JKSET 2025: Result, Answer Key, Exam Date, Syllabus & Latest News

Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test 2025 ( JK SET )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Sep 30, 2025 20:19 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

JKSET 2025: The University of Jammu will soon release the results of the JKSET/ LASET exam. The JKSET result 2025 will be released on the official website- www.jujkset.in. The direct JKSET result PDF download link will be provided here when released. The JKSET answer key was released on September 15, 2025. Candidates could challenge the answer key 2025 by September 22, 2025The JKSET/ LASET 2024-25 session exam was held on September 7, 2025 (Sunday). The JKSET exam was conducted for 41 subjects at three centres - Jammu, Srinagar and Leh.

The JKSET application form was available from June 11 to July 26, 2024, and the apply online link was available again from February 2 to 10, 2025. The JK SET application form correction 2025 window was available from February 13 to 15, 2025. The University of Jammu released the JKSET notification on June 5, 2024, on the official website- www.jujkset.in. The JKSET/ LASET exam determines a candidate's eligibility for the Assistant Professor post in the universities and colleges of J&K and Ladakh. The State Eligibility Test (SET) is conducted for the Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir (JKSET) and Ladakh (LASET).

Table of contents
  • What is JK SET?
  • JKSET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • JK SET Exam Highlights 2025
  • JK SET Result 2025
  • JK SET Cut off 2025
  • JK SET Answer key 2025
  • JK SET Application Form 2025
  • JK SET Eligibility 2025
  • JK SET Selection Process 2025
  • JK SET Exam Pattern 2025
  • JK SET Syllabus 2025
  • JK SET Exam Centres 2025
  • JKSET Admit Card 2025
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What is JK SET?

Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JK SET)/ Ladakh State Eligibility Test (LASET) is a state-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The exam is organised once a year by the University of Jammu in 41 different subjects mentioned below:

General Paper (Paper-I) 

Home Science

Chemical Sciences

Kashmiri

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Law

Life Sciences

Library & Information Science

Mathematical Sciences 

Linguistics             

Physical Sciences 

Management

Arab Culture & Islamic Studies 

Mass Communication & Journalism

Arabic    

Music

Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, & Peace Studies    

Persian

Commerce 

Philosophy

Computer Science & Applications

Physical Education

Dogri 

Political Science

Economics 

Psychology 

Education    

Public Administration

Electronic Science

Punjabi

English

Sanskrit    

Environmental Sciences

Social Work

Geography

Sociology    

Hindi

Urdu

History

Tourism Administration & Management

Anthropology

Women Studies

JKSET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JK SET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
07 Sep ' 25

JK SET Exam

01 Sep ' 25

Release of admit card

29 Jul ' 24 - 31 Jul ' 24

Application correction

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JK SET Exam Highlights 2025

The highlights of the JK SET 2025 exam are mentioned below including the exam fees, exam pattern and contact details.

Exam Name

Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JK SET)/ Ladakh State Eligibility Test (LASET)

Conducting Body

University of Jammu

Exam Level

State

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Fees

  • INR 1,200 for the General category
  • INR 900 for OBC-NCL/ RBA/ ALC-IB/ WUP/ PSP/ EWS General
  • INR 700 for SC/ ST/ Transgender/ PwD with 40 per cent disability

Exam Duration

180 minutes/ 3 hours

No. of Papers and Total Marks

  • Paper 1: 100 marks
  • Paper 2: 200 marks

Total Questions

  • Paper 1: 50 MCQs
  • Paper 2: 100 MCQs
Marking Scheme
  • +2 marks for each correct answer
  • No negative marking for wrong answers 

Exam Purpose 

Selection of candidates for posts of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges of Jammu & Kashmir

Language of Exam

English and Hindi

No. of Exam City Centres

Three - Jammu, Srinagar and Leh

Exam Helpdesk No.

+91-191-2435259

+91-191-2435248 

Official Website

https://www.jujkset.in/

http://www.jammuuniversity.ac.in

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JK SET Result 2025

The University will release the JK SET result 2025 online. The result will be displayed as a PDF download file containing JKSET merit list. The list includes the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The direct JKSET result PDF download link will be shared here. 

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JK SET Cut off 2025

The aggregate percentage obtained by candidates in both papers corresponding to the number of slots determines the qualifying JK SET cutoff marks 2025. The JK SET cut-off 2025 will be released category-wise and paper-wise for all 41 subjects.

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JKSET 2025: Minimum qualifying marks

The minimum marks to be obtained in the JKSET exam for considering a candidate for eligibility for the Assistant Professor post are:

  • At least 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for Unreserved/ EWS-General category candidates
  • At least 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for all candidates belonging to the other reserved categories.
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JK SET Answer key 2025

The University of Jammu released the provisional JK SET answer key 2025 online. The provisional answer key has been released to invite objections from candidates. Candidates can download the JK SET answer key 2025 PDF and raise objections by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official website- admin.jammuuniversity.ac.in/JKSET.
  • Click on the ‘Display/ Challenge Answer Key’ tab.
  • Accept the declaration.
  • Enter the roll number and mobile number.
  • Download the answer key PDF.
  • Click ‘Yes’ if you want to challenge the answer to any question.
  • Enter the total number of answers you want to challenge in both Paper 1 and 2.
  • Pay the non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 per answer to be challenged.
  • Mention the question number you want to challenge, the correct option as per your claim and write the remarks in favour of your answer.
  • Upload the documentary proof in support of your claim as a single pdf file.
  • Submit the challenges.

Download & Challenge JKSET Exam Answer Key 2025 - https://www.coeju.com/test/jkset_2021/SLET_AnswerKey_Challenge.aspx 

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JK SET Application Form 2025

The JK SET/ LASET application form 2025 was available online. Candidates could submit the JK SET application form 2025 as shared here:

  • Visit https://www.jujkset.in/
  • Click on the 'How to Apply?' link
  • Go to the 'Click here to apply for JK SET/ LASET 2025' link and click on it.
  • Read the instructions carefully.
  • Pay the JKSET application fee 2025.
  • Register for the exam and save the transaction reference number
  • Enter the transaction reference number and mobile number
  • Upload the scanned photo and signature in the prescribed size and dimensions.
  • Fill the JKSET application form.
  • Submit and save the confirmation page.
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JK SET Eligibility 2025

The eligibility that candidates need to fulfil to apply for the JK SET 2025 exam are given below:

  • Candidates with at least 55 per cent marks or an equivalent grade (50 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD) in Master’s Degree or equivalent exam from Universities/ Institutions recognized by UGC.

  • Candidates who appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying Master’s degree exam and whose result is still awaited will be admitted provisionally and will be awarded the eligibility for Assistant Professor after they pass the Master’s degree exam.

  • PhD degree holders who completed the Master’s degree exam by September 19, 1991, are given a relaxation of 5 per cent in aggregate marks for appearing in JKSET/ LASET.

  • Transgender category candidates are eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee and age as available to SC/ST/PwD categories.

  • Candidates who have already passed the UGC NET/ CSIR NET exam before 1989 are exempted from appearing in JK SET.

  • There is no upper age limit for applying for JKSET/ LASET.

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JK SET Selection Process 2025

JK SET selection process includes:

  • JK SET application form: Firstly, candidates need to fill JK SET application form on the official website of the exam.
  • JK SET admit card: Candidates who successfully apply for the exam are issued the JK SET admit card. Candidates need to download the admit card and carry it to the exam centre on the day of the examination.
  • JK SET exam: Candidates need to appear for the JK SET exam at the allotted test centre. JK SET contains two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The JK SET Paper 1 carries 100 marks and Paper 2 carries 200 marks.
  • JK SET result: The University of Jammu declares the JK SET result on the official website of the exam. Six per cent of the total appearing candidates who qualify for both papers of JKSET/ LASET are declared qualified for the eligibility of Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of J&K and Ladakh.
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JK SET Exam Pattern 2025

JK SET exam consists of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers comprise multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Have a look at the highlights of the JK SET exam pattern 2025 below.

Exam Particulars Exam Details
Mode of exam  Offline
Number of papers

Paper 1

Paper 2

Subjects 

Paper 1: General Knowledge and Aptitude in Teaching

Paper 2: 39 Subjects

Total Questions 

Paper 1: 50

Paper 2: 100

Maximum marks 

Paper 1: 100

Paper 2: 200

Duration of the test 

Paper 1 & 2: 3 hours

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JK SET Syllabus 2025

The JK SET syllabus 2025 is prescribed by the University of Jammu. The syllabus differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The JK SET Paper 1 syllabus includes questions to assess the teaching/ research aptitude, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of candidates. On the other hand, the JK SET Paper 2 syllabus is based on the subject chosen by candidates and includes questions to assess domain knowledge. The JKSET Paper 2 is conducted for a total of 41 subjects.

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JK SET Exam Centres 2025

The University of Jammu will conduct the JKSET/ LASET 2025 exam in 41 subjects at three Centres - Jammu, Srinagar and Leh. These centres contain various sub-centres. Have a look at the list of JK SET exam centres below.

Centre Code

Centre Name

Sub-Centre Names

01

Jammu

  • Jammu
  • Kathua
  • Udampur
  • Rajouri
  • Bhaderwah

02

Kashmir

  • Srinagar
  • Anantnag
  • Baramulla

03

Leh

  • Leh
  • Kargil
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JKSET Admit Card 2025

The University of Jammu released the JKSET admit card online. Candidates can download their JKSET admit cards using:

  • Visit https://www.jujkset.in/index.aspx
  • Click on the admit card link.
  • Enter the transaction reference number, registered mobile number and application number
  • Download the admit card
  • Take a printout for future reference.

Direct JK SET Admit Card Download Link - https://www.coeju.com/test/jkset_2021/SLET_ADMITCARD.aspx 

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