KSET
Karnataka State Eligibility Test
Conducted by: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
About KSET
Qualifying test for Assistant Professor eligibility in Karnataka colleges and universities.
Important Dates
KSET dates from this site’s exam calendar, oldest first: every one still ahead, and up to three of the most recent that have passed, each cited to the official notice or portal it was read from. “(passed)” marks a date already past on 23 September 2026, when this page was generated.
- 5 September 2026 (passed) — Last date to apply onlineSource: KEA No. ED/KEA/01/KSET-26/2026-27, 10-08-2026
- 6 September 2026 (passed) — Last date to pay the application feeSource: KEA No. ED/KEA/01/KSET-26/2026-27, 10-08-2026
- 1 October 2026 — Hall ticket releasedSource: KEA No. ED/KEA/01/KSET-26/2026-27, 10-08-2026
- 11 October 2026 — KSET 2026 exam (Sunday), 37 subjectsSource: KEA No. ED/KEA/01/KSET-26/2026-27, 10-08-2026
The whole calendar, and each counselling round as it runs:
- Karnataka exam calendar — official dates for 8 exams, each cited to the notice or portal it was read from.
- Counselling tracker — round by round, with the official notification behind each stage.
Always confirm dates on the official website before acting on them.
Eligibility
Master degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
KSET — common questions
Answered from verified records — official closing ranks, published fees and accreditation. Not written by students. How we verify data.
- Who conducts KSET?
- KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), as a state-level examination held offline.
- Who is eligible for KSET?
- Master degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
- Where do I apply for KSET?
- Applications are made on the official site, https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/kset2026. Always confirm dates and fees there rather than on any portal, including this one.