Kerala SET 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 27 Sep, 2024 15:49

The Kerala SET 2025 exam date for the January session will announced soon. The Kerala SET 2025 notification and application form were released on September 13 and September 25, respectively, on the official website @lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan25/. The application form will be available till October 20, 2024.

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Kerala SET 2025 (January Session Application Form Out)

The Kerala SET 2025 January session application form was released on September 25, 2024. The Kerala SET 2025 notification was released on September 13, 2024. The Kerala SET January 2025 application form will be available till October 20, 2024. Registered candidates will be able to pay the Kerala SET application fee till October 22, 2024. Application form correction will be conducted from October 23 to 25, 2024, for Kerala SET January 2025. The Kerala SET 2025 Jan exam date will be intimated later.

The Kerala SET exam includes two papers, Paper I and II. Paper I includes subjects such as General Knowledge and Aptitude. It is mandatory for all candidates to pass for the next stage. After clearing Paper I, students can appear for Paper II, which includes tests based on the subject in which candidates hold specialization at the Postgraduate (PG) Level.

Lal Bahadur Shashtri, or LBS Centre for Science and Technology, is an autonomous body responsible for conducting the exam and declaring the Kerala SET exam result. Kerala State Entrance Test (SET) is a state-level exam that the Government of Kerala conducts to evaluate and recruit teachers for higher secondary schools. LBS Centre for Science and Technology will award a certificate of qualification to all the candidates who have cleared the Kerala SET 2025 exam. Kerala SET 2025 certificate can be obtained by filling out an offline application form and submitting it to the LBS centre. Find more information about the Kerala SET 2025 exam in the following sections.

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Kerala SET 2025 Important Dates

The important dates of Kerala SET 2025 exam are as follows:

Event

Date 

Kerala SET 2025 Application Release Date

September 25, 2025

Kerala SET 2025 Application End Date

October 20, 2024

Online payments for Application Form Last Date

October 22, 2025

Kerala SET Application Form 2025 Correction Window

October 23 to 25, 2024

Kerala SET January 2025 Admit Card Availability

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Kerala SET 2025 Exam Date

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Kerala SET 2025 Answer Key Date

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Kerala SET 2025 Result

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List of Subjects for Kerala SET 2025

The table below mentions the list of 41 different subjects that will be asked in Paper 2 of the KSET exam.

Subjects of KSET 2025

01

Commerce

22

Folk Literature

02

Management

23

Computer Science And Applications

03

Economics

24

Life Science 

04

General Paper

25

Home Science

05

Kannada

26

Physical Science

06

English

27

Chemical Science

07

History

28

Environmental Science

08

Political Science

29

Public Administration

09

Geography

30

Mathematical Science

10

Sociology

31

Earth Science

11

Hindi

32

Electronic Science

12

Tourism Administration

33

Anthropology

13

Music

34

Archaeology

14

Library And Information Science

35

Philosophy

15

Psychology

36

Marathi

16

Criminology

37

Linguistics

17

Social Work

38

Women Studies

18

Sanskrit

39

Mass Communication And Journalism

19

Law

40

Performing Arts

20

Urdu

41

Visual Arts

21

Physical Education

Kerala SET Result 2025

Candidates can visit the official website to check their results by entering their exam roll number. All selected candidates will get the SET certificate that ensures candidates' eligibility to work as Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers. To attain their Kerala SET Certificate 2025, candidates can send an application by email to the LBS Center. 

Kerala SET Result 2025: List of Selected Candidates 

LBS Centre for Science and Technology will prepare the list of applicants who pass the Kerala SET 2025 exam. By scoring the required marks, candidates can get a good Kerala SET Result 2025. There are various subjects available for students such as Arabic, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, English, Home Science, Journalism, Geography, Geology, History, Hindi, Malayalam, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Social Work, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Statistics, Sociology, Urdu, Zoology, and Biotechnology. Candidates can choose subjects in which they hold a good command, and the list of selected candidates will be made public.

Check out the following steps to download Kerala SET Result 2025: 

  • Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website of the LBS Centre for Science & Technology.
  • Step 2: Select the "State Eligibility Test - SET - Jan 2025 - Result Published" link mentioned on the homepage.
  • Step 3: A new screen will open with the information about the State Eligibility Test (SET) for Jan 2025.
  • Step 4: Choose the "Jan 2025 Results" link from the menu on the screen.
  • Step 5: A new screen opens directing to the login page.
  • Step 6: Enter the candidate’s roll number and click the submit button.
  • Step 7: Save a printed copy of the "State Eligibility Test (SET) - Jan 2025 Result" in PDF format.

Kerala SET 2025 Merit List PDF

LBS Centre for Science and Technology is responsible for publishing the result. Besides this, the authority also publishes the merit list which is prepared on behalf of the scores obtained by candidates. The applicants can visit the official website and Download PDF file of the KSET Merit List 2025 to check their rank in it.

  • The Kerala SET Merit List 2025 PDF will be published to show the rank of each candidate.
  • Only applicants scoring above the qualifying marks in the written exam will be eligible to get a rank in the merit List.
  • Various criteria such as marks obtained by candidates, maximum marks, and cut off marks are used to prepare the merit list.

Kerala SET Cut off 2025

The Kerala SET Cut Off Marks 2025 includes the list of minimum marks a candidate must score to pass the Kerala State Eligibility Test. The LBS Centre for Science and Technology will make the Kerala SET Result 2025 and cut-off scores available online at the same time. For all categories, there are specific cut-off scores applicable for different category candidates. Anyone who gets a matching score qualifies to move on to the next phase of selection. For all categories including General/OBC/SC/ST, the board will create a list of Kerala SET Cut off scores. The cut off marks will be determined by the following:

Category

Paper 1

Paper 2

Total Marks

General

40

40

48

OBC

35

35

45

SC/ST

35

35

45

Kerala SET 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for Kerala SET 2025 exam is quite basic in its own perspective. The first step in the Kerala SET 2025 Selection process is the written exam. Candidates who qualify the written exam will be issued the Kerala SET 2025 Certificate. This certificate is an essential document which is further used by the candidates who qualify for the SET exam, to apply for the different recruitment exam conducted in the state to become a teacher. The written examination will be part of the KSET Selection Process. The result of the written exam will be determined through its result. The written KSET 2025 exam will consist of two papers. Let us take a look at them:

  • Paper-I: It is compulsory. Research aptitude and general teaching are the subjects of Phase I. The paper will be counted for 100 marks.
  • Paper II: This paper will include objective questions. In total, 200 marks will be awarded for Paper II as a whole.

Kerala SET 2025 Certificate can be downloaded by submitting the documents given below:

  • Hard Copy of filled in the application form for SET 2025 downloaded from the official LBS website.

  • Recognition Certificate from any of Kerala’s Universities, if applicable.

  • Equivalency Certificate from any of Kerala’s universities, if applicable. 

  • A photocopy of the following documents to be attested by the Gazetted Officer: 

    • Provisional/Original certificate and mark sheet for B.Ed. program.

    • Provisional/Original certificate and mark sheet for PG program.

  • Original Caste/Medical certificate (valid as of the date) for students eligible for marks relaxation.

Kerala SET 2025 Vacancy

As per the official notification released by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology for Kerala SET 2025 exam, no information regarding the vacancy was released. However, looking at the previous year vacancy trend it can be expected that the vacancy for Kerala SET 2025 may range upto 1200+. The exact vacancies, once released, will be updated here.

Kerala SET Exam Centers 2025

There are a total of 14 exam centres for Kerala SET 2025. These exam centres, along with their codes, are as follows:

Center Name

Center Code

Bengaluru

10

Belagavi

11

Ballari

12

Vijayapura

13

Davangere

14

Dharwad

15

Kalaburagi

16

Mangalore

17

Mysuru

18

Shivamogga

19

Tumakuru

20

Kerala SET Contact Details

If students face any kind of difficulty while applying for Kerala SET 2025, they can call on the following helpline numbers:

Telephone: 

  • 0471-2560311
  • 0471-2560312
  • 0471-2560313

Mobile:

  • 9400923669
  • 8547522369           

Helpdesk Email:

  • ddcc.lbs@kerala.gov.in 

Meanwhile, if students have any additional queries, they can also reach out to us for assistance at CollegeDekho QnA Zone

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FAQs about Kerala SET

What is the application fee for Kerala SET 2024?

The application fee for Kerala SET 2024 is INR 1,000 for General/OBC candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST/differently-abled candidates. Additional GST and processing fees apply.

Is the Kerala SET exam conducted annually?

The Kerala SET exam, governed by the Government of Kerala, is a state-level examination held twice a year. It comprises two stages: Paper I (General Knowledge and Aptitude) and Paper II (Specialized Subjects).

What are the important dates for Kerala SET July 2024?

The important dates for Kerala SET July 2024 are listed below:

  • Notification Release Date: March 14, 2024
  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
  • Last Date for Online Payment: May 2, 2024
  • KSET 2024 Exam Date: July 28, 2024

What is the application deadline for the Kerala SET exam 2024?

The application deadline for the Kerala SET exam 2024 is May 2, 2024. The KSET Application Form for the Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) 2024 is available on the official website from March 16, 2024. Online payments can be made until May 2, 2024. Corrections to submitted applications can be made between May 3, 2024, 11 am, and May 5, 2024.

What is the mode of examination for the Kerala SET 2024?

The Kerala SET 2024 exam is conducted in offline mode. The Kerala SET exam in July 2024 will be conducted in both English and Malayalam. It comprises two papers. Paper I includes two sections that all candidates must complete, while Paper II is a subject-specific examination.

What is the Kerala SET 2024?

The Kerala SET 2024 or Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) 2024 is an exam for candidates aspiring to become lecturers in Kerala. It evaluates eligibility for Assistant Professor positions in the state's universities and colleges. The LBS Center for Science and Technology has published the Kerala SET 2024 notification on its official website.

Are there any relaxations given to the Kerala SET candidates belonging to the socially backward groups?

Kerala SET candidates belonging to the socially backward groups like SC and ST are given a relaxation of 5% in the minimum qualifying exam marks required to be eligible to apply for Kerala SET.

Into how many sections is the Kerala SET paper divided?

The Kerala SET exam paper is divided into two parts where the first part contain questions from Teaching Aptitude and General Aptitude and the second part contain questions from the specialization opted for by the test-takers.

Who conducts Kerala SET?

Kerala SET is conducted by the Kerala Government but all the notification regarding Kerala SET is released on the official website of LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.

Is there any minimum or maximum age limit to appear in Kerala SET?

No, there is no prescribed minimum or maximum age limit for the candidates who wish to appear in Kerala SET.

Can a student pursuing his/her B.Ed degree study apply for the Kerala SET test?

Yes, a student who is pursuing his/her final year B.Ed degree study and possesses a Master’s degree where the student had secured an aggregate of more than 50% is eligible to apply for Kerala SET.

Can a student with an aggregate of less than 50% in his/her Master’s degree study apply for Kerala SET?

No, it is mandatory for the Kerala SET applicants to have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% in their qualifying examination, i.e in their Master’s degree examination.

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Related Questions

Which months do SET happens?

-Jeenu JosephUpdated on June 26, 2020 06:38 PM
  • 1 Answer
Diksha Nautiyal, Content Team

Dear student,

The Kerala Set exam is usually conducted in the month of March every year. But this year, due to the currently prevailing pandemic, the exam has been postponed. The revised dates are not out yet. We advise you to stay tuned to CollegeDekho to get notified when the dates are released by the conducting authority. 

In the meantime, you can check out these following links to know more about Kerala SET 2020 examination.

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