (12), Kannada (2), Economics (3), English (4), Political Science (5), History (6), Sociology (7), Hindi (9), Management (10), Education (12), Library & Information Science (13), Social Work (16), Physical Education (20), Computer Science & Applications (24), Physical Sciences (25), Mathematical Sciences (26), Chemical Sciences (27), Life Sciences (28).	Bengaluru Belagavi Ballari Vijayapura Davanagere Dharwad Kalaburagi Mysuru Shivamogga Tumakuru Mangaluru
Part – B 19 Subjects	Geography (8), Tourism Administration (11), Mass Communication (14), Psychology (15), Criminology (17), Law (18), Sanskrit (19), Folk Literature (21), Urdu (22), Public Administration (23), Environmental Sciences (29), Home Science (30), Electronic Science (31), Earth Sciences (32), Philosophy (36), Women Studies (37), Performing Arts (39), Music (40), Visual Arts (41). 📌 Note: Part-B subjects are only available at Bengaluru centre.

Part

Subjects

Exam Centres

Part – A
18 Subjects

Commerce (12), Kannada (2), Economics (3), English (4), Political Science (5), History (6), Sociology (7), Hindi (9), Management (10), Education (12), Library & Information Science (13), Social Work (16), Physical Education (20), Computer Science & Applications (24), Physical Sciences (25), Mathematical Sciences (26), Chemical Sciences (27), Life Sciences (28).

Bengaluru
Belagavi
Ballari
Vijayapura
Davanagere
Dharwad
Kalaburagi
Mysuru
Shivamogga
Tumakuru
Mangaluru

Part – B
19 Subjects

Geography (8), Tourism Administration (11), Mass Communication (14), Psychology (15), Criminology (17), Law (18), Sanskrit (19), Folk Literature (21), Urdu (22), Public Administration (23), Environmental Sciences (29), Home Science (30), Electronic Science (31), Earth Sciences (32), Philosophy (36), Women Studies (37), Performing Arts (39), Music (40), Visual Arts (41).

📌 Note: Part-B subjects are only available at Bengaluru centre.

Selection Process : KSET 2026 Karnataka State Eligibility Test

Step 1: Appear for KSET 2026 (Offline OMR-based exam).
Step 2: Qualify with minimum marks as per UGC guidelines (varies by category).
Step 3: KSET Certificate is issued to qualified candidates.
Step 4: Use the certificate to apply for Assistant Professor posts in Karnataka colleges/universities.
Note: The certificate is valid for appointment to Assistant Professor posts in Karnataka.

How to Apply (Online) : KSET 2026 Karnataka State Eligibility Test

Visit the official KEA portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Read the full notification carefully.
Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
Pay the application fee online (as per your category).
Submit the form before 05 September 2026.
Take a printout of the final application form for future reference.
Download the admit card from 01 October 2026 onwards.
Visit the website regularly for updates on answer key, objections, and results.

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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Important Instructions

Only online applications will be accepted. No offline mode.
Once the subject and exam centre are selected, no changes will be allowed.
Candidates must ensure their name matches the SSLC/10th certificate.
Final year PG students can apply provisionally but must submit PG mark sheets within 2 years of result declaration.
PwD and transgender candidates are eligible for fee relaxation and reservation as per rules.
Answer key will be published on the KEA website after the exam. Objections can be raised online with a fee of ₹50 per question.
No mark sheet will be issued to disqualified candidates.
All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the High Court of Karnataka.
For queries, contact: Karnataka Examination Authority, Bengaluru – 080-23460460, Email: kset2026kea@gmail.com

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FAQs

1. What is KSET?

KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) is a state-level eligibility test conducted for recruitment of Assistant Professors in Karnataka colleges and universities.

2. What is the last date to apply?

05 September 2026.

3. What is the application fee?

General/2A/2B/3A/3B/Other States – ₹750; SC-A/SC-B/SC-C/ST/Category-1/PwD/Transgender – ₹500.

4. What is the age limit for KSET?

There is no upper age limit for KSET.

5. What is the educational qualification required?

Master’s Degree with 55% (50% for reserved categories) from a UGC-recognised university.

6. Can final year PG students apply?

Yes, they can apply provisionally. They must submit PG mark sheets within 2 years of result declaration.

7. What is the exam pattern?

Paper-I (50 MCQs – 100 marks) and Paper-II (100 MCQs – 200 marks). Total duration: 3 hours.

8. When is the exam?

The exam is on 11 October 2026 (Sunday).

9. How many subjects are available?

There are 37 subjects in total.

10. Where can I get more information?

Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Conclusion

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the notification for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026. This test is conducted for the eligibility of Assistant Professor posts in colleges and universities across Karnataka. The exam is scheduled for 11 October 2026. Candidates with a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with the required percentage can apply online from 10 August 2026 to 05 September 2026. The exam is offline (OMR-based) with two papers – Paper-I (General) and Paper-II (Subject). There is no upper age limit. The application fee is ₹750 for General/OBC and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates. This is a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors in Karnataka. For more details, read the full notification and visit the official KEA website. Stay connected with JobMitra.info for the latest updates.