Kerala SET 2024: Registration (Ongoing), Exam Date, Result, Qualifying Marks, Cut off, Selection Process

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 19 Mar, 2024 11:08

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Kerala SET 2024 (Application Form Out for July Session)

Kerala SET 2024: The Kerala SET July 2024 online application form was released on March 16, 2024, and the application process will continue till April 15, 2024. The application window to make changes will be available from April 18 to 20, 2024. The Kerala SET 2024 Admit Card will be released on the official website @lbscentre.kerala.gov.in. The Kerala SET 2024 answer key will be released soon after the exam is concluded. The Kerala SET January 2024 exam was conducted on January 21, 2024. The Kerala SET Result 2024 for the January session was released on March 1, 2024, on the official website.

Kerala SET exam includes two papers, i.e. Paper I and II. Paper I includes subjects such as General Knowledge and Aptitude. Paper I is mandatory for all candidates to pass for the next stage. After clearing Paper I, students can appear for Paper II which includes tests based on the subject in which candidates hold specialization at the Post Graduate (PG) Level. After the result, candidates can also check the Kerala SET Cut Off details. This will make the selection picture clear. 

Who conducts Kerala SET?

Lal Bahadur Shashtri or LBS Centre for Science and Technology is an autonomous body responsible for conducting the exam and declaring the Kerala SET exam result. Kerala State Entrance Test (SET) is a state-level exam that the Government of Kerala conducts to evaluate and recruit teachers for higher secondary schools. LBS centre for Science and Technology will award a certificate of qualification to all the candidates who have cleared the Kerala SET 2024 exam. Kerala SET 2024 certificate can be obtained by filling out an offline application form and submitting it to the LBS centre. 

The candidates preparing for the next session can stay tuned to get the latest notification that will be released soon. They can also go through the Kerala SET previous year question papers to prepare for the exam. Regular practice can help them analyse the difficulty level of the exam. Check all the latest updates and all the essential details regarding the Kerala SET 2024 exam in the sections given below.

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Kerala SET 2024 Latest Updates

  • Mar 16, 2024 10:00 AM: The Kerala SET 2024 July Application Form has been released on the official website. Candidates can fill out the application form till April 15, 2024.
  • Mar 01, 2024 12:20 PM: The Kerala SET 2024 results have been declared on the official website. Candidates can access their Kerala SET Scorecard using their Roll Number on the official website.
  • Jan 22, 2024 09:00 PM: The Kerala SET 2024 answer key has been released today. The Kerala SET 2024 exam was conducted yesterday, i.e., January 21, 2024. 

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Kerala SET 2024 Important Dates

The important dates of Kerala SET 2024 exam are as follows:

Event

Date 

Kerala SET Application Release Date

March 16,  2024

Kerala SET Application End Date

April 15,  2024 (12:00 AM)

Kerala SET Application Correction Window

April 18 to 20, 2024

Kerala SET January 2024 Admit Card Availability

TBA

Kerala SET 2024 Exam Date

July 2024

Kerala SET 2024 Answer Key Date

TBA

Kerala SET 2024 Result

TBA

Kerala SET Paper Analysis 2024 (January Session)

Kerala State Eligibility Test was conducted on January 21, 2024, for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The first shift of Kerala SET was conducted at 12 PM. Depending on the feedback given by the students and the experts of the subject the Kerala SET 2024 paper analysis has been prepared. This analysis of Kerala SET Exam 2024 includes the difficulty level and good attempts in every section. The students can calculate their marks and prepare for the next stage with the help of the Kerala SET paper analysis 2024.

Kerala SET exam pattern for Paper 1

Paper 1 of the Kerala SET exam includes questions from two sections General Knowledge and Aptitude in Teaching. In total, question paper has 120 MCQs of 1 mark each with 60 MCQs in both sections. 

Subject

Total No. of Questions

Total Marks

General Knowledge (Part A)

60

60

Aptitude in Teaching (Part B)

60

60

Total

120

120

Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2

After clearing Paper 1, students will have to write Paper 2 of the Kerala SET exam, which is conducted in 41 different subjects. Candidates need to make their choice of subject for Paper 2 at the time of filling out the Kerala SET application form on the basis of their subject of specialisation at the Post Graduate (PG) Level. The paper comprises a total of 120 MCQs of 1 mark each, except for Statistics and Mathematics subjects that contain 80 MCQs of 1.5 marks each. Candidates will get 2 hours to solve the question paper. Check the table below to get an idea of the exam pattern for Kerala SET Paper 2.

Subject

Total No. of Questions

Marks Allotted for Each Question (Total Marks)

For 31 subjects

(Except Maths & Statistics)

120

1 (120)

For Mathematics & Statistics

80

1.5 (120)

List of subjects for Kerala SET 2024

The table below mentions the list of 41 different subjects that will be asked in Paper 2 of the KSET exam.

Subjects of KSET 2024

01

Commerce

22

Folk Literature

02

Management

23

Computer Science And Applications

03

Economics

24

Life Science 

04

General Paper

25

Home Science

05

Kannada

26

Physical Science

06

English

27

Chemical Science

07

History

28

Environmental Science

08

Political Science

29

Public Administration

09

Geography

30

Mathematical Science

10

Sociology

31

Earth Science

11

Hindi

32

Electronic Science

12

Tourism Administration

33

Anthropology

13

Music

34

Archaeology

14

Library And Information Science

35

Philosophy

15

Psychology

36

Marathi

16

Criminology

37

Linguistics

17

Social Work

38

Women Studies

18

Sanskrit

39

Mass Communication And Journalism

19

Law

40

Performing Arts

20

Urdu

41

Visual Arts

21

Physical Education

Kerala SET Result 2024

Candidates can visit the official website to check their results by entering their exam roll number. All selected candidates will get the SET certificate that ensures candidates' eligibility to work as Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers. To attain their Kerala SET Certificate 2024, candidates can send an application by email to the LBS Center. 

Kerala SET Result 2024: List of Selected Candidates 

LBS Centre for Science and Technology will prepare the list of applicants who pass the Kerala SET 2024 exam. By scoring the required marks, candidates can get a good Kerala SET Result 2024. There are various subjects available for students such as Arabic, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, English, Home Science, Journalism, Geography, Geology, History, Hindi, Malayalam, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Social Work, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Statistics, Sociology, Urdu, Zoology, and Biotechnology. Candidates can choose subjects in which they hold a good command, and the list of selected candidates will be made public.

Check out the following steps to download Kerala SET Result 2024: 

  • Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website of the LBS Centre for Science & Technology.
  • Step 2: Select the "State Eligibility Test - SET - Jan 2024 - Result Published" link mentioned on the homepage.
  • Step 3: A new screen will open with the information about the State Eligibility Test (SET) for Jan 2024.
  • Step 4: Choose the "Jan 2024 Results" link from the menu on the screen.
  • Step 5: A new screen opens directing to the login page.
  • Step 6: Enter the candidate’s roll number and click the submit button.
  • Step 7: Save a printed copy of the "State Eligibility Test (SET) - Jan 2024 Result" in PDF format.

Kerala SET 2024 Merit List PDF

LBS Centre for Science and Technology is responsible for publishing the result. Besides this, the authority also publishes the merit list which is prepared on behalf of the scores obtained by candidates. The applicants can visit the official website and Download PDF file of the KSET Merit List 2024 to check their rank in it.

  • The Kerala SET Merit List 2024 PDF will be published to show the rank of each candidate.
  • Only applicants scoring above the qualifying marks in the written exam will be eligible to get a rank in the merit List.
  • Various criteria such as marks obtained by candidates, maximum marks, and cut off marks are used to prepare the merit list.

Kerala SET Cut off 2024

The Kerala SET Cut Off Marks 2024 includes the list of minimum marks a candidate must score to pass the Kerala State Eligibility Test. The LBS Centre for Science and Technology will make the Kerala SET Result 2024 and cut-off scores available online at the same time. For all categories, there are specific cut-off scores applicable for different category candidates. Anyone who gets a matching score qualifies to move on to the next phase of selection. For all categories including General/OBC/SC/ST, the board will create a list of Kerala SET Cut off scores. The cut off marks will be determined by the following:

Category

Paper 1

Paper 2

Total Marks

General

40

40

48

OBC

35

35

45

SC/ST

35

35

45

Kerala SET 2024 Selection Process

The selection process for Kerala SET 2024 exam is quite basic in its own perspective. The first step in the Kerala SET 2024 Selection process is the written exam. Candidates who qualify the written exam will be issued the Kerala SET 2024 Certificate. This certificate is an essential document which is further used by the candidates who qualify for the SET exam, to apply for the different recruitment exam conducted in the state to become a teacher. The written examination will be part of the KSET Selection Process. The result of the written exam will be determined through its result. The written KSET 2024 exam will consist of two papers. Let us take a look at them:

  • Paper-I: It is compulsory. Research aptitude and general teaching are the subjects of Phase I. The paper will be counted for 100 marks.
  • Paper II: This paper will include objective questions. In total, 200 marks will be awarded for Paper II as a whole.

Kerala SET 2024 Certificate can be downloaded by submitting the documents given below:

  • Hard Copy of filled in the application form for SET 2024 downloaded from the official LBS website.

  • Recognition Certificate from any of Kerala’s Universities, if applicable.

  • Equivalency Certificate from any of Kerala’s universities, if applicable. 

  • A photocopy of the following documents to be attested by the Gazetted Officer: 

    • Provisional/Original certificate and mark sheet for B.Ed. program.

    • Provisional/Original certificate and mark sheet for PG program.

  • Original Caste/Medical certificate (valid as of the date) for students eligible for marks relaxation.

Kerala SET 2024 Vacancy

As per the official notification released by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology for Kerala SET 2024 exam, no information regarding the vacancy was released. However, looking at the previous year vacancy trend it can be expected that the vacancy for Kerala SET 2024 may range upto 1200+. The exact vacancies, once released, will be updated here.

Kerala SET Exam Centers 2024

There are a total of 14 exam centres for Kerala SET 2024. These exam centres, along with their codes, are as follows:

Center Name

Center Code

Bengaluru

10

Belagavi

11

Ballari

12

Vijayapura

13

Davangere

14

Dharwad

15

Kalaburagi

16

Mangalore

17

Mysuru

18

Shivamogga

19

Tumakuru

20

Kerala SET Contact Details

If students face any kind of difficulty while applying for Kerala SET 2024, they can call on the following helpline numbers:

Telephone: 

  • 0471-2560311
  • 0471-2560312
  • 0471-2560313

Mobile:

  • 9400923669
  • 8547522369           

Helpdesk Email:

  • ddcc.lbs@kerala.gov.in 

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FAQs about Kerala SET

Can a student with an aggregate of less than 50% in his/her Master’s degree study apply for Kerala SET?

No, it is mandatory for the Kerala SET applicants to have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% in their qualifying examination, i.e in their Master’s degree examination.

Can a student pursuing his/her B.Ed degree study apply for the Kerala SET test?

Yes, a student who is pursuing his/her final year B.Ed degree study and possesses a Master’s degree where the student had secured an aggregate of more than 50% is eligible to apply for Kerala SET.

Is there any minimum or maximum age limit to appear in Kerala SET?

No, there is no prescribed minimum or maximum age limit for the candidates who wish to appear in Kerala SET.

Who conducts Kerala SET?

Kerala SET is conducted by the Kerala Government but all the notification regarding Kerala SET is released on the official website of LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.

Into how many sections is the Kerala SET paper divided?

The Kerala SET exam paper is divided into two parts where the first part contain questions from Teaching Aptitude and General Aptitude and the second part contain questions from the specialization opted for by the test-takers.

Are there any relaxations given to the Kerala SET candidates belonging to the socially backward groups?

Kerala SET candidates belonging to the socially backward groups like SC and ST are given a relaxation of 5% in the minimum qualifying exam marks required to be eligible to apply for Kerala SET.

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Related Questions

Which months do SET happens?

-Jeenu JosephUpdated on June 26, 2020 06:38 PM
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Diksha Nautiyal, Student / Alumni

Dear student,

The Kerala Set exam is usually conducted in the month of March every year. But this year, due to the currently prevailing pandemic, the exam has been postponed. The revised dates are not out yet. We advise you to stay tuned to CollegeDekho to get notified when the dates are released by the conducting authority. 

In the meantime, you can check out these following links to know more about Kerala SET 2020 examination.

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