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A generic timetable doesn’t work for Kerala SET — the exam has a fixed, unusual structure (a common Paper I plus a postgraduate-level subject-specific Paper II) that most study plans online don’t actually address. This Kerala SET study plan 2026 is built around the real exam pattern: 120 days split into four focused months, covering Paper I foundation, Paper II depth, previous year papers, and a full final month of mock tests and revision.
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Kerala SET Examination 2026 Overview
| Kerala SET 2026 Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | LBS Centre for Science & Technology, Government of Kerala |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR) |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (January & July sessions) |
| Exam Duration | Paper I: 2 hours · Paper II: 2 hours |
| Total Marks | Paper I: 120 · Paper II: 120 |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Official Website | www.lbscentre.kerala.gov.in |
Why a 120-Day Study Plan Works for Kerala SET 2026
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Kerala SET’s biggest planning challenge isn’t the amount of content — it’s that Paper I and Paper II need genuinely different kinds of preparation running at different paces:
- Paper I’s Teaching Aptitude section is a closed, finite syllabus you can fully complete and revise — it rewards early, thorough coverage rather than last-minute cramming.
- Paper I’s General Knowledge section needs continuous daily input (current affairs) that can’t be “finished” early — it has to run throughout the full 120 days as a habit, not a phase.
- Paper II is postgraduate-level subject content — most candidates already know 60–70% of it from their Master’s, so the real work is identifying and closing specific gaps, not starting from zero.
120 days gives you roughly 4 months: enough time to build Paper I completely, go deep on Paper II unit by unit, and still leave a full month for previous papers, mock tests, and revision — without the GK habit ever stopping.
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Join Now!Kerala SET 120-Day Study Plan — Month-Wise Schedule
A well-planned 120-day study schedule can help Kerala SET 2026 aspirants cover the syllabus systematically and revise key topics. The month-wise plan below divides preparation into manageable stages, from concept building and syllabus completion to revision and mock tests.
Month 1 (Days 1–30): Foundation — Paper I Teaching Aptitude + Paper II Syllabus Mapping
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | Foundations of Education (Philosophical, Sociological, Psychological) + start daily current affairs habit |
| 6–10 | History & Policies of Education; Teaching, Learning & Evaluation |
| 11–15 | Teaching Methods & Learning Theories |
| 16–20 | Research in Education + Educational Administration |
| 21–25 | Computer & ICT in Education + Communication |
| 26–28 | Map your PG subject’s Kerala SET Paper II syllabus against what you already covered in your Master’s — flag genuinely new units |
| 29–30 | Week 4 revision + first full attempt of a Kerala SET Paper I mock test |
By end of Month 1: Teaching Aptitude (all of Part B) should be fully covered once, and you should have a clear list of which Paper II units are new to you vs. already familiar.
Month 2 (Days 31–60): Paper II Depth — Core Units
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 31–40 | Work through the first 40% of your Paper II subject’s core units — prioritize units you flagged as “new” in Month 1 |
| 41–45 | Continue Paper II core units; interleave one Paper I GK revision session every 3 days |
| 46–50 | Paper II: next block of units + start noting formulae/frameworks/key names for quick revision later |
| 51–55 | Paper II continued + attempt a subject-wise Paper II mock test to check retention |
| 56–58 | Review mock test errors — sort into “concept gap” vs. “misread question” vs. “time pressure” |
| 59–60 | Week revision + General Knowledge focused session (Kerala-specific GK, current affairs digest) |
By end of Month 2: You should have covered roughly 60–70% of your Paper II syllabus, with a working error log from at least one mock test.
Month 3 (Days 61–90): Paper II Completion + Previous Year Papers
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 61–70 | Finish remaining Paper II units |
| 71–75 | Solve 2–3 sessions of Kerala SET Paper II previous year papers for your subject under timed conditions |
| 76–80 | Solve 2–3 sessions of Paper I previous year papers; cross-check repeated topics against your notes |
| 81–85 | Revise every topic that showed up as a repeated pattern across the previous papers you solved |
| 86–88 | Full Paper I + Paper II mock test pair, back to back, simulating exam day timing |
| 89–90 | Review the full mock pair — build a final “weak topics” list to carry into Month 4 |
By end of Month 3: Full syllabus coverage complete for both papers, with previous-paper-informed priorities on which topics matter most.
Month 4 (Days 91–120): Revision, Mock Tests & Final Sprint
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 91–100 | Daily mock test attempts (alternate Paper I / Paper II), reviewing every wrong answer within 24 hours |
| 101–108 | Targeted revision of your Month 3 “weak topics” list — re-attempt only the questions you got wrong on prior mocks |
| 109–113 | Full-length timed mock pairs (Paper I + Paper II) every alternate day, tracking your score trend |
| 114–117 | Light revision only — formula sheets, Teaching Aptitude key terms, GK digest — no new topics |
| 118–119 | One final full mock pair under strict exam-day conditions |
| 120 | Rest, review admit card and exam-day documents, no new studying |
By end of Month 4: You should be attempting full-length mocks confidently within the time limit, with your error rate concentrated in a small, known set of topics rather than spread across the whole syllabus.
How to Adapt This Kerala SET 2026 Study Plan to Your Situation
This 120-day structure assumes a standard pace — adjust it based on where you’re actually starting from:
- If you’re a working professional with limited daily hours: stretch each month’s content over 40 days instead of 30, and compress Month 4 to 3 weeks of mocks instead of 4 — the mock-and-review cycle matters more than the exact day count.
- If your Paper II subject overlaps heavily with your current job (e.g., teaching the subject already): you can likely compress Month 2 by a week and use the extra time for more previous-paper practice in Month 3.
- If you’re retaking the exam: skip most of Month 1’s fresh Teaching Aptitude coverage and go straight to previous papers to identify exactly where you lost marks last time, then build your plan backward from that list.
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
Is 120 days enough to prepare for Kerala SET 2026?
For most candidates with a genuine 2–3 hours of daily study, yes — the plan above covers full syllabus completion plus a full month dedicated to mock tests and revision. If you’re starting with significant gaps in your PG subject, extending Month 2 by a few weeks is a reasonable adjustment.
Should I study Paper I or Paper II first?
Start with Paper I’s Teaching Aptitude section, since it’s a closed syllabus you can fully complete early — General Knowledge should run as a daily habit throughout, and Paper II (the bulk of your prep time) should begin alongside Teaching Aptitude, not after it.
How many mock tests should I attempt during this 120-day plan?
Aim for at least one mock test every week from Month 2 onward, increasing to daily attempts in the final two weeks — check the Kerala SET Mock Test series for Paper I and subject-wise Paper II practice.
When should I start solving previous year papers in this plan?
Month 3, once your syllabus coverage is substantial — solving previous papers too early means you can’t distinguish between “unfamiliar topic” and “genuine weak area,” since you haven’t covered enough yet to tell the difference.
Can I follow this same plan for the July session if I'm preparing for January?
Yes — the syllabus and exam pattern are identical across sessions, so this 120-day structure works regardless of which session you’re targeting; just count back 120 days from your actual exam date.
What if I only have 60 or 90 days instead of 120?
Compress Months 1 and 2 proportionally rather than cutting Month 4 — the final revision-and-mock-test month is what actually converts syllabus coverage into exam performance, so protect at least 3–4 weeks for it even on a shorter timeline.
