KSET Answer Key 2021 released. The University of Mysore has released a provisional KSET 2021 answer key pdf on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (SET) July 2021 Exam on 25 July 2021 can now check the KSET answer key. The direct link to download the KSET answer key pdf is mentioned below.
Candidates can also challenge the answer key and submit any objections by submitting an online challenge form. The last date to challenge the KSET 2021 provisional answer key is 23 August 2021.
KSET Result 2021 will be announced based on the final answer key.
KSET Exam, Karnataka State Eligibility Test is conducted by Karnataka State Eligibility Test Center, University of Mysore. The KSET 2021 is administered to select eligible candidates for the post of Lectureship and Assistant Professor for the Karnataka State. Check out all the basic details about the KSET Exam 2021.
| Exam Name | KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Conducting Body | University of Mysore |
| Type of questions | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). |
| Number of subjects | 41 |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
KSET Notification 2021 was released by the University of Mysore on 06 February 2021 KSET 2021 Notification was released for the aspirants interested in the post of Lectureship/Assistant Professor in Karnataka. Candidates may download the KSET exam 2021 notification for reference. The direct link to download the KSET Notification 2021 pdf id mentioned below.
KSET 2021 Exam Dates were recently announced. All the latest updates about the KSET Exam Dates 2021 are mentioned below. Applicants must check all the KSET Important Dates 2021 to avoid missing a deadline.
Exam Events | Important Dates |
KSET 2021 Notification date | 06th February 2021 |
Submission of online application for KSET 2021 begins on | 08th February 2021 |
Last date to apply online for KSET 2021 | 07th March 2021 |
Last date to submit an online application with late fee | 13th March 2021 |
Last date for submission of KSET Application hard copy of the application | 15th March 2021 |
KSET Exam Centre Details announced | 06th April 2021 |
KSET Admit Card 2021 | April 2021 |
KSET Exam Date 2021 | 25 July 2021 |
KSET Answer key 2021 | 29 July 2021 |
Last date to challenge KSET Answer Key 2021 | 23 August 2021 |
Karnataka State Eligibility Test 2021 Result | To be announced |
All the candidates must check the KSET Eligibility criteria 2021 before applying for the examination. KSET Eligibility details as per the latest notification are mentioned below. Please note the KSET age eligibility criteria and educational qualification.
Applicants who belong to any other state except Karnataka and in the reserved category (SC, ST & Other Backward Classes) shall be treated as General.
As per the KSET official notification pdf, there is no upper age limit to be eligible for KSET Exam 2021.
As per the KSET eligibility 2021, the candidates must have a master’s degree or
the equivalent from a UGC recognised universities or institution. The minimum marks required to be eligible varies as per the reserved category. The details are mentioned below.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General Category | 55% |
| Schedule Category (SC) | 50% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | |
| Person with disability (PWD) | |
| OBCs [Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IIIB] |
Also, note that candidates who became eligible in the previous KSET Exam are not eligible to apply again in the same subject.
Assistant Professors selected for the state of Karnataka through KSET 2021 receive a monthly salary in the range of Rs. 25,000/- to 40,000/- in the beginning. The pay is dependent on the scores and colleges. All the listed colleges are related to Karnataka. Check detailed KSET Salary & Job profile 2021
Applicants can fill the KSET form for the Assistant Professor position for the state of Karnataka from 08 February 2021 to 07 March 2021. KSET 2021 application form will only be accepted through an online mode. Hopefully, candidates have gone through the official notification, eligibility, and procedure before filling up the form. After submitting the form, download a copy of the application form and e-challan/receipt to keep it for future reference.
1) Visit the official website: http://kset.uni-mysore.ac.in/ to apply online.
2) You are required to sign up for registration using your valid email id and password.
3) After the registration, login using the same credentials and fill the detailed application form with personal, educational and KSET exam details.
4) Applicants are also required to mention their educational qualification and the PG course passed or appearing.
5) Keep the following documents ready for upload
6) For the payment, Select the payment category (Reservation Category) and verify the details and amount to be paid.
7) Payment can be made via State Bank MOPS (Multi Option Payment System) using Internet banking, Debit card, Credit card, State bank Buddy e-Wallet Payment and Cash.
8) Cash Payment can be done at all the SBI branches across India.
The online application form for KSET 2021 exam will close on the official website on 13th March 2021 with a late fee. Please note that candidates who passed the KSET exam earlier are not allowed to apply for the examination in the same subject again.
Check the KSET Application form fee for different categories below
Category | Application Fee | Late Fee |
General | Rs.1150 | Rs.250 |
Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB | Rs.950 | |
Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD | Rs.650 |
Note: The application fee for KSET 2021 can only be made online and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
KSET 2021 is planned to be conducted in 11 KSET Centres across the Karnataka State. Applicants may select any one of the centres in their application form. Details of all the test centres with their respective code are mentioned in the table below:
Center Name | Center Code |
Bangaluru | 10 |
Belagavi | 11 |
Bellary | 12 |
Vijayapura | 13 |
Davangere | 14 |
Dharwad | 15 |
Kalaburgi | 16 |
Mangalore | 17 |
Mysuru | 18 |
Shimoga | 19 |
Tumkur | 20 |
As per the KSET Selection Process 2021, the number of applicants to be qualified Assistant Professors shall be 6% of the total candidates appeared in both the papers of KSET 2021. The selection procedure for KSET 2021 i.e. candidates to be selected as Assistant Professor is given below:
KSET Exam Pattern and Syllabus must be thoroughly understood by the students for their exam preparation. Find complete details about the KSET Exam Pattern 2021 and Syllabus below.
KSET Exam question paper pattern will be held offline(pen-and-paper test). The questions will be objective type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) format and candidates are required to answer on the OMR sheets provided with the question booklet.
You can find the detailed KSET Exam Pattern 2021 below:
KSET 2021 Session and Paper | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
Session 1st: Paper I (General Paper) | 50 | 100 | 1 hour (9:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M.) |
Session 2nd: Paper-II (Chosen Subject) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours (11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.) |
Total | 150 | 300 | 3 hours |
Please note that there is no negative marking in KSET 2021 examination.
KSET Paper 2 is a subject test which is chosen by the candidate. KSET Exam is held in 41 subjects. Applicants must note that they can appear for the KSET exam in their post-graduation subject only. The list of the KSET Subjects is given below:
Commerce | Urdu | Psychology |
Kannada | Public Administration | Philosophy |
Economics | Computer Science & Applications | Social work |
English | Physical Sciences | Women Studies |
Political Science | Mathematical Sciences | Criminology |
History | Chemical Sciences | Linguistics |
Sociology | Life Sciences | Law |
Geography | Environmental Sciences | Performing Arts |
Hindi | Home Science | Sanskrit |
Management | Electronic Science | Music |
Tourism and Administration | Earth Sciences | Physical Education |
Education | Archaeology | Visual Arts |
Library & Information Science | Anthropology | Folk Literature |
Mass Communication & Journalism | Marathi | - |
There are two papers in the examination. Paper I is a General Paper and Paper II is a subject paper that you opt for. Check the complete KSET 2021 Syllabus for both Paper I and Paper II.
KSET Paper I, also known as General Paper is based on Teaching and Research Aptitude. KSET Syllabus 2021 Paper 1 is mentioned below
Unit | Detailed Syllabus |
Unit – I |
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Unit – II |
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Unit - III Comprehension |
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Unit – IV Communication |
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Unit-V |
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Unit – VI |
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Unit-VII |
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Unit-VIII |
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Unit-IX |
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Unit – X |
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The University of Mysore has released the details about the exam venue and allocated them against the roll numbers for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) for Assistant Professorship Exam 2021. Applicants who successfully registered for KSET 2021 can now visit the official website and check the exam venue details. The link to check the KSET exam centre is mentioned below.
The KSET Centers where test will be conducted are all in the Karnataka State with their respective codes are given below.
| Sl. No. | Center Name | Center Code |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bengaluru | 10 |
| 02 | Belagavi | 11 |
| 03 | Ballari | 12 |
| 04 | Vijayapura | 13 |
| 05 | Davangere | 14 |
| 06 | Dharwad | 15 |
| 07 | Kalaburagi | 16 |
| 08 | Mangaluru | 17 |
| 09 | Mysuru | 18 |
| 10 | Shivamogga | 19 |
| 11 | Tumakuru | 20 |
KSET Admit Card 2021 has already been released. The KSET admit card shall contain all the relevant information about the exam such as personal details, roll no, exam test centre and the subject of your examination. The applicants are supposed to carry a photo identity card along with their admit card printout on the examination day. No one will be allowed to appear in the exam without the admit card.
Candidates who have obtained their admit card for the April 11th examination are not required to do so again. They will be allowed to take the exam on July 25, 2021, using the same KSET hall ticket.
To download the KSET Admit Card, follow the steps mentioned below
KSET 2021 requires a well-planned preparation and exhaustive coverage of the entire syllabus. Prepare a study plan as per the weightage of topics and your strengths. Follow the study plan diligently and also seek guidance from experts. Utilise the below-mentioned study resources to aid your exam preparation.
Also Read: How to Prepare for KSET Exam While Working
Experts and Teachers advise applicants to go through the KSET previous year papers to learn more about the exam pattern, syllabus and type of questions asked. Previous year papers provide a good revision and practice before the examination.
Also, check the list of KSET Books 2021 for the exam preparation. .
KSET Cutoff for the general category for all the subjects in mentioned below. Check complete previous year KSET Cutoff for all the reserved categories.
| Subjects | Gen |
| Commerce | 48 |
| Kannada | 47.333 |
| Economics | 48 |
| English | 51.333 |
| Political Science | 47.33 |
| History | 48 |
| Sociology | 48.67 |
| Geography | 52 |
| Hindi | 47.33 |
| Management | 50.67 |
| Tourism Administration & Management | 48 |
| Education | 48 |
| Library & Information Science | 50 |
| Mass Communication & Journalism | 54 |
| Psychology | 54 |
| Social Work | 47.33 |
| Criminology | 53.33 |
| LAW | 52.67 |
| Sanskrit | 52 |
| Physical Education | 46 |
| Folk Literature | 54.67 |
| URDU | 54 |
| Public Administration | 52 |
| Computer Science & Applications | 49.33 |
| Physical Science | 49.33 |
| Mathematical Science | 46 |
| Chemical Science | 50 |
| Life Sciences | 50.67 |
| Environmental Science | 50 |
| Home Science | 54.67 |
| Electronic Science | 46.67 |
| Earth Science | 52.67 |
| Archaeology | 50.67 |
| Anthropology | 54.67 |
| Marathi | 49.33 |
| Philosophy | 54 |
| Women’s Studies | 52 |
| Linguistics | 52 |
| Performing Arts | 50.67 |
Check the detailed KSET Exam analysis by BYJU'S Exam Prep experts to check how you performed and aspirants preparing for the upcoming exams can gain useful insights about the exam. Get the KSET exam 2021 analysis by BYJU'S Exam Prep experts after the exam. Along with the KSET paper 1 review, you'll learn about the exam's difficulty level, good attempts, and a complete analysis of the entire KSET paper.
Download the KSET question paper 2021 along with the answer key.
KSET Answer Key 2021 (official) is now available on teh official webiste. Candidates who took the KSET 2021 Exam on 25 July 2021 can download and check the official KSET Answer Key now. The direct link to access the answer key is mentioned below.
Candidates have an option to challenge the answer and raise objections. The option to challenge the answer key is open for a few days after the release. The final KSET Result 2021 will be based on the final answer key which will be released after the objections and challenges window. The last date to challenge the KSET answer key 2021 is 23 August 2021. Applicants who will be able to score the minimum qualifying marks will be shortlisted for the Assistant Professor post in the state of Karnataka. The KSET result shall be declared on the official website of the Karnataka State Eligibility Test(KSET).
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Applicants who have already cleared the UGC SET prior to 1 June 2002 are excused from KSET as they are eligible for Assistant Professor anywhere in India.
KSET Assistant Professor receives an average salary of 25,000/- to 40,000/- per month in the beginning.
After you clear KSET 2020, you will be eligible for Assistant Professor post in the state of Karnataka.
Applicants who were eligible for the previous KSETs in the same subject are not eligible to apply again. In case they do apply for the same subject, their candidature will be cancelled.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for KSET 2021. As per the official notification, there is no upper age limit to appear for the exam.
Yes, You must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree in the subjects you have chosen for KSET from a UGC recognised university/institution.
Minimum Average Score (of both Paper I & Paper II) should be 40% for the General Category and 35% for the Reserved Category.
There are a total of 41 subjects in which you can appear for KSET 2021. You can refer to the official notification for the complete list.
No, the examination pattern does not have an interview. However, after clearing KSET 2021, you will be called for individual interviews in different universities.
KSET Exam is held once a year by the University of Mysore to make a merit-based selection for the post of Assistant Professor.
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