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KSET Previous Year Question Papers

Karnataka State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor (KSET)

Karnataka Examinations AuthorityKarnataka17 papers · 2023–2025Verified 10 Oct 2026

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All 17 papers

About KSET

KSET is Karnataka's State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor posts in the state's universities and colleges, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority under UGC recognition. Candidates write a general Paper I and a subject Paper II in one sitting. KSET-2025 was notified on 22-08-2025 and held on 02-11-2025 in 33 subjects; KEA published revised keys on 12-11-2025 and final key answers with the provisional results on 15-11-2025.

Stages & subjects

  1. 1

    Paper I (General Paper)

    50 compulsory questions, 100 marks

  2. 2

    Paper II (Subject)

    100 compulsory questions in the chosen subject, 200 marks

General Paper (teaching and research aptitude)CommerceKannadaEconomicsEnglishPolitical ScienceHistorySociologyGeographyHindiManagementEducationComputer Science and ApplicationsMathematical ScienceLife Science

Exam pattern

Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.

StagePattern
Paper I (General Paper)50 compulsory multiple-choice questions, 100 marks; written with Paper II in a single 3-hour session (10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.)KSET-2025 notification (22-08-2025) · source
Paper II (Subject)100 compulsory multiple-choice questions, 200 marks; written with Paper I in a single 3-hour session (10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.)KSET-2025 notification (22-08-2025) · source

Preparing with KSET papers

  • Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
  • Practise each stage separately: Paper I (General Paper), Paper II (Subject).
  • Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
  • Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.

FAQs

Where can I download KSET previous year papers?

PYQSathi lists 17 KSET papers from 2023 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.

Who conducts KSET?

KSET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.

Is this information official?

No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.

Official sources

Last verified 10 Oct 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

  • KARTET

    Commissionerate of School Education, Government of Karnataka (Central Admission Cell)

    The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) certifies candidates as eligible to teach Classes 1 to 5 (Paper 1) and Classes 6 to 8 (Paper 2) in Ka…

    2 papers · up to 2024View Papers
  • RPSC Assistant Professor

    Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer

    RPSC recruits Assistant Professors for government colleges under the College Education Department of Rajasthan through this subject-wise competitive…

    381 papers · up to 2025View Papers
  • RPSC School Lecturer

    Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer

    RPSC holds this examination to recruit School Lecturers, widely called first grade teachers, and coaches for the School Education Department of Rajas…

    271 papers · up to 2025View Papers
  • DSSSB PGT

    Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

    DSSSB recruits Post Graduate Teachers in various subjects for the Directorate of Education and the New Delhi Municipal Council, Government of NCT of…

    157 papers · up to 2023View Papers
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