Karnataka State Eligibility Test Recruitment 2026 – KEA
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) · Karnataka
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the KSET-2026 notification for the eligibility test for Assistant Professors across Karnataka's universities and colleges. Candidates must hold a Master's degree with specific percentage criteria and can apply online from 10 August 2026 to 5 September 2026. The exam is set for 11 October 2026, covering 37 subjects.
Vacancies
Various
Last date
5 Sept 2026
Age limit
See notification
Qualification
Any Masters Degree
25 days left to apply
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit prescribed for candidates appearing for the KSET-2026 examination.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
General category: 55% marks (without rounding off) from a UGC-recognised university/institution
SC-A / SC-B / SC-C / ST / OBC (Category-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB) / PwD / Transgender: 50% marks (without rounding off)
Candidates who are currently pursuing their postgraduate degree and appearing in the final year or final semester examination are also eligible to apply for KS...
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 September 2026 |
| Hall Ticket (Admit Card) Release Date | 1 October 2026 |
| KSET-2026 Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
Exam Pattern
The KSET exam consists of two papers, both objective (multiple choice) type, conducted in a single sitting on 11 October 2026. Paper-I is a general paper testing teaching and research aptitude and reasoning ability, while Paper-II is the subject paper. Candidates must achieve a minimum qualifying mark of 40% for General category and 35% for reserved categories.
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and candidates from other states | Rs. 750/- |
| Category-1, SC-A, SC-B, SC-C, ST, PwD, and Transgender candidates | Rs. 500/- |
How to Apply
Applications for KSET-2026 can be submitted only through the online mode on the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates must register and fill in the application with accurate details, upload required documents, and pay the exam fee online. They should ensure all personal details match those recorded in earlier certificates.
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