Karnataka SET Hall Ticket 2026: Download Link and Exam Details

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the hall ticket for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET-2026), an eligibility examination for candidates seeking to qualify for Assistant Professor posts. Candidates who registered for the test can download their admit card online and check their assigned venue and other exam-specific information before attending.

The hall ticket became available on 3 October 2026, and the examination is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October 2026. Admit cards must be downloaded through the KEA website using the candidate’s application number and password; the test is held in two papers during one session, and qualifying it makes a candidate eligible for Assistant Professor posts at universities and colleges in Karnataka. The notice identifies 37 subjects and 11 exam centres but does not state a number of job vacancies.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

KSET-2026 is an eligibility test associated with Assistant Professor posts, rather than a vacancy notification listing posts to be filled. The source gives no total or category-wise job vacancy count. It states that the examination covers 37 subjects and has 11 exam centres.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The available notice does not specify educational qualification requirements for taking KSET-2026. It confirms that the test is for candidates seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and that Paper II is based on the subject selected by the candidate during registration. Candidates should consult KEA’s official information for any detailed eligibility rules.

Age Limit

No minimum age, maximum age or age-relaxation details are provided in the information about the hall ticket.

How to Apply

The application period is not stated in this hall-ticket notice. Candidates who have already registered can use these steps to download their admit card:

1. Visit the KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Open the KARNATAKA STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (KSET)-2026 Hall Ticket link.
3. Enter your application number and password on the login page.
4. Complete the captcha displayed on the screen and submit the details.
5. Check the hall ticket shown on screen, then download and print a copy to take to the examination centre.

The direct hall-ticket login is available at the official KSET 2026 download page. The admit card is issued online; it is not sent by post. Candidates should download it in advance in case they encounter technical difficulties.

Selection Process

KSET is an eligibility examination for Assistant Professor posts. Candidates who qualify become eligible for Assistant Professor positions at universities and colleges in Karnataka. The examination has two papers held on the same day in a single session, without a break. Paper I assesses general teaching and research aptitude, reasoning and general knowledge; Paper II tests the subject chosen during the application.

Candidates should carry a printed hall ticket, the original valid photo ID used during online registration, passport-size photographs and an Aadhaar verification copy if applicable. Accepted examples of photo ID include Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID and Driving License. Entry is permitted only after security checks, biometric authentication and document verification. Candidates should report within the stated window and follow the instructions on their admit card; requests to change the examination centre will not be considered. KEA’s official website should be used for updates.

Registered candidates should download and print their hall ticket before 11 October 2026, check the centre and reporting details printed on it, and bring the required documents to the examination.