Kerala SET exam pattern 2025 is prescribed by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology. The exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam including the total number of questions, marking scheme, duration of the exam, maximum marks, subjects, etc. The Kerala SET exam is divided into two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper 1 is common for all the candidates and contains questions from General Knowledge and Aptitude in Teaching and Paper 2 is conducted in 31 subjects. It is compulsory for candidates to appear for both papers. In both papers, objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked. Read below for more details on Kerala SET exam pattern 2025.
- Highlights of Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2025
- Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1
- Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2
- Kerala SET 2025 Marking Scheme
Highlights of Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2025
Some of the important highlights of the Kerala SET exam pattern are given below.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Phases of exam | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Subjects | Paper 1: General Knowledge and Aptitude in Teaching Paper 2: 31 Subjects |
| Total questions | Paper 1: 120 Paper 2: 120 (80 in Mathematics and Statistics) |
| Maximum marks | Paper 1: 120 Paper 2: 120 |
| Duration of the test | Paper 1: 2 hours Paper 2: 2 hours |
Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1
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.
| Subject |
Total No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (Part A) |
60 |
60 |
| Aptitude in Teaching (Part B) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
120 |
120 |
Kerala SET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2
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.
| Subject |
Total No. of Questions |
Marks Allotted for Each Question (Total Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| For 31 subjects (Except Maths & Statistics) |
120 |
1 (120) |
| For Mathematics & Statistics |
80 |
1.5 (120) |
Also Read: Kerala SET Syllabus 2025
For the Mathematics subject in Paper 2, have a look at some links below for preparation:
Kerala SET 2025 Marking Scheme
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.
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