KEA KSET 2023 is the Karnataka State Eligibility Test conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for the candidates who aspire to become Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the universities and colleges of Karnataka.
Introduction to KEA KSET 2023
KEA KSET 2023 is the Karnataka State Eligibility Test conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for the candidates who aspire to become Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the universities and colleges of Karnataka.
The KSET 2023 exam is a state-level exam that tests the candidates’ knowledge and aptitude in their chosen subject and general awareness. The KSET 2023 exam is a mandatory qualification for the candidates who want to apply for the posts of Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Karnataka.
The KEA has released the notification for the KEA KSET 2023 exam on September 5, 2023. The notification contains all the important details and instructions regarding the exam, such as exam date, application date, fee, eligibility, reservation, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result, and other guidelines.
The candidates who are interested and eligible for the KSET 2023 exam can apply online through the KEA website from September 10, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
The KEA KSET 2023 exam will be held on November 26, 2023 in various exam centers in Karnataka.
KEA KSET 2023: Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- The KEA KSET 2023 exam consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Both papers are objective type and have multiple choice questions (MCQs). The exam will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. The candidates have to mark their answers using a black ballpoint pen only.
- Paper I is common for all candidates and has 50 questions. Each question carries 2 marks, making the total marks of Paper I 100.
- The duration of Paper I is one hour. Paper I tests the candidates’ general awareness, teaching and research aptitude, and reasoning skills. The questions are based on the following topics: Topic Number of Questions Teaching Aptitude 10 Research Aptitude 10 Comprehension 5 Communication 5 Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude 5 Logical Reasoning 5 Data Interpretation 5 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 5
- Paper II is subject-specific and has 100 questions. Each question carries 2 marks, making the total marks of Paper II 200. The duration of Paper II is two hours.
- Paper II tests the candidates’ knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject. The questions are based on the syllabus prescribed by the UGC for each subject.
- The KEA KSET 2023 syllabus covers 39 subjects, which are available in both Kannada and English languages on the KEA website or click here. The candidates have to choose one subject from the following list: Subject Code Subject Name 01 Commerce 02 Kannada 03 Economics … …
- The candidates have to answer both papers in the same language as their chosen subject, except for subjects like English, Hindi, Urdu, etc., which have to be answered in their respective languages only.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers in both papers. However, the candidates have to attempt all the questions in both papers, as any unanswered question will be treated as incorrect.
- The candidates have to score at least 40% marks in aggregate (35% for reserved categories) in both papers to qualify for eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts.
- To prepare well for the KEA KSET 2023 exam, the candidates should refer to the official syllabus and previous year question papers available on the KEA website [here].
- They should also practice mock tests and sample papers to improve their speed and accuracy.
- They should also revise their concepts and formulas regularly and keep themselves updated with the current affairs and general knowledge.
Download KSET All Subjects Syllabus from here
KEA KSET Application 2023: How to Fill the Online Form
The candidates who wish to apply for the KEA KSET 2023 exam can follow the steps given below to fill the online application form:
Step 1: Visit the official website of KEA at kea.kar.nic.in or CLICK HERE
Step 2: Click on the link “K-SET-2023 On-Line Application Link” under the Latest Announcements section or go to Admissions > KARNATAKA STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST(K-SET)-2023
Step 3: A new page will open where you can see the “Submit Application for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test”. Click on it and Fill all the details mentioned in application. At last confirm and Submit the Application.
NOTE: Your application number and date of birth are considered to authentication. There’s No username or password as it was before.
Step 4: Once you submit the application you’ll get message as notification. You will recieve Application number. Now go back to KEA KSET 2023 Online Application Home Page and click on “Upload Your Photo,Signature”.
A new page will open where you have to authenticate with your Application ID and Date of Birth to continue to upload the photo and signature.
Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size. The photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format and should not exceed 50 KB in size. The signature should be in JPG/JPEG format and should not exceed 30 KB in size.
Step 5: Once the photo, signature uploaded then go back to Online Application Home Page again. Now click on “Generate the Postal Challan”. Where you have to authenticate again with your Application ID and Date of Birth and click “Submit”. You’ll receive the Challan. Save the Challan in PDF format or you can directly Print the challan which is generated.
Pay the application fee through offline mode only using postal challan. The application fee is Rs.1000 for General, Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, and candidates from other states, while it is Rs.700 for Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD, and Transgender candidates.
Step 9: After successful payment, it may take a day or two depending on server. Once it’s successful then go to Online Application Home Page again where you will see “Print Application”. Once again authenticate with your Application ID and Date of Birth. And click Submit then you will see the preview and print your application form. You can also download in PDF format for future reference.
Take a printout of your application form and keep it safely. You do not need to send them to KEA by post or courier.
You have successfully completed the online application process for KEA KSET 2023 exam. You can check your application status and download your admit card from the official website of KEA when they are available. For any queries or issues related to KSET 2023 exam, you can contact KEA through email at [email protected] or phone at +91-80-23460460.
KEA KSET 2023: Admit Card and Result
- The candidates who have successfully applied for the KEA KSET 2023 exam can download their admit card from the KEA website [here] from October 2023 onwards.
- The admit card is an essential document that contains the details of the candidate, such as name, roll number, photograph, signature, exam date, time, venue, etc.
- The candidates have to download and print their admit card and carry it along with a valid photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, etc.) to the exam center.
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card and ID proof.
- The result of the KEA KSET 2023 exam will be declared after the evaluation of the answer sheets. The result will be available on the KEA website [here] in the form of a merit list and a scorecard.
- The merit list will contain the names and roll numbers of the candidates who have qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts.
- The scorecard will contain the marks obtained by the candidates in both papers and their aggregate percentage. The candidates can download their scorecard by entering their user ID and password.
- The qualifying marks and criteria for eligibility for Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts are as follows: Category Paper I (out of 100) Paper II (out of 200) Aggregate (out of 300) General 40 (40%) 80 (40%) 120 (40%) SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD 35 (35%) 70 (35%) 105 (35%)
- The candidates have to score at least the minimum marks in each paper and in aggregate to qualify for eligibility.
- The number of candidates who qualify for eligibility will be equal to 6% of the total candidates who appear in both papers.
- The reservation policy of the Karnataka government will be followed for allocating the eligibility certificates to the qualified candidates according to their category and subject.
- The eligibility certificate will be valid for life time and will enable the candidates to apply for the posts of Assistant Professor and Lecturer in any university or college in Karnataka.
- For more information about the admit card and result, the candidates can refer to the official notification [here]. For any issues or discrepancies related to the admit card or result, the candidates can contact the KEA office at Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore – 560012 or call at 080 – 23460460.
Conclusion
The KEA KSET 2023 exam is a golden opportunity for the candidates who want to pursue their career as Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the universities and colleges of Karnataka. The exam tests the candidates’ knowledge and aptitude in their chosen subject and general awareness. The exam is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), which has released the notification for the exam on September 11, 2023. The notification contains all the important details and instructions regarding the exam, such as exam date, application date, fee, eligibility, reservation, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result, and other guidelines.
I hope this article has provided you with all the information you need about the KEA KSET 2023 exam. If you are eligible and interested in applying for the exam, I suggest you to do so as soon as possible before the deadline. This exam can be a stepping stone for your academic career and help you achieve your dreams. I wish you all the best for your preparation and performance in the exam. May you succeed in your endeavors! 😊
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