KSET 2025 Answer Key and Objection Process: Detailed Overview

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the provisional answer key and OMR response sheets for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2025. This state-level examination, which determines eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor in Karnataka’s universities and colleges, was conducted on November 2, 2025, in an offline (OMR-based) format.

Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet Release

• Release Date: The provisional answer key and the candidates’ OMR response sheets were released on November 4, 2025.
• Official Website: Candidates can access both documents through the KSET official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
• Purpose: The release allows candidates to cross-check their marked answers with the officially provided solutions to calculate their likely scores before the final results are announced.

• Commerce
• Kannada
• Economics
• English
• Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Geography
• Hindi
• Management
• Education
• Library and Information Science
• Mass Communication and Journalism
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Law
• Sanskrit
• Physical Education
• Urdu
• Public Administration
• Computer Science and Application
• Physical Science
• Mathematical Science
• Chemical Science
• Life Science
• Environmental Science
• Home Science
• Electronic Science
• Earth Science
• Women Studies
• Performing Arts
• Music
• Visual Arts
• General Studies (Paper-1)

Objection Window and Procedure

The KEA has activated an online window for candidates to raise objections against any discrepancy they find in the provisional answer key.

Note: Objections that are incomplete, lack supporting evidence, or are submitted without the required fee will not be considered by the authority. The final answer key will be released after reviewing all valid objections.

KSET 2025 Examination Statistics

The KSET 2025 saw high participation, underscoring the exam’s importance for aspiring academics in the state:

• Total Enrolled Applicants: Approximately 1.34 lakh candidates.
• Candidates Appeared: Approximately 1.21 lakh candidates (almost 90% attendance).
• Subjects Covered: The exam was conducted across 33 subjects.
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Expected Result Declaration Timeline

While the official result date is yet to be confirmed by the KEA, candidates can form an expectation based on historical trends:

• Most Likely Period: The KSET results are typically declared within 20 to 30 days of the examination. Given the November 2nd exam date, the results are most likely expected between November 20 and November 29, 2025.
• If Delayed: In case of processing delays, the results might be announced in the first week of December 2025.

Significance of the KSET Exam

The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) is a vital qualifying examination for higher education in the state.

• Eligibility for Assistant Professor: Clearing KSET is a mandatory prerequisite for being appointed as an Assistant Professor in universities and colleges (Government, Aided, and Private) across Karnataka.
• Qualification and Selection: Only 6% of the total candidates who appeared for both papers are declared qualified for eligibility as Assistant Professors, making it a highly competitive exam.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks (Aggregate of Paper I & II):
  • General Category: 40% aggregate marks.
  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/CAT-I/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB/PwD/Transgender): 35% aggregate marks.