The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the registration deadline for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2024. The new application deadline is August 28, 2024 and the last date for submitting application fees is August 30, 2024. You can fill the KSET application form online on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.
This test is conducted to determine the suitability of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in higher education institutions in Karnataka. The application process for KSET 2024 includes registration, filling the online form, uploading images, paying the fee and final submission.
KSET Application Important Dates 2024 Extended
Interested candidates should familiarize themselves with the updated schedule for KSET 2024 as follows:
- Last Date for Application Form: August 28, 2024
- Last Date for Fee Payment: August 30, 2024
- Exam Date: November 24, 2024
Link to Apply for KSET Application Form 2024
The KEA (Karnataka Exam Authority) has extended the KSET 2024 application link for Assistant Professor positions. Interested candidates should visit the official website of KSET at kea.kar.nic.in for the application process. The application window for KSET 2024 will remain open until August 28, 2024. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the official notification can apply using the link below.
Steps to Apply For KSET 2024
As the application date for the KSET exam has been extended, candidates who have not yet applied can do so online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of KEA at kea.kar.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the KSET 2024 registration link.
- Complete KSET registration by entering all the required details.
- Log in with the generated credentials. Enter personal details including your name, date of birth, gender, and nationality. Provide contact information such as your address, email, and phone number.
- Fill in your academic qualifications, including degree(s) obtained, university/college attended, year of passing, and percentage/grade.
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the Karnataka SET application fee and submit the form.
- Save and print the form for future reference.
KSET Application Fee
Candidates must pay an application fee to complete the registration process for the KSET exam. The fees can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or State Bank Buddy e-Wallet. The application fee varies by category:
- General: ₹1000
- Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB: ₹1000
- Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH), and Transgender Candidates: ₹700
KSET Eligibility 2024
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria in terms of age and qualification. Those who do not meet these requirements will be disqualified.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit specified for appearing in the KSET exam. Candidates must meet other eligibility conditions as per the notification.
- Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, Persons with Disabilities, Transgender, and Cat. I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB) in their postgraduate degree.
- Candidates with a post-graduate diploma or certificate from a recognized Indian University or foreign degree/diploma must ensure its equivalence with a Master’s degree recognized by Indian universities from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
- Candidates in their final year must produce their certificate within 2 years from the date of publication of KSET results.
- Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) who are not from Karnataka will be treated as General Candidates.
- Ph.D. degree holders who completed their Master’s degree on or before September 19, 1991, with at least 50% marks are eligible.
KSET 2024 Exam Centers
The KSET 2024 exam will be conducted at the following centers:
- Bengaluru
- Belagavi
- Bellary
- Bidar
- Davangere
- Dharwad
- Kalaburgi
- Mysuru
- Shivamogga
- Tumkur
- Udupi
- Vijayapura
KSET Exam Pattern and Cut-off 2024
Candidates should familiarize themselves with the exam pattern to create an effective study plan. The Karnataka State Eligibility Test consists of two papers, both of which are objective type. The detailed exam pattern is as follows:
- Paper 1: Teaching & Research Aptitude (Objective)
- Paper 2: Concerned Subject (Objective)
Exam Duration:
- Paper 1: 1 hour (10 am to 11 am)
- Paper 2: 2 hours (11:15 am to 1:15 pm)
Marks:
- Paper 1: 50 Questions, 100 Marks
- Paper 2: 100 Questions, 200 Marks
General category candidates must obtain a minimum of 40% marks in both papers to qualify. SC/ST/CAT-I/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB/PwD/Transgender candidates need to obtain a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in both papers to qualify.