KSET Exam Pattern 2025: Check Section-wise Paper 1 & 2 Pattern Here

Updated on Nov 12, 2025 12:44 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

KSET exam pattern 2025 is such that the exam consists of two papers- Paper I and II. The KSET exam was conducted on November 2, 2025. Candidates need to appear for both papers to qualify for the exam. Both papers comprise multiple-choice questions. Paper I contains 50 MCQs and Paper 2 contains 100 MCQs. Each question of both papers carries 2 marks. The duration of the exam is three hours. It is a pen-and-paper (offline) based test. The exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as the number of sections, total marks, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Read below to know more about the pattern of KSET exam.

Table of contents

KSET Paper I Exam Pattern 2025
KSET Paper II Exam Pattern 2025
KSET Subjects 2025 for Paper II
KSET 2025 Marking Scheme
KSET Exam Pattern FAQs 2025

KSET Paper I Exam Pattern 2025

The KSET Paper I tends to assess the teaching/research aptitude of candidates. It primarily tests – the reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness (relating to Karnataka state geographical, climate, environment, historical, political, social, economic, education, and technological knowledge) of the candidate. Have a look at the Paper I exam pattern below:

Section	No. of Questions in KSET Exam	KSET Marks
General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude	50 MCQs	100

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the examination date of KSET 2025?

The KSET 2025 exam was conducted on November 2, 2025 in a single session from 10 am to 1 pm. It was conducted in a single day for both papers, Paper 1 and 2.

KSET Paper II Exam Pattern 2025

The KSET Paper II comprises questions from the subject selected by the candidates in the KSET application form. Paper II is conducted for a total of 33 subjects. Have a look at the Paper II exam pattern below:

Section	No. of Questions in KSET Exam	KSET Marks
33 Subjects	100 MCQs	200

Both Paper I and Paper II are conducted in a combined session of 3 hours (10 AM to 1 PM).

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many subjects are included in the KSET 2025 syllabus?

The syllabus of the KSET exam consists of 33 subjects for Paper 2. Paper 1 is common to all candidates. Paper 2 is subject-specific and consists of subjects like History, Geography, Sociology, Commerce, Political Science, English, Hindi, Psychology, Social Work, etc.

KSET Subjects 2025 for Paper II

Check the list of subjects for which the KSET Paper II exam is conducted below:

KSET Subject Code	KSET Subject	KSET Medium of Question Paper
01	Commerce	English & Kannada
02	Kannada	Kannada
03	Economics	English & Kannada
04	English	English
05	Political Science	English & Kannada
06	History	English & Kannada
07	Sociology	English & Kannada
08	Geography	English & Kannada
09	Hindi	Hindi
10	Management	English & Kannada
11	Education	English & Kannada
12	Library & Information Science	English
13	Mass Communication & Journalism	English & Kannada
14	Psychology	English & Kannada
15	Social work	English & Kannada
16	Law	English & Kannada
17	Sanskrit	Sanskrit
18	Physical Education	English & Kannada
19	Urdu	Urdu
20	Public Administration	English & Kannada
21	Computer Science & Applications	English
22	Physical Sciences	English
23	Mathematical Sciences	English
24	Chemical Sciences	English
25	Life Sciences	English
26	Environmental Sciences	English
27	Home Science	English
28	Electronic Science	English
29	Earth Sciences	English
30	Women Studies	English & Kannada
31	Performing Arts	English & Kannada
32	Music	English & Kannada
33	Visual Arts	English & Kannada

Also Read: KSET syllabus

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many papers are conducted in the KSET exam?

The KSET exam is conducted for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Objective types questions are asked in both the papers. The duration of combine papers is three hours. Paper I is common for all candidates and consists of 50 questions whereas Paper II is subject-specific and consists of 100 questions.

KSET 2025 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme is different for both papers I and II. There is no negative marking in the KSET exam. Have a look at the marking scheme below:

Paper	Total No of Questions	Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
I	50	2 marks
II	100	2 marks

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Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the KSET 2025 result be released?

The KSET 2025 result has been released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can check their scorecard by the direct link provided on this page as well. To download the result, candidates required to enter the registration number and date of birth.

KSET Exam Pattern FAQs 2025

Candidates can check below the KSET Exam Pattern FAQs 2025.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Where will the KSET 2025 result be announced?

The KSET 2025 result has been declared at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The exam was conducted on November 2, 2025. The scorecard contains the details including candidates' name, roll number, total marks, subject code, qualifying status, etc.