LBS SET Kerala Notification for July 2025: PDF, Apply Date & Details

The Kerala SET notification for July 2025 was released on April 25, 2025. To ensure teaching standards in Higher Secondary and VHSE, the exam will be conducted by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, as per G.O.(Rt) No.2875/2025/GEDN. Candidates are advised to read the prospectus carefully before submitting their online applications through the official website. Find the application details, eligibility, and other updates below!

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Kerala SET Examination 2025 Overview

Kerala SET Notification 2025 Release Date

The official notification for the Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) July 2025 was released on April 25, 2025. Issued by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, the notification outlines all the key details regarding eligibility, application process, exam structure, and important dates. Candidates aspiring to become Higher Secondary and VHSE teachers in Kerala must refer to this notification and apply within the given timeline.

Kerala SET Apply Online 2025 Date

The Kerala SET 2025 application process will begin on April 28, 2025, with online registration opening for candidates. The last date for online registration is May 28, 2025, at midnight, while the online payment for registered candidates must be completed by May 30, 2025, at midnight. Candidates will also have the opportunity to edit their submitted applications, if necessary, from 11 AM on May 29, 2025, until midnight on May 31, 2025.

Kerala SET Notification 2025 PDF

Click the link below to download the official Kerala SET July 2025 notification PDF. The document includes detailed information about eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, important dates, and guidelines. Candidates are strongly advised to read the notification carefully before applying..

LBS SET July 2025 – Subjects Offered

The State Eligibility Test (SET) July 2025 will be conducted in 31 subjects for Paper II, as specified by the official notification. Candidates must choose the subject for Paper II based on their postgraduate specialization.

Those who hold qualifications in subjects not exactly matching the ones listed must furnish an Equivalency and Eligibility Certificate from any one of the universities in Kerala.

Kerala SET 2025 Previous Questions – Download PDF

To help you prepare effectively for the Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025, we’ve compiled a comprehensive PDF containing previous years’ question papers. Practicing with these questions can give you valuable insights into the exam pattern and the types of questions you can expect.

Kerala SET General Questions 

Kerala SET Previous Year Papers 

LBS SET 2025 Model Question Papers: Subject Wise 

Kerala SET 2025 Important Dates

Take a note on the Kerala SET 2025 Important Dates below

Kerala SET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates who are aspiring to appear for the Kerala SET examination need to have certain eligibilities so as to apply for the post. The given below are the details regarding the LBS SET 2025 Eligibility Criteria.

Age Limit

• There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for the Kerala SET.

Educational Qualification

• General Eligibility: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks (or equivalent grade) and a B.Ed. degree in any discipline from a recognized university in Kerala, or an equivalent qualification from another recognized university.

• Subject-Specific Eligibility:

  • For Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, candidates with an MSc.Ed Degree in the concerned subject from any NCERT-sponsored Regional Institute of Education with at least 50% marks are eligible.

  • For Botany and Zoology, candidates with an MSc.Ed Degree in Life Science (50% marks or equivalent grade) from NCERT-sponsored Institutes are also eligible.

  • For subjects like Anthropology, Commerce, Gandhian Studies, Geology, Home Science, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and others, candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject.

• Additional Qualifications:

  • Candidates with an II class Master’s Degree in Communicative English (50% marks or equivalent) and a B.Ed. are eligible to appear for SET in English.

  • DLEd/LTTC holders in Arabic, Urdu, and Hindi without a B.Ed. are eligible to apply, subject to relevant government orders.

  • For Biotechnology, candidates with a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology (50% marks or equivalent) and a B.Ed. degree in Natural Science are eligible.

• Correspondence/Distance Education:

  • Candidates who obtained their qualifications through unrecognized correspondence courses or open universities are not eligible.

  • Candidates with recognized qualifications from outside Kerala must provide equivalency and recognition certificates from any of Kerala’s universities.

• Final Year Candidates:

  • Candidates who have completed their Master’s Degree with the required marks and are in the final year of their B.Ed. or Post Graduate course are eligible to apply. They must submit a declaration countersigned by the institution’s principal. They must complete their degree within one year of the SET result publication.

• Relaxation for SC/ST/Differently Abled Candidates:

  • SC/ST/Differently abled candidates are granted a 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for eligibility.

LBS SET Vacancy 2025 – Post Wise

The LBS Centre for Science and Technology has recently updated the notification for Higher Secondary School Teacher/ Vocational Higher Secondary School Teacher Jobs. Find the KSET vacancy 2025 details here! 

LBS SET Selection Process 2025

The selection will be made through a written examination. Qualified applicants will be selected for the post.

There will be two papers for the Kerala SET examination. The questions in both papers will be objective and based on a single response, i.e., for each question, four suggested responses (A, B, C, D) will be provided, only one of which will be the most appropriate answer, and candidates will have to select and mark their response in the appropriate space provided in the OMR Answer Sheets. Participants will receive 1 mark for each accurate response in both papers, except for Mathematics and Statistics, which will receive 1.5 marks for each correct response. It is considered an improper answer if you mark more than one response to a question. For wrong replies, no marks will be lost.

• The first paper is the same for all applicants. It is divided into two sections: Part (A) General Knowledge and Part (B) Teaching Aptitude. Paper 1 will include 120 questions, including 60 questions in each of Part A and Part B. There will be one mark for each question. Each paper will have a time limit of 120 minutes for the test.
• Paper-II will be an examination based on the candidate’s area of specialization at the postgraduate (PG) level. As indicated, there will be 31 subjects for Paper-II of the SET-JANUARY-2022. Candidates with qualifications in disciplines other than those listed in table 1 must-have Equivalency and Eligibility Certificates issued by any of Kerala’s institutions. Except for Mathematics and Statistics, all topics in Paper-II will have 120 questions for one mark each. There will be just 80 questions in Mathematics and Statistics, each worth 1.5 points.

How To Apply for Kerala SET Examination 2025?

Candidates applying for Kerala SET July 2025 must complete the application only through online mode by visiting www.lbscentre.kerala.gov.in. Under ‘Online Services’, select SET and Other Exams, then choose SET-JULY-2025. The registration involves the following steps:

Step-by-Step Procedure:

1. Mobile Number Registration
   Register a valid mobile number. An OTP will be sent for confirmation.

2. Filling Online Application Form
   Enter personal and academic details accurately. After submission, a Registration ID will be generated. Save this for future reference.

3. Uploading Photograph
   Upload a recent passport-size photo (200px height × 150px width, max 30KB, jpg format). The photo should be clear, light-backgrounded, without cap/goggles (except for religious reasons), and taken within one year. Computer-generated or mobile selfies are not accepted.

4. Online Payment of Fee
   Pay the application fee using debit/credit card, net banking, or other available modes. Fees are non-refundable.

5. Print Application
   After all steps are completed, take a printout of the application for future reference.

   • Differently-abled candidates seeking scribe facility must send the printed application along with an attested copy of the medical certificate to the LBS Centre.

   • Other candidates need not send a hard copy.

6. Application Editing Window
   After the registration closes, a 3-day window will be provided for making corrections. No edits will be allowed afterward.

Important Instructions:

• The name entered must match the SSLC certificate, as SET certificates will be issued accordingly.
• Choose the test district and subject correctly. Changes are not allowed later.
• Candidates can appear for the test only in the district opted during registration.
• Claims for relaxation (SC/ST/OBC) will be considered only if the details are submitted correctly in the online form along with a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate at the time of registration.
• The pass certificate will be issued only after document verification for those who qualify the test.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions in the prospectus and ensure all details are correctly submitted to avoid rejection

LBS SET 2025 Application Fee

Candidates intending to apply for SET-July 2025 must submit their application and pay the exam fee exclusively through online mode via the official website www.lbscentre.kerala.gov.in. No offline methods (cash, DD, cheque, MO) will be accepted.

Application Fee:

• General/OBC: ₹1300
• SC/ST/Differently-abled: ₹750

Note: Applicable GST and processing charges must be borne by the candidate.

Fee payment can be done using:

• Debit/Credit Cards
• Net Banking
• Other online payment options provided on the portal

Important:

• The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Candidates are advised to retain the payment receipt and submit the application only after successful transaction.

Kerala SET 2025 Application Form

It is essential for candidates to submit their application forms to be eligible to appear for the Kerala SET 2025 exam and obtain the eligibility certificate. To apply, please visit the following link:

Apply for Kerala SET 2025

LBS SET 2025: Check Test Centres

The Kerala SET July 2025 examination will be conducted at District Headquarters across all 14 districts of Kerala. Candidates must choose their preferred Test Centre while submitting the application. However, once selected, the test centre cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Districts and Codes for Test Centres:

Note: Candidates are advised to select their test centre carefully during registration. Venue details will be communicated through the admit card download link on the official website.

Kerala SET 2025 Salary – Pay Scale Structure

Aspirants who have completed the Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test (KTET) can apply for the positions of Higher Secondary School Teachers and Vocational Teachers. The LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, will announce the notification for these posts on its official website. Only those who have passed the eligibility test, along with the required qualifications, will be eligible to apply. The salary structure for Higher Secondary School Teachers is approximately ₹6.9 to ₹8.1 lakhs, while for Vocational Higher Secondary School Teachers, it ranges from ₹2.7 to ₹3.5 lakhs.

Kerala SET In Hand Salary

The in-hand salary of the posts Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher secondary are varies from the pay scale. The allowances like HRA (House Rent Allowance), DA (Dearness Allowance), and other allowances are included in it. 

Kerala SET Salary Slip 

A salary slip is one of the necessary documents that the employees will accept along with the salary. This is a document that can be submitted as evidence of your salary and the details in the salary will provide you with complete details regarding the salary breakdown. This document is delivered to the teachers along with the salary every month after qualifying for the KSET examination and joining the schools as teachers.