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The Kerala SET Exam Date 2026 for the July session has been revised to September 20, 2026 (Sunday), after the originally scheduled August 2, 2026 exam was postponed due to heavy rainfall across the state. The LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, which conducts the Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) on behalf of the Government of Kerala’s Department of General Education, released a fresh hall ticket for the revised date on September 1, 2026. Candidates who already downloaded the earlier admit card must download this new one, as the old hall ticket is no longer valid for exam entry.
K-SET STUDY NOTES 2026 – FREE PDF
Kerala SET Exam Date 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Kerala State Eligibility Test (Kerala SET) July 2026 |
| Conducting Body | LBS Centre for Science and Technology |
| Notification Released | 17 April 2026 |
| Application Window | 24 April 2026 – 3 June 2026 |
| Original Exam Date | 2 August 2026 (Postponed) |
| Reason for Postponement | Heavy rainfall in Kerala |
| Revised Hall Ticket Release | 1 September 2026 |
| Revised Exam Date | 20 September 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper I and Paper II) |
| Total Subjects | 31 |
| Official Website | lbscentre.kerala.gov.in |
Why Was the Kerala SET Exam 2026 Postponed?
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The LBS Centre announced the postponement on August 1, 2026, a day before the originally scheduled exam, citing adverse weather conditions across Kerala. Heavy rain warnings in several districts made it difficult to conduct the exam safely, prompting authorities to defer it and announce a revised schedule shortly after.
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According to the official notice on the LBS Centre’s SET portal, the Kerala SET July 2026 exam will now be held on September 20, 2026. The exam is conducted through an offline, OMR-based format across designated centres in Kerala, with Paper I and Paper II typically held in separate shifts on the same day.
Kerala SET 2026 Syllabus PDF Download
| SUBJCET | FREE PDF |
| GENERAL | |
| ANTHROPOLOGY | |
| BENGALI | |
| CHEMICAL SCIENCES | |
| COMMERCE | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS | |
| EARTH, ATMOSPHERIC, OCEAN AND PLANETARY SCIENCES | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ELECTRONIC SCIENCE | |
| ENGLISH | |
| GEOGRAPHY | |
| HINDI | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOME SCIENCE | |
| LAW | |
| LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE | |
| LIFE SCIENCES | |
| MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM | |
| MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES | |
| MUSIC | |
| NEPALI | |
| PHILOSOPHY | |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SANSKRIT | |
| SANTHALI | |
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| URDU | |
| MANAGEMENT | |
| ARABIC | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Kerala SET Hall Ticket 2026: Download Details
Since the exam date changed, LBS Centre issued a new hall ticket rather than reactivating the old one. Here’s what candidates need to know:
- Hall ticket release date: 1 September 2026 (Revised)
- Last date to download: 20 September 2026
- Portal: lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjul26/
- Login credentials required: Registration ID or Registered Mobile Number, along with the Site Access Key
Steps to download the Kerala SET Hall Ticket 2026:
- Visit lbscentre.kerala.gov.in or the exam portal lbsedp.lbscentre.in/setjul26/.
- Click the link for the Kerala SET Hall Ticket / Admit Card.
- Log in using your Registration ID or registered mobile number and Site Access Key.
- Your hall ticket will appear on screen — check your name, photo, exam centre, subject code, and shift timing carefully.
- Download and print the hall ticket in color for exam day.
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Join Now!Kerala SET 2026 Exam Pattern – Questions & Marks
| Paper | Content | Duration | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude | 120 minutes | 120 (60 each part) |
| Paper II | Subject of specialisation (PG level) | 120 minutes | 120 (varies for Maths/Statistics) |
Both papers are objective type and conducted offline via OMR sheets.
Documents to Carry on SET Exam Day
- Printed copy of the Kerala SET Hall Ticket 2026 (revised)
- A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving Licence, or Passport)
- Two passport-size photographs (as specified in the hall ticket instructions)
- Blue/black ballpoint pen
What Happens After the K-SET Exam 2026?
Once the September 20 exam is conducted, LBS Centre is expected to release the provisional answer key, followed by an objection window, the final answer key, and then the Kerala SET 2026 result. Candidates should keep checking the official website for these updates, as dates for these stages are usually announced only after the exam.
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
What is the revised Kerala SET Exam Date 2026?
The Kerala SET July 2026 exam, earlier scheduled for August 2, 2026, has been revised to September 20, 2026 (Sunday).
Why was the Kerala SET 2026 exam postponed?
It was postponed due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions across Kerala.
When was the new Kerala SET hall ticket released?
The revised hall ticket was released on September 1, 2026, on the official LBS Centre portal.
Can I use the old hall ticket for the September 20 SET exam?
No, candidates must download and carry the new hall ticket released for the revised exam date.
How many papers are there in Kerala SET 2026?
There are two papers — Paper I (General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude) and Paper II (subject-specific) — each of 120 minutes.
