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Kerala SET

Kerala State Eligibility Test

Exam Pattern

Candidates must take two papers in order to pass the LBS Kerala SET Exam. The duration of the Test will be 120 minutes for each paper (Paper I & Paper-II).

  • Paper I is the same for all candidates. It is divided into two sections: Part I, General Knowledge, and Part II, Teaching Ability. Total No. of questions are 120. 60 questions from each part.
  • Paper-II is based on the candidates' specialised subjects at the post-graduate level. It has 120 questions from all subjects excluding mathematics and Statistics. There are 80 questions separately for Mathematics and Statistics.

FAQ

Q1. In the Kerala SET test, how many papers are there?
Ans.
There are two papers in the Kerala SET exam: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is the same for all candidates, but Paper 2 is based on the subject that they choose.

Q2. Does the Kerala SET test have a sectional time limit?
Ans
. No, the Kerala SET exam does not have a sectional time limit. Candidates will have a total of 2 hours to complete each paper.

Q3. What is the Kerala State Examination Board (Kerala SET)?
Ans.
The Kerala SET is an exam taken by candidates seeking positions as Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers.

Q4. Can an aspirant apply for the Kerala SET multiple times?
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The Kerala SET exam is held twice a year by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology. The number of times a candidate can apply and take the Kerala SET exam is unlimited.

Q5. Is the Kerala SET syllabus the same for paper I and paper II?
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No, the Kerala SET paper 1 and 2 syllabuses are distinct. Topics from General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude are included in the Kerala SET Paper 1 syllabus. The second paper, meanwhile, contains questions regarding the candidate's chosen subject area.

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