KSET Syllabus 2025: Download Latest Syllabus PDF
Karnataka State Eligibility Test 2024 ( KSET )
KSET syllabus 2025 is prescribed by the Karnataka Exam Authority (KEA). The KSET syllabus is divided into two sections Paper I and Paper II. The KSET Paper I Syllabus includes topics from 'General Paper' and the KSET Paper II syllabus is released subject-wise for 33 subjects. Knowing the KSET syllabus is the first step towards exam preparation. Read below for more details on the KSET syllabus. Before going through the syllabus, look at the KSET exam pattern below.
- KSET Exam Pattern 2025
- KSET Syllabus 2025: Paper I & Paper II
- KSET Syllabus FAQs 2025
KSET Exam Pattern 2025
The KSET exam pattern differs for Paper I and Paper II. The table here contains the pattern of both papers as prescribed by the KSET Centre of the University of Mysore:
| Paper |
Section |
No. of Questions |
KSET Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I |
General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude |
50 MCQs |
100 |
| Paper II |
40 Subjects |
100 MCQs |
200 |
The duration of both papers combines is three hours (10 AM to 1 PM).
Commonly asked questions
The KSET aggregate qualifying marks for the General category are 40% and for reserved categories are 35%. Along with the result cutoff marks and scorecard will be announced. The cutoff will be released subject and category wise.
KSET Syllabus 2025: Paper I & Paper II
KSET syllabus 2025 is given below for Paper I and Paper II in the form of PDF file format. Candidates can check the syllabus by clicking on the link against the respective subject. Have a look:
| Subject Code |
KSET Subject Name |
KSET 2025 Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 00 |
General Paper (Paper I) |
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| 01 |
Commerce |
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| 02 |
Kannada |
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| 03 |
Economics |
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| 04 |
English |
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| 05 |
Political Science |
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| 06 |
History |
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| 07 |
Sociology |
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| 08 |
Geography |
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| 09 |
Hindi |
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| 10 |
Management |
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| 11 |
Tourism and Administration |
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| 12 |
Education |
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| 13 |
Library & Information Science |
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| 14 |
Mass Communication & Journalism |
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| 15 |
Psychology |
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| 16 |
Social work |
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| 17 |
Criminology |
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| 18 |
Law |
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| 19 |
Sanskrit |
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| 20 |
Physical Education |
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| 21 |
Folk Literature |
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| 22 |
Urdu |
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| 23 |
Public Administration |
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| 24 |
Computer Science & Applications |
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| 25 |
Physical Sciences |
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| 26 |
Mathematical Sciences |
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| 27 |
Chemical Sciences |
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| 28 |
Life Science |
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| 29 |
Environmental Sciences |
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| 30 |
Home Science |
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| 31 |
Electronic Science |
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| 32 |
Earth Sciences |
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| 33 |
Archaeology |
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| 34 |
Anthropology |
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| 35 |
Marathi |
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| 36 |
Philosophy |
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| 37 |
Women Studies |
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| 38 |
Linguistics |
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| 39 |
Performing Arts |
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| 40 |
Music |
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| 41 |
Visual Arts |
Commonly asked questions
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 Syllabus FAQs 2025
Candidates can check below the KSET Syllabus FAQs 2025.
Commonly asked questions
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 Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The authority conducted the KSET exam 2025 on November 2 at various centres in the state. The duration of the exam was three hours. In total, 33 subjects were covered in the exam. The result is expected soon. Candidates will be able to check their scorecard at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The KSET aggregate qualifying marks for the General category are 40% and for reserved categories are 35%. Along with the result cutoff marks and scorecard will be announced. The cutoff will be released subject and category wise.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The methods to check the KSET result is mentioned below:
- Visit at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on the 'KSET 2025 Result' link
- Enter the application number and date of birth
- Tick the “Submit” button
- View & download the result card
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The KSET 2025 result is expected to be released soon. Candidates will be able to check their scorecard at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. To download the result, candidates required to enter the registration number and date of birth.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The KSET 2025 result will be declared soon 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, the authority released the KSET 2025 admit card on the official website. Admit card is a mandatory document that needs to be carried at the examination hall. Without it candidate will not allowed to take the exam.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
J
Contributor-Level 6
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