Kerala SET 2024: Extended Last Date for Applications

The Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025 application deadline has been extended to November 5, 2024. This extension provides aspiring Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers in VHSE with additional time to submit their applications for this crucial exam.

Key Highlights of Kerala SET 2025

• Conducting Body: LBS Centre for Science & Technology & Government of Kerala

• Exam Level: State Level

• Session: January 2025

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Papers:

  • Paper I: General Knowledge and Aptitude

  • Paper II: 31 Subjects of Specialization

• Time Duration: 2 hours each paper

• Questions each paper: 120

• Official Website: https://lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan25/

Kerala SET Important Dates 2025

• Notification Release Date: September 13, 2024

• Application Form Available: September 25, 2024

• Last Date for Application: 20 October 2024 (Extended till 5 November 2024)

• Online Payment Last Date for Application Fee: 22 October 2024(Extended till 11 November 2024)

• Application Correction Window: 23 October to 25 October 2024(Extended till 6-11 November 2024)

• Date of the Exam: To be notified

• Date of the Result Declaration: To be notified

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Post Graduation in concerned subject with 50% marks and B.Ed degree from any recognized university (for most of the subjects)

• According to the class/ Subject specific conditions

• B.Ed not required for some subjects. Candidates under the Subjects like Commerce, French, German are exempted for the requirement of B.Ed

• Candidates who have completed PG/B.Ed first year are not eligible for the same.

Exam Pattern

Kerala SET 2025 has two papers:

Paper I:

• Total questions: 120

• 60 General Knowledge and 60 Aptitude in Teaching

• 1 mark for each question

Paper-II:

• 120 questions for most subjects (1 mark each)

• 80 questions for Mathematics and Statistics (1.5 marks each)

No negative marking for incorrect answers.

Qualifying Marks

The percentage needed to obtain the following mark

• General Category: 40% in both papers, 48% over all

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 35% in both papers, 45% overall

• SC/ST and Differently Abled: 35% in both papers, 40% over all

How to Apply Kerala SET 2025?

1. Applicants may visit website: https://lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan25/

2. Click on the Kerala SET 2025 Application Form

3. Click on "I am a New User" if not registered, or login

4. Fill the form to all the columns correctly

5. Upload the required documents.

6. Make the application form payment

7. Review and submit the application

8. Take a print out of the filled application form.

Preparation Strategies for Kerala SET 2025

• Before showing the preparation strategies for Kerala SET 2025, thoroughly understand the exam pattern and syllabus.

• Plan a planned schedule

• Strategize on core areas like Teaching and Research Aptitude for Paper I.

• Master the chosen subject for Paper-II

• Practice with previous years' question papers and mock test

• Time Management and Accuracy improvement

• Stay updated with current affairs

• Develop consistency towards preparation with discipline

Essential Resources

• Syllabus: Available for all 31 Subjects

• Previous Year Papers: To get an idea of all the questions that accompany their respective difficulty levels

• Admit Card: Available on official website (print out both the papers)

• Answer Key: Published after exams, for each subject

• Cut off: This varies according to the category; demand for eligible candidates

Outcome and Certificate

Kerala SET 2025 Result will be published on the website of LBS Centre. Eligible candidates have to submit an application form with attachments, in order to obtain the Kerala SET Certificate.

Don't let this chance pass and climb up the professional ladder in teaching in Kerala. Now, you can apply for SET 2025 Kerala before the extended date that falls on November 5, 2024. Start preparation for the Kerala SET 2025 exam. The official website will post information like exam dates and more.

FAQs

Q.1 What is the new last date to apply for the Kerala SET 2025?
Ans. The application deadline for the Kerala SET 2025 has been extended to November 5, 2024.

Q.2 What are the eligibility criteria for the Kerala SET 2025?
Ans. Candidates must have a Post Graduation in the concerned subject with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree from a recognized university. Note that some subjects may not require a B.Ed.

Q.3 How many papers are there in the Kerala SET 2025 exam?
Ans. The Kerala SET consists of two papers: Paper I focuses on General Knowledge and Aptitude, while Paper II covers 31 subjects of specialization.

Q.4 What is the exam pattern for Kerala SET 2025?
Ans. Each paper has 120 questions. Paper I consists of 60 questions in General Knowledge and 60 in Teaching Aptitude. Paper II has 120 questions (1 mark each) for most subjects and 80 questions for Mathematics and Statistics (1.5 marks each).

Q.5 How can I apply for the Kerala SET 2025?
Ans. To apply, visit the official website https://lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjan25/, fill out the application form, upload required documents, and make the application fee payment.