Kerala SET 2026 Exam- Answer Key (OUT), Exam Dates, Application, Selection Process, Merit Certificate

The Government of Kerala, through the Department of General Education, conducts the State Eligibility Test (SET) to maintain high standards in Higher Secondary education. Qualifying the SET is a mandatory requirement for appointment as a Higher Secondary School Teacher in the state.

The examination is conducted by the Director of the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, following the syllabus prescribed by the Board of Examinations. The prospectus for the January 2026 session was officially approved on October 24, 2025, with the written examination successfully conducted across the state on February 22, 2026.

Only candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in both Paper I and Paper II will be eligible to obtain the SET Certificate. These certificates are typically issued to qualified candidates within two months from the date the LBS Centre receives the formal application along with all required supporting documents (such as mark sheets and category certificates).

The important dates of the Kerala SET 2026 exam are as follows:

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

Subjects of KSET 2026

Kerala SET Result 2026 will be released on the official website in March 2026. You can find the result link through the official website of the LBS Centre for Science and Technology. You need to click on the activated link present there to check the result using your roll number. The roll number will be present on your admit card. The answer key was also released on the official website after the exam was successfully concluded, which you can also download easily. You need to follow the simple procedure given below to download the Kerala SET Result 2026:

• Step 1: You will first have to visit the official website of the LBS Centre for Science and Technology at lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjul25/.
• Step 2: The home page will open on your screen, where you have to click on the option called R E S U L T Published on dd/mm/yy.
• Step 3: Now, enter your roll number and check the result easily. 

The provisional answer keys have been published on the official website to help candidates verify their responses and estimate their scores. Follow the simple procedure below to download the answer key from the official LBS Centre for Science and Technology portal:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the LBS Centre at lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan26/.

Step 2: On the homepage, locate and click on the link titled "Answer Keys Published on 23/02/2026".

Step 3: A new page will open with subject-wise links. Select your specific subject (e.g., Physics, Commerce, English) to view the PDF.

Step 4: The PDF of the answer key will open on your screen. You can now download or print it for score calculation.

Kerala SET Final Answer Key 2026 PDF

You can easily view the final answer key for Kerala SET 2026 January session by clicking on the direct links given below: 

The Kerala SET Cut Off Marks 2026 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 2026 and cut-off scores available online at the same time. For all categories, there are specific cut-off scores applicable for different categories. 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:

The selection process for Kerala SET 2026 exam is quite basic in its own perspective. The first step in the Kerala SET 2026 Selection process is the written exam. Candidates who qualify the written exam will be issued the Kerala SET 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Certificate can be downloaded by submitting the documents given below:

• Hard Copy of filled in the application form for SET 2026 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.

As per the official notification released by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology for Kerala SET 2026 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 2026 may range upto 1200+. The exact vacancies, once released, will be updated here.

There are a total of 14 exam centres for Kerala SET 2026. These exam centres, along with their codes, are as follows:

If students face any kind of difficulty while applying for Kerala SET 2025, 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 

Meanwhile, if students have any additional queries, they can also reach out to us for assistance at CollegeDekho QnA Zone. 

All the best!