KSET 2025 registration process has been started by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Students can apply for the exam in 33 subjects atcetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
KSET 2025 exam will be conducted on November 2, 2025, and the admit card will be available from October 24, 2025. Students are required to complete their registration process by September 18, 2025, and the application fee must be paid by September 19, 2025.
KSET 2025 Application Fees
The exam fee varies students' category. Payments are accepted only through online mode.
KSET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following academic and category-specific requirements to apply.
- At least 55% marks in a Master’s degree (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Transgender).
- Candidates pursuing a Master’s degree or awaiting results may apply provisionally, but must submit proof within 2 years.
- PhD holders who completed their Master’s before September 19, 1991, get 5% relaxation.
- Candidates must apply in their postgraduate subject. If not listed, they should apply for UGC-NET/CSIR-NET.
- Candidates already declared eligible in earlier KSET exams cannot reapply in the same subject.
How to Apply for KSET 2025
Here’s a step-by-step guide to completing the online application process:
- Visit the official portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Go to the KSET 2025 registration page and click on the application link.
- Enter your personal, academic, and contact details; select your subject.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form and download/print a copy for future use.
