Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Some of the important highlights of the Kerala SET exam pattern are given below.

The Paper 1 of the Kerala SET exam comprises questions from two sections or subjects: General Knowledge and Aptitude in Teaching. The question paper will contain a total of 120 MCQs of 1 mark each with 60 MCQs in each section. Candidates will get 2 hours to solve the question paper. Candidates can check below the detailed Kerala SET exam pattern for Paper 1.

The Paper 2 of the Kerala SET exam is conducted in 31 different subjects. Candidates need to make their choice of subject for Paper 2 at the time of filling out the Kerala SET application form on the basis of their subject of specialisation at the Post Graduate (PG) Level. The paper comprises a total of 120 MCQs of 1 mark each, except for Mathematics and Statistics subjects that contain 80 MCQs of 1.5 marks each. Candidates will get 2 hours to solve the question paper. Check below the detailed Kerala SET exam pattern for Paper 2.

Also Read: Kerala SET Syllabus 2025

For the Mathematics subject in Paper 2, have a look at some links below for preparation:

• Check here basics of Sets
• Check here basics of Probability
• Check here basics of Integration

In both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Kerala SET exam, candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every correct answer. The only exception is for Mathematics and Statistics subjects of Paper 2 wherein each correct answer fetches 1.5 marks. There is no negative marking in the examination for wrong answers or unattempted questions.