Kerala SET is a state-level exam, conducted by LBS (Centre for Science and Technology) to initiate the screening process for teaching posts at Higher Secondary Schools in Kerala state. In 2023, the exam was conducted successfully conducted on 22 January 2023, and the result was released by the exam conducting authority on 1 March 2023.
The candidates, who wish to appear in Kerala SET Exam 2024, must be aware of all the official schedules of the exam, including the application form, fees, exam pattern, eligibility, subjects and more. There are two papers in this exam: papers 1 and 2. The LBS authority we declare the Kerala SET 2024 notification soon.
Read the article below and know all about LBS Kerala SET Exam for the upcoming session.
Kerala SET 2024 Overview
The LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, administers the Kerala State Eligibility Test for the candidates for the position of Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers in VHSE in different schools in Kerala. It is defined as a mandatory criterion for candidates to be designated as Higher Secondary School Teachers in this State.
It is of 4-hour duration exam in which the aspirants have to give two papers. Paper 1 is common for all candidates, but Paper 2 contains subject-specific questions in which the candidate had a specialisation at the post-graduation level. There are 31 subjects in total to appear in the Kerala SET Paper 2 exam. The list is below:
| List of Subjects in Paper 2 | ||
| Hindi | Political Science | Arabic |
| Psychology | Biotechnology | History |
| Home Science | Russian | Botany |
| Chemistry | Sanskrit | Journalism |
| Latin | Social Work | Commerce |
| Economics | Sociology | Malayalam |
| Statistics | English | Mathematics |
| French | Music | Syriac |
| Tamil | Philosophy | Geography |
| Geology | Physics | Urdu |
| Zoology | German | – |
We have provided in-depth information regarding the exam for candidates to get complete details. Note the table below to get some basic highlights about the exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Kerala SET or Kerala State Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Level | State-level |
| Frequency | Once |
| Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 2-hours (for each paper) |
| Application fees |
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| Total Questions | 240 (120 questions in each paper) |
| Exam Medium | English and Malayalam |
| Purpose of the Exam | Evaluate the candidates’ eligibility to be designated as Higher Secondary School Teachers and VHSE |
| Total number od Exam Centres | 14 districts of Kerala |
| Official website | http://lbsedp.lbscentre.in |
| Helpdesk Number | 9400923669, 8547522369 |
Kerala SET Exam Date 2024
Candidates can check the exam dates and keep in mind all the important dates of the recruitment.
| Exam Event | Important dates (Tentative) |
| Application form start date | First week of October 2023 |
| Last Date | Last week of October 2023 |
| Admit card release | Second week of January 2023 |
| Exam date | Third – Fourth week of January 2023 |
Eligibility to Appear in Kerala SET
The candidates must complete post-graduation in respective subjects with at least 50% in aggregate from a recognised university. Additionally, the candidates should have a B.ED degree in any stream from universities in Kerala or have the same qualification from other universities. Note the table below to get subject-wise eligibility exceptions to appear in Kerala SET 2024.
| Subjects | Eligibility Details |
| Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Possess an MSc in Education degree in the relevant field from a regional institute of education that is sponsored by NCERT with at least 50% overall or an equivalent grade. |
| Botany and Zoology | Possess an MSc in Education degree in the relevant field from a regional institute of education that is sponsored by NCERT with at least 50% overall or an equivalent grade.
Or Possess an MSc Ed in Biological Sciences from a regional institute of education with at least 50% overall or an equivalent grade. |
| English | Have a BEd degree and a Master’s degree in Communicative English II class with at least 50%. |
| Hindi | According to the official website, candidates who have earned a BEd in Hindi from the Dakshin Bharatha Hindi Prachar Sabha are exempt from the obligation to present an equivalence certificate because the degree has been accepted by universities in Kerala. |
| Latin | The Dakshin Bharatha Hindi Prachar Sabha’s BEd in Hindi programme exempts candidates from having to present an equivalency certificate because the degree has been accepted by universities in Kerala, according to the website for the programme. |
| Anthropology, Gandhian Studies, Commerce, French, Geology, Journalism, German, Home Science, Latin, Psychology, Music, Philosophy, Russian, Statistics, Social Work, Sociology, and Syriac | B.Ed |
Apart from this, some other eligibility requirements to appear in this exam are:
- Candidates who are from SC or ST groups are given a 5% mark reduction on the minimum score needed to be qualified to take the Kerala SET.
- There is no mandated age limit for applicants who want to appear for the state eligibility test.
Selection Process
The section process of the Kerala State Eligibility Test consists of the below-mentioned steps:
- Stage 1: Fill out the application form online after it is released. You must submit the form and exam fees on or before the official schedule.
- Stage 2: Download the admit card from the official website. Check all the details that are mentioned in the hall ticket are correct as the authority will use these details for future communication.
- Stage 3: Appear for the exam on the scheduled exam date.
- Stage 4: Check the result after it is released by using your login details.
Qualifying Marks
| Candidates Category | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Total |
| General | 40 | 40 | 48 |
| OBC – NC | 35 | 35 | 45 |
| PwD/VH/PH/SC/ST | 34 | 35 | 40 |
LBS Kerala Application Form 2024
The exam conducting authority will activate the official registration link on its official website for the candidates appearing in Kerala SET in the upcoming session.
- Visit the official website of Kerala SET
- Click on the ‘Online Registration’ link
- Click on the ‘Registered Candidates’ link
- Enter your login details
- Do corrections or changes if required
- Submit the form, pay exam fees
- Download the confirmation page for future reference
Kelara SET Syllabus
The LBS Center publishes a syllabus for the Kerala SET every year. The syllabus for Papers 1 and 2 differs. General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude themes are covered in Kerala SET Paper 1 curriculum. On the other hand, the Kerala SET Paper 2 syllabus varies depending on the subject candidates select when completing the application. There are 31 subjects covered by Paper 2.
Exam Pattern and Test Structure
- Exam Mode: Offline
- Number of Papers: Paper 1 and 2
- Subjects: Paper 1 ( General Knowledge and Aptitude in Teaching) and Paper 2: 31 subjects
- Total Questions: 240 (Paper 1 and 2: 120 questions each)
- Maximum Marks: 240 (Paper 1 and 2: 120 marks each)
- Duration: Paper 1 and 2: 2 hours
Download Kerala SET Admit Card
Note the steps below to download admit card for Kerala SET 2024 exam from the official website of LBS.
- Visit the official website
- Click on the ‘Download Admit Card’ link
- Enter the required details
- Download the admit card and take a printout
Kerala SET 2024 Preparation Tips
Applicants should focus on raising their preparation levels. It should be noted that the days leading up to the exam should be used for practice and revision rather than an in-depth study. Candidates will be able to do this in order to strengthen their weaker areas, manage their time effectively while taking the test, and achieve accuracy.
Kerala SET Previous Year Question Paper
After the exam has been administered, the LBS Center releases the Kerala SET exam questions. Candidates who plan to appear for the exam should download the question papers and practice them to prepare well.
Kerala SET Answer Key
The candidates download the answer key PDF directly from the official website, from the below-mentioned process.
- Visit the official website of LBS
- Click on the answer key links
- Download the PDF file of the answer key and save it on your device
- Check the answers marked by you with the answer as declared by the exam conducting authority.
Declaration of Kerala SET 2024 Result & Scorecard
The officials released the exam result for 2023 on 1 March 2023.
- Visit the official website – lbsedp.lbscentre.in
- Click on the “result link”
- Enter the “roll number” and submit
- Kerala SET result and scorecard will be displayed on your screen
- Download the scorecard for future reference
Kerala SET Certificate
Below are the steps to download the certificate for Kerala SET Exam.
Visit the official website
- Click on the result link
- Click on the link stating ‘Instructions for getting SET certificate…’
- Link on the application form download link
- Enter the roll number and date of birth and select the subject and district
- Download the application form
Candidates need to fill out the form and send it to the following address:
The Director,
LBS Centre for Science & Technology
Extra Police Road, Nandavanam
Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695033
