K-SET 2016 - All about The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) Notification, Syllabus, Application Form, Hall Ticket, Eligibility, Question Papers, Answer Key, Exam Date, Exam Pattern, Cut-off Marks for Lecturer / Assistant professorship examination to be held in 2016.
K-SET 2015 Notification date:
Submission of On-line Application:
Submission of On-line Application with late fee of Rs. 100/-:
Last date for submission of hard copy of Application Form, Bank Challan, Attendance Slip, Category Certificate, PG Degree marks card to the respective Nodal center:
Date of Examination:
The test will be consisting of three papers. The test for all the three papers will consist of only Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ). The test will be held in two separate sessions as mentioned below:
1. Candidates who have secured at least 55% of marks (without rounding off) for general category and 50% for Schedule Category (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons With Disability (PWD-VH/PH), Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB candidates, in master’s degree OR equivalent examination from universities / institutions recognized by UGC New Delhi, in subjects like Science, Humanities (including languages), Social science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic science etc., are eligible to appear for this test.
2. Candidates who have appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited OR candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also appear for this Test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and for those who clear the KSET examination, eligibility certificate will be issued only on production of proof for having passed the Master’s degree or equivalent examination securing at least 55% marks (50% in case of SC, ST, PWD(VH/PH), Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB candidates) within two years from the date of KSET examination, failing which they will be treated as disqualified.
3. The Ph.D. Degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed on or before 19th September 1991 (irrespective of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% marks for appearing in KSET examination.
4. Candidates shall appear for KSET examination in their relevant subject of their post-graduation only, in case the candidate did not find the subject of his post graduation in the list of KSET subjects, the candidate may appear in UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET which is held twice a year.
5. Candidates other than general category are required to mention their social status (Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH)) in the online application form. Candidates may note that they should satisfy the eligibility conditions with reference to the documents such as PG degree marks cards & certificates, category certificates and certificates related to PWD (VH/PH) enclosed with their application. The category certificates submitted by the candidates must be issued by the competent authority and candidates should note that the category certificates issue date should not be later than 1st September 2015 and earlier than 1st September 2013. In case their ineligibility is detected by the KSET agency at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they shall be liable for legal action.
6. Candidates should note that their candidature is provisional. The mere fact that an admission card has been issued to a candidate will not imply that the university has finally accepted his/her candidature. Candidates may note that candidature will be deemed final upon verification of eligibility conditions.
1) Candidates seeking admission to KSET 2015 examination must apply online http:/kset .uni-mysore.ac.in or through link available with the University of Mysore website wwwuni-mysore.ac.in.
2) Before proceeding to apply Candidates must possess a scanned passport size photo in JPEG format (4.5cm x 3.5cm) memory should not exceed 300 k.bytes.
3) Candidates should register (sign up for registration) giving personal and educational details (Note: Candidate should note down and remember their email ID and password till the end of the K-SET 2015 examination). Candidates while mentioning their educational qualification they should mention either as Passed or appearing as the case may be.
4) Candidates are required to download the bank challan proforma prefilled with candidate details and Email id, Fee and bank commission. Payments towards KSET examination fee including bank charges must be deposited to KSET accounts in any of the nearest State Bank of Mysore branch only after two working days from the date of downloading bank challan.
5) After paying the necessary fee AGAIN AFTER TWO DAYS, candidates have to login with their registered email ID and password FOR DOWNLOADING THE APPLICATION FORM AND CAN TAKE the printout of the 3 sheets of application form (hard copy) in A-4 size paper as detailed below;
1. Application form to be submitted to the Nodal center chosen by
2. Attendance slip the candidate
3. Admission card} to be retained by the candidate
6) Hard copy of the application form should be submitted to the respective Nodal center along with Original Bank Challan (KSET Copy) and attested copies of:
a. SSLC Marks Card
b. SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH), Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB category certificates
c. Proof of qualifying examination certificate and final PG Degree Marks Card. (For those who apply under appearing may submit the same after passing the qualifying examination).
Affix his/her pass port size photo at the place indicated on the hard copy of application form and must sign across the photograph. It should also duly be attested by the gazetted officer with seal.
8) All candidates should compulsorily submit the hard copy of application within the last date for submission, application received after the last date for submission will not be considered.
9) Candidates should enclose application form and all other related documents in an A4 size cover. Super scribed as “KSET application for lectureship – 2015”.
10) Printout of admission card should be retained by the candidate and bring on the day of examination after affixing passport size photo and it should be duly attested by gazetted officer. “NO Admission card” will be issued separately by the respected
Nodal centers or KSET center.
b) In case of any discrepancy found in the English and Kannada versions in the question booklet the question in English version shall be taken as final.
Subjects
The list of 32 subjects for which examination will be conducted by KSET along with their respective codes and the medium of question paper setting is given below:
Note:
* The candidates who have completed/ appearing in their Master‟s Degree in
Physics/Electronics/Atomic & Molecular Physics/Classical Dynamics/ Condensed matter Physics/Electromagnetic/ Experimental Design/Nuclear, Space & Particle Physics /Quantum Physics /Thermodynamics, Astronomy, Astrophysics and other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Physical Sciences”.
** The candidates who have completed/ appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Pure Mathematics / Statistics / Applied Mathematics, Mathematics with computer science & other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Mathematical Sciences”.
*** The candidates who have completed/ appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Chemical Sciences / Analytical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Nuclear Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry / Marine Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Bio-organic Chemistry & other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Chemical Sciences”.
**** The candidates who have completed / appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Biochemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Biodiversity & Taxonomy / Botany / Genetics / Microbiology / Physiology/ Zoology / Fishery science / Animal Biology / Marine Biology / Applied Genetics & other related can take KSET examination under“Life Sciences”.
***** The candidates who have completed/appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Geo-physics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Physical Geography / MS Geology / Earth Science Resource Management / Marine Geology / Petroleum Geology / Geo-informatics / Applied Geochemistry / Geography & other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Earth Sciences”.
Candidates who are appearing (Final year) in their Master Degree examination can also apply for K-SET.
Those postgraduate students who have passed post graduate examination in more than one subject can appear for KSET examination only in one subject at a time.
Test Centers:
The Eleven KSET Centers where test will be conducted in Karnataka State with their respective codes are given below. The candidate can select any one Test Center for KSET examination.
Examination fee structure:
Late fee of Rs.100/- has to be paid by candidates who submit online application after the last date till the extended period.
Note: Candidates belonging to category IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH) who claim fee exemption must enclose attested Category certificate issued by competent authority along with the hard copy of the application.
Mode of payment: The examination fee / late fee have to be paid through bank challan only. After registration for online application candidates can take the printout of challan (Bank Copy, KSET Copy & candidates copy) and make the payment as detailed in the challan (i.e. Exam. Fee + bank commission of Rs.20/-) in any of the SBM branches, KSET copy of the challan has to be submitted along with the hard copy of the application form to respective Nodal center.
Please note:
KSET 2016 Important Dates
update soon..K-SET 2015 Notification date:
Submission of On-line Application:
Submission of On-line Application with late fee of Rs. 100/-:
Last date for submission of hard copy of Application Form, Bank Challan, Attendance Slip, Category Certificate, PG Degree marks card to the respective Nodal center:
Date of Examination:
The test will be consisting of three papers. The test for all the three papers will consist of only Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ). The test will be held in two separate sessions as mentioned below:
| Session | Paper | Max. Marks | Number of Question | Duration | |
| I | 100 | 60 out of which 50 questions | 1 ¼ Hours | ||
| First | to be attempted | (09.30 | A.M to 10.45 A.M) | ||
| II | 100 | 50 questions all are | 1 ¼ Hours | ||
| compulsory | (10.45 | A.M to 12.00 Noon) | |||
| Second | III | 150 | 75 questions all are | 2 ½ Hours | |
| compulsory | (01.30 | P.M to 4.00 P.M) |
KSET 2015 Eligibility Criteria
1. Candidates who have secured at least 55% of marks (without rounding off) for general category and 50% for Schedule Category (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons With Disability (PWD-VH/PH), Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB candidates, in master’s degree OR equivalent examination from universities / institutions recognized by UGC New Delhi, in subjects like Science, Humanities (including languages), Social science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic science etc., are eligible to appear for this test.
2. Candidates who have appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited OR candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also appear for this Test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and for those who clear the KSET examination, eligibility certificate will be issued only on production of proof for having passed the Master’s degree or equivalent examination securing at least 55% marks (50% in case of SC, ST, PWD(VH/PH), Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB candidates) within two years from the date of KSET examination, failing which they will be treated as disqualified.
3. The Ph.D. Degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed on or before 19th September 1991 (irrespective of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% marks for appearing in KSET examination.
4. Candidates shall appear for KSET examination in their relevant subject of their post-graduation only, in case the candidate did not find the subject of his post graduation in the list of KSET subjects, the candidate may appear in UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET which is held twice a year.
5. Candidates other than general category are required to mention their social status (Category I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH)) in the online application form. Candidates may note that they should satisfy the eligibility conditions with reference to the documents such as PG degree marks cards & certificates, category certificates and certificates related to PWD (VH/PH) enclosed with their application. The category certificates submitted by the candidates must be issued by the competent authority and candidates should note that the category certificates issue date should not be later than 1st September 2015 and earlier than 1st September 2013. In case their ineligibility is detected by the KSET agency at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they shall be liable for legal action.
6. Candidates should note that their candidature is provisional. The mere fact that an admission card has been issued to a candidate will not imply that the university has finally accepted his/her candidature. Candidates may note that candidature will be deemed final upon verification of eligibility conditions.
How to Apply for KSET 2015
1) Candidates seeking admission to KSET 2015 examination must apply online http:/kset .uni-mysore.ac.in or through link available with the University of Mysore website wwwuni-mysore.ac.in.
2) Before proceeding to apply Candidates must possess a scanned passport size photo in JPEG format (4.5cm x 3.5cm) memory should not exceed 300 k.bytes.
3) Candidates should register (sign up for registration) giving personal and educational details (Note: Candidate should note down and remember their email ID and password till the end of the K-SET 2015 examination). Candidates while mentioning their educational qualification they should mention either as Passed or appearing as the case may be.
4) Candidates are required to download the bank challan proforma prefilled with candidate details and Email id, Fee and bank commission. Payments towards KSET examination fee including bank charges must be deposited to KSET accounts in any of the nearest State Bank of Mysore branch only after two working days from the date of downloading bank challan.
5) After paying the necessary fee AGAIN AFTER TWO DAYS, candidates have to login with their registered email ID and password FOR DOWNLOADING THE APPLICATION FORM AND CAN TAKE the printout of the 3 sheets of application form (hard copy) in A-4 size paper as detailed below;
1. Application form to be submitted to the Nodal center chosen by
2. Attendance slip the candidate
3. Admission card} to be retained by the candidate
6) Hard copy of the application form should be submitted to the respective Nodal center along with Original Bank Challan (KSET Copy) and attested copies of:
a. SSLC Marks Card
b. SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH), Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB category certificates
c. Proof of qualifying examination certificate and final PG Degree Marks Card. (For those who apply under appearing may submit the same after passing the qualifying examination).
Affix his/her pass port size photo at the place indicated on the hard copy of application form and must sign across the photograph. It should also duly be attested by the gazetted officer with seal.
8) All candidates should compulsorily submit the hard copy of application within the last date for submission, application received after the last date for submission will not be considered.
9) Candidates should enclose application form and all other related documents in an A4 size cover. Super scribed as “KSET application for lectureship – 2015”.
10) Printout of admission card should be retained by the candidate and bring on the day of examination after affixing passport size photo and it should be duly attested by gazetted officer. “NO Admission card” will be issued separately by the respected
Nodal centers or KSET center.
Syllabus and Question Paper for K-SET 2015
a) Syllabus: Syllabus for KSET examination will be the same as in UGC/CSIR-NET. Syllabi for all the KSET subjects can be downloaded from the KSET website http:/kset.uni-mysore.ac.in. The KSET center, Mysore will not send the syllabus to the candidates individually.b) In case of any discrepancy found in the English and Kannada versions in the question booklet the question in English version shall be taken as final.
Subjects
The list of 32 subjects for which examination will be conducted by KSET along with their respective codes and the medium of question paper setting is given below:
| Subject Code | Subject | Medium of QuestionPaper |
| 01 | Commerce | English & Kannada |
| 02 | Kannada | Kannada |
| 03 | Economics | English & Kannada |
| 04 | English | English |
| 05 | Political Science | English & Kannada |
| 06 | History | English & Kannada |
| 07 | Sociology | English & Kannada |
| 08 | Geography | English & Kannada |
| 09 | Hindi | Hindi |
| 10 | Management | English & Kannada |
| 11 | Tourism and Administration | English & Kannada |
| 12 | Education | English & Kannada |
| 13 | Library & Information Science | English |
| 14 | Mass Communication & Journalism | English & Kannada |
| 15 | Psychology | English & Kannada |
| 16 | Social work | English & Kannada |
| 17 | Criminology | English & Kannada |
| 18 | Law | English & Kannada |
| 19 | Sanskrit | Sanskrit |
| 20 | Physical Education | English & Kannada |
| 21 | Folk Literature | English & Kannada |
| 22 | Urdu | Urdu |
| 23 | Public Administration | English & Kannada |
| 24 | Computer Science & Applications | English |
| 25 | Physical Sciences * | English |
| 26 | Mathematical Sciences ** | English |
| 27 | Chemical Sciences *** | English |
| 28 | Life Sciences **** | English |
| 29 | Environmental Sciences | English |
| 30 | Home Science | English |
| 31 | Electronic Science | English |
| 32 | Earth Sciences ***** | English |
* The candidates who have completed/ appearing in their Master‟s Degree in
Physics/Electronics/Atomic & Molecular Physics/Classical Dynamics/ Condensed matter Physics/Electromagnetic/ Experimental Design/Nuclear, Space & Particle Physics /Quantum Physics /Thermodynamics, Astronomy, Astrophysics and other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Physical Sciences”.
** The candidates who have completed/ appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Pure Mathematics / Statistics / Applied Mathematics, Mathematics with computer science & other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Mathematical Sciences”.
*** The candidates who have completed/ appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Chemical Sciences / Analytical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Nuclear Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry / Marine Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Bio-organic Chemistry & other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Chemical Sciences”.
**** The candidates who have completed / appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Biochemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Biodiversity & Taxonomy / Botany / Genetics / Microbiology / Physiology/ Zoology / Fishery science / Animal Biology / Marine Biology / Applied Genetics & other related can take KSET examination under“Life Sciences”.
***** The candidates who have completed/appearing in their Master‟s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Geo-physics / Meteorology / Oceanography / Physical Geography / MS Geology / Earth Science Resource Management / Marine Geology / Petroleum Geology / Geo-informatics / Applied Geochemistry / Geography & other related subjects can take KSET examination under “Earth Sciences”.
Candidates who are appearing (Final year) in their Master Degree examination can also apply for K-SET.
Those postgraduate students who have passed post graduate examination in more than one subject can appear for KSET examination only in one subject at a time.
Test Centers:
The Eleven KSET Centers where test will be conducted in Karnataka State with their respective codes are given below. The candidate can select any one Test Center for KSET examination.
| Sl.no | Center Name | Center Code |
| 1 | Bangaluru | 10 |
| 2 | Belgaum | 11 |
| 3 | Bellary | 12 |
| 4 | Bijapur | 13 |
| 5 | Davangere | 14 |
| 6 | Dharwad | 15 |
| 7 | Gulbarga | 16 |
| 8 | Mangalore | 17 |
| 9 | Mysore | 18 |
| 10 | Shimoga | 19 |
| 11 | Tumkur | 20 |
| Sr. No | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | General | Rs. 1000/- |
| 2. | Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB | Rs. 800/- |
| 3. | Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD(VH/PH) | Rs. 500/- |
Note: Candidates belonging to category IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH) who claim fee exemption must enclose attested Category certificate issued by competent authority along with the hard copy of the application.
Mode of payment: The examination fee / late fee have to be paid through bank challan only. After registration for online application candidates can take the printout of challan (Bank Copy, KSET Copy & candidates copy) and make the payment as detailed in the challan (i.e. Exam. Fee + bank commission of Rs.20/-) in any of the SBM branches, KSET copy of the challan has to be submitted along with the hard copy of the application form to respective Nodal center.
Please note:
- Fee submitted by any other mode like money order /Demand draft/IPO etc., will NOT be accepted.
- Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
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