KSET

The candidates can apply for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) through the online portal of Karnataka Exam Authority (KEA). The steps to fill out the KSET application by following the steps given below:Go to the official KEA website at kea.kar.nic.inClick on the KSET 2024 registration link Register yourself through you email Id and phone on the KEA website Log in to the registered account Fill out the personal details, educational detailsUpload photograph and signaturePay the application fee Submit the application form Take a copy of submitted KSET application form as it will be required on the exam day 

The KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) is a state-level exam conducted by the Karnataka Eam Authority. The exam is conducted once a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor. The exam is conducted in two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Here are the details of the KSET exam pattern: Paper 1:a) Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes combining both papers)b) Total marks: 100c) Number of questions: 50d) Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)e) Marking scheme: Each question carries 2 marks.There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. F) Syllabus: Teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.Paper 2:a) Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes combining both papers)b) Total marks: 200c) Number of questions: 100d) Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)e) Marking scheme: Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.f) Syllabus: Based on the subject selected by the candidate. The KSET exam is conducted in online mode. The questions in both papers are in English and Hindi except for languages other than English and Hindi.

The criteria for qualifying the KSET exam are as follows: a) Minimum marks: Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in both paper 1 and paper 2 to qualify for the exam. General category candidates must score 40 per cent aggregate marks in both papers. OBC NCL, SC, ST, and PWD category candidates have to secure 35 per cent aggregate marks in both papers b) Top 6% of candidates: In addition to the above criteria, the top 6% of candidates who appear for both papers and score the minimum qualifying marks will be declared NET qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor only. It is important to note that the KSET exam is conducted for two different purposes: to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professorship and PhD. T Candidates who qualify the KSET exam become eligible for Assistant Professorship in Karnataka universities and colleges. 

There are various books available in the market for KSET preparation, but that is not enough. The candidates must prepare from the previous year's question papers and practice exams to improve their scores and get mastery over the topics. Here are some of the best books that candidates can refer to for the preparation of KSET Paper 1:a) Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I by M. Gagan and Sajit Kumarb) UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching and Research Aptitude by Arihant Publicationsc) UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) Teaching & Research Aptitude (General Paper-I) by Pearsond) UGC NET/SET General Paper-1 by McGraw Hill Educatione) UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) General Paper 1 by N. A. Khanf) UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) General Paper 1 by RPH Editorial Board.