KSET 2025 registration opens tomorrow @ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; key dates, fees and application process here

KSET Registration 2025

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced that the registration process for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2025 will commence tomorrow, September 1, 2025. Candidates aiming to secure eligibility for Assistant Professor positions in universities and colleges across Karnataka can apply through the official portal.

The KSET serves as a gateway for PhD holders and postgraduates seeking a career in academia within the state. The application window will open at 11:00 AM tomorrow and remain active until September 18, 2025.

Prospective applicants are advised to mark their calendars and complete the process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

The KEA has outlined the following application fees for the KSET 2025 examination:

• General, Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, and Other State Candidates: Rs. 1,000
• Category-I, SC, ST, Persons with Disability (PwD), and Transgender Candidates: Rs. 700

All examination fees must be paid exclusively through online payment modes on the official application portal.

Eligible candidates can follow this detailed guide to complete their KSET 2025 application form:

Step 1. Visit the official website of KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Step 2. On the homepage, find and click on the 'Admissions' tab. From the dropdown, select the link for 'KARNATAKA STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (K-SET)-2025'.

Step 3. Click on the 'New Registration' or 'Apply Online' link. Provide the required basic details to generate your provisional registration credentials.

Step 4. Log in using your registration ID and password. Carefully fill in all academic, personal, and contact details in the KSET application form.

Step 5. Scan and upload the necessary documents, such as your photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable), in the prescribed format and size.

Step 6. Proceed to the payment gateway and pay the requisite fee based on your category.

Step 7. Double-check all entered information for accuracy. Once verified, finalize your application submission.

Step 8. Download and print the final confirmation page for your records. It is essential to keep a hard and soft copy for all future correspondence.

For comprehensive information regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and subject-wise details, candidates should refer to the official notification available on the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website.