When will the Karnataka SET Hall Ticket 2026 be released?

KEA releases the KSET hall ticket on 1 October 2026. It is available on the official website.

Where can I download the KSET admit card 2026?

You can download it from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Log in with your application number, email or mobile number.

What is the KSET 2026 exam date?

The exam will be held on 11 October 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in offline mode.

Can I change my exam centre after downloading the admit card?

No. Candidates cannot appear at any centre other than the one printed on the admit card.

Is there negative marking in KSET 2026?

No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in Paper I or Paper II.

KSET Hall Ticket 2026 Out @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, Download Admit Card PDF

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The KSET Hall Ticket 2026 has been released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026 can download their admit cards online before the examination. The KSET 2026 exam is scheduled for 11 October 2026 and will be conducted in offline, OMR-based mode. Candidates must download and print their hall tickets, as KEA will not send a hard copy by post. Check this article for the KSET hall ticket download link, step-by-step instructions, details mentioned on the admit card, exam-day guidelines, and exam pattern.

KSET Hall Ticket 2026 Out

The KSET Hall Ticket 2026 download link is activated on the KEA website from 1 October 2026. Candidates must download their hall ticket before the examination and carry a printed copy to the allotted examination centre. The admit card contains important information such as the candidate’s name, roll/application number, photograph, signature, examination centre, exam date, timing and important instructions.

KSET Exam Hall Ticket 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Exam Name	Karnataka State Assistant Professors Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026
Admit Card Release Date	01.10.2026
Exam Date	11.10.2026 (Sunday)
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR based)
Mode of Admit Card	Online download only (no hard copy)
Login Options	Application number, email, or mobile number
Official Website	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Karnataka SET Exam Schedule 2026

KSET 2026 will be held on 11 October 2026 in a single session. Candidates cannot leave the exam centre before 1:00 PM.

Event	Date
Admit Card Release Date	01.10.2026
Exam Date	11.10.2026
Exam Timing	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

KSET Hall Ticket Download 2026 Link

The board has activated the KSET Hall Ticket Download 2026 link on its official website. The link is active from 1 October 2026. Candidates need their login details, which are the application number, registered email ID, or registered mobile number, along with the password. Keep these ready before you open the link.

How to Download KSET Admit Card 2026 PDF?

ಕೆಸೆಟ್ 2026 ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪತ್ರವನ್ನು (ಹಾಲ್ ಟಿಕೆಟ್) ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರದ (ಕೆಇಎ) ಅಧಿಕೃತ ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್‌ನಿಂದ ಮಾತ್ರ ಡೌನ್‌ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು. ಕೆಇಎ ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪತ್ರದ ಹಾರ್ಡ್ ಕಾಪಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಲಾಗಿನ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ, ನೋಂದಾಯಿತ ಇಮೇಲ್ ಅಥವಾ ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಪಾಸ್‌ವರ್ಡ್ ಬೇಕಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪತ್ರವನ್ನು ಡೌನ್‌ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಹಂತಗಳನ್ನು ಅನುಸರಿಸಿ.

ಅಧಿಕೃತ ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea ಗೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ
ಕೆಸೆಟ್ 2026 ಲಾಗಿನ್ ಪುಟವನ್ನು ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಲಾಗಿನ್ ವಿಧಾನವನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆಮಾಡಿ: ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ (App No), ಇಮೇಲ್ ಅಥವಾ ಮೊಬೈಲ್
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ, ಇಮೇಲ್ ಐಡಿ ಅಥವಾ 10 ಅಂಕಿಯ ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ನಮೂದಿಸಿ
ಪಾಸ್‌ವರ್ಡ್ ಮತ್ತು ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಚಾ ಕೋಡ್ ನಮೂದಿಸಿ
ಲಾಗಿನ್ ಬಟನ್ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ
ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪತ್ರದ ಲಿಂಕ್ ತೆರೆದು, ಅದರಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ವಿವರಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ
ಹಾಲ್ ಟಿಕೆಟ್ ಪಿಡಿಎಫ್ ಡೌನ್‌ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಿಂಟ್ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ

ಸೂಚನೆ: ಇಮೇಲ್ ಐಡಿ ಕೇಸ್-ಸೆನ್ಸಿಟಿವ್ ಆಗಿದೆ. ನೋಂದಣಿ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಿದ ಇಮೇಲ್ ಅನ್ನೇ ಬಳಸಿ. ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಅಥವಾ ಪಾಸ್‌ವರ್ಡ್ ಮರೆತುಹೋಗಿದ್ದರೆ, ಲಾಗಿನ್ ಪುಟದಲ್ಲಿರುವ “Forgot Application No” ಅಥವಾ “Forgot Password” ಆಯ್ಕೆಯನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿ.

Details Mentioned on the KSET 2026 Hall Ticket

The KSET 2026 Hall Ticket carries the candidate’s details and exam details. Candidates must read all of it carefully and confirm the exam centre.

Candidate’s name
Application number
Roll number
Candidate’s photograph
Candidate’s signature
Gender
Category
Examination name
Examination date
Examination timing
Reporting time
Examination centre name
Examination centre address
Paper details
Important examination instructions

If you find any mistake on the hall ticket, contact KEA on the helpline number given below before the exam day.

KSET 2026 Exam Schedule & Time Table

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the time table and bell schedule for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026. The examination will take place on Sunday, 11th October 2026, in a single combined 3-hour session covering both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates appearing for the test can review the detailed exam schedule, timings, and question distribution outlined below:

Particulars	Paper 1 Details	Paper 2 Details	Combined Total
Exam Date & Day	11-10-2026 (Sunday)	11-10-2026 (Sunday)	11-10-2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timings	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 Hours)
Total Questions	50 Questions	100 Questions	150 Questions
Maximum Marks	100 Marks	200 Marks	300 Marks
OMR Answer Sheet	Designated Paper 1 OMR Sheet	Designated Paper 2 OMR Sheet	Separate OMRs provided together at start

KSET 2026 Time table

Bell No.	Timing	Schedule & Activity Particulars
Pre-Bell	At least 1 hour before 9:30 AM	Frisking and photo checking completed. Candidates occupy seats upon showing Admission Tickets and valid ID. Invigilator verifies photos with ID and Nominal Roll.
1st Bell	9:30 AM	Entry bell into the examination hall.
2nd Bell	9:45 AM	Distribution of both OMR answer sheets (Paper 1 & Paper 2) together. Candidates write names and shade register numbers. Sealed question packet shown and certified by two candidates at 9:50 AM; question booklets distributed at 9:55 AM. Candidates enter Version Code, Booklet Serial Number, and sign OMR.
3rd Bell	10:00 AM	Commencement of Examination. Candidates open question booklets and start answering. No candidate permitted to enter or leave the hall after this bell. Invigilator obtains candidate signatures on the nominal roll.
4th Bell	12:00 Noon	1st Caution Bell: Indicates two hours of examination completed.
5th Bell	12:30 PM	2nd Caution Bell: Indicates thirty minutes remaining.
6th Bell	12:55 PM	Last Caution Bell: Indicates only five minutes remaining. Invigilator collects OMRs and question papers of absent candidates.
7th & Last Bell	1:00 PM	End of Examination. Candidates immediately stop answering. Invigilator collects OMR sheets, retains top sheet (Office Copy), and hands over candidate copy replica with question booklets.

KSET Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General / Unreserved	40% aggregate
SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD / Transgender	35% aggregate

KSET Exam Day Guidelines 2026

Candidates must follow all the rules given in the notification. Failure to follow the instructions of the invigilator will be treated as unfair means, and the result may be withheld.

Instruction Category	Key Guidelines & Rules
Entry & Reporting	Frisking and photo checking must be completed at least one hour before the first bell (by 8:30 AM). Entry is permitted only upon showing the Admission Ticket and a valid Photo Identity Card. Invigilators will cross-verify photographs against ID proof, Nominal Roll, and the candidate present.
Hall Timing & Access	No candidate is allowed to enter or leave the examination hall after 10:00 AM (3rd bell) until the exam concludes at 1:00 PM.
OMR Filling Rules	Both OMR sheets (Paper 1 & Paper 2) are distributed together at 9:45 AM. Shade Paper 1 answers strictly on the Paper 1 OMR sheet and Paper 2 answers on the Paper 2 OMR sheet. Carefully write and shade the Register Number on both OMRs and cross-check it with the Admission Ticket. Enter the Question Booklet Version Code, Serial Number, and affix your signature on the designated bottom portion of the OMR sheet.
Question Booklet Guidelines	Do not open the question booklet seal or look inside until the 3rd bell rings at 10:00 AM. Two candidates in each hall must certify that the question paper packet seal is intact before invigilators open it.
Exam Conclusion & Handover	Stop answering immediately when the final bell rings at 1:00 PM. Hand over all OMR answer sheets to the invigilator. Invigilator retains the top sheet (Office Copy) and returns the bottom replica (Candidate Copy) along with your Question Booklets. Do not leave the exam hall until all OMR sheets are collected.
Prohibited Actions & Misconduct	Strictly avoid breach of silence, talking, or signaling to others. Possession of books, notes, manuscripts, or unauthorized materials is strictly prohibited. Copying, impersonation, tearing OMR sheets, or taking question papers/OMRs outside the hall will attract disciplinary action and criminal prosecution.

Documents to Carry to the KSET Exam Centre

Candidates should keep their examination documents ready before the exam day. The important items include:

Printed KSET Hall Ticket 2026
Valid government-issued photo ID
Other documents specifically mentioned in the admit card, if applicable

Karnataka SET Exam Pattern 2026

KSET 2026 has two papers, and both have multiple-choice questions. Paper I is a general paper on teaching and research aptitude. Paper II is based on the subject chosen by the candidate. Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking.

Particulars	Paper I	Paper II
Paper Type	General Paper	Subject Paper
Number of Questions	50	100
Marks per Question	2	2
Total Marks	100	200
Question Type	Multiple Choice	Multiple Choice
Negative Marking	No	No
Duration	3 hours (both papers together)	3 hours (both papers together)

KSET Exam Centres 2026

S. No.	Exam Centre
1	Bengaluru
2	Belagavi
3	Ballari
4	Vijayapura
5	Davanagere
6	Dharwad
7	Kalaburagi
8	Mysuru
9	Shivamogga
10	Tumakuru
11	Mangaluru

Helpline

Candidates who face any problem while downloading the hall ticket can contact KEA. Use the phone number or email given below for any query related to KSET 2026.

Phone: 080-23460460
Email: kset2026kea@gmail.com
Address: Karnataka Examinations Authority, Sampige Road, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560012
Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/