The KEA successfully conducted the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET). The primary purpose of the KSET exam is to determine eligibility for college and university-level lectureship or assistant professor.
The exam was organized on January 13, 2024; however, it was scheduled for 31 December 2023 but was postponed for unknown reasons. The authority issued the notification for the examination on September 5, 2023.
Since the exam was completed, the participants searched for the KSET Results. The authority had declared the provisional results on the KEA website.
KSET Results 2024
| Conducting Body | KEA |
| State Concerned | Karnataka |
| Examination Name | Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) |
| Purpose of Examination | Recruitment of Assistant Professors/Lecturers |
| Exam Date | 13 January 2024 |
| Result Announcement | declared |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Exam Overview
The test consisted of two papers. Both papers had only objective type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). The test was taken in two separate sessions, as mentioned below:
Paper I consisted of 50 objective-type compulsory questions, each carrying 2 marks. The questions were general and intended to assess the candidate’s teaching/research aptitude. It was designed to test the candidate’s reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness.
Paper – II had 100 objective-type compulsory questions, each carrying 2 marks, based on the subject selected by the candidate.
The candidates were asked to mark the responses to Paper I and Paper II questions on the Optical Marks Reader (OMR) Sheet provided along with the test booklet.
Qualifying Marks
These are the baseline scores that candidates must achieve to be considered for evaluation and further processing. The qualifying marks are set differently for various categories:
- General Category: Candidates in this category need to score at least 40% aggregate marks in both Paper I and Paper II.
- Reserved Categories (CAT-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, SC, ST, PWD (VH/PH)): For these categories, the requirement is slightly lower. Candidates must score at least 35% aggregate marks in the two papers.
Cut-Off Score
Cut-off marks are the scores that determine the selection of candidates for eligibility as lecturers or assistant professors. The cut-off scores are different for various categories such as General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
It is affected by the exam’s difficulty level – a harder exam may have a lower cut-off. The number of candidates also affects it; more could mean a higher cut-off.
This year’s expected cut-off table for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) is based on previous years’ trends. However, consider that actual cut-offs can vary due to numerous factors.
| Category | Expected Cut-Off Marks (%) |
|---|---|
| General | 48% – 55% |
| CAT-I | 44% – 50% |
| IIA | 45% – 51% |
| IIB | 45% – 51% |
| III A | 46% – 52% |
| III B | 46% – 52% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 42% – 48% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 42% – 48% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 40% – 46% |
Merit List
Candidates are ranked in the merit list based on their scores. Higher scores lead to a higher ranking on the list. It is made available on the official KSET website. Candidates need to log in to the website to check their results.
How to Check KSET Result 2024?
- Go to the official KSET website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Once on the homepage, you will find a direct link to KSET Result.
- After clicking on the results link, you will need to log in.
- Your KSET result will be displayed on the screen upon submitting your details.