Kerala State Eligibility Test (SET) — Paper I. Practise 20 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.
Attempt 20 full-length Kerala SET mock tests built on the official 120-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.
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240 topic tests across 2 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the Kerala SET syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.
240 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 2 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.
A few real Kerala SET questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.
Who wrote 'Panchatantra'?
Solution: 'Panchatantra' was written by Vishnu Sharma.
Which of the following is associated with Paulo Freire?
Solution: Pedagogy of the Oppressed is associated with Paulo Freire.
Eligibility for Higher Secondary School Teachers and non-vocational teachers in VHSE in Kerala.
Kerala SET is required to teach in higher secondary schools and as non-vocational teachers in VHSE. It is conducted by the LBS Centre for Science & Technology.
Paper I is common to all subjects; Paper II tests your postgraduate subject.
Twenty full Paper I tests follow the 60 + 60 split. Part B draws on learning theories, Bloom's taxonomy, multiple intelligences, inclusive education, research methods and reasoning.
Paper II is not included here; for PG subjects, use the matching subject tests on ExamguruX.
Check whether you meet the Kerala SET eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A — General KnowledgeHistory (10), Geography (10), Polity & Constitution (10), Economy (8), Science & Technology (10), Kerala (6), Current Affairs (6) | 60 | 60 |
| Part B — Teaching AptitudeTeaching, Learning & Educational Psychology (45), Reasoning & Research Aptitude (15) | 60 | 60 |
| Paper II (not included)Subject-specific (80 for Mathematics and Statistics, 2 hours) — 31 subjects | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 240 | 120 |
Kerala SET has two papers of 2 hours each. Paper I is common to everyone: Part A General Knowledge (60 questions) and Part B Teaching Aptitude (60 questions), 120 marks with no negative marking. Paper II covers your PG subject. These mocks cover Paper I only; Part A uses Kerala, Indian and world GK, and Part B covers teaching, learning, educational psychology, research and reasoning. Computed sections (arithmetic, mental ability, maths) are fresh in every mock. Concept sections — Kerala GK, Malayalam grammar, pedagogy and similar — draw on a curated pool; once a pool is used up it recurs in later mocks, but no question ever repeats inside a single mock.
Duration: 2 hours (Paper I).
A proven, focused Kerala SET preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.
Teaching aptitude questions are predictable — learn the theories and terms thoroughly.
Clearing 40% in each paper isn't enough; you also need 48% overall (general).
There is no negative marking.
There is no negative marking. You must clear a minimum in each paper and an aggregate across both.
| Score range | Category | Pass requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 40% each + 48% aggregate | General | Pass |
| 35% each + 45% aggregate | OBC (non-creamy layer) | Pass |
| 35% each + 45% aggregate | SC/ST/PwD | Pass |
Indicative marks: 48% aggregate
Indicative marks: 45% aggregate
Pattern and pass marks follow the Kerala SET prospectus issued by the LBS Centre. Always confirm the latest prospectus on lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.
Kerala SET has a common Paper I and a subject-specific Paper II in 31 subjects.
| Paper | Content | Format | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge 60 + Teaching Aptitude 60 | 120 questions, 2 hours | Included here |
| Paper II | Your PG subject (31 subjects) | 120 questions (80 for Maths/Statistics), 2 hours | Not included |
A representative set of institutes that admit through Kerala SET. Many more papers participate in the counselling process.
The typical Kerala SET timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.
Notification
LBS Centre (lbscentre.kerala.gov.in), twice a year
Examination
About two months after the notification
Result & certificate
Results online; certificates after document verification
Quick, reliable answers to the questions Kerala SET aspirants ask most.
No.
No. They cover Paper I (General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude), which is common to every subject.
General candidates need 40% in each paper and 48% aggregate; OBC, SC/ST and PwD candidates need 35% in each paper and 45% aggregate.
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