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Kerala SET Tentative Answer Key Out! The exam was held on 22nd January 2023. The exam is conducted to screen eligible candidates for teaching posts at Higher Secondary Schools in the state. Check the details of Answer Key, Cut Off, Result etc from the below article.
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Last updated: Jan 24, 2023
Kerala SET Answer Key has been released on 23rd January 2023! This is for the exam was conducted on 22nd January 2023. Candidates who qualify this exam can apply for teaching posts at Higher Secondary Schools in the state. The Kerala SET exam consists of two papers, i.e. Paper I which comprises subjects like General Knowledge and Aptitude. Paper I is common for all candidates, and Paper-II which comprises tests based on the subject of specialization of the candidate at the Post Graduate (PG) Level. Know the Kerala SET Cut Off details here.
Kerala SET Answer Key has been released on 23rd January 2023! This is for the exam scheduled to be conducted on 22nd January 2023. Candidates who had applied for the exam can download the admit cards from the link given in the article below. The Kerala SET is conducted by the Government of Kerala for the candidates to be selected as Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non Vocational Techers.
Aspirants who wish to know more about the Kerala SET Exam 2022 can read the article below. We have provided in-depth information regarding the exam for candidates to get complete details.
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Kerala SET Exam 2023 Overview |
|
Name of The Organization |
Government of Kerala |
Name of The Examination |
Kerala State Eligibility Test |
Conducted Under The Supervision Of |
Government of Kerala |
Starting for online applications |
1st October 2022 |
Closing for online applications |
|
Exam Level |
State Level |
Admit Card Release |
12th January 2023 |
Exam Date |
22nd January 2023 |
Result | Will be Notified |
Official Website |
The Kerala Government has released the answer key for the SET exam that was scheduled to be conducted on 22nd January 2023. Candidates can click on the direct link given below to download the answer key.
The Kerala Government has released the admit cards for the SET exam that is scheduled to be conducted on 22nd January 2023. Candidates can click on the direct link given below to download the admit card.
The application dates for Kerala SET has been extended. Candidates can now apply online till 31st October 2022 (5.00 PM) and the Kerala SET Exam will be taking place on 22nd January 2023. For more details, refer to the notice attached below.
The application dates for Kerala SET has been extended. Candidates can now apply online till 25th October 2022 (5.00 PM). For more details, refer to the notice attached below.
The candidates who hold the required eligibility criteria could apply for the Kerala SET July Exam 2023. Below we have provided the steps on how to apply.
Step 1: The registration process is the first step of the Kerala SET Application Process. Candidates must register themselves with a registered mobile number. An OTP (One time Password) will be sent to the submitted mobile number for confirmation.
Step 2: Once the registration process is completed, start filling up the application form with all details like; personal information, exam/subject choices, educational details, etc.
Step 3: The image specification of an uploaded photograph must be of 200 pixels height, 150 pixels width, not exceeding a file size 30 KB, in jpg format. Upload the required documents as per the prescribed format using the Testbook Resize Tool.
Step 4: Candidates have to then pay the application fee based on the category they fall under.
Step 5: Before applying, check if all details are correctly mentioned.
Step 6: Click on the submit button and also take a copy of the application form for further reference.
As specified in the notification let’s have a look at important instructions required in the submission of photographs.
Candidates who want to avail scribe facility and the relaxation in marks of differently challenged must send the printout of their online application and the copy of the medical certificate (attested by Gazetted Officer) to LBS Centre.
The candidates who will be filling in the application form and submitting it, have to ensure they pay the required application fee. The application fee will vary depending on the category of the candidate. The fees can be paid only through an online mode (Debit/Credit Card/NetBanking). The details are as follows.
Category |
Application Fee |
GEN/OBC |
INR 1000/- |
SC/ST/Differently Abled |
INR 500/- |
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The candidates who wish to apply for the Kerala SET Exam 2023 must meet certain criteria set by the Kerala Government. The detailed Kerala SET eligibility criteria information will be as follows.
There is no age limit prescribed for candidates appearing for the SET.
Candidates appearing for the recruitment must be Indian Nationals.
The applicant must possess a Master's Degree in the subjects concerned with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade and B.Ed. degree in any discipline. A candidate who does not possess master's degree but fulfill the below-mentioned criteria in respective fields will also be eligible:
Kerala SET Subjects |
Kerala SET Educational Qualification |
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry |
MSc Ed degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade from any Regional Institute of Education that is sponsored by NCERT. |
Botany and Zoology |
MSc Ed degree in Life Science with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade from any Regional Institute of Education that is sponsored by NCERT. |
Commerce, French, |
Master's Degree in the subjects concerned with not less than 50% marks |
English |
Possess II class Master’s Degree in Communicative English with at least 50% marks as well as BEd degree. |
Arabic,Urdu and Hindi |
DLEd/LTTC in Arabic, Urdu and Hindi Candidates who have acquired B.Ed Degree in Hindi conducted by the Dakshin Bharatha Hindi Prachar Sabha are exempted from the requirement of producing the equivalency certificate |
Biotechnology |
Masters degree in Biotechnology with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade and B.Ed degree in natural science |
The Kerala SET exam consists of two stages of individual papers.
The Kerala SET will consist of two papers. Below, we can take a look at the exam pattern for both Paper-I & II of the examination. Check the tables below for details.
Kerala SET Paper I is common for all candidates. Paper, I consists of two parts, Part (A) General Knowledge and Part (B) Aptitude in Teaching. The exam will be conducted for a total of 2 hours. Check the detailed exam pattern from the table below.
Paper-I - Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Exam Duration |
General Knowledge (Part-A) |
60 |
60 |
2 Hours |
Aptitude in Teaching (Part-B) |
60 |
60 |
|
Total |
120 |
120 |
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Paper-II contains questions from the subject in which the candidate had a specialization at the post-graduation level. There shall be 31 subjects for Paper-II of the SET as listed. We can now take a look at the details of Paper-II as given in the table below.
Paper-II - Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Exam Duration |
Specialized Subject |
120 (80 for Mathematics & Statistics) |
120 |
2 Hours |
Candidates can select from a list of 31 subjects to give the Kerala SET Paper-II exam. These subjects are listed below;
Subjects List |
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Arabic |
Hindi |
Political Science |
Biotechnology |
History |
Psychology |
Botany |
Home Science |
Russian |
Chemistry |
Journalism |
Sanskrit |
Commerce |
Latin |
Social Work |
Economics |
Malayalam |
Sociology |
English |
Mathematics |
Statistics |
French |
Music |
Syriac |
Geography |
Philosophy |
Tamil |
Geology |
Physics |
Urdu |
German |
Zoology |
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The Kerala SET Syllabus for Paper I and Paper II consist of General knowledge, Maths, etc. candidates can download the detailed syllabus for Kerala SET from the Link Below
Following topics will be included in the Paper-I of Kerala SET written examination:
Kerala SET General Knowledge Syllabus:
Kerala SET Teaching Aptitude Syllabus
Kerala SET Paper-II Syllabus
The Kerala SET Paper-II consists of a total of 36 subjects. Therefore, it is recommended that the candidates go through the syllabus thoroughly to ensure that they don't skip any topics. A good understanding of the syllabus will help the candidates to curate a study plan that works best for them and yields adequate results. Take a look at the following subjects included in the syllabus:
Kerala SET Paper-II Syllabus |
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Anthropology |
Economics |
English |
French |
Gandhian Studies |
Geography |
Commerce |
Mathematics |
Music |
Philosophy |
Physics |
Political Science |
Botany |
Psychology |
Russian |
Sanskrit |
Social Work |
Sociology |
Arabic |
Geology |
German |
Hindi |
History |
Home Science |
Islamic History |
Journalism |
Kannada |
Latin |
Malayalam |
Statistics |
Syriac |
Tamil |
Urdu |
Zoology |
Biotechnology |
Chemistry |
Kerala SET important dates are given below. Candidates can check the dates and keep in mind all the important dates of the recruitment.
Event |
Exam Dates |
Application Start Date |
1st October 2022 |
Late Date to Apply |
|
Admit Card Release Date |
12th January 2023 |
Exam Date |
22nd January 2023 |
Result | Will be Notified |
The admit card will contain details such as - Candidate Name, Date of birth, candidate’s photograph, and signature as uploaded on the application form. It will also contain certain examination instructions to be followed on the day of the exam.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website to download Kerala SET Admit card 2023
Step 2: Search for the link that states ‘Print Your Kerala SET Admit Card 2023’
Step 3: Enter the Registration ID and other important details.
Step 4: Download and take a printout of the Admit Card displayed on the screen. Read the instructions printed on the Kerala SET Admit Card carefully before going for the test.
Know the list of important documents required for the Kerala SET Exam.
In the table below we have provided details of Kerala SET Exam Centers with exam codes.
Codes |
Districts |
01 |
Thiruvananthapuram |
02 |
Kollam |
03 |
Pathanamthitta |
04 |
Alappuzha |
05 |
Kottayam |
06 |
Idukki |
07 |
Ernakulam |
08 |
Thrissur |
09 |
Palakkad |
10 |
Malappuram |
11 |
Kozhikode |
12 |
Wayanad |
13 |
Kannur |
14 |
Kasaragod |
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Kerala SET Final Answer Key for January 2023 cycle has been released. An answer key is released to check the expected marks to know your success. Follow the steps which are mentioned below to check the answer key.
Step 1: Go to the official website and go to the quick links sections which is one the right hand of the screen.
Step 2: Search for Kerala SET Final Key and click on the link.
Step 3: The updated final key will be flashed on your screen.
Step 4: Download and take a printout of the answer key for the future reference.
Cut-offs are the minimum qualifying marks required to get selected. The board will soon release the cut-off marks for the Kerala SET Exam 2023 on the official website. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can predict their chances of selection from the Kerala SET cut off marks released. The cut-off-related update for this recruitment will be updated in due time by the exam conducting authorities.
Check the Kerala SET Qualifying Marks 2023 from the table below.
Category |
Paper-I |
Paper-II |
Total Marks |
General |
40 |
40 |
48 |
OBC |
35 |
35 |
45 |
SC/ST |
35 |
35 |
40 |
Other |
35 |
35 |
40 |
Note: OBC and SC/ST candidates are eligible for this concession only if they belong to the category recognized by the Government of Kerala as OBC or SC/ST. The pass percentage shall be calculated as follows:
Candidates who qualify the exam will be able to apply for the post of a higher secondary school teacher in various Kerala district schools.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Kerala SET.
Step 2: Click on the link available for the Kerala SET Result on the Homepage of the website
Step 3: Enter Kerala SET roll number provided to you.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 6: The Result will be displayed on the screen, download, and keep it safe.
Step 7: Take a clear print of the Kerala SET result
Candidates who qualify for the Kerala SET exam can visit the official website and download the Kerala SET certificate. The Kerala SET certificate will be valid for one year from the issue date. After the end of the validity period, candidates will need to pay an additional fee and then get the certificate. Those who apply for a SET certificate after the elapse of one year from the date of publication of results are required to pay a late fee of 500/- (Rs. Five hundred only) for the next one year and an additional amount of 250/ - (Rs. Two hundred and fifty only) for each subsequent year, thereafter. Candidates need to pay fees as demand draft drawn from a Nationalized Bank in favor of the Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology payable at Thiruvananthapuram. The steps to download the Kerala SET Certificate are given below.
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Kerala SET exam.
Step 2: Next Click the line that states the "Application Form for the Certificate" link.
Step 3: Now enter all the required credentials like Roll number, Subject, District, Date of birth
Step 4: Then click on "Submit."
Step 5: The Kerala SET Certificate will be displayed on the screen.
Step 6: Candidates can download and take print of the same for future reference.
Check the important books for the Kerala SET Written-test.
Subject |
Books |
Author/Publication |
Description |
NTA UGC - NET/ SET/ JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude |
K V S Madaan |
Pearson Education |
A perfect book for an overall preparation. |
Oxford NTA UGC Paper I for NET/ SET/ JRF |
Harpreet Kaur |
Oxford University Press |
Proven to be effective in competitive exams, this book will boost preparations. |
Check the Kerala SET Books list curated by our esteemed experts right now!
Aspirants must plan a preparation strategy to prepare for the examination systematically. The following tips will help you to ace the exam.
If you face any kind of difficulty during the recruitment process of the Kerala SET exam and then you can call on the following helpline numbers:
Else you can also mail them at ‘[email protected]’. Meanwhile, if any candidates have any additional queries, then you can also reach out to us for assistance.
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