Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2020 - Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Tips, Dates
About KSET 2020
Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) is conducted by the University of Mysore for the recruitment of Assistant Professors across the institutes/colleges/universities in the state of Karnataka. The Karnataka SET exam date will be announced soon. However, earlier the exam to be held on June 21, 2020 which was postponed due to Corona Virus outbreak. The exam authorities had released KSET 2020 notification on February 1. KSET 2020 will be held in offline mode for 41 papers. The application form of KSET 2020 was available from February 3. Candidates have to take two papers - Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I is held for 1 hour wherein candidates have to answer 50 questions for 100 marks. Paper-II is conducted for 2 hours wherein candidates have to answer 100 questions for 200 marks. An eligibility certificate is issued to the qualified candidates once they qualify the exam.
KSET 2020 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Karnataka State Eligibility Test |
Short Exam Name | KSET |
Conducting Body | University of Mysore |
Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
Languages | English, Hindi +4 More |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 1050 Rs [Online] +1 More |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Mode of Counselling | Offline |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
KSET 2020 Important Dates
Past Dates and Events
08 Jan, 2021
Result | Mode: Online
10 Nov, 2020
Answer Key - Final | Mode: Online
05 Oct, 2020 - 19 Oct, 2020
Answer Key - Last Date for Objection | Mode: Online
05 Oct, 2020
Answer Key | Mode: Online
27 Sep, 2020
Exam | Mode: Offline
10 Mar, 2020 - 05 Jun, 2020
Late Fee Application | Mode: Online
03 Feb, 2020 - 06 Mar, 2020
Application | Mode: Online
01 Feb, 2020
Advertisement | Mode: Online
KSET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
General category candidates with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) and Schedule Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PWD), OBCs [Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IIIB] having 50% marks (without rounding off) in Masters Degree OR equivalent (in the subjects opted for KSET) recognised by UGC can apply.
Candidates pursuing Masters Degree or equivalent or candidates appeared in the final year of their Masters exam and whose result is awaited or candidates whose qualifying exams have been delayed can also apply. However, such candidates (if they qualify KSET) will be offered provisional admission and the eligibility certificate to such candidates will be issued only after producing the proof of having passed the Masters degree or equivalent exam within two years from the date of K SET result.
OBCs (SC, ST & Other Backward Classes) category candidates from states other than Karnataka shall apply under General Category (GM) only.
Candidate already qualified in Previous K SETs are not eligible to apply again in the same subject.
KSET Eligibility Criteria – Age
There is no upper age limit for K SET.
KSET Eligibility Criteria – Exemption
Candidates who have passed UGC-NET/CSIR JRF exam before 1989 are exempted from taking K SET.
Candidates who have passed the States Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC before June 1, 2002, are exempted from taking K SET.
KSET 2020 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other
KSET application form has been released in online mode. Candidates can fill the KSET 2020 application form from February 3 to March 6. However, candidates can submit the online application form with a late fee of Rs. 250 till June 5, 2020. The hard copy of the filled-in application form had to be mandatorily sent along with the copy of the bank challan, category certificates, to the respective Nodal Centre. The application fee can be paid online through net banking, credit card/debit card or offline through e-challan at any SBI branch.
Stage of KSET Application Form:
Registration
Candidates have to register with e-mail id and password. A log in ID and password will be sent to the registered email and mobile number.
Log in and filling the Application Form
Candidates then have to log with the use of the log in ID and password sent to them on their email and mobile number. Enter personal, educational and KSET exam details, educational qualification, etc. They also have to upload their photograph in the prescribed size and format.
Fee Payment
Fee payment can be done online or offline. Online payment can be done via net banking/credit/debit card/State Bank Buddy e-Wallet payment or offline through cash using the e-challan at the nearest State Bank of India branch.
Category | Application Fee |
General category | Rs. 1050 |
Cat-IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB | Rs. 850 |
Cat-I, SC, ST, PWD | Rs. 550 |
Submission of Application Form to the Nodal Centre
After two working days from the date on which candidates have paid the fee, they have to log in with their email ID and password and take a print out of the submitted application form in A4 size. The hard copy of the printed application form has to be submitted to the Nodal centre chosen by the candidate. Along with the application form, candidates also need to submit the e-challan (for cash payment) or receipt generated on online fee payment along with attested copies of SSLC Marks Card, SC, ST, OBCs (Cat-I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB) and PWD certificates, Proof of qualifying examination certificate and final PG Degree Marks Card. Further, the candidates have to affix personal photograph (passport size) at the designated place on the application hard copy with the signature across the photograph. It should be attested by a gazetted officer with seal.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General | Online, Offline | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 1050 | |
OBC | Online, Offline | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 850 | |
General, OBC, ST, SC | PWD | Online, Offline | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 550 |
ST, SC | Online, Offline | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 550 |
KSET 2020 Syllabus
General paper on teaching and research aptitude
Teaching aptitude |
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Research aptitude |
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Reading comprehension |
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Communication |
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Reasoning (including mathematical) |
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Logical reasoning |
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Data interpretation |
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Information and communication technology (ICT) |
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People and environment |
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Higher education system: governance, polity and administration |
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Anthropology Paper-II
Introduction |
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Evolution |
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Fossils |
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Human genetics |
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Chronology |
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Typo-technology and paleolithic cultural features |
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Holocene culture |
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Evolution, social structure and organization |
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Economic and political organization: religion and magic |
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Indian anthropology: basic concepts and issues |
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Anthropology Paper-III (part a and b) (Core and elective/optional)
Theories of evolution-physical and social |
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Distribution, characteristics, classification, position of man in animal kingdom |
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History and development, concept, scope and emerging trends |
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Red cell enzymes |
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Environmental archaeology |
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Earliest cultures {primitive hunter-gatherers} |
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Final hunter-gatherer and incipient cultivators (mesolithic cultures) |
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The meaning and nature of culture |
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Contribution to social-cultural anthropology |
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Weaker sections in Indian population |
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Archaeology Paper II and III (Core Group)
Definition, aim and scope of archaeology, history and growth of archaeology, history of India archaeology |
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Chronology and dating: relative, stratigraphy, typology, absolute, carbon 14, potassium argon, fission track, thermo luminescence, dendrochronology, pollen analysis, verve clay analysis |
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Geological, biological and cultural dimension of man |
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Hunting-gathering stage: paleolithic in Africa, Europe and south-east Asia, mesolithic in Europe and west Asia |
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Pre and early harappan village cultures of north and north-western India |
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Early occurrence of iron: chrono-cultural features |
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Architecture of structural stupas: north and South India |
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Origin and antiquity of coinage in India, techniques of manufacturing coins |
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Origin and antiquity of writing in India |
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Proposed area of research |
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Archaeology Paper III (B) (Elective/optional)
Geo-chronology and stone age cultures of India |
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Pre-Harappan cultures of India and border lands |
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Historical urbanization: northern black polished ware culture, extent, chronology, cultural traits |
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Architecture, structural features of ancient fortified settlements |
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Epigraphy as a source of history, origin of Indian scripts: different theories |
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Chemical science
Physical chemistry |
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Inorganic chemistry |
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Organic chemistry |
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Interdisciplinary topics |
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Commerce (Core group)
Business environment |
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Financial and management accounting |
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Business economics |
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Business statistics and data processing |
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Business management |
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Marketing management |
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Financial management |
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Human resources management |
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Banking and financial institution |
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International business |
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Commerce (Elective /optional)
Accounting and finance |
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Marketing |
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Human resource management |
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International business |
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Income-tax law and tax planning |
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Computer science and applications
Discrete structures |
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Computer arithmetic |
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Programming in C and C++ |
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Relational database design and SQL |
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Data and file structures |
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Computer networks |
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System software and compilers |
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Operating systems (with case study of unix) |
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Software engineering |
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Current trends and technologies |
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Parallel computing |
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Mobile computing |
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E-technologies |
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Windows programming |
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Simple applications |
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Advanced windows programming |
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Computer science and applications (core group)
Combinational circuit design, sequential circuit design, hardwired and microprogrammed processor design, instruction formats, addressing modes |
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Database concepts, ER diagrams, data models, design of relational database, normalisation, SQL and QBE, query processing and optimisation, centralised and distributed database |
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Display systems, input devices, 2D geometry, graphic operations, 3D graphics, animation, graphic standard, applications |
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Programming language concepts, paradigms and models |
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Analog and digital transmission, asynchronous and synchronous transmission, transmission media, multiplexing and concentration, switching techniques, polling |
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Definition, simple and composite structures, arrays, lists, stacks queues, priority queues, binary trees, b-trees, graphs |
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Object, messages, classes, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism aggregation, abstract classes generalization as extension and restriction, object oriented design. Multiple inheritance, metadata |
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Software development models, requirement analysis and specifications |
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Introduction, memory management, support for concurrent process |
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Definitions, AI approach for solving problems |
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Computer science and applications (elective/ optional)
Theory of computation: formal language, need for formal computational models, non- computational problems, diagonal argument and Russel’s paradox |
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Models for information channel: discrete memoryless channel, binary symmetric channel, burst channel, bit-error rates |
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Linear programming: problem (LPP) in the standard form, LPP in canonical form |
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Neural Networks : perceptron model, linear separability and XOR problem |
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Unix: operating system, structure of unix operating system. unix commands, interfacing with unix, editors and compilers for unix |
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Criminology
Criminology: definition and scope, criminology and other social science |
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Criminological thought in ancient india and abroad |
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Constitutional theories: body types, hereditary traits, endocrine glands |
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Criminological research: importance and types |
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Social change, social disorganization and social problems |
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Juvenile delinquency: concept and causes |
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History and theories of punishment |
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Prison system in India |
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Legal approaches |
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Victim logy ––concept, origin and development, need to study victims, victim typology, role of victim in criminal phenomenon––victim precipitation |
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Earth, atmospheric, ocean and planetary sciences
About the earth |
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Materials of the earth |
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Surface features and processes |
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Internal features and processes |
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The atmosphere |
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The hydrosphere |
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Geology and geography of India |
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Man and environment |
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Geology
Geomorphology |
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Sedimentology |
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Paleontology |
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Stratigraphy |
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Structural geology and geotectonic |
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Mineralogy |
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Geochemistry |
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Petrology |
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Ore geology |
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Marine geology |
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Petroleum and coal geology |
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Precambrian geology and crustal evolution |
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Applied geology |
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Physical geography
Geomorphology |
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Climatology |
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Geohydrology |
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Biogeography |
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Oceanography |
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Geophysics
Geophysical fields |
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Signal processing |
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Solid earth |
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Geophysical exploration |
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Geophysical inversion and interpretation |
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Oceanography
Physical oceanography |
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Dynamical oceanography |
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Ocean waves and tides |
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Air-sea interaction |
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Coastal and estuarine oceanography |
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Chemical oceanography |
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Marine geology |
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Marine biology |
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Meteorology
Climatology |
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Physical meteorology |
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Atmospheric electricity |
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Cloud physics |
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Dynamical meteorology |
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Numerical weather prediction |
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General circulation and climate modeling |
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Synoptic meteorology |
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Aviation meteorology |
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Satellite meteorology |
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Economics (paper-II)
Micro-economic analysis |
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Macro-economics analysis |
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Development and planning |
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Public finance |
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International economics |
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Indian economy |
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Statistical methods |
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Economics (paper-III)
Theory of demand-axiomatic approach, demand functions, consumer behavior under conditions of uncertainty |
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Keynesian and post-keynesian approaches to theory of output and employment |
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Development and growth-role of institutions |
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Theories of taxation, types, incidence and effects |
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Monetary approach and adjustment in the balance of payments |
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Components of money supply |
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Industrial structure and economic growth |
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Population and economic development-interrelation between population development and environment, sustainable development |
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Role of agriculture in Indian economy-share of agriculture, interrelationship between agriculture and industry |
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Application of differential and integral calculus in theories of consumer behavior, production and pricing under different market conditions |
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Economics (elective/optional)
Single equation linear model : assumption and properties of OLS |
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Theory of consumer behavior and theory of firms |
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The rise and fall of bretton wood and emerging international monetary system |
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Growth and productivity trends in Indian agriculture |
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Planning and economic development |
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Education
Philosophical foundation of education |
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Sociological foundations of education |
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Psychological foundations of education |
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Methodology of educational research |
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Education (core group)
Western schools of philosophy : idealism, realism, naturalism, pragmatism, existentialism; with special reference to the concepts of knowledge, reality and values |
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Meaning and nature, education and Social change, constraints on social change (caste, ethnicity, class, language, religion, population and regionalism) |
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Process of growth and development |
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Intelligence-its theories and measurement |
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Personality-type and trait theories-measurement of personality Mental health and hygiene |
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Concept and principles of guidance and counseling, types of guidance and counseling |
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Sample : concept of population and sample various methods of sampling |
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Descriptive research, ex-post facto research. survey research, historical research |
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Universalization of elementary education in India |
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Construction and development of curriculum |
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Education (elective/optional)
Development of modern concept of educational administration from 1900 to present-day |
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Educational measurement and evaluation concept, scope, need and relevance |
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Meaning and scope of educational technology |
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Concept and nature of special education |
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Teacher education : historical perspective recommendations of various commissions on teacher education |
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Electronic science
Electronic transport in semiconductor, pn junction, diode equation and diode equivalent circuit |
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Superposition, the venin, norton and maximum power transfer theorems. network elements, network graphs, nodal and mesh analysis, zero and poles, bode plots, laplace, fourier and z-transforms |
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Rectifiers, voltage regulated ics and regulated power supply, biasing of bipolar junction transistors and JFET |
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KSET 2020 Preparation Tips
- Be familiar with the exam pattern and the syllabus of KSET.
- Make a study plan according to the syllabus and time
- Get your hands on the best books to study.
- Meet your daily targets without exception
- Taking more and more mock tests and practicing sample papers and previous years (as many as you can) is a must
- Candidates should make short notes during the preparation
- Keep ample time for revision and use the short notes you have prepared.
- Stay away from taking any new topic during the last lap of the preparation.
KSET 2020 Exam Pattern
KSET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
KSET Exam Pattern – Paper I
KSET exam will have 2 papers – paper I, II. Both the papers will be held in offline mode. Paper I will have 50 objective type questions for 100 marks. Candidates have to complete the test in 1 hour. Paper I is held to test the candidates on reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
KSET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
KSET Exam Pattern – Paper II
Paper II will have 100 multiple choice, compulsory questions which have to be attempted in 2 hours. Each correct answer will fetch 2 marks with no negative marking for incorrect answers. Paper II is held for the particular subject selected by the candidates. Earlier, there would be Paper II and Paper III, but now, as per the new scheme, only Paper II is held in place of Paper II and III. The entire syllabus of the former Paper II and III will be covered in Paper II only.
KSET 2020 Admit Card
KSET admission card or admit card has been released by the University of Mysore in online mode. Candidates can download the admission card by entering their required credentials in the login page after its availability. The candidates are required to download the admit card, ensure that all the information on it is correct and take a printout of the same. The admission card of KSET can be downloaded by only those candidates who have submitted their application form with correct details before the deadline. Without showing the admit card at the exam centre, candidates can not sit for the exam. Along with the admission card, candidates also have to carry one photo ID proof, prescribed by University of Mysore.
How to download KSET Admit Card
- Visit the official admit card link and click on it
- Enter the credentials required
- Download the admit card and take print out
KSET 2020 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Karnataka | Bengaluru |
Belagavi | |
Bellary | |
Vijayapura | |
Davanagere | |
Dharwad | |
Kalaburagi | |
Mangalore | |
Mysuru | |
Shimoga | |
Tumkur |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID
- PAN card
- Passport
- Driving license
KSET 2020 Answer Key
The University of Mysore released the provisional KSET answer key separately for all 39 papers as per the respective codes in online mode. Candidates can get access to the answer key online wherein they have to download it in the form of PDF. After downloading the provisional KSET answer key, candidates can compare their answers with it and calculate their probable scores. If they find any mistake or discrepancy in the answer key, candidates can exercise the option of challenging it with the documentary proof within the time frame and by paying Rs. 1000 per question. After considering and verifying all the grievances, the exam authority will release the final answer key of KSET. This final answer key cannot be challenged and is binding. The last date for submission of objection is October 19, 2020.
How to download KSET Answer key
- Click on KSET answer key link as per the code and subject you appeared in
- Download the answer key
- Compare answers and calculate your scores
KSET 2020 Result
University of Mysore will declare KSET result in online mode. Candidates have to enter their roll number only to check their result. As per the qualifying criteria set by University of Mysore, top 6% of the candidates who have taken the test will be considered qualified in KSET. However, these top 6% candidates will have to secure at least 40% marks (General Category) and minimum 35% marks (reserved category) in paper I and II together.
How to check KSET Result
- Click on the result link on the official site
- Enter roll number of KSET
- Click on search button to know your result
KSET 2020 Cutoff
The cut off of KSET will be released paper-wise. KSET cut off will carry the aggregate marks and cut off percentage as per the category of the candidates. Candidates who would have take the test have to secure the cut off to be eligible for eligibility certificate of Assistant Professor. KSET cut off is the minimum score/marks which candidates need to have secured to be considered qualified in the exam. The cutoff will be released in PDF and candidates can easily access it. It must be noted that KSET cut off will be different for different papers and as per the category of the candidates.
General Information
Questions related to KSET
I have got 15427 rank in kset will I get seat in RNSIT college for course CSE or ece for obc category
Hey aspirant,
Congratulations for cracking KCET!
RNSIT is a highly reputed college and thus sets its cut offs quite high. The usual closing ranks for your category for CSE and ECE are around 7000-8000, as predicted from previous few year's data. So, your chances seem a little less for admission in CSE or ECE in RNSIT.
However you have scored well and you can get many good colleges for your rank, you can use the KCET college predictor to know the colleges you might get :-
https://www.careers360.com/kcet-college-predictor
Hope this helps,
All the best!
I have got 15400 rank in kset will I get seat in nitte meenakshi college for course CSE or ece for OBC category
Dear aspirant,
Hope you are doing well. As per your query it is possible but it can be a bit difficult as the cutoff rank varies every year. Last year the closing rank for AIR was 12687 for CSE and 30916 for ECE. It can possible in ECE but will be a bit difficult for CSE. Please click on the link below for more information and updates on your desired institute. Hope you find this helpful. Thank you.
how to check sslc results in 2020
Ho Shidu,
The steps to check Karnataka SSLC results 2020 are as follows:-
- Go to the official website karresults.nic.in 2020 or kseeb.kar.nic.in.
- Click on SSLC result 2020 Karnataka link.
- Enter registration number and click on the submit button
- The online karresults nic in 2020 sslc will be shown on the screen
- Take a printout of Karnataka 10th result 2020,
Refer here for more info - https://news.careers360.com/sslc-result-2020-karnataka-live-updates-check-kseeb-10th-result-on-karresultsnicin
Feel free to ask doubts in the Comment Section.
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!
what about KSET examination by conduct university of Mysore because any instructions and guidance not given regarding kset exam please clear my doubt respected sir /madam.
Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) is conducted by the University of Mysore. The exam was scheduled to be conducted on June 21,2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rescheduled dates are yet to be announced by the authorities. Please keep an eye on the official website of KSET to get the updated news regarding the exam dates and other procedures.
Hope this answer helps you.
Thank you!!
actually i completed my B.sc degree with optional subjects are physics, electronics and maths, whether I am eligible for write KSET,KCET or not.
hi,
kset stands for karnataka state eligibility test, students who have passed master degree course or are in the final years of masters course or waiting for results may apply for kset exam.
kcet stands for karnataka common entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and agriculture admission. students who have passed 12th course or appearing in 12th exam are eligible to apply for kcet exam.