KSET 2025 registration begins at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; exam scheduled for 2 November
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially commenced the registration process for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2025. Eligible candidates can now apply online through the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.The KSET 2025 examination is scheduled to be held on November 2, 2025. The test will be conducted for 33 subjects, and admit cards will be issued on October 24, 2025. Candidates are required to submit their application forms online by September 18, 2025. The last date for payment of the application fee is September 19, 2025.Application fees for various categoriesAccording to the official notification, the application fee for KSET 2025 is Rs 1,000 for candidates belonging to the General category, Category II(A), II(B), III(A), III(B), and candidates from other states. Candidates from Category I, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and transgender candidates are required to pay Rs 700.Applications will only be accepted through online mode. No offline applications will be entertained.Eligibility criteria for KSET 2025To be eligible for KSET 2025, candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination from universities or institutions recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. A relaxation of 5% (to 50%) is provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB), PwD, and transgender categories.Candidates currently pursuing their Master’s degree (first or second year) or awaiting final results may also apply. Such candidates will be admitted provisionally and must submit proof of having passed the Master’s degree with the required percentage within two years from the date of the KSET result to receive the eligibility certificate.PhD degree holders whose Master’s level examination was completed by September 19, 1991, are eligible for a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks.Candidates are required to appear for KSET in the subject of their postgraduate study. If the subject is not listed under KSET, they should apply for UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR NET.The KEA has also stated that candidates who were declared eligible in a previous KSET exam are not allowed to reappear for the same subject. If found to be eligible in earlier tests and reapplying in the same subject for KSET 2025, their candidature will be cancelled, and their earlier eligibility withdrawn through de-notification.Key dates for KSET 2025• Start of registration: August 29, 2025• Last date to apply: September 18, 2025• Last date to pay fees: September 19, 2025• Admit card release: October 24, 2025• Date of examination: November 2, 2025
How to apply online for KSET 2025 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
1. Visit the official website: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea to access the KSET 2025 registration portal.2. Click on the KSET 2025 application link: On the homepage, locate and click on the link titled “KSET 2025 Registration” or similar to begin the application process.3. Fill in the online application form: Enter all required personal, academic, and contact details correctly. Choose the subject for which you are appearing based on your postgraduate discipline.4. Upload documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.5. Pay the application fee and submit the form: Pay the application fee according to your category using the available online payment methods. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.Direct link to visit the official website KSET 2025 websiteSubjects and examination detailsKSET 2025 will be conducted for 33 subjects across Karnataka. Candidates must appear for the subject in which they have completed their postgraduation. The test will be held at various examination centres within the state.Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official KEA website for updates related to the examination, including admit card downloads and additional instructions.TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.
