JKSET Exam Dates 2025 Postponed: Check Exam Schedule Here

Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test 2025 ( JK SET )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on May 12, 2025 09:29 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Assistant Manager - Editorial

JKSET Exam Date 2025: The JKSET/ LASET exam for the 2024 session, which was scheduled for May 11, 2025, has been postponed by the University. The JK SET new exam date 2025 will be announced soon. The JK SET admit card 2025 will be released soon. The University of Jammu invited the JKSET application form from June 11 to July 26, 2025 and from February 3 to 10, 2025. The JK SET notification 2025 was released on June 5, 2024, on the official website- www.jujkset.in. 

The JK SET dates highlight the important events related to the exam including the release of the application form, admit card, exam conduct, result declaration, etc. Candidates should be aware of these dates so that they do not miss out on any important events. The exam JK SET exam time and schedule including the shift timings are notified by the University of Jammu on the JK SET admit card.

Q:   What is the JKSET exam date 2025?
A: 

The JKSET/LASET 2025 exam will be held soon. Earlier, the JKSET 2025 exam was scheduled to be held on May 11, 2025. However, the exam was postponed due to the prevailing situation. The JKSET exam will be held offline in pen and paper mode. The JKSET 2025 exam is conducted for a total of 41 subjects at three centres - Jammu, Srinagar and Leh. The JKSET/ LASET exam is held to determine the eligibility of a candidate for the Assistant Professor post in the universities and colleges of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Q:   When will the JK SET Admit card be released?
A: 

The JK SET admit card 2025 will be released soon on the official website of the exam. Candidates who registered for the exam need to download their JKSET admit cards or hall tickets by visiting the website - jujkset.in. Candidates need to login through their application numbers or transaction reference numbers to download their JK SET admit cards.

Q:   What is JK SET exam duration?
A: 

The JK SET exam is of 3 hours duration. The JK SET Paper 1 and Paper 2 are conducted separately. The JKSET Paper 1 is of 1 hour duration and Paper 2 is of 2 hours duration. Have a look at the timings of both papers below:

PaperDurationTime
Paper 11 hour10:00 am - 11:00 am
Paper 22 hours11.30 am - 1.30 pm
Q:   How to download the JK SET admit card?
A: 

Candidates can download the JK SET admit card by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website- jujkset.in
  • Click on the 'Apply Online' link.
  • Accept the declaration
  • Click on the admit card link.
  • Click on the 'Download admit card' tab.
  • Select the application number or payment transaction number.
  • Enter the application number or transaction reference number and mobile number
  • Download the admit card
  • Take a printout for future reference.
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  • JKSET Exam Events 2025
  • JKSET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • JKSET Exam Date 2025 FAQs
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JKSET Exam Events 2025

  • JKSET application form: The University of Jammu releases the JK SET application form after the issue of official notification. The application form is released online on the official website of the exam. The application process is conducted for a month.
  • JKSET admit card: JK SET admit card is released a few days before the commencement of the exam. Candidates need to download the JK SET admit card from the official website of the exam and carry it to the examination centre.
  • JKSET examJK SET exam is conducted by Jammu University in offline mode. The exam contains two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates need to qualify both papers.     

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Q:   How to apply online for JKSET 2025 exam?
A: 

Candidates can apply for the JKSET 2025 exam using the given steps:

  • Visit the official website - 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.
Q:   What is the JKSET application fee 2025?
A: 

The JKSET application fee or exam fee is as follows:

Category

JK SET application fee (in INR)

General

1,200

OBC-NCL/ RBA/ ALC-IB/ WUP/ PSP/ EWS General

900

SC/ ST/ Transgender/ PwD with 40 per cent disability

700

Q:   When will the JKSET notification 2024 be released?
A: 

The University of Jammu released the JKSET notification 2024 on June 5, 2024, on the official website- jujkset.in. The JKSET 2024 notification has been released as a PDF download file containing all the important details regarding the exam including exam date, eligibility criteria, qualification, application process, pattern, syllabus and qualifying criteria. 

Q:   Is there any negative marking in JKSET?
A: 

There is no negative marking in the JKSET exam. Candidates are awarded 2 marks for each correct answer in the JKSET exam and no marks for unattempted questions or wrong answers. The JKSET exam carries a total of 300 marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2). The JKSET Paper 1 holds the weightage of 100 marks and Paper 2 carries 200 marks. Candidates need to give both papers to qualify the exam.

JKSET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 25

JK SET Exam

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
05 May ' 25

Release of admit card

29 Jul ' 24 - 31 Jul ' 24

Application correction

11 Jun ' 24 - 26 Jul ' 24

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JKSET Exam Date 2025 FAQs

Have a look at the JKSET exam date 2025 FAQs below:

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Q:   What are the qualifying marks for the JKSET exam?
A: 

In order to be considered eligible for Assistant Professor, candidates need to obtain the JKSET qualifying marks 2024. Have a look at the JKSET qualifying marks below:

Category

Qualifying Marks

General/ General-EWS

40%

Reserved Category

35%

Q:   How many times is the JKSET exam conducted in a year?
A: 

The JKSET exam is conducted once every year. However, it is solely upon the University of Jammu to decide on the frequency of the JKSET exam. The JKSET exam carries two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2 and both the papers are compulsory to attempt. The University organizes the exam in separate shifts without any break.

Q:   When will the JKSET application form 2025 be released?
A: 

The JKSET 2024 application form was released on June 11, 2024. The JKSET application form 2024 was available from June 11 to July 26, 2024. Candidates could pay the JKSET application fee 2024 till July 20, 2024, without a late fee. Moreover, candidates could pay the JKSET exam fee 2024 till July 25, 2024, with a late fee of INR 600. The last date for final submission of the JKSET application form 2024 was July 26, 2024. The JK SET application was reopened on February 3, 2025 and was available till February 10, 2025.

Q:   What is the last date for JKSET Exam 2025 application form?
A: 

The last date for the final submission of the JKSET application form was February 10, 2025. Earlier, the last date to apply online for the JK SET exam was July 26, 2024. The JK SET application window was reopened from February 2 to 10, 2025. Candidates were required to fill and submit the JKSET applications 2024 timely. The JK SET exam will be held on April 27, 2025.

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Answered a month ago

The JKSET exam carried a total of 150 questions in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The JK SET Paper 1 comprises 50 questions of 2 marks each and Paper 2 comprises 100 questions of 2 marks each. Candidates need to attempt these questions in the given time frame. 

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Piyush Bhandari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The JKSET syllabus is the same as that of UGC NET or CSIR NET examinations. Candidates can find the latest syllabus of the JK SET/ LASET exam on the official website - jammuuniversity.ac.in or jujkset.in. Moreover, JKSET syllabus for Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical

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Upasana Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The JK SET exam is of 3 hours duration. The JK SET Paper 1 and Paper 2 are conducted separately. The JKSET Paper 1 is of 1 hour duration and Paper 2 is of 2 hours duration. Have a look at the timings of both papers below:

PaperDurationTime
Paper 11 hour10:00 am - 11:00 am
Paper 22 hours11.30 am - 1.30 pm

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Satyendra Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The JK SET exam is conducted for a total of 41 subjects. Have a look at these subjects below:

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

Home Science

Anthropology

Women Studies

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The JK SET exam comprises two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the JK SET exam pattern for both papers below:

JK SET Paper 1 Pattern

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Duration

Teaching and Research Aptitude

50

100

1 Hour

(10.00 to 11.00 am)

JK SET Paper 2 Pattern

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Duration

Subject-Specific (out of 41 Subjects)

100

200

2 hours

(11.30 am to 1.30 pm)

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Rashmi Shekhar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

No, PhD is not compulsory for the JK SET exam. However, PhD degree holders who did their Master's degree or post-graduation by September 19,  1991 get relaxation of 5% for appearing in JKSET exam. In this case, the date of declaration of Master's degree result is not applicable.

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Mukul Pruthi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

There is no age limit to appear for the JKSET examination. Candidates only need to posses Master's Degree with 55% marks (50 % for SC/ ST/ PwD) to apply and appear for the JK SET/ LASET exam. There is no upper age limit as well. Candidates can appear for the exam for any number of times till they at

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Vikram Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Candidates who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in Master's Degree or equivalent exam from UGC-recognised universities and institutions are eligible for JKSET/ LASET exam. However, reserved category candidates such as SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender need 50% marks. Moreover, Cand

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Virajita Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Candidates can know their JK SET exam centre by downloading their admit cards. The JK SET admit card is released around a week before the exam informing the candidates about the allotted JKSET exam centre name and address. The admit card also informs the reporting time at the JK SET examination cent

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Pragati Datta

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Yes, it is mandatory for candidates to carry the JK SET admit card 2025 to the exam centre. Moreover, candidates need to carry a valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, driving license, etc., along with the admit card. Without the JK SET admit card, candidates are not permitted to e

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