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Karnataka State Eligibility Test

Form Date: 04 Mar - 04 Apr 2027 (Tentative)

Pen & Paper Mode

Form Date: 04 Mar - 04 Apr 2027

KSET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 1,050
  • Number Of Attempts:1
  • Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode

KSET 2027: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Admit Card

Updated On - October 18 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

KSET 2027 or Karnataka State Eligibility Test Notification will be released online. The University of Mysore is the Nodal Agency for conducting the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) for Assistant Professor. KSET 2023 is a state-level entrance exam that is held once a year to enroll the candidates for Lecturer and Assistant Professorship posts. Qualified candidates will get a post of Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) in various universities/ colleges/ Institutions (Government/Aided/Private) in Karnataka State. Candidates should go through the article concerned with the KSET 2027 entrance test.      
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KSET 2027 Latest Update as on 18 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited

Checked on 18 October 2026

KSET 2027 has no official notification yet; the update is awaited, and KEA is the official conducting body, so students should watch the Karnataka Examinations Authority website for the next release.

Key highlights
ExamKSET 2027
StatusOfficial 2027 dates and notification for KSET have not yet been announced by the official body (kset.uni-mysore.ac.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
Next expectedThe 2027 notification is expected around August 2027, based on the 2026 cycle pattern.
Official websitecetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Last verified18 October 2026

KSET 2027 is still awaiting the official notification, and as of 18 October 2026 the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), the official conducting body, has not released any 2027 cycle announcement. That means the exam is not yet in the application stage and no confirmed dates, eligibility changes, syllabus revisions, or admit card timeline are available today. Based on the previous-year pattern, the notification may come later in the cycle, followed by registration and then the exam schedule, but these are only expected timelines, not official commitments. Students should keep checking the official website on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ for the next verified update and avoid relying on unconfirmed dates until the notification is published.

✓ Official
  • Official 2027 dates and notification for KSET have not yet been announced by the official body (kset.uni-mysore.ac.in); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
  • Latest available official information (2026 cycle), for reference: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) is the official conducting body for KSET.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • The 2027 notification is expected around August 2027, based on the 2026 cycle pattern.

Major Changes This Year

No official KSET 2027 change has been announced yet; based on the previous cycle, the next step is the notification release, followed by registration and exam scheduling, but these dates remain expected only.

No major change has been officially announced yet for KSET 2027. There is no confirmed update on exam dates, mode, syllabus, eligibility, application process, marking scheme, or subject list for the 2027 cycle. Based on the previous year’s pattern, the exam is expected to remain an offline two-paper test, but that remains tentative until KEA issues the notification. Students should treat all date and pattern references as provisional until the official notice is released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has KSET 2027 notification been released?

No, the official 2027 notification has not been released yet as of 18 October 2026.

Who conducts KSET 2027?

KSET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

When is KSET 2027 expected to be announced?

It is expected around August 2027 based on the previous cycle, but this is not officially confirmed.

When is the KSET 2027 exam likely to be held?

The exam is likely to be scheduled for October or November 2027, but the date is still unconfirmed.

Will KSET 2027 be offline or online?

It is expected to remain an offline pen-and-paper (OMR) exam, but that format is not officially confirmed yet.

How many subjects are included in KSET?

KSET is typically held for 37+ subjects, but the exact 2027 subject list will be confirmed only in the notification.

What should candidates do now?

Candidates should monitor the KEA website for the official notification and avoid treating expected dates as confirmed.

KSET 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check the KSET 2027 exam status from the below table:    

ParticularsStatus

Karnataka State Eligibility Test 2027 Status

To be Announced
KSET 2027 BrochureTo be Announced

KSET 2027 Important Dates 

Candidates can check here all the important KSET 2027 dates for the application form in the given table below:

KSET 2027 Dates
EventsDates (Tentative) 
The application form will begin fromTo be announced soon
The application will end onTo be announced soon
The last date submit the form with late feeTo be announced soon
Admit CardTo be announced soon
KSET 2027 exam dateTo be announced soon
Final answer key To be announced soon
Result dateTo be announced soon

KSET 2027 Result

Moulay Bhavan, University of Mysore will release the KSET Result 2027 after the completion of the State Eligibility Test (SET). Further information about the  KSET result in 2027 is mentioned hereby:

  • Candidates can download the K-SET result from the official website of KSET.
  • The authority will not send the scorecard to an individual via post or any other medium.

Procedure and Criteria for declaration of KSET 2027 Result

Certain steps will be considered while evaluating the Karnataka SET result 2023:

  • Step 1: The number of candidates qualified (total slots) for Assistant Professors should be equal to 6% of the candidates who appeared in both the papers of KSET 2023.
  • Step 2: The total slots arrived, again will be allocated to different categories as per the reservation policy of the Government of Karnataka.
  • Step 3: In order to be considered for ‘Eligibility for Assistant Professor’, the candidate must have appeared in both the papers and secured at least 40% marks in aggregate in both the papers taken together for General (Unreserved) category candidates and at least 35% aggregate marks for reserved categories (Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, SC, ST, PWD) (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer). 

KSET 2027 Answer Key 

KSET Answer keys are released by the University of Mysore (KSET Center) on the official website after the exam.

  • The candidates can calculate the estimated score with the help of the answer key.
  • Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer keys can raise objections against the same.
  • However, such challenges must be backed by appropriate academic evidence and candidates must also ensure that they submit objections through links provided on the official website within due schedule only.
  • Once the objection window is closed, the KSET final answer keys are released after evaluating the validity of the objections and rectifying any mistakes in the provisional answer keys.

KSET 2027 Application Form

KSET Application Form 2023 was released on 08 February 2023. Candidates could fill the KSET online Application Form 2027 on the official website of the authority. Go through the given mentioned points of Karnataka SET registration:

  • Interested applicants apply on the official website of the authorized body.
  • Candidates needed to upload the scanned copy of the photograph before filling the form in the prescribed format.
  • A valid email ID and password were asked for registration.
  • The application fee was paid through both online and offline modes.
  • Candidates should take the printout of their filled application form after two working days on the website.
  • Must submit the hardcopy of the KSET online application form along with e-challan or receipt generated through the web, SSLC marks card, caste certificate, Degree mark sheet.
  • If in case candidates miss out on the last date of registration, they can submit the application form with a late fee of Rs. 250/-.

KSET 2027 Application Fees

Applicants should check the given details of category wise KSET 2027 Application Fees from the table:

KSET Registration Fee 2027
CategoryFees
General CategoryRs. 1050/-
Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB Rs. 850/-
Cat-I, SC, ST, PWDRs. 550/-
Mode of payment: Candidates can make payment through both online and offline mode-
  • Online Mode: Via using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking or State bank Buddy e-Wallet payment. 
  • Offline Mode: Cash payment can be done by clicking SBI branch, challan can be generated online and payment can be made at all the SBI branches PAN India.

KSET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must ensure their KSET Eligibility 2027 before start filling the online application form. Check all the relevant points of eligibility criteria:

  • Must secure 55% marks for the general category and 50% marks for all reserved categories in the qualifying examination.
  • Should have a degree of master's or any other equivalent degree which is issued from the university or institute recognized by UGC Delhi.
  • Candidates should appear for KSET in their relevant subject of post-graduation only.
  • If candidates didn't find the subject of their post-graduation, they may appear in UGC NET or CSIR UGC NET exam.
  • There are upper age limit criteria to appear for the exam.
Note: Candidates pursuing a Master’s Degree/appeared in the final year must produce their passing certificate within 2 years from the date of publication of KSET 2027 results.

KSET 2027 Exemption

The following candidates are not needed to appear in KSET:

  • NET/SET/SLET qualified candidates are exempted under UGC governance.
  • SET-qualified aspirants before 01 June 2002 are also exempted from KSET.
  • Candidates who qualified in the UGC-NET/CSIR JRF examination before 1989 are exempted from KSET.
  • Candidates who have obtained eligibility in previous KSETs are ineligible to appear in KSET.

KSET 2027 Exam Pattern

Check the information about the KSET 2027 Exam Pattern from the given below table to get an idea about the question paper structure:

KSET Paper Pattern 2027
Exam ModePen-Paper Based Test i.e. Offline mode
Duration180 minutes (three hours)
MediumEnglish
Type of QuestionMultiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total Marks300
Number of Question150
Marking Scheme

+2 marks with each correct answer 

-1 marks with each wrong answer

Paper wise distribution of marks and number of questions in the question paper:
PaperMarksNumber of QuestionDuration
Paper 1100501 Hour (09:30 AM to 10:30 AM) 
Paper 22001002 Hours (11:00 AM to 01:00 PM) 

KSET Syllabus 2027

KSET Syllabus 2027 will be the same as in UGC/CSIR-NET. Given below are some important topics from which questions are generally asked in the KSET entrance exam:

  • Reasoning ability
  • Divergent thinking
  • General awareness
  • Comprehension
  • State geographical
  • Social-economic
  • Environment
  • Historical
  • Climate
  • Political
  • Education
  • Technological knowledge

KSET Subjects

  1. General Paper
  2. Commerce
  3. Kannada
  4. Economics
  5. English
  6. Political Science
  7. History
  8. Sociology
  9. Geography
  10. Hindi
  11. Management
  12. Tourism Administration
  13. Education
  14. Library & Information Science
  15. Mass Communication & Journalism
  16. Psychology
  17. Criminology
  18. Law
  19. Sanskrit
  20. Physical Education
  21. Folk Literature
  22. Urdu
  23. Public Administration
  24. Computer Science & Applications
  25. Physical Science
  26. Mathematical Science 
  27. Chemical Science
  28. Life Science
  29. Environmental Science
  30. Home Science
  31. Social Work
  32. Electronic Science
  33. Earth Science
  34. Archaeology
  35. Anthropology
  36. Marathi
  37. Philosophy
  38. Women Studies
  39. Linguistics
  40. Performing Arts
  41. Music
  42. Visual Arts

KSET 2027 Admit Card

Those who have applied for KSET 2027 can check the important information regarding the KSET admit card 2027 from the points given below:

  • Candidates who have already paid the fee can download the admit card.
  • The authority will issue the KSET Hall ticket online on the KSET official website.
  • It is mandatory to download the admit card and carry the same to the exam hall for verification purposes.
  • Must keep it safe until the admission process gets over.

KSET 2027 Test Centres  

Karnataka State Eligibility Test is conducted at the following KSET 2023 Test Centres:

  • Bengaluru
  • Belagavi
  • Ballari
  • Vijayapura
  • Davangere
  • Dharwad
  • Kalaburagi
  • Mangaluru
  • Mysuru
  • Shivamogga
  • Tumakuru

KSET 2027 Highlights

Candidates can check the overview of the Karnataka SET 2023 examination from the table below:

Exam NameKarnataka State Eligibility Test
AcronymKSET 
Exam LevelState-Level
Conducting BodyUniversity of Mysore
KSET Official Websitehttp://kset.uni-mysore.ac.in/index.php
Exam PurposeTo enrol candidates for the post of Lecturer and Assistant Professorship in the Colleges/Universities of Karnataka State.

About University of Mysore

The University of Mysore is a state university located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. The university was established on 27 July 1916 and its first chancellor was the Maharaja of Mysore. The Mysore University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act and became autonomous on 03 March 1956.  As of July 2013, the University of Mysore was accredited "Grade A" by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

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KSET Important Dates

TitleDates
Form Date 202204 Mar - 04 Apr 2027 (Tentative)
Admit card 202202 Jun 2023 (Tentative)
Exam Date 202712 Jun 2027 (Tentative)
Result 202710 Aug 2027 (Tentative)

Karnataka State Eligibility Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

1 hours

Total Marks:

100

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1General Awareness 502100
Paper 2
Exam Duration:

2 hours

Total Marks:

200

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1Aptitude Test1002200

Frequently Asked Questions

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Form Start Date:

04 Mar 2027

Form End Date:

04 Apr 2027

The forms will open on 04 Mar 2027

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₹ 1,050

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