JK SET Exam Pattern 2025: Check Paper Format for Paper 1 & 2
Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test 2025 ( JK SET )
JKSET exam pattern 2025 has been prescribed by the University of Jammu for the JKSET/ LASET 2025 edition of the exam. The JK SET 2025 exam pattern is the same as prescribed for the NET exam by the UGC/ CSIR/ NTA. The JK SET exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam including the total number of questions, marking scheme, duration of the exam, maximum marks, and subjects. The JK SET exam is conducted for 41 subjects and each subject contains two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam pattern of both papers is different.
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the JKSET exam papers will have only the following objective-type questions:
(a) Multiple Choice
(b) Matching
(c) Assertion and Reasoning
(d) True and False
The JK SET Paper 1 is standard for all 39 subjects and comprises objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the Teaching and Research Aptitude. On the other hand, Paper 2 is conducted for 39 subjects. All the questions in both papers are compulsory in nature. Candidates need to appear for both JKSET 2025 Paper 1 and Paper 2 in order to be eligible for the award of Assistant Professor.
Read below for more details on the Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JK SET)/ Ladakh State Eligibility Test (LASET) 2025 exam pattern.
Also Read: JK SET syllabus 2025
- JKSET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
- JKSET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1
- JKSET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 2
- JK SET 2025 Marking Scheme
JKSET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
Go through some of the important highlights of the JK SET 2025 exam pattern below.
| Particular |
Paper I |
Paper II |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline |
Offline |
| Total Exam Duration |
1 hour (60 minutes) 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
2 hours (120 minutes) 11.30 am - 1.30 pm |
| Type of Paper |
Common for all the candidates |
Subject-specific questions (39 subjects) |
| No. of questions |
50 |
100 |
| Total marks |
100 |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
|
|
| Language of paper |
English & Hindi |
English except for the subjects of Languages where it will be in the respective language. |
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JKSET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1
The Paper 1 of the JKSET exam comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the Teaching and Research Aptitude section. The JK SET question paper contains 50 MCQs of 2 marks each. Candidates get 1 hour to attempt Paper 1. Have a look at the detailed JK SET exam pattern for Paper 1.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Research Aptitude |
50 |
100 |
1 Hour (10.00 to 11.00 am) |
JKSET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 2
The JKSET Paper 2 is conducted for 38 different subjects. Candidates need to choose the subject of their PG level while submitting the JKSET application form. The Paper 2 question paper contains a total of 100 MCQs of 2 marks each. Candidates get 2 hours to attempt Paper 2. Check below the detailed JK SET exam pattern for Paper 2.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Subjects |
100 |
200 |
2 hours (11.30 am to 1.30 pm) |
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JK SET 2025 Marking Scheme
In the JK SET Paper 1 and Paper 2, candidates will be awarded 2 marks for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the JKSET exam for wrong answers or unattempted questions.
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JK SET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can download JK SET answer key PDF using the following steps:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the 'Display/ Challenge Answer Key' link
- Accept the declaration
- Enter the roll number and mobile number
- Download the key PDF
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
The JKSET answer key 2025 will be released soon on the official website- jujkset.in. The JKSET exam answer key PDF download link will be shared here once released - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/jk-set-exam-answer-key
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Yes, the JKSET admit card 2025 has been released. The University of Jammu released the admit card for the JK SET 2024-25 session exam on September 1, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards using the login details.
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Beginner-Level 5
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