Introduction
To be eligible for the JKSET exam, candidates must have a master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Candidates with a Ph.D. degree are eligible for direct appointment as Assistant Professor.
About
All applicants interested in working as assistant professors and junior research fellows within the different institutes and schools of the state, namely Jammu and Kashmir, must take the JKSET, which is administered annually by the University of Kashmir.
The State Eligibility Test, or SET, is based on the format of the National Eligibility Test (NET), which is administered for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences disciplines, respectively, by the University Grant Commission (UGC) and UGC/CSIR. SET, a state-level examination, is given in both English and vernacula.
Latest Notification
The most recent announcement for the 2023–2024 Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET) exam has yet to be made. However, August 2023 is when the notice is anticipated to be made public.
Typically, the JKSET exam takes place in October. In September 2023, the JKSET exam’s online application procedure is anticipated to open.
Application Form
The application form for the Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET) exam is typically released in the month of September. The application process is online and candidates can apply through the official websites of the University of Jammu and the University of Kashmir.
To fill out the JKSET application form, candidates will need to provide the following information:
- Personal information: Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, permanent address, contact number (mobile and email)
- Academic information: Highest educational qualification, percentage of marks obtained in previous examinations, any entrance exams qualified and scores obtained
- Category information: General, OBC, SC, ST, or PWD
- Subject information: Subject in which the candidate wishes to appear for the exam
Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Percentage of marks | 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) |
| Ph.D. degree | Eligible for direct appointment as Assistant Professor |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Age limit | None |
| Work experience | Not required |
Registration
To register for the Jammu & Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET) exam, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the University of Jammu or the University of Kashmir.
- Click on the “JKSET” link.
- Click on the “Registration” link.
- Create an account by entering your name, email address, and phone number.
- Once you have created an account, you will be able to login and fill out the JKSET application form.
- Enter all the required information in the application form, including your personal information, academic information, and category information.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents, such as your photograph, signature, master’s degree certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and PWD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee.
- Review your application form and submit it
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1100 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | INR 880 |
| SC/ST/PWD | INR 660 |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 150 | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | 150 | 150 | 3 hours |
FAQs
The JKSET is a state-level eligibility test for candidates who wish to pursue a career in teaching or research in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Candidates who have a master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible for the JKSET exam
- Paper 1: General Aptitude Test
- Paper 2: Subject-Specific Test
Both papers of the JKSET exam are objective-type (multiple choice questions) and are conducted in computer-based mode (CBT). Each paper has 150 questions and carries 150 marks. The duration of each paper is 3 hours
