Kerala SET 2026 Jan Result- Result Link, Merit List, Cutoff, and Download Scorecard/Rankcard

Updated By srishti chatterjee on 24 Feb, 2026 14:03

The Kerela SET result is expected in March 2026, candidates can currently download the provisional answer key to verify their responses.The Kerala SET January 2026 Provisional Answer Key was released by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology on February 23, 2026.

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Kerala SET 2026 Result

The Kerala SET January 2026 Result is expected to be released on the official LBS Centre website between March 31 and April 10, 2026. Candidates can check their qualifying status by logging in with their roll number or registration details.

Before the final result, the Provisional Answer Key was officially released on February 23, 2026. Candidates are currently in the objection window (typically 5 working days) to challenge any discrepancies. Your roll number, which is required to access the scorecard, can be found on the admit card issued on January 31, 2026.

Only candidates who secure the minimum passing marks in both Paper I and Paper II are eligible to receive the SET Pass Certificate. Please note that the certificate and rank card will be issued by the official authorities only after the document verification process is successfully concluded. You can check the result by clicking on the direct link given below.

Kerala SET 2026 January Result - Direct Link

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Kerala SET 2026 Result Date

Candidates can check out the important dates of the Kerala SET 2026 exam as follows:

Event

Date 

Kerala SET 2026 Exam Date

Feb 22, 2026

Kerala SET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Availability

Feb 23, 2026

Kerala SET 2026 Result Release Date

March 2026

Kerala SET 2026 Qualifying Percentage

The result of the Kerala State Eligibility Test 2026 will be provided in online mode. The candidates can check the scorecard on the official website. Aspirants can separately check the marks obtained in Paper I and II by downloading the scorecard. It is mandatory for students to score at least 48% in Paper I and II to pass the exam. Aspirants must know that OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates need to score at least 45% and PwD/ VH/ PH/ SC/ ST candidates should get 40% to pass the exam.The students can check the following table to check the passing marks in Kerala SET 2026 exam:

Category

Paper-I Qualifying PercentagePaper-II Qualifying Percentage

Qualifying Percentage

General

40% (48 Marks)40% (48 Marks)

48% (116 Marks)

OBC-NCL

35% (42 Marks)35% (42 Marks)

45% (108 Marks)

SC/ST/Differently-Abled

35% (42 Marks)35% (42 Marks)

40% (96 Marks)

Note: OBC NCL candidates failing to provide the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate will be considered as students of General/Unreserved Category and the consecutive cut-off will apply.

Steps to Check Kerala SET Result 2026

Kerala SET Result is released by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology on its official website. Candidates need to follow these series of steps given below to access their Kerala SET Result 2026: 

Step 1: Go to the official website of LBS Centre for Science and Technology at lbsedp.lbscentre.in

Step 2: Click on the link for the ‘SET - Jan - 2026’ exam on the home page.

Step 3:  You will be redirected to a new page where Kerala SET 'July Result' link is available.

Step 4: Click on the link and you will see a new page where you need to enter your roll number in the box provided

Step 5: Press the ‘Submit’ button to proceed.

Step 6: You will now be able to see your Kerala SET 2026 result

Step 7: Download and Print the result for future reference.

Kerala SET Cut Off Marks 2026

The cutoff marks for Kerala SET exam 2026 will be released by the exam conducting body along with the result in Marh 2026. Candidates can refer to the table below to gather information related to the previous year's cut-off marks required to pass the Kerala SET 2026.

Category of Applicant

Kerala SET Cut Off Marks 2026

General

150-160 Marks

OBC

140-150 Marks

MBC

135-145 Marks

SC

120-130 Marks

ST

120-130 Marks

EWS

140-150 Marks

PwD

110-120 Marks

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FAQs about Kerala SET Result

When will the results be out for Kerala SET 2026 exam?

The Kerala SET 2026 exam results will be announced in March 2026. Candidates can visit the official website to check their results.

If I am still appearing for the final exam of my degree, how can I apply for the qualifying certificate?

Students who are in their last year of degree can apply for the qualifying certificate by sending their provisional degree/grade sheet.

Where can I check the result for SET 2026 exam?

The results for the Kerala SET 2026 exam can be checked through the official website of the LBS center. Candidates will have to provide their roll number to check their results.

What is the minimum percentage one has to obtain to pass in the exam?

For general category students, one has to acquire a minimum percentage of 48% to pass the exam. While OBC category students need to obtain a minimum of 45% with a minimum of 40% for SC/ST category students to pass the exam.

How is the percentage for marks calculated?

The overall percentage for the marks will be calculated in the following manner: (Marks obtained in Paper-I + Paper-II / Total Marks for Paper-I + Paper-II) x 100

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