KSET exam pattern 2024 is such that the test comprises two papers- Paper I and II. Both KSET papers are conducted on the same day in a different combined session. Candidates need to appear for both papers to qualify for the exam. Both papers comprise multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 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. KSET 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 KSET 2024 exam pattern.
- KSET Paper I Exam Pattern 2024
- KSET Paper II Exam Pattern 2024
- KSET Subjects 2024 for Paper II
- KSET 2024 Marking Scheme
KSET Paper I Exam Pattern 2024
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 |
KSET Paper II Exam Pattern 2024
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 41 subjects. Have a look at the Paper II exam pattern below:
| Section |
No. of Questions in KSET Exam |
KSET Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Subjects |
100 MCQs |
200 |
Both Paper I and Paper II are conducted in a combined session of 3 hours (10 AM to 1 PM).
KSET Subjects 2024 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 |
Tourism and Administration |
English & Kannada |
| 12 |
Education |
English & Kannada |
| 13 |
Library & Information Science |
English |
| 14 |
Mass Communication & Journalism |
English & Kannada |
| 15 |
Psychology |
English & Kannada |
| 16 |
Social work |
English & Kannada |
| 17 |
Criminology |
English & Kannada |
| 18 |
Law |
English & Kannada |
| 19 |
Sanskrit |
Sanskrit |
| 20 |
Physical Education |
English & Kannada |
| 21 |
Folk Literature |
English & Kannada |
| 22 |
Urdu |
Urdu |
| 23 |
Public Administration |
English & Kannada |
| 24 |
Computer Science & Applications |
English |
| 25 |
Physical Sciences |
English |
| 26 |
Mathematical Sciences |
English |
| 27 |
Chemical Sciences |
English |
| 28 |
Life Sciences |
English |
| 29 |
Environmental Sciences |
English |
| 30 |
Home Science |
English |
| 31 |
Electronic Science |
English |
| 32 |
Earth Sciences |
English |
| 33 |
Archaeology |
English & Kannada |
| 34 |
Anthropology |
English & Kannada |
| 35 |
Marathi |
Marathi |
| 36 |
Philosophy |
English & Kannada |
| 37 |
Women Studies |
English & Kannada |
| 38 |
Linguistics |
English & Kannada |
| 39 |
Performing Arts |
English & Kannada |
| 40 |
Music |
English & Kannada |
| 41 |
Visual Arts |
English & Kannada |
Also Read: KSET syllabus 2024
KSET 2024 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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